New addition to the family..why?..I dont know! 1970 C-30 tow truck - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**tll74** · 05-05-2013, 02:32 AM

I just bought this truck today. Why?.. I don't know. I just had to have it! I went to buy a 72 K20 and a 72 C10 for parts which I did buy and then saw this 1970 tow truck. It's not everyday you can buy a old original Tow Truck. This was a Shell service station tow truck sporting the Shell colors. It's missing the engine but that won't be any problem coming up with. It still has the original protecto plate and paper work. This should be a cool build! Thanks, Tom

**DeadheadNM** · 05-05-2013, 10:22 AM

Cool ride Tom! Let's see this put back on the road.

**tll74** · 05-05-2013, 11:29 AM

Thanks Pete
More pics

**tll74** · 05-05-2013, 11:33 AM

Anybody heard of this company that built the body? I'm looking for info to get this back to original.

**tll74** · 05-05-2013, 11:39 AM

Moderators Please add "1970 C30 Tow truck" to the title. Thanks, Tom

JHT67 · 05-05-2013, 11:54 AM

The question isn't why would you buy it, but why wouldn't you but it?

**DeadheadNM** · 05-05-2013, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by tll74

Anybody heard of this company that built the body? I'm looking for info to get this back to original.

Tom just call the phone number listed on the plate and ask them

Bomp · 05-05-2013, 12:02 PM

Nice score on the truck.
Your down the road from me too so maybe I can see it live someday.

bigguy69 · 05-05-2013, 12:23 PM

Nice! One day I will have me a tow truck.
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PanelDeland · 05-05-2013, 01:19 PM

Cool project.There's also a tow truck/recovery vehicle museum in TN.If you don't find info,maybe they can help.

**tll74** · 05-06-2013, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by JHT67

The question isn't why would you buy it, but why wouldn't you but it?

couldn't come up with a valid reason not too!!

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Tom just call the phone number listed on the plate and ask them

good call why didn't I think of that

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Originally Posted by Bomp

Nice score on the truck.
Your down the road from me too so maybe I can see it live someday.

Yea..that just might happen...

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Originally Posted by bigguy69

Nice! One day I will have me a tow truck.
Posted via Mobile Device

Ummm...this could be the one...

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Originally Posted by PanelDeland

Cool project.There's also a tow truck/recovery vehicle museum in TN.If you don't find info,maybe they can help.

Thanks for the tip!

Thanks, Tom

tmc1986 · 05-06-2013, 01:53 AM

this should be an interesting build. you gotta start a build thread for this when you actually take on the project. i would love to subscribe

bobs409 · 05-06-2013, 06:39 AM

And another one found! We need to start a wrecker club!

I've been restoring one for about 3 years now and will be done this summer if it kills me!

See my 69 Custom/30 wrecker build thread for inspiration:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=448256

MARKDTN · 05-06-2013, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by PanelDeland

Cool project.There's also a tow truck/recovery vehicle museum in TN.If you don't find info,maybe they can help.

http://internationaltowingmuseum.org/

There are towing shows or conventions in most every state. Might look for one of those. Youy will find some old timers at most of these events that can send you in the right direction.

http://ottatow.us/ is the state organization for Oregon

68GMCburban · 05-06-2013, 09:55 AM

I've been looking for a tow truck like this for a while...but I've never been able to find one down around my parts. Awesome truck! I'm jealous.

**leddzepp** · 05-06-2013, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by tll74

good call why didn't I think of that

That area code is 949 now. It hasn't been 213 for a looooong time.

yuccales · 05-06-2013, 12:39 PM

That is a cool truck!

Vandy5 · 05-06-2013, 01:13 PM

very very jealous

**special-K** · 05-07-2013, 08:44 AM

Glad to have another wrecker appreciater here. I dig the trim design of that bed. Mine has a bed style I never see on any other trucks...and I've looked a lot! Have you tried to Google that company? I just did and the top result is a company here in MD that may be a great resource for me. I didn't see anything on this outfit in LA,though.

Vandy5 · 05-07-2013, 10:19 AM

well if you ever decide you want your money back ha let me know i would love to take this off your hands lol

rambler · 05-07-2013, 02:51 PM

nice find ! looking forward to build progress

**tll74** · 05-14-2013, 01:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

Glad to have another wrecker appreciater here. I dig the trim design of that bed. Mine has a bed style I never see on any other trucks...and I've looked a lot! Have you tried to Google that company? I just did and the top result is a company here in MD that may be a great resource for me. I didn't see anything on this outfit in LA,though.

I love the non typical trucks like the wreckers, flat beds, and etc. Have you seen my other tow truck a 69 car hauler? http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=471577

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Originally Posted by Vandy5

well if you ever decide you want your money back ha let me know i would love to take this off your hands lol

lol...not yet. I don't get to excited buys regular ol trucks to part or flip. This truck has me excited! It's COOL in my eyes.

I'm currently gearing up to work on my 69 Car Hauler. Its a cool truck too.

I got it home last week. Here's a few more pics. The 69 car hauler is behind it. It's amazing that the road side reflectors are still there!
Thanks, Tom

**TBONE1964** · 05-14-2013, 05:49 AM

Very Cool Tom

As if you don't have enough going on already, ha-ha. It is in good hands now and good luck with the build. I will be watching.

Take care,
Tom

**special-K** · 05-14-2013, 07:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vandy5

well if you ever decide you want your money back ha let me know i would love to take this off your hands lol

Quote:

Originally Posted by tll74

lol...not yet. I don't get to excited buys regular ol trucks to part or flip. This truck has me excited! It's COOL in my eyes.

Reminds me of a former (very old) Shell station in on a corner in town before they removed the old signage. They left it up a long time. It originally had "Shell" letters on two walls to face the corner,but after years of neglect one side said "Sell" and the other said "hell"..."Sell,hell",as in your response above

lowbucktruck · 05-14-2013, 10:28 AM

Great score! Looks like a fun project, and heck the tow truck is useful when you've finished it up and are looking to bring home the new project!

05-05-2013, 02:32 AM	#1
tll74 "Junkyard Dog" Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Springfield Oregon Posts: 2,527	New addition to the family..why?..I dont know! 1970 C-30 tow truck I just bought this truck today. Why?.. I don't know. I just had to have it! I went to buy a 72 K20 and a 72 C10 for parts which I did buy and then saw this 1970 tow truck. It's not everyday you can buy a old original Tow Truck. This was a Shell service station tow truck sporting the Shell colors. It's missing the engine but that won't be any problem coming up with. It still has the original protecto plate and paper work. This should be a cool build! Thanks, Tom Attached Images __________________ 72 C-10 Cheyenne Super LWB, Vortec 427,TH700, 3.73 posi, tach, tilt, AM-FM,Frame off in process. http://s289.photobucket.com/albums/l...t=7eae161e.pbw 88 Monte Carlo SS bought new only 10k miles. 73 Chevelle SS 454 had since high school. 74 Camaro Z28 350 AT numbers matching, Black on Black. 73 El Camino SS 350 4sp. 70 Chevelle SS 396 4sp, number matching with LS6 454 69 Chevy C30 Car Hauler 86 K20 383 4sp 4" lift frame off restoration. http://s289.photobucket.com/albums/l...t=1b1082d3.pbw Last edited by leddzepp; 05-06-2013 at 10:49 AM.

05-05-2013, 10:22 AM	#2
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,446	Re: New addition to the family..why?..I dont know! Cool ride Tom! Let's see this put back on the road. __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

05-05-2013, 11:29 AM	#3
tll74 "Junkyard Dog" Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Springfield Oregon Posts: 2,527	Re: New addition to the family..why?..I dont know! Thanks Pete More pics Attached Images __________________ 72 C-10 Cheyenne Super LWB, Vortec 427,TH700, 3.73 posi, tach, tilt, AM-FM,Frame off in process. http://s289.photobucket.com/albums/l...t=7eae161e.pbw 88 Monte Carlo SS bought new only 10k miles. 73 Chevelle SS 454 had since high school. 74 Camaro Z28 350 AT numbers matching, Black on Black. 73 El Camino SS 350 4sp. 70 Chevelle SS 396 4sp, number matching with LS6 454 69 Chevy C30 Car Hauler 86 K20 383 4sp 4" lift frame off restoration. http://s289.photobucket.com/albums/l...t=1b1082d3.pbw

05-05-2013, 11:33 AM	#4
tll74 "Junkyard Dog" Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Springfield Oregon Posts: 2,527	Re: New addition to the family..why?..I dont know! Anybody heard of this company that built the body? I'm looking for info to get this back to original. __________________ 72 C-10 Cheyenne Super LWB, Vortec 427,TH700, 3.73 posi, tach, tilt, AM-FM,Frame off in process. http://s289.photobucket.com/albums/l...t=7eae161e.pbw 88 Monte Carlo SS bought new only 10k miles. 73 Chevelle SS 454 had since high school. 74 Camaro Z28 350 AT numbers matching, Black on Black. 73 El Camino SS 350 4sp. 70 Chevelle SS 396 4sp, number matching with LS6 454 69 Chevy C30 Car Hauler 86 K20 383 4sp 4" lift frame off restoration. http://s289.photobucket.com/albums/l...t=1b1082d3.pbw

05-05-2013, 11:39 AM	#5
tll74 "Junkyard Dog" Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Springfield Oregon Posts: 2,527	Re: New addition to the family..why?..I dont know! Moderators Please add "1970 C30 Tow truck" to the title. Thanks, Tom __________________ 72 C-10 Cheyenne Super LWB, Vortec 427,TH700, 3.73 posi, tach, tilt, AM-FM,Frame off in process. http://s289.photobucket.com/albums/l...t=7eae161e.pbw 88 Monte Carlo SS bought new only 10k miles. 73 Chevelle SS 454 had since high school. 74 Camaro Z28 350 AT numbers matching, Black on Black. 73 El Camino SS 350 4sp. 70 Chevelle SS 396 4sp, number matching with LS6 454 69 Chevy C30 Car Hauler 86 K20 383 4sp 4" lift frame off restoration. http://s289.photobucket.com/albums/l...t=1b1082d3.pbw

05-05-2013, 11:54 AM	#6
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05-05-2013, 12:02 PM	#8
Bomp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: . Posts: 3,104	Re: New addition to the family..why?..I dont know! Nice score on the truck. Your down the road from me too so maybe I can see it live someday.

05-05-2013, 12:23 PM	#9
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05-05-2013, 01:19 PM	#10
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05-06-2013, 01:53 AM	#12
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05-06-2013, 06:39 AM	#13
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	Re: New addition to the family..why?..I dont know! And another one found! We need to start a wrecker club! I've been restoring one for about 3 years now and will be done this summer if it kills me! See my 69 Custom/30 wrecker build thread for inspiration: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=448256 __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

05-06-2013, 09:55 AM	#15
68GMCburban Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Ada, Oklahoma Posts: 223	Re: New addition to the family..why?..I dont know! I've been looking for a tow truck like this for a while...but I've never been able to find one down around my parts. Awesome truck! I'm jealous. __________________ -Holden 1983 & 1972 Chevy Longbeds (16) 67-72s (Rollback, 402's, Sierra Grande, Shortbeds, Shortsteps, Longhorn, etc) 1968 GMC Suburban- (Current project) Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=569806 (6) 60-66s (shortstep, rollback, two-ton, longbeds) (3) 47-59s half tons + MANY more and always looking for more

05-06-2013, 12:39 PM	#17
yuccales Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern Calif. Posts: 3,770	Re: New addition to the family..why?..I dont know! 1970 C-30 tow truck That is a cool truck!

05-06-2013, 01:13 PM	#18
Vandy5 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Olympia Posts: 100	Re: New addition to the family..why?..I dont know! 1970 C-30 tow truck very very jealous

05-07-2013, 08:44 AM	#19
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: New addition to the family..why?..I dont know! 1970 C-30 tow truck Glad to have another wrecker appreciater here. I dig the trim design of that bed. Mine has a bed style I never see on any other trucks...and I've looked a lot! Have you tried to Google that company? I just did and the top result is a company here in MD that may be a great resource for me. I didn't see anything on this outfit in LA,though. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~



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05-07-2013, 10:19 AM	#20
Vandy5 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Olympia Posts: 100	Re: New addition to the family..why?..I dont know! 1970 C-30 tow truck well if you ever decide you want your money back ha let me know i would love to take this off your hands lol

05-07-2013, 02:51 PM	#21
rambler MOVE OVER Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 5,470	Re: New addition to the family..why?..I dont know! 1970 C-30 tow truck nice find ! looking forward to build progress __________________ No matter where you are..... There you are... Buckaroo Banzi

05-14-2013, 05:49 AM	#23
TBONE1964 Cluster King Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Junction City, OR Posts: 5,263	Re: New addition to the family..why?..I dont know! 1970 C-30 tow truck Very Cool Tom As if you don't have enough going on already, ha-ha. It is in good hands now and good luck with the build. I will be watching. Take care, Tom

05-14-2013, 10:28 AM	#25
lowbucktruck Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 62	Re: New addition to the family..why?..I dont know! 1970 C-30 tow truck Great score! Looks like a fun project, and heck the tow truck is useful when you've finished it up and are looking to bring home the new project! __________________ "Two rules get you through life: If it's stuck and it's not supposed to be, WD-40 it. If it's not stuck and it's supposed to be, duct tape it."

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