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bobs409 · 01-22-2014, 07:53 AM

Nice score!

I'm all up for a tow truck club.

Got mine done this past fall after a 3 year back breaking restoration. See my build thread if you need any inspiration:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=448256

**special-K** · 01-22-2014, 08:11 AM

^^^ That was quite a job and the results are fantastic! So,when are you putting "Vic's" signage back on the doors?

70's luvr · 01-22-2014, 10:19 AM

That's gorgeous Bob !!!

bobs409 · 01-22-2014, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

^^^ That was quite a job and the results are fantastic! So,when are you putting "Vic's" signage back on the doors?

The day Vic buys it back from me for 30K.

mrolds88 · 01-22-2014, 01:34 PM

Another idea for the shifter. Use some penetrating oil on it at the ball. Then remove it. At that point you can get to the shifter rails. Penetrating oil on the front and back of the rails. Carefully work them as far back and forth. I had a 69 that was a virtual twin to Bobs. Was a flood truck. 307 was toast and the brakes were locked tight. but the trans and axle were ok. Patience is the key. Also you will have to take the shifter out to be able to get the top off the trans as you have to partly engage reverse to pull the top.

Rotaxx · 01-22-2014, 10:05 PM

All,

Thanks for the welcome, and the ideas and information.

I am all in if you start a tow truck club.

Bob - an amazing project and story, and definitely an inspiration. I plan on printing the thread and using it as a guide as I work my way through this truck. I just picked up a derelict '72 GMC that will be a parts donor truck for my '72 GMC Suburban, and a sheet metal donor (mostly the cab parts) for the tow truck. I'm sure I will have more questions, but for now - I'm curious about your wheels. Mine are 16 inch split rims, with 1/2 studs. Are your rims for 1/2 studs, or did you install 9/16? What did they come on originally? I'd like to upgrade the split rims, but keep the vintage look.

Thanks again to all,
Bill

**special-K** · 01-22-2014, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobs409

The day Vic buys it back from me for 30K.

Good answer!

01-22-2014, 07:53 AM	#26
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	Re: Rescued Holmes 440 Nice score! I'm all up for a tow truck club. Got mine done this past fall after a 3 year back breaking restoration. See my build thread if you need any inspiration: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=448256 Attached Images __________________ 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

01-22-2014, 08:11 AM	#27
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Rescued Holmes 440 ^^^ That was quite a job and the results are fantastic! So,when are you putting "Vic's" signage back on the doors? __________________ "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 ~

01-22-2014, 10:19 AM	#28
70's luvr Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Spring Hill,Fl Posts: 223	Re: Rescued Holmes 440 That's gorgeous Bob !!!

01-22-2014, 01:34 PM	#30
mrolds88 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: WV Posts: 946	Re: Rescued Holmes 440 Another idea for the shifter. Use some penetrating oil on it at the ball. Then remove it. At that point you can get to the shifter rails. Penetrating oil on the front and back of the rails. Carefully work them as far back and forth. I had a 69 that was a virtual twin to Bobs. Was a flood truck. 307 was toast and the brakes were locked tight. but the trans and axle were ok. Patience is the key. Also you will have to take the shifter out to be able to get the top off the trans as you have to partly engage reverse to pull the top. __________________ 72 GMC C2500 402/Th400 first truck (still have) 77 GMC C3500 CC dually Sold 70 C50 dump truck "Rusty" 87 K10 Suburban Sold 93 K2500 xcab 6.5TD 96 GMC K2500 Suburban 6.5 TD

01-22-2014, 10:05 PM	#31
Rotaxx Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Spotsylvania, Virginia Posts: 46	Re: Rescued Holmes 440 All, Thanks for the welcome, and the ideas and information. I am all in if you start a tow truck club. Bob - an amazing project and story, and definitely an inspiration. I plan on printing the thread and using it as a guide as I work my way through this truck. I just picked up a derelict '72 GMC that will be a parts donor truck for my '72 GMC Suburban, and a sheet metal donor (mostly the cab parts) for the tow truck. I'm sure I will have more questions, but for now - I'm curious about your wheels. Mine are 16 inch split rims, with 1/2 studs. Are your rims for 1/2 studs, or did you install 9/16? What did they come on originally? I'd like to upgrade the split rims, but keep the vintage look. Thanks again to all, Bill __________________ Bill 1972 GMC Suburban 3/4 Ton 1970 C30 Holmes 440



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