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khess · 02-20-2018, 09:22 AM

Does anyone have any info on the kind of rig they used in the back of c10 wreckers like these?

Jrainman · 02-20-2018, 09:53 AM

It may be a Jer-dan . I dont think it a Holmes , but both companys are from that era .

khess · 02-20-2018, 10:03 AM

I didn't think Jer-Dan dated back THAT far haha. I'll have to try and dig around some more. Thank you !

tommys72 · 02-20-2018, 01:55 PM

Look at those wheels. Nice and deep

Larry Weaver · 02-20-2018, 07:55 PM

I know this one was a Holmes.

**special-K** · 02-21-2018, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by khess

Does anyone have any info on the kind of rig they used in the back of c10 wreckers like these?

Probably nothing in a C/10. I sure never saw one or would want one. That one was either contrived or possibly in Europe they'd do a 1/2t wrecker to haul those little cars. Wasn't a sensible decision when a 3/4t or 1t would be more appropriate for hauling more than just econoboxes.

Wrecker Master, Holmes, and I'm sure there were other companies I can't think of. The brand isn't what matters, it's the era that needs matched. The kind they used is the type you see. They came on a frame to bolt into the pickup bed.

khess · 02-21-2018, 08:22 AM

Thanks everyone. After some tireless digging I found what I needed, most of the wreckers in that era seem to be Holmes 440's. I appreciate the help!

**Grumpy old man** · 02-21-2018, 08:55 AM

It looks like purely an appearance set up ,Notice no sling attached and in a C-10 Never...

**special-K** · 02-21-2018, 09:25 AM

Yeah, Holmes was the biggest name, most used. But the one you show isn't a Holmes, as you can see. The Wreckermaster booms are trussed steel tube. That one shown could very well be made from a car or truck frame, if not a manufactured product.

If you have a C/10 and just want to mock up a tow truck look it would be a simple thing to fabricate. You could make a cover for the winch that you wouldn't need to buy. Or hide a little electric winch just to raise and lower the cable for kicks

C10 - C90 Bill · 02-21-2018, 10:34 AM

I met a guy who had one of the "Slide-Ins" in his 1/2 Ton pick-up many years ago. He told me that he was illegal as it was overweight already, even without a car on the back.

That said, I always thought they were pretty cool, but only on a 3/4-Ton with heavy springs or 1-Ton pick-up only.

khess · 02-21-2018, 10:43 AM

I'm not trying to build a tow rig with the truck I've got haha ..aesthetically i'm going for a certain look so I think I'll be okay

Turnip Truck · 02-21-2018, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by khess

Thanks everyone. After some tireless digging I found what I needed, most of the wreckers in that era seem to be Holmes 440's. I appreciate the help!

A 440 model Holmes isn't the "slide in" type iirc. It is a complete wrecker boom/bed meant for 1ton dually trucks.

**special-K** · 02-21-2018, 04:02 PM

Just fab or have fabbed (partial of both) something up like I pictured. No point in paying for a Holmes unit to just look at it. The tower and booms are simple construction. I think it's a cool idea. You specifying "C/10 wreckers" in your question got us going. It would be the same unit for your C/10 that would have been used in actual C/20 and C/30 pickup wreckers.

khess · 02-21-2018, 04:11 PM

Wording was my fault ! haha I guess I should have specified. Definitely not going to pay what people want for a holmes unit. Especially since I don't have the proper truck for it to go on lol When things get rolling I'll make sure I start the proper build thread.

harpo231 · 02-21-2018, 04:23 PM

I can recall at least two 1/2 ton wrecker booms,,, They were both used exclusively for removing motors from wrecks ,,

C10 - C90 Bill · 02-21-2018, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Turnip Truck

A 440 model Holmes isn't the "slide in" type iirc. It is a complete wrecker boom/bed meant for 1ton dually trucks.

That is correct.

I have a 1969 built Holmes 440 on the back of one of my 1-Tons.

440 is the Single Boom.

480 is the Twin Boom.

**hooverfish** · 02-21-2018, 05:27 PM

How about a Holmes 220...

mike16 · 02-21-2018, 11:59 PM

I think K is right. between that weird licence plate and the funny arrows on the street I'm betting European. If its functional then that too suggests European as those are little cars and tires rated to carry that load. they're funny too.

C10 - C90 Bill · 02-22-2018, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by hooverfish

How about a Holmes 220...

Pretty cool, Holmes name for the Slide-In. I never knew that. Anything Holmes built always seems to be real good quality.

**special-K** · 02-22-2018, 07:42 AM

Yep, the 220! That's what Miller Brothers Chevrolet had in their pickup wrecker. I figure that is what is shown in the other picture shown as well. Lots of those pickups got their beds tail end bobbed

Towbiz · 02-23-2018, 02:10 AM

Holmes 220 is the electric winch version of the 440 .

**ho70** · 02-23-2018, 01:40 PM

Holmes 480, working hard and a 440 all borrowed from the internet

Towbiz · 02-24-2018, 12:18 AM

The one working ( C50 ) is a Holmes 500

**special-K** · 02-24-2018, 09:40 AM

So what are the Holmes model differences between the trusses tube boom type and the boxed steel? Was it a change between years or a different line with different model #?

Towbiz · 02-24-2018, 11:19 AM

The 480 & 500 only had the web booms . The 600 & 750 had web booms standard equipment with the square extendable ( X7 option I think ) as an option .

02-20-2018, 09:22 AM	#1
khess Registered User Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Nazareth Posts: 43	Wrecker Does anyone have any info on the kind of rig they used in the back of c10 wreckers like these?

02-20-2018, 09:53 AM	#2
Jrainman Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: North East PA Posts: 684	Re: Wrecker It may be a Jer-dan . I dont think it a Holmes , but both companys are from that era .

02-20-2018, 10:03 AM	#3
khess Registered User Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Nazareth Posts: 43	Re: Wrecker I didn't think Jer-Dan dated back THAT far haha. I'll have to try and dig around some more. Thank you !

02-20-2018, 01:55 PM	#4
tommys72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: springfield mo Posts: 3,075	Re: Wrecker Look at those wheels. Nice and deep __________________ United States Marine Corps 2000-2011 Iraq and Afghanistan veteran Just living life now and enjoying it and my wife, daughter and son

02-20-2018, 07:55 PM	#5
Larry Weaver Registered User Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Moravia ny Posts: 49	Re: Wrecker I know this one was a Holmes. Attached Images

02-21-2018, 08:22 AM	#7
khess Registered User Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Nazareth Posts: 43	Re: Wrecker Thanks everyone. After some tireless digging I found what I needed, most of the wreckers in that era seem to be Holmes 440's. I appreciate the help!

02-21-2018, 08:55 AM	#8
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Wrecker It looks like purely an appearance set up ,Notice no sling attached and in a C-10 Never...

02-21-2018, 09:25 AM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Wrecker Yeah, Holmes was the biggest name, most used. But the one you show isn't a Holmes, as you can see. The Wreckermaster booms are trussed steel tube. That one shown could very well be made from a car or truck frame, if not a manufactured product. If you have a C/10 and just want to mock up a tow truck look it would be a simple thing to fabricate. You could make a cover for the winch that you wouldn't need to buy. Or hide a little electric winch just to raise and lower the cable for kicks Attached Images __________________ "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 ~

02-21-2018, 10:34 AM	#10
C10 - C90 Bill Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Moneta, VA USA Posts: 3,087	Re: Wrecker I met a guy who had one of the "Slide-Ins" in his 1/2 Ton pick-up many years ago. He told me that he was illegal as it was overweight already, even without a car on the back. That said, I always thought they were pretty cool, but only on a 3/4-Ton with heavy springs or 1-Ton pick-up only. __________________ '60-'72 Chev/GMC Fan GMC 9500 Fan Detroit Diesel Fan Last edited by C10 - C90 Bill; 02-21-2018 at 10:40 AM.

02-21-2018, 10:43 AM	#11
khess Registered User Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Nazareth Posts: 43	Re: Wrecker I'm not trying to build a tow rig with the truck I've got haha ..aesthetically i'm going for a certain look so I think I'll be okay

02-21-2018, 04:02 PM	#13
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Wrecker Just fab or have fabbed (partial of both) something up like I pictured. No point in paying for a Holmes unit to just look at it. The tower and booms are simple construction. I think it's a cool idea. You specifying "C/10 wreckers" in your question got us going. It would be the same unit for your C/10 that would have been used in actual C/20 and C/30 pickup wreckers. __________________ "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 ~

02-21-2018, 04:11 PM	#14
khess Registered User Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Nazareth Posts: 43	Re: Wrecker Wording was my fault ! haha I guess I should have specified. Definitely not going to pay what people want for a holmes unit. Especially since I don't have the proper truck for it to go on lol When things get rolling I'll make sure I start the proper build thread.

02-21-2018, 04:23 PM	#15
harpo231 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Lincoln City DE Posts: 1,292	Re: Wrecker I can recall at least two 1/2 ton wrecker booms,,, They were both used exclusively for removing motors from wrecks ,, __________________ Stan 67 swb BLU MULE posted via flip-fone

02-21-2018, 05:27 PM	#17
hooverfish Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Lexington, Ky Posts: 2,148	Re: Wrecker How about a Holmes 220... Attached Images __________________ Larry 84 Chevy SWB, "Roy", dark blue OG paint, 5.7 LS1, 4L60, Vintage Air, 96k miles. "It's a sorry man who can't find his wife a good job"

02-21-2018, 11:59 PM	#18
mike16 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: bisbee, arizona Posts: 1,529	Re: Wrecker I think K is right. between that weird licence plate and the funny arrows on the street I'm betting European. If its functional then that too suggests European as those are little cars and tires rated to carry that load. they're funny too.



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02-22-2018, 07:42 AM	#20
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Wrecker Yep, the 220! That's what Miller Brothers Chevrolet had in their pickup wrecker. I figure that is what is shown in the other picture shown as well. Lots of those pickups got their beds tail end bobbed __________________ "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 ~ Last edited by special-K; 02-22-2018 at 07:58 AM.

02-23-2018, 02:10 AM	#21
Towbiz Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Chilliwack British Columbia Posts: 40	Re: Wrecker Holmes 220 is the electric winch version of the 440 .

02-23-2018, 01:40 PM	#22
ho70 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Winnipeg, Mb Posts: 1,115	Re: Wrecker Holmes 480, working hard and a 440 all borrowed from the internet Attached Images

02-24-2018, 12:18 AM	#23
Towbiz Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Chilliwack British Columbia Posts: 40	Re: Wrecker The one working ( C50 ) is a Holmes 500

02-24-2018, 09:40 AM	#24
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Wrecker So what are the Holmes model differences between the trusses tube boom type and the boxed steel? Was it a change between years or a different line with different model #? __________________ "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 ~

02-24-2018, 11:19 AM	#25
Towbiz Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Chilliwack British Columbia Posts: 40	Re: Wrecker The 480 & 500 only had the web booms . The 600 & 750 had web booms standard equipment with the square extendable ( X7 option I think ) as an option .

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