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no moa · 03-07-2011, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by PanelDeland

This may intrest you.

http://internationaltowingmuseum.org/

Thank you for that. It does very much.

Shyguy · 03-07-2011, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by no moa

Ya well i have to blame you for this truck

I was looking at the one you bought thinking, man i want one!!!!! Well guess what! lol.

I will do a clean up thread, but there isn't much building to do on this one. Once i get her in the garage i will post more pictures.

One issue i'm having is Insurance, even though i'm not using it to tow stuff, i still have to do a commercial policy. What a pita.

You should be able to get insurance from Progressive. That is the way I had to go with my '77 GMC dump truck that I use here on the farm since my car insurance would not cover it.

no moa · 03-07-2011, 09:09 PM

Little women is my agent, she found a company that will cover it as an antique, full coverage, established value (gotta get a value) for $100 or so a year. I'm very happy about that. It won't be towing anything on the road, yard maybe but not the road.

**Joesjunk** · 03-07-2011, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by no moa

Does the SPID code 4P1088 Wheel carrier, mean it was made to be a wrecker?

I believe that was the spair tire carrier

**FleetsidePaul** · 03-07-2011, 11:43 PM

Very nice score.

CCCC · 03-08-2011, 03:28 AM

Re insurance - can you register it as an antique or historical vehicle in your state? If so, you may get a better insurance rate with your no-tow provision. And, if you guarantee not to work it as a wrecker and just play with it, you may get decent collector's insurance through Hagerty.

no moa · 03-17-2011, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by CCCC

Re insurance - can you register it as an antique or historical vehicle in your state? If so, you may get a better insurance rate with your no-tow provision. And, if you guarantee not to work it as a wrecker and just play with it, you may get decent collector's insurance through Hagerty.

I'm not sure who she got to insure it, but with a NO tow provision it was 100 a year full coverage.

no moa · 03-17-2011, 08:03 AM

Little update, the truck has been painted, the po said it was original but it's not, at some point someone repainted it. they did a good job, but i found a bunch of paint marks and tape marks.

tow guys · 03-17-2011, 08:55 AM

Painted already??? Boy, you work fast lol. Where's the pics??

no moa · 03-17-2011, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by tow guys

Painted already??? Boy, you work fast lol. Where's the pics??

Lol sorry, I meant I been painted prior to my ownership. Ill fix that. The po said it was original paint, but it's not we found tape and paint marks.
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**special-K** · 03-17-2011, 10:15 AM

What color was it? Or is it repainted in the original color? It seemed odd to me to see a dark green tow truck,unless it was a company color for a fleet. Then,it would likely have had lettering. Don't get me wrong,I like the color. I've had thoughts to paint mine medium green since the cab and clip were swapped and that color underneath. And,the way red's peeling off the back of the cab it may end up green!

no moa · 03-17-2011, 10:21 AM

It was repainted the stock color, it matches the inside of the cab.
The spid shows 4505aa dark green.
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no moa · 03-18-2011, 12:04 PM

I was running numbers on the 72 and grabbed the numbers off this truck,

Casting block numbers. 3996635 (i think, i ran it but no luck, i want to know if its a 327 or 350)

A new stamp 23337754

and the old one K0320DC

Can anyone make sense of these. I'm assuming its a reman engine or rebuilt.

I'm going to stop looking for info on my trucks, it just keep getting worse and worse.

**RenoKeene** · 03-18-2011, 12:39 PM

That would be like sayin.."no moa, no moa"

Don't stop, don't even slow down..your truck is great...and rare!

no moa · 03-18-2011, 01:00 PM

Lol.
Thanks, I do love that beast. Just needs some tlc.
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**RenoKeene** · 03-18-2011, 01:11 PM

According to NastyZ28's site your engine decodes as follows:
K0320DC
K= St. Catherines, Ontario (McKinnon Industries Canada)
03= March
20= 20th
DC= 1969 307-200HP

The other Number is a partial VIN. If it came in your truck the last 6 digits would match your VIN

no moa · 03-18-2011, 01:13 PM

307, dang, he said 350. I was hoping for 327 or 350. Blah. That's y it has a suck low 4 speed.
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And it also doesnt match the vin. Wth! This has been a ruff week truck wise.

**RenoKeene** · 03-18-2011, 01:19 PM

Your engine casting number is probably 3956632, 69 307-200HP 2 BBL

no moa · 03-18-2011, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by RenoKeene

Your engine casting number is probably 3956632, 69 307-200HP 2 BBL

You are correct sir. Thank you for the info.
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**RenoKeene** · 03-18-2011, 01:35 PM

You still bought it right, worth every penny.
Good Luck,
Brad

**Swiftshifter68** · 03-19-2011, 01:48 PM

Nice score, that thing is super-clean! Here's another Holmes Wrecker bed assembly only, on Ebay, it's in Akron, OH. After seein' yours though, this bed alone seems kinda' "High"!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...=STRK:MEWAX:IT

---==Temio Williams
Yuba City, CA

no moa · 04-04-2011, 01:29 PM

opps, 2wd with no locker sucks! "mater" was buried, and Backhoe was sitting on its frame just minutes after that picture was taken.

timjt · 04-04-2011, 01:37 PM

hope this link works...
wish i had the money to get this and spiff it up
http://www.renebates.com/cgi-bin/mnlist.cgi?bates3/W1

Pop's C-10 · 04-04-2011, 01:38 PM

That is sweet

MARKDTN · 04-04-2011, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Swiftshifter68

Nice score, that thing is super-clean! Here's another Holmes Wrecker bed assembly only, on Ebay, it's in Akron, OH. After seein' yours though, this bed alone seems kinda' "High"!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...=STRK:MEWAX:IT

---==Temio Williams
Yuba City, CA

A Holmes 440 and a 500 are completely different animals. A 440 is a 1-ton style unit, a 500 is for a bigger truck and is much heavier duty.

03-07-2011, 09:09 PM	#28
no moa Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: maine Posts: 2,315	Re: Wreckers are so AWESOME. Little women is my agent, she found a company that will cover it as an antique, full coverage, established value (gotta get a value) for $100 or so a year. I'm very happy about that. It won't be towing anything on the road, yard maybe but not the road. __________________ 1972 C10 Deluxe.Shortbed. 402/400. A/C, white interior, needs complete restore. Project Red, white and blue. Used to be a Longbed apperently. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=451950 1971 c10 step 250 3 OTT 1969 c30 TOW-MATER. 307 4 speed, holmes 440 body. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=451082 2006 CTS-V LS2 6spd.

03-07-2011, 11:43 PM	#30
FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,419	Re: Wreckers are so AWESOME. Very nice score. __________________ 1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God.

03-08-2011, 03:28 AM	#31
CCCC Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Pedro River, SE Arizona Posts: 734	Re: Wreckers are so AWESOME. Re insurance - can you register it as an antique or historical vehicle in your state? If so, you may get a better insurance rate with your no-tow provision. And, if you guarantee not to work it as a wrecker and just play with it, you may get decent collector's insurance through Hagerty. __________________ CCCC 67 Sting Ray Coupe 327 4sp; 68 K10 Suburban 327 4sp; 69 K20 Lifted 383 4sp; 69 C80 Fire Truck 478 V6 5sp/2sp; 69 C20 Longhorn 327 4sp; 70 C30 Wrecker 350 4sp; 70 C30 Flat Bed 350 4sp; 71 C20 LWB 350 4sp; 72 K5 Blazer 350 4sp; 72 C30 Flat Bed Gooseneck Hauler with sleeper 350/TH400; 72 C20 Longhorn 402 4sp; 52 Mack LTL Supercharged Cummins 5sp x 3sp; 01 Dodge 5.9 HO Cummins 6spd; 02 Safari Trek 2430 8.1 Vortec on Workhorse Chassis; 03 Silverado 2500 HD 4wd Duramax/Allison Moved but still in the family 70 C20 Custom Camper 350/TH350; 72 K5 Blazer CST Highlander 350/TH350 Recently sent to new homes 72 C30 MoHome 402 4sp; 72 K5 Blazer Conv 350 4sp; 75 GMC 6000 Aerial 350 w Allison; 72 GMC 3500 Utility 350 4sp; 70 GMC 3500, 350 4sp

03-17-2011, 08:03 AM	#33
no moa Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: maine Posts: 2,315	Re: Wreckers are so AWESOME. Little update, the truck has been painted, the po said it was original but it's not, at some point someone repainted it. they did a good job, but i found a bunch of paint marks and tape marks. __________________ 1972 C10 Deluxe.Shortbed. 402/400. A/C, white interior, needs complete restore. Project Red, white and blue. Used to be a Longbed apperently. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=451950 1971 c10 step 250 3 OTT 1969 c30 TOW-MATER. 307 4 speed, holmes 440 body. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=451082 2006 CTS-V LS2 6spd. Last edited by no moa; 03-17-2011 at 09:00 AM.

03-17-2011, 08:55 AM	#34
tow guys Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bayville NJ Posts: 385	Re: Wreckers are so AWESOME. Painted already??? Boy, you work fast lol. Where's the pics?? __________________ Check out my 70 GMC tow truck project here.......http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=440431 Member of the 1-Ton Club! http://www.eastcoastcarandtruck.org

03-17-2011, 10:15 AM	#36
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Wreckers are so AWESOME. What color was it? Or is it repainted in the original color? It seemed odd to me to see a dark green tow truck,unless it was a company color for a fleet. Then,it would likely have had lettering. Don't get me wrong,I like the color. I've had thoughts to paint mine medium green since the cab and clip were swapped and that color underneath. And,the way red's peeling off the back of the cab it may end up green! __________________ "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 ~

03-17-2011, 10:21 AM	#37
no moa Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: maine Posts: 2,315	Re: Wreckers are so AWESOME. It was repainted the stock color, it matches the inside of the cab. The spid shows 4505aa dark green. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 C10 Deluxe.Shortbed. 402/400. A/C, white interior, needs complete restore. Project Red, white and blue. Used to be a Longbed apperently. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=451950 1971 c10 step 250 3 OTT 1969 c30 TOW-MATER. 307 4 speed, holmes 440 body. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=451082 2006 CTS-V LS2 6spd.

03-18-2011, 12:04 PM	#38
no moa Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: maine Posts: 2,315	Re: Wreckers are so AWESOME. I was running numbers on the 72 and grabbed the numbers off this truck, Casting block numbers. 3996635 (i think, i ran it but no luck, i want to know if its a 327 or 350) A new stamp 23337754 and the old one K0320DC Can anyone make sense of these. I'm assuming its a reman engine or rebuilt. I'm going to stop looking for info on my trucks, it just keep getting worse and worse. __________________ 1972 C10 Deluxe.Shortbed. 402/400. A/C, white interior, needs complete restore. Project Red, white and blue. Used to be a Longbed apperently. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=451950 1971 c10 step 250 3 OTT 1969 c30 TOW-MATER. 307 4 speed, holmes 440 body. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=451082 2006 CTS-V LS2 6spd.

03-18-2011, 12:39 PM	#39
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,022	Re: Wreckers are so AWESOME. That would be like sayin.."no moa, no moa" Don't stop, don't even slow down..your truck is great...and rare! __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

03-18-2011, 01:00 PM	#40
no moa Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: maine Posts: 2,315	Re: Wreckers are so AWESOME. Lol. Thanks, I do love that beast. Just needs some tlc. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 C10 Deluxe.Shortbed. 402/400. A/C, white interior, needs complete restore. Project Red, white and blue. Used to be a Longbed apperently. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=451950 1971 c10 step 250 3 OTT 1969 c30 TOW-MATER. 307 4 speed, holmes 440 body. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=451082 2006 CTS-V LS2 6spd.

03-18-2011, 01:11 PM	#41
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,022	Re: Wreckers are so AWESOME. According to NastyZ28's site your engine decodes as follows: K0320DC K= St. Catherines, Ontario (McKinnon Industries Canada) 03= March 20= 20th DC= 1969 307-200HP The other Number is a partial VIN. If it came in your truck the last 6 digits would match your VIN __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

03-18-2011, 01:13 PM	#42
no moa Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: maine Posts: 2,315	Re: Wreckers are so AWESOME. 307, dang, he said 350. I was hoping for 327 or 350. Blah. That's y it has a suck low 4 speed. Posted via Mobile Device And it also doesnt match the vin. Wth! This has been a ruff week truck wise. __________________ 1972 C10 Deluxe.Shortbed. 402/400. A/C, white interior, needs complete restore. Project Red, white and blue. Used to be a Longbed apperently. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=451950 1971 c10 step 250 3 OTT 1969 c30 TOW-MATER. 307 4 speed, holmes 440 body. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=451082 2006 CTS-V LS2 6spd. Last edited by no moa; 03-18-2011 at 01:15 PM.

03-18-2011, 01:19 PM	#43
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,022	Re: Wreckers are so AWESOME. Your engine casting number is probably 3956632, 69 307-200HP 2 BBL __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

03-18-2011, 01:35 PM	#45
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,022	Re: Wreckers are so AWESOME. You still bought it right, worth every penny. Good Luck, Brad __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

03-19-2011, 01:48 PM	#46
Swiftshifter68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Yuba City, CA 95991 Posts: 161	Re: Wreckers are so AWESOME. Nice score, that thing is super-clean! Here's another Holmes Wrecker bed assembly only, on Ebay, it's in Akron, OH. After seein' yours though, this bed alone seems kinda' "High"! http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...=STRK:MEWAX:IT ---==Temio Williams Yuba City, CA



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04-04-2011, 01:29 PM	#47
no moa Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: maine Posts: 2,315	Re: Wreckers are so AWESOME. opps, 2wd with no locker sucks! "mater" was buried, and Backhoe was sitting on its frame just minutes after that picture was taken. Attached Images __________________ 1972 C10 Deluxe.Shortbed. 402/400. A/C, white interior, needs complete restore. Project Red, white and blue. Used to be a Longbed apperently. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=451950 1971 c10 step 250 3 OTT 1969 c30 TOW-MATER. 307 4 speed, holmes 440 body. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=451082 2006 CTS-V LS2 6spd.

04-04-2011, 01:37 PM	#48
timjt Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: mckinney, tx Posts: 390	Re: Wreckers are so AWESOME. hope this link works... wish i had the money to get this and spiff it up http://www.renebates.com/cgi-bin/mnlist.cgi?bates3/W1 __________________ 2001 silverado stolen by family 1983 short n wide custom deluxe SOLD 1985 silverado longbed 305 engine 700r4 OH NO! NOT ANOTHER LEARNING EXPERIENCE!!! "Just because you can do it, doesn't mean that you should"

04-04-2011, 01:38 PM	#49
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