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68bucket · 03-05-2011, 12:52 AM

makes me want a wrecker. i would be picking up all the $300 basket case c10's i see every once in a while.

DZL1 · 03-05-2011, 02:14 AM

Hey Brad, whats up? How ya been? Man your collection is growing by the day!

DZL1.

**Swiftshifter68** · 03-05-2011, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Jobe72

Damn, I really would love to have one of those ramp back haulers. The ultimate for going and picking up project cars!

Just found this one on ebay...sweet!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1969-...item19c3854b42

Crossin' my fingers that my deal for a '68 C30 just like that Ebay one goes through. For the times that my Chevelle is actually ON a trailer, it'd be cool to have one the same 1968 model year. The truck's a 454/granny 4spd., was used in a movie in the 70's, then slipped through the cracks. Doesn't look to have any rust areas to speak of, we'll see........all for the price of a decent, used, open car trailer.

**special-K** · 03-05-2011, 10:17 AM

Here's my Wred Wrecker:

67chevy1series · 03-05-2011, 12:58 PM

thats a nice lookin truck i like the glove box!

**RenoKeene** · 03-05-2011, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Swiftshifter68

Crossin' my fingers that my deal for a '68 C30 just like that Ebay one goes through. For the times that my Chevelle is actually ON a trailer, it'd be cool to have one the same 1968 model year. The truck's a 454/granny 4spd., was used in a movie in the 70's, then slipped through the cracks. Doesn't look to have any rust areas to speak of, we'll see........all for the price of a decent, used, open car trailer.

Good luck my friend!
I only know of 4 including yours on this forum.
I think we are on to something special here
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**RenoKeene** · 03-05-2011, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by DZL1

Hey Brad, whats up? How ya been? Man your collection is growing by the day!

DZL1.

Hey Luis! Things are happening FAST down here. Wow!
Brad
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**RenoKeene** · 03-05-2011, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Here's my Wred Wrecker:

I would crash my S-10 in front of your house just to get a better look at that Wrecker! I hope the sign in the windshield says FOR HIRE.
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1972K20 · 03-05-2011, 05:58 PM

special-K,

I noticed your floor shifter is located differently than others I've seen. It's closer to the dash and the shifter is bent, not straight. What's the difference?

**hotrodmtodd** · 03-05-2011, 06:03 PM

Hey Brad,
Sent a few pics to your phone. I hope you can post them on here. Talk to you soon, Mike

**RenoKeene** · 03-05-2011, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by hotrodmtodd

Hey Brad,
I have one very similar to yours. It was an old McLaren race car hauler that I flew to LA and drove back. I am not able to post pictures, but I will be happy to send you some from my phone if you would like to post them on your thread. I will be happy to give you any info you would like about it. They are very special trucks. Take care, Mike

Hey Mike, just got your pics, will post on here monday. I posted some vintage pics I found....I am just starting to realise how lucky we are to own one!
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**hotrodmtodd** · 03-05-2011, 06:14 PM

I see Tim is not online, so I will give you some shifter info. Probably a big block, all mine mount closer to the dash because the motor mounts further forward to clear the firewall. Plus the bent shifter is from an SM465 (68 and later I think) It also has the reverse on the other side than the SM420.

**hotrodmtodd** · 03-06-2011, 10:56 AM

back up top

**FleetsidePaul** · 03-06-2011, 11:34 AM

**hotrodmtodd** · 03-06-2011, 01:34 PM

Nice one Paul. Ramp trucks and Pro Stock Vegas' and Halibrand mags, OH MY...

**RenoKeene** · 03-07-2011, 10:49 AM

Here are the pics hotrodmtodd sent me....very, very cool, and with history!

**RenoKeene** · 03-07-2011, 11:03 AM

Found the org Special paint on my Slant Back yesterday...looks like champagne. They painted some Chevelles "Sierra Fawn" in 67, could that be it? Whatever it is this was one pretty truck when it was new!

**RenoKeene** · 03-07-2011, 04:30 PM

Another vintage pic

**hotrodmtodd** · 03-07-2011, 09:05 PM

Wow Brad, thanks for showcasing my "ramp tramp" for me. The Chevelle looks pretty cool on there. I had about a 1/4 inch on either side of the tires between the rails. The other one was on the way back from L A where I bought it from Sean Kanaly (board member Hulkwillsmash) I have one more I will send you of me hauling the rare 160 inch wheelbase "Donkey" extended cab frame that I bought from Rob Hart (board member HartRob) in Pensacola on my trip home from L A. Hard to believe it even fit. Thanks again for posting these.

**special-K** · 03-08-2011, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by FleetsidePaul

How about some things on the white Chevy? It has the vent from a medium duty in the hood. Always thought about that and thought I had seen it done way back in time.Maybe it was this truck? The other thing is it looks like saddle tanks under the cab. I bet there's way more slick tricks on that truck we can't see. Just too cool!

I remember when the McClaren tuck made the journey back east.

Here's a truck I helped a guy out on. He needed rear drums for the HO72 and needed it inspected pretty quick to get a contract requiring x amount of registered trucks. We ended up making 14-bot brakes work on the HO72.

**RenoKeene** · 03-08-2011, 09:39 AM

Real nice truck. I'm suprised it's not a big block..was it common to have 350's in 1 ton's? I don't know much about them but am learning fast.
Tim, did you get a good look at the rearend and spring setup on mine yet?
Brad

**hotrodmtodd** · 03-08-2011, 03:33 PM

NICE hood awning above the garage door !

**Swiftshifter68** · 03-08-2011, 04:20 PM

Here's a '72 Wrecker that I just saw on the Craigslist in Vallejo/Benicia, CA. Not sure what the guy is asking, says to make offers.

http://www.searchtempest.com/results...sk=&subcat=sss

Whoa, didn't think the link was that big, geez. Good luck to all!

---==Temio Williams
Yuba City, CA

CCCC · 03-08-2011, 06:47 PM

Out in the back garage sits a low-mileage and no-rust 72 C30 MoHome - just beggin me to strip off the MoHome aspects and turn it into a nice hauler. Maybe even add a small sleeper right behind the cab. In my dreams it is a very nice rig.

In the meantime, I lift and drag stuff around with this:

**hotrodmtodd** · 03-08-2011, 08:29 PM

Dang it. Why are all the motor homes always in New Mexico and NOT in New Jersey or New York or some other new place closer to me ! hehe I would give it new life as a motor home if you ever decide to sell it or donate it to charity (me). Cool wrecker either way.

03-05-2011, 12:52 AM	#26
68bucket Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Vancouver Wa Posts: 11	Re: Lets see pics of your wreckers, slant backs and tow units...you knew this was com makes me want a wrecker. i would be picking up all the $300 basket case c10's i see every once in a while. __________________ 68 c-10 (more rust then truck)

03-05-2011, 02:14 AM	#27
DZL1 One day..... Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ocala, FL. Posts: 702	Re: Lets see pics of your wreckers, slant backs and tow units...you knew this was com Hey Brad, whats up? How ya been? Man your collection is growing by the day! DZL1.

03-05-2011, 10:17 AM	#29
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Lets see pics of your wreckers, slant backs and tow units...you knew this was com Here's my Wred Wrecker: __________________ "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; 03-05-2011 at 10:19 AM.

03-05-2011, 12:58 PM	#30
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: Lets see pics of your wreckers, slant backs and tow units...you knew this was com thats a nice lookin truck i like the glove box!

03-05-2011, 05:58 PM	#34
1972K20 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 739	Re: Lets see pics of your wreckers, slant backs and tow units...you knew this was com special-K, I noticed your floor shifter is located differently than others I've seen. It's closer to the dash and the shifter is bent, not straight. What's the difference?

03-05-2011, 06:03 PM	#35
hotrodmtodd 'Burban Legend Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mingo Junction OH Posts: 918	Re: Lets see pics of your wreckers, slant backs and tow units...you knew this was com Hey Brad, Sent a few pics to your phone. I hope you can post them on here. Talk to you soon, Mike __________________ '67 Chevy Iron City Beer Truck (9ft step) '67 Chevy Panel Truck 467 '68 Short Fleet 305v6 '68 McLaren Ramp Truck '68/'68/'70/'71 Burbs 292/366/402/454 '69 C-30 dump '71 C-50 dump and church bus '71 4x4 454 '72 Blazer (w/pop-up camper) $15 x-hooks '66 Chevy II 194/Weber '68 El Camino" 305v6 '69 Skylark 455 Buick '70 Chevelle 427 '71 Cutlass W-31 '71 GTO 400 2x2 "The 51" Chopped '51 Chevy (409) my first car OK Toad, we'll take 'em all... John Milner

03-05-2011, 06:14 PM	#37
hotrodmtodd 'Burban Legend Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mingo Junction OH Posts: 918	Re: Lets see pics of your wreckers, slant backs and tow units...you knew this was com I see Tim is not online, so I will give you some shifter info. Probably a big block, all mine mount closer to the dash because the motor mounts further forward to clear the firewall. Plus the bent shifter is from an SM465 (68 and later I think) It also has the reverse on the other side than the SM420. __________________ '67 Chevy Iron City Beer Truck (9ft step) '67 Chevy Panel Truck 467 '68 Short Fleet 305v6 '68 McLaren Ramp Truck '68/'68/'70/'71 Burbs 292/366/402/454 '69 C-30 dump '71 C-50 dump and church bus '71 4x4 454 '72 Blazer (w/pop-up camper) $15 x-hooks '66 Chevy II 194/Weber '68 El Camino" 305v6 '69 Skylark 455 Buick '70 Chevelle 427 '71 Cutlass W-31 '71 GTO 400 2x2 "The 51" Chopped '51 Chevy (409) my first car OK Toad, we'll take 'em all... John Milner

03-06-2011, 10:56 AM	#38
hotrodmtodd 'Burban Legend Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mingo Junction OH Posts: 918	Re: Lets see pics of your wreckers, slant backs and tow units...you knew this was com back up top __________________ '67 Chevy Iron City Beer Truck (9ft step) '67 Chevy Panel Truck 467 '68 Short Fleet 305v6 '68 McLaren Ramp Truck '68/'68/'70/'71 Burbs 292/366/402/454 '69 C-30 dump '71 C-50 dump and church bus '71 4x4 454 '72 Blazer (w/pop-up camper) $15 x-hooks '66 Chevy II 194/Weber '68 El Camino" 305v6 '69 Skylark 455 Buick '70 Chevelle 427 '71 Cutlass W-31 '71 GTO 400 2x2 "The 51" Chopped '51 Chevy (409) my first car OK Toad, we'll take 'em all... John Milner

03-06-2011, 11:34 AM	#39
FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,419	Re: Lets see pics of your wreckers, slant backs and tow units...you knew this was com __________________ 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.

03-06-2011, 01:34 PM	#40
hotrodmtodd 'Burban Legend Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mingo Junction OH Posts: 918	Re: Lets see pics of your wreckers, slant backs and tow units...you knew this was com Nice one Paul. Ramp trucks and Pro Stock Vegas' and Halibrand mags, OH MY... __________________ '67 Chevy Iron City Beer Truck (9ft step) '67 Chevy Panel Truck 467 '68 Short Fleet 305v6 '68 McLaren Ramp Truck '68/'68/'70/'71 Burbs 292/366/402/454 '69 C-30 dump '71 C-50 dump and church bus '71 4x4 454 '72 Blazer (w/pop-up camper) $15 x-hooks '66 Chevy II 194/Weber '68 El Camino" 305v6 '69 Skylark 455 Buick '70 Chevelle 427 '71 Cutlass W-31 '71 GTO 400 2x2 "The 51" Chopped '51 Chevy (409) my first car OK Toad, we'll take 'em all... John Milner

03-07-2011, 10:49 AM	#41
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,022	Re: Lets see pics of your wreckers, slant backs and tow units...you knew this was com Here are the pics hotrodmtodd sent me....very, very cool, and with history! Attached Images __________________ 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

03-07-2011, 11:03 AM	#42
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,022	Re: Lets see pics of your wreckers, slant backs and tow units...you knew this was com Found the org Special paint on my Slant Back yesterday...looks like champagne. They painted some Chevelles "Sierra Fawn" in 67, could that be it? Whatever it is this was one pretty truck when it was new! Attached Images __________________ 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

03-07-2011, 04:30 PM	#43
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,022	Re: Lets see pics of your wreckers, slant backs and tow units...you knew this was com Another vintage pic Attached Images __________________ 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

03-07-2011, 09:05 PM	#44
hotrodmtodd 'Burban Legend Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mingo Junction OH Posts: 918	Re: Lets see pics of your wreckers, slant backs and tow units...you knew this was com Wow Brad, thanks for showcasing my "ramp tramp" for me. The Chevelle looks pretty cool on there. I had about a 1/4 inch on either side of the tires between the rails. The other one was on the way back from L A where I bought it from Sean Kanaly (board member Hulkwillsmash) I have one more I will send you of me hauling the rare 160 inch wheelbase "Donkey" extended cab frame that I bought from Rob Hart (board member HartRob) in Pensacola on my trip home from L A. Hard to believe it even fit. Thanks again for posting these. __________________ '67 Chevy Iron City Beer Truck (9ft step) '67 Chevy Panel Truck 467 '68 Short Fleet 305v6 '68 McLaren Ramp Truck '68/'68/'70/'71 Burbs 292/366/402/454 '69 C-30 dump '71 C-50 dump and church bus '71 4x4 454 '72 Blazer (w/pop-up camper) $15 x-hooks '66 Chevy II 194/Weber '68 El Camino" 305v6 '69 Skylark 455 Buick '70 Chevelle 427 '71 Cutlass W-31 '71 GTO 400 2x2 "The 51" Chopped '51 Chevy (409) my first car OK Toad, we'll take 'em all... John Milner

03-08-2011, 09:39 AM	#46
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,022	Re: Lets see pics of your wreckers, slant backs and tow units...you knew this was com Real nice truck. I'm suprised it's not a big block..was it common to have 350's in 1 ton's? I don't know much about them but am learning fast. Tim, did you get a good look at the rearend and spring setup on mine yet? 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



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03-08-2011, 03:33 PM	#47
hotrodmtodd 'Burban Legend Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mingo Junction OH Posts: 918	Re: Lets see pics of your wreckers, slant backs and tow units...you knew this was com NICE hood awning above the garage door ! __________________ '67 Chevy Iron City Beer Truck (9ft step) '67 Chevy Panel Truck 467 '68 Short Fleet 305v6 '68 McLaren Ramp Truck '68/'68/'70/'71 Burbs 292/366/402/454 '69 C-30 dump '71 C-50 dump and church bus '71 4x4 454 '72 Blazer (w/pop-up camper) $15 x-hooks '66 Chevy II 194/Weber '68 El Camino" 305v6 '69 Skylark 455 Buick '70 Chevelle 427 '71 Cutlass W-31 '71 GTO 400 2x2 "The 51" Chopped '51 Chevy (409) my first car OK Toad, we'll take 'em all... John Milner

03-08-2011, 04:20 PM	#48
Swiftshifter68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Yuba City, CA 95991 Posts: 161	Re: Lets see pics of your wreckers, slant backs and tow units...you knew this was com Here's a '72 Wrecker that I just saw on the Craigslist in Vallejo/Benicia, CA. Not sure what the guy is asking, says to make offers. http://www.searchtempest.com/results...sk=&subcat=sss Whoa, didn't think the link was that big, geez. Good luck to all! ---==Temio Williams Yuba City, CA

03-08-2011, 06:47 PM	#49
CCCC Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Pedro River, SE Arizona Posts: 734	Re: Lets see pics of your wreckers, slant backs and tow units...you knew this was com Out in the back garage sits a low-mileage and no-rust 72 C30 MoHome - just beggin me to strip off the MoHome aspects and turn it into a nice hauler. Maybe even add a small sleeper right behind the cab. In my dreams it is a very nice rig. In the meantime, I lift and drag stuff around with this: Attached Images __________________ 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

03-08-2011, 08:29 PM	#50
hotrodmtodd 'Burban Legend Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mingo Junction OH Posts: 918	Re: Lets see pics of your wreckers, slant backs and tow units...you knew this was com Dang it. Why are all the motor homes always in New Mexico and NOT in New Jersey or New York or some other new place closer to me ! hehe I would give it new life as a motor home if you ever decide to sell it or donate it to charity (me). Cool wrecker either way. __________________ '67 Chevy Iron City Beer Truck (9ft step) '67 Chevy Panel Truck 467 '68 Short Fleet 305v6 '68 McLaren Ramp Truck '68/'68/'70/'71 Burbs 292/366/402/454 '69 C-30 dump '71 C-50 dump and church bus '71 4x4 454 '72 Blazer (w/pop-up camper) $15 x-hooks '66 Chevy II 194/Weber '68 El Camino" 305v6 '69 Skylark 455 Buick '70 Chevelle 427 '71 Cutlass W-31 '71 GTO 400 2x2 "The 51" Chopped '51 Chevy (409) my first car OK Toad, we'll take 'em all... John Milner

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