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Re: My 1968 C30 Wrecker rebuild
great job so far
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Re: My 1968 C30 Wrecker rebuild
Love watching this build!!
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Re: My 1968 C30 Wrecker rebuild
This is me too!
You're doing and awesome job on this truck, can't wait to see the finished project!! Quote:
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Re: My 1968 C30 Wrecker rebuild
Projectking, I did put a furnace in my barn earlier last year, but I'm waiting to see where the new I-69 is going to run before I decide to insulate it. If the weather gets near the 40's I might go out and do some welding now and then. Due to an uninsulated pole barn I don't want to run the furnace due to costs and making the wife mad. lol
I did drain and clean out the winch. Added new gear oil and now I'm waiting to grease it until it's painted. Going to order the metal I need for the bed repairs in the morning. Thanks everyone for the comments. |
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Re: My 1968 C30 Wrecker rebuild
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I was asking if you plan to use it as a tow truck or just bringing it back to its former glory.
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Re: My 1968 C30 Wrecker rebuild
My dad ran a wrecker for a local GM dealer back in the 70's and 80's. He towed mostly big trucks since he was their big truck mechanic, too. If I remember it was an early 70's C-60 chassis with a wrecker bed. On snow days from school, I would get to ride along with him. You talk about being in heaven. I was around 5-10 years old at the time. Sure would like to have that old truck to fix up. You've got quite the neat project there!
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Re: My 1968 C30 Wrecker rebuild
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Interesting story about your 292. Are the ''dress numbers'' near the distributor pad still legible? Curious to know what they are. I have a '68 C/10 Stepside I bought in Pasadena, Calif. in 1973. It has its original engine in it with some strange dress numbers: F0627XAE. I can't find 'XAE' on any L6 engine code breakdowns. Since it was over 40 years ago that I spoke to the PO [who wasn't the original owner either] I can't remember if he said anything about an engine replacement under warranty.
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Re: My 1968 C30 Wrecker rebuild
This is a great thread - Thank YOU - for taking the time to share it with US.
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Re: My 1968 C30 Wrecker rebuild
PK Working outside is a pain. I am going to make this a working wrecker. With todays cars I can't tow them without damaging them. It just has a sling. I can tow trucks and older cars with real bumpers. Today you need a wheel lift or rollback. I will use it for my friends in need.
Tinman I was about 5 or 6 when dad would let me go with him. Being at the shop and making wrecker runs was a big part of my childhood. Now what I consider the good old days. I started working in our bodyshop at the age of 13, making wrecker runs before I had my drivers license, I quit at the age of 23, when my dad died. I became a firefighter and still am. I did go back for 4 or 5 years working for my dads twin brother. 68 I couldn't find any numbers on the shelf by the distributor. There are some mill or grinder marks there. I ordered my metal (for bed patches) today and it will be ready for me to pick it up tomorrow. Thank you all for looking and responding. Last edited by irl104; 03-22-2018 at 06:53 PM. |
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Re: My 1968 C30 Wrecker rebuild
That's great, I love seeing old tow trucks working.....especially ones with a 292! I've never seen a 67-72 but plenty of 73+.
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Re: My 1968 C30 Wrecker rebuild
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Thanks for checking.
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Re: My 1968 C30 Wrecker rebuild
I've been following along, this is one of my all time favorite threads. Your work is top shelf, I'm sure your Dad is mighty proud... If you have any local parades around 4th of July I bet your truck would be enjoyed by many...
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Re: My 1968 C30 Wrecker rebuild
With warm days happening here and there, I've been able to work a day or two in February. I was able to get all my metal panels for the bed welded in. I broke two 4 ton and one 2 ton come-a-longs. Quite challenging.
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Re: My 1968 C30 Wrecker rebuild
Rebuilding and working on the sling. Welding, Drilling, and tapping. Welded the chains on the wheel chalks.
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Re: My 1968 C30 Wrecker rebuild
A few good days in March. I was able to prime the metal with self etching primer. Sand the bed and prime with 2K primer. I need add some spot putty here and there.
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Re: My 1968 C30 Wrecker rebuild
Wheel chalks, brackets, and sling are primed and ready for paint. Next is to sand and prime my west coast mirrors.
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Re: My 1968 C30 Wrecker rebuild
After searching high and low for a set of wrecker dollies. By word of mouth, a towing company had bought a later model wrecker from my cousin twelve years ago. They had a set of pan dollies off one of our old wreckers they didn't use anymore. I explained what I was doing and he gave them to me along with two belts for my sling. A huge thank you to Brandon of Stanley Towing. The dollies are in bad shape, but I have the frames. I'm in need of the pans and dolly tubes.
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Re: My 1968 C30 Wrecker rebuild
Looks great ,staying tuned for more .
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Re: My 1968 C30 Wrecker rebuild
Great work, thanks for sharing!
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Re: My 1968 C30 Wrecker rebuild
Wow!
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Re: My 1968 C30 Wrecker rebuild
Would Stanley towing be in Frankfort KY by any chance? Like the wrecker build and the history?
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Re: My 1968 C30 Wrecker rebuild
Thank you for the comments. Stanley Towing is in Martinsville, Indiana. I got my tubes and drilled them to fit. I got my metal to make my own dolly pans. I ordered new wheels, tires, and hubs for the dollies. Now hurry and wait until my parts arrive. This weekend I used spot putty on the bed this weekend and mocked up the lights for placement.
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Re: My 1968 C30 Wrecker rebuild
My dolly progress.
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Re: My 1968 C30 Wrecker rebuild
Looks great .
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Re: My 1968 C30 Wrecker rebuild
I made my own dolly pans since I couldn't find any. Doug Weddle of Weddle Heating and Cooling, a friend of mine with a sheet metal break helped me get these finished up and did a great job. He saved me several hours with his break.
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