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MARKDTN · 06-03-2011, 04:55 PM

Here is a link to some more of the "worlds fastest wrecker"

http://s241.photobucket.com/albums/f...rkdtn/Wrecker/

A few before it was "restored" and several after taken outside before it went to the museum.

383Chevy · 06-03-2011, 06:47 PM

GM72K10 · 06-03-2011, 07:19 PM

Here's a few, even a hi-railer!

Da88burban · 06-03-2011, 07:44 PM

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383Chevy · 06-04-2011, 10:12 PM

1974ChevyC10 · 06-05-2011, 05:00 AM

These are some cool trucks.Seeing some of the heavy duty 3/4 tons and 1 tons makes me want one.I wouldn't mind getting my hands on a 3/4 or single rear wheel 1 ton truck if i could find one.I'm kinda kicking myself right now as about 3-4 years ago i came across a 1979 or 1980(not sure on the year right now)factory single rear wheel 1 ton truck shortbed that had a holmes style tow bed on it and it was for sale for only 2000 dollars i just didn't have the money at the time and when i did finally the truck was gone.Oh well such as life.Ill find something eventually that will suit my tastes.

thirdstreettito · 06-26-2011, 11:41 PM

DetroitDan · 06-27-2011, 12:39 AM

What a trip down memory lane! My first wrecker was an 80 GMC k30 with I believe a Vulcan twin line, sling and an add-on wheel lift. 350/sm465. Then a 81 k20 with a slide-in wrecker unit with electric winch and sling, just like the one in that yellow truck a couple pages back (love that truck!). That truck caught fire while plowing, destroyed it but the wrecker body found it's way into a 73 or so k30 srw. Used to leave the plow on all winter because it helped keep the front wheels on the ground when you towed anything bigger than an Escort.
Place I worked used to have a 69 Autocar single-screw with a Holmes 750 and a big 2 stroke Detroit. That truck was finally retired, and along with several other heavy wreckers they now have a $600,000 Kenworth that is the most beautiful wrecker I've ever seen.
Sad that Ford seems to have controlled the 1 ton utility truck market for some time now. Lot more f350 wreckers than Silverados, at least in my area. And all the FD forestry/utility trucks are Fords.

GM72K10 · 08-12-2011, 06:12 AM

Just picked this up. Absolutely zero rust. ex M1008 St. Clair fire truck.

cst70rocket · 08-12-2011, 03:41 PM

Our old wrecker from work. Pretty much restored this year. 1978 with 78k on it. Those are 19.5" wheels on it. Have current pics somewhere, tinted windows and interior completely redone now.

GM72K10 · 04-28-2012, 07:03 PM

Rodder Truck, Box Truck, Trash Packer, and a ex CUCV M1008FF truck

**truckfan** · 04-28-2012, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by cst70rocket

Our old wrecker from work. Pretty much restored this year. 1978 with 78k on it. Those are 19.5" wheels on it. Have current pics somewhere, tinted windows and interior completely redone now.

Man, I made a jillion calls in an old 1973 high side 480 with web booms just like that truck
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motornut · 08-13-2012, 05:13 PM

Ever seen a boom n dolly chromed?
I hadn't till the other day
It's an 86, he bought new ,he was retiring
he's now 88 it was out for the first time this year

**truckfan** · 08-13-2012, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by motornut

Ever seen a boom n dolly chromed?
I hadn't till the other day
It's an 86, he bought new ,he was retiring
he's now 88 it was out for the first time this year

I'll take it. very cool. looks like a turboed 6.2L diesel to boot!

motornut · 08-14-2012, 06:15 AM

sure is nice

motornut · 08-14-2012, 06:20 AM

http://youtu.be/IjwBHY2uync

arrover · 08-14-2012, 12:08 PM

Couple shots of a local brush truck.

mopar346 · 08-14-2012, 01:17 PM

Here is one for sale on York Rd. outside of Warminster, PA. Only a 15 foot bed guy in small engine repairs and has owned it since new, 350 4 speed 1 repaint.

GCncsuHD · 08-14-2012, 01:23 PM

My 78 Brush truck-

When it was in service, only picture I have, my wife is in the drivers seat-

How it looks now-

mopar346 · 08-14-2012, 03:13 PM

Awesome, put the letttering back on it.

spencer_41188 · 08-14-2012, 03:20 PM

yep heres my truck im the bought it from a guy who bought it at the fire house auction and he wreaked it i took the box off and made a trailer with it but yea the paint, reflective stripe, battery charger conecter, and the dimand plate on the roof where the mounted the lights give it away

the only bad thing about buying a fire truck is holes and wireing nightmare but its mine

yes the stacks are hooked up and if you look close its blowing a haylo

arrover · 08-24-2012, 05:24 PM

Another one...

77K10Silverado · 11-06-2015, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by DirtyLarry

Here are some of my dad's '78 K20 with a "King" slide in wrecker unit for those of you that haven't already seen them. Dad bought it new in late '77 and it saw AAA service until 1997. We still have it although it has been sitting for about 10 years.

When it was brand new. Yep, that is me with our dog "Uniflo".

Picture from 1979 or so in front of our old Exxon station.

About the same time frame. Still missing the front left hub cap too.

About 1991 or 92. Pretty much how it still looks today even though it is been parked.

Badass rig sir!! Looks like there could be a small lift on her, any clue what size if any??

Breeze454 · 11-06-2015, 12:35 PM

Found these in Cartegena a few years ago, no doubt still being used.

carboncrew · 11-06-2015, 12:58 PM

I didn't know this thread existed. I have more pics posted in the Alt Tinkering area, but here are a couple.

06-03-2011, 04:55 PM	#76
MARKDTN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 2,165	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 wrecker, fire, ambulance, etc? Here is a link to some more of the "worlds fastest wrecker" http://s241.photobucket.com/albums/f...rkdtn/Wrecker/ A few before it was "restored" and several after taken outside before it went to the museum. __________________ '83 K20-TPI '73 C10 '79 C10-ex-diesel(SOLD) '07 Tahoe(Son driving) '14 Suburban-DD '71 C10-current project Last edited by MARKDTN; 06-03-2011 at 04:56 PM.

06-03-2011, 06:47 PM	#77
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06-03-2011, 07:19 PM	#78
GM72K10 Next! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Eastern Pa. Posts: 2,483	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 wrecker, fire, ambulance, etc? Here's a few, even a hi-railer! Attached Images __________________ 86 K30 CUCV M1028A1 86 K30 CUCV M1028a2 dually 86 K30 C&C 6.2 4:56s, 4M, 11,000 gvw, ex fire truck, now lowboy dump More square bodies and CUCVs than I care to admit to 2020 Silverado K3500HD Work truck

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06-04-2011, 10:12 PM	#80
383Chevy [><]Sofa King Dirty 4x4[><] Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Englewood, Fl Posts: 353	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 wrecker, fire, ambulance, etc? __________________ 00' Chevy Silverado 1500 z71 33"s 3" lift 5-speed Past trucks 85' Chevy C10 Step side 388 stroker 33" bfg a/t's holley 670cfm world product heads 14.80@92mph 92' S10/Tahoe sbc swap

06-05-2011, 05:00 AM	#81
1974ChevyC10 Overworked and Underlaid Join Date: May 2002 Location: Flagstaff,Arizona Posts: 1,279	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 wrecker, fire, ambulance, etc? These are some cool trucks.Seeing some of the heavy duty 3/4 tons and 1 tons makes me want one.I wouldn't mind getting my hands on a 3/4 or single rear wheel 1 ton truck if i could find one.I'm kinda kicking myself right now as about 3-4 years ago i came across a 1979 or 1980(not sure on the year right now)factory single rear wheel 1 ton truck shortbed that had a holmes style tow bed on it and it was for sale for only 2000 dollars i just didn't have the money at the time and when i did finally the truck was gone.Oh well such as life.Ill find something eventually that will suit my tastes. __________________ I'd rather push a Chevy than drive a Ford The Beast-1978 C10 LWB Red-1978 C10 LWB (Uncle Mike)Michael Henry Millett 11/5/1957 to 03/08/2012 Gone but will never be forgotten-RIP (Uncle Chuck)Charles Manning Gulbronsen Sr 1956-2012 Taken from us to soon but you will live on in our hearts-RIP

06-26-2011, 11:41 PM	#82
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 wrecker, fire, ambulance, etc? __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

06-27-2011, 12:39 AM	#83
DetroitDan Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Epping, NH Posts: 605	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 wrecker, fire, ambulance, etc? What a trip down memory lane! My first wrecker was an 80 GMC k30 with I believe a Vulcan twin line, sling and an add-on wheel lift. 350/sm465. Then a 81 k20 with a slide-in wrecker unit with electric winch and sling, just like the one in that yellow truck a couple pages back (love that truck!). That truck caught fire while plowing, destroyed it but the wrecker body found it's way into a 73 or so k30 srw. Used to leave the plow on all winter because it helped keep the front wheels on the ground when you towed anything bigger than an Escort. Place I worked used to have a 69 Autocar single-screw with a Holmes 750 and a big 2 stroke Detroit. That truck was finally retired, and along with several other heavy wreckers they now have a $600,000 Kenworth that is the most beautiful wrecker I've ever seen. Sad that Ford seems to have controlled the 1 ton utility truck market for some time now. Lot more f350 wreckers than Silverados, at least in my area. And all the FD forestry/utility trucks are Fords. __________________ 1982 Chevy K30 CCLB fleetside. Formerly a cab and chassis, now a fleetside dually with the rear wheels tucked underneath. 454/th400/np205/C14/D60, 6/4 inch LIFT, not drop.

08-12-2011, 06:12 AM	#84
GM72K10 Next! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Eastern Pa. Posts: 2,483	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 wrecker, fire, ambulance, etc? Just picked this up. Absolutely zero rust. ex M1008 St. Clair fire truck. Attached Images __________________ 86 K30 CUCV M1028A1 86 K30 CUCV M1028a2 dually 86 K30 C&C 6.2 4:56s, 4M, 11,000 gvw, ex fire truck, now lowboy dump More square bodies and CUCVs than I care to admit to 2020 Silverado K3500HD Work truck

08-12-2011, 03:41 PM	#85
cst70rocket Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: San Angelo or Eufaula Posts: 301	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 wrecker, fire, ambulance, etc? Our old wrecker from work. Pretty much restored this year. 1978 with 78k on it. Those are 19.5" wheels on it. Have current pics somewhere, tinted windows and interior completely redone now. Attached Images

04-28-2012, 07:03 PM	#86
GM72K10 Next! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Eastern Pa. Posts: 2,483	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 wrecker, fire, ambulance, etc? Rodder Truck, Box Truck, Trash Packer, and a ex CUCV M1008FF truck Attached Images __________________ 86 K30 CUCV M1028A1 86 K30 CUCV M1028a2 dually 86 K30 C&C 6.2 4:56s, 4M, 11,000 gvw, ex fire truck, now lowboy dump More square bodies and CUCVs than I care to admit to 2020 Silverado K3500HD Work truck

08-13-2012, 05:13 PM	#88
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 wrecker, fire, ambulance, etc? Ever seen a boom n dolly chromed? I hadn't till the other day It's an 86, he bought new ,he was retiring he's now 88 it was out for the first time this year Attached Images __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

08-14-2012, 06:15 AM	#90
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 wrecker, fire, ambulance, etc? sure is nice Attached Images __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

08-14-2012, 06:20 AM	#91
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 wrecker, fire, ambulance, etc? http://youtu.be/IjwBHY2uync Attached Images __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

08-14-2012, 12:08 PM	#92
arrover Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 291	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 wrecker, fire, ambulance, etc? Couple shots of a local brush truck. Attached Images



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08-14-2012, 01:17 PM	#93
mopar346 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Quincy, FL Posts: 533	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 wrecker, fire, ambulance, etc? Here is one for sale on York Rd. outside of Warminster, PA. Only a 15 foot bed guy in small engine repairs and has owned it since new, 350 4 speed 1 repaint. Attached Images

08-14-2012, 01:23 PM	#94
GCncsuHD Charlie Daniels w/ a Tq Wrench Join Date: May 2009 Location: Statesville, NC Posts: 1,570	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 wrecker, fire, ambulance, etc? My 78 Brush truck- When it was in service, only picture I have, my wife is in the drivers seat- How it looks now- __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ 67 C10 Shortbed "Great Grandpa's Truck" I6 3 on the Tree 71k original miles 5.3 swap in the works 69 K5 Blazer-Family Beach Cruiser Project 78 K30 Dually Semi-Retired Fire Truck 350/SM465 35"s SOLD01 2500HD ECSB 6.0 4x4 5.13's 8" lift 38"s

08-14-2012, 03:13 PM	#95
mopar346 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Quincy, FL Posts: 533	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 wrecker, fire, ambulance, etc? Awesome, put the letttering back on it.

08-14-2012, 03:20 PM	#96
spencer_41188 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: fortwayne, indiana Posts: 209	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 wrecker, fire, ambulance, etc? yep heres my truck im the bought it from a guy who bought it at the fire house auction and he wreaked it i took the box off and made a trailer with it but yea the paint, reflective stripe, battery charger conecter, and the dimand plate on the roof where the mounted the lights give it away the only bad thing about buying a fire truck is holes and wireing nightmare but its mine yes the stacks are hooked up and if you look close its blowing a haylo Attached Images __________________ 88 gmc v3500 bonus cab classy chassy conversion, 454, nv4500, np205, dana 60 front with spool, 14 bolt ff cac rear with locker.

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