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**RenoKeene** · 10-11-2012, 01:18 PM

Glen, your wrecker deserves Big Block power sooooo do it. If I can help from here let me know.

Square_78 · 10-11-2012, 05:21 PM

I would bag that thing and make a rat rod style tow truck! Awesome!

eldogg · 10-12-2012, 09:41 AM

I hate threads like this. Now I want a wrecker! I've always wanted a wrecker and everytime I get it out of my system BAM! another wrecker thread. See you guys I'm going to Craigslist!

no moa · 10-12-2012, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by RenoKeene

Glen, your wrecker deserves Big Block power sooooo do it. If I can help from here let me know.

I will Brad, thank you sir.
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no moa · 10-12-2012, 11:48 AM

Eldogg, they are awesome! Lol!!!!

Found this one yesterday. 68 327, rusty. Haven't talked to the owner yet. Sorry for the sideways picture, new iphone, new picture issues.
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VWNate1 · 10-12-2012, 03:59 PM

My buddy in Wi. has his Dad's old '69 (?) Chevy wrecker , he told me it'd 100 % rusty junk , was worked to death then junked on the farm .

I asked him if anything was good he said no , they're ging to crush it I guess =8-( .

Certainly NO ONE is going to travel there to save it .

no moa · 01-26-2013, 10:21 AM

Sigh, well I know why the which is having issues. The pully is toast.

Anyone got any idea where I can get a new pully?
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no moa · 01-26-2013, 10:22 AM

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no moa · 01-26-2013, 12:01 PM

Installed a sawed off bolt so that I could put the winch in freewheel. Works nice with a jack handle from my 07 gmc.

Sorry for the sideways pic
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no moa · 01-26-2013, 12:02 PM

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RANDY COX · 01-26-2013, 01:29 PM

So what's wrong with a 307,I thought they were pretty good engines,that's what was in my 72 blazer,It was a very strong motor.....

no moa · 01-26-2013, 01:40 PM

It's popping and backfireing out of the drivers exhaust. It either ate a value or jumped the timing. I'm going to pull plugs and check compression
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**special-K** · 01-26-2013, 03:12 PM

What kind of winch do you have? Search the internet. Many companies still provide parts and there are places that have supplies scattered around the country.
I'm looking hard at going ahead with keeping my tow truck. I really like that thing and only wanted to sell due to hard times. Things aren't that great,but I've gotten by w/o selling so far. I haven't tried in a year or two,but people call from old listings on the web. They call all excited saying they're gonna do this and gonna do that. So far I've never had anyone actually come and look at it.

no moa · 01-26-2013, 03:45 PM

I tried a couple times to sell this one, but it really is handy to have around.
I've searched for a new roller, but nothing found under Holmes. Probably have to have one made.
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Gokart Mozart · 01-26-2013, 05:43 PM

http://www.towpartsnow.com/towpartsb...40-winch/1127/
http://parts.smartcarguide.com/holmes-wrecker-bed

**special-K** · 01-26-2013, 06:40 PM

You have to see what company made your winch and go from there. Such as,mine's a Braden winch. What you'll find is many older companies fall under one or two companies now.

no moa · 01-26-2013, 06:43 PM

It's actually the top roller for the cable.
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junksaver · 01-26-2013, 10:33 PM

I would think you could find a new one. Just measure the shaft diameter and pulley diameter and do an internet search. You could check some old junkyards or scrap metal yards. A lot of old wreckers get scraped just because nobody wants to fix them. Last week I just bought a 78 F350 wrecker with a Holmes 480 bed on the back from a local scrap metal yard. I definately didn't need it, but the bed was perfect and I hated to see it get crushed.

VWNate1 · 01-27-2013, 11:15 PM

Grainger , McMaster-Carr , any Marine Supply house......

bobs409 · 01-28-2013, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by no moa

Sigh, well I know why the which is having issues. The pully is toast.

Anyone got any idea where I can get a new pully?
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They get alot of wreckers in at the EZ pull here. Those pulleys are quite common so will interchange from many years and models.

If I see any on my next trip, I'll grab one and let you know.

I better ask the diameter and hole size just in case.

no moa · 01-31-2013, 08:08 PM

Thank you bobs409. Ill measure it and let you know.

So tonight I got ambitious.
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no moa · 01-31-2013, 08:10 PM

Was welded to the frame, layed out in the 40 degrees temp on a soaking wet ground. Ugh.
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no moa · 01-31-2013, 08:12 PM

Always check the light wires. Oops, snip snip. Lol
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no moa · 01-31-2013, 08:13 PM

More pics later, I found some nice damage on the cab, appearently I hit something, hard.
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no moa · 02-01-2013, 09:34 AM

Ugh, not sure what I hit. But it buckled the corner and the mount.
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10-11-2012, 01:18 PM	#76
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,028	Re: Wreckers are so AWESOME. Glen, your wrecker deserves Big Block power sooooo do it. If I can help from here let me know. __________________ 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

10-11-2012, 05:21 PM	#77
Square_78 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Okanagan Valley, BC, Canada Posts: 1,237	Re: Wreckers are so AWESOME. I would bag that thing and make a rat rod style tow truck! Awesome! __________________ #teamlongbed "I refuse to go disc brakes. I actually love drum brakes. It makes for an adventure." - 50bomb 1978 Chevy shop truck - static 6/8" 1970 GMC 1500 - Accuair eLevel Resto-mod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=537497

10-12-2012, 09:41 AM	#78
eldogg Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Mooresville NC/Gainesville GA Posts: 499	Re: Wreckers are so AWESOME. I hate threads like this. Now I want a wrecker! I've always wanted a wrecker and everytime I get it out of my system BAM! another wrecker thread. See you guys I'm going to Craigslist! __________________ Eric Evans Queen City Shop Truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post6139834 66 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543110

10-12-2012, 11:48 AM	#80
no moa Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: maine Posts: 2,315	Re: Wreckers are so AWESOME. Eldogg, they are awesome! Lol!!!! Found this one yesterday. 68 327, rusty. Haven't talked to the owner yet. Sorry for the sideways picture, new iphone, new picture issues. Posted via Mobile Device 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.

10-12-2012, 03:59 PM	#81
VWNate1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So. Cali. Posts: 2,664	Re: Wreckers are so AWESOME. My buddy in Wi. has his Dad's old '69 (?) Chevy wrecker , he told me it'd 100 % rusty junk , was worked to death then junked on the farm . I asked him if anything was good he said no , they're ging to crush it I guess =8-( . Certainly NO ONE is going to travel there to save it . __________________ -Nate Geezer '49 3100 235 W/ Muncie SM420 SOLD '69 C/10 shortbed sidemount survivor 250 L6 W/ 350TH

01-26-2013, 10:21 AM	#82
no moa Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: maine Posts: 2,315	Re: Wreckers are so AWESOME. Sigh, well I know why the which is having issues. The pully is toast. Anyone got any idea where I can get a new pully? Posted via Mobile Device 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.

01-26-2013, 10:22 AM	#83
no moa Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: maine Posts: 2,315	Re: Wreckers are so AWESOME. Side Posted via Mobile Device 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.

01-26-2013, 12:01 PM	#84
no moa Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: maine Posts: 2,315	Re: Wreckers are so AWESOME. Installed a sawed off bolt so that I could put the winch in freewheel. Works nice with a jack handle from my 07 gmc. Sorry for the sideways pic Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device 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.

01-26-2013, 12:02 PM	#85
no moa Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: maine Posts: 2,315	Re: Wreckers are so AWESOME. Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device 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.

01-26-2013, 01:29 PM	#86
RANDY COX Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: RADFORD, VA Posts: 2,651	Re: Wreckers are so AWESOME. So what's wrong with a 307,I thought they were pretty good engines,that's what was in my 72 blazer,It was a very strong motor..... __________________ 1964 BBC 402 4x4

01-26-2013, 01:40 PM	#87
no moa Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: maine Posts: 2,315	Re: Wreckers are so AWESOME. It's popping and backfireing out of the drivers exhaust. It either ate a value or jumped the timing. I'm going to pull plugs and check compression 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.

01-26-2013, 03:12 PM	#88
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Wreckers are so AWESOME. What kind of winch do you have? Search the internet. Many companies still provide parts and there are places that have supplies scattered around the country. I'm looking hard at going ahead with keeping my tow truck. I really like that thing and only wanted to sell due to hard times. Things aren't that great,but I've gotten by w/o selling so far. I haven't tried in a year or two,but people call from old listings on the web. They call all excited saying they're gonna do this and gonna do that. So far I've never had anyone actually come and look at it. __________________ "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 ~

01-26-2013, 03:45 PM	#89
no moa Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: maine Posts: 2,315	Re: Wreckers are so AWESOME. I tried a couple times to sell this one, but it really is handy to have around. I've searched for a new roller, but nothing found under Holmes. Probably have to have one made. 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.

01-26-2013, 05:43 PM	#90
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01-26-2013, 06:40 PM	#91
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Wreckers are so AWESOME. You have to see what company made your winch and go from there. Such as,mine's a Braden winch. What you'll find is many older companies fall under one or two companies now. __________________ "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; 01-26-2013 at 06:48 PM.



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01-26-2013, 06:43 PM	#92
no moa Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: maine Posts: 2,315	Re: Wreckers are so AWESOME. It's actually the top roller for the cable. 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.

01-26-2013, 10:33 PM	#93
junksaver Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Durham NC Posts: 216	Re: Wreckers are so AWESOME. I would think you could find a new one. Just measure the shaft diameter and pulley diameter and do an internet search. You could check some old junkyards or scrap metal yards. A lot of old wreckers get scraped just because nobody wants to fix them. Last week I just bought a 78 F350 wrecker with a Holmes 480 bed on the back from a local scrap metal yard. I definately didn't need it, but the bed was perfect and I hated to see it get crushed. __________________ 68 4wd Stepside 69 2wd Stepside Project 71 2wd Blazer Project 72 2wd 3/4 Ton Project or Parts? 73 4wd Blazer

01-27-2013, 11:15 PM	#94
VWNate1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So. Cali. Posts: 2,664	Re: Pulley Grainger , McMaster-Carr , any Marine Supply house...... __________________ -Nate Geezer '49 3100 235 W/ Muncie SM420 SOLD '69 C/10 shortbed sidemount survivor 250 L6 W/ 350TH

01-31-2013, 08:08 PM	#96
no moa Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: maine Posts: 2,315	Re: Wreckers are so AWESOME. Thank you bobs409. Ill measure it and let you know. So tonight I got ambitious. Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device 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. Last edited by no moa; 01-31-2013 at 08:14 PM.

01-31-2013, 08:10 PM	#97
no moa Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: maine Posts: 2,315	Re: Wreckers are so AWESOME. Was welded to the frame, layed out in the 40 degrees temp on a soaking wet ground. Ugh. Posted via Mobile Device 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.

01-31-2013, 08:12 PM	#98
no moa Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: maine Posts: 2,315	Re: Wreckers are so AWESOME. Always check the light wires. Oops, snip snip. Lol Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device 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.

01-31-2013, 08:13 PM	#99
no moa Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: maine Posts: 2,315	Re: Wreckers are so AWESOME. More pics later, I found some nice damage on the cab, appearently I hit something, hard. 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.

02-01-2013, 09:34 AM	#100
no moa Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: maine Posts: 2,315	Re: Wreckers are so AWESOME. Ugh, not sure what I hit. But it buckled the corner and the mount. Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device 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.

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