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**special-K** · 05-01-2012, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by 19Hoosierdaddies68

Hey all,

I posted in this thread a while ago saying how I wanted one of these Car Haulers, well this one just came up for sale in my area (Southern California). I havent seen it in person yet, still waiting for a response with a time from seller. He said he doesnt know the engine or trans information so all I have is the picture. So what do you guys think this might be worth? Says it runs and drives and it is currently registered. When I gather more information I will share. Thanks in advance.

I guess I could give a range on value,but why don't you tell us what he's asking and we'll tell you if it's worth it.

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Originally Posted by nbrfd007

Took Towmater to the Charleston Car Show Saturday. Got second place in special interest class, I am not going to how many entries in the class. Had a great time. Kids loved the truck. I had one run up to it and told his mother that is the "Real Towmater"!
Tim

That's cool! That's exactly what I want to do with mine. I need to get it registered. I want to roll into cruise nights with all the bought muscle cars and turn some heads. I figure appropriate attire would be my greasy Big Ben overalls and welder's cap (with bill turned up,of course)

19Hoosierdaddies68 · 05-01-2012, 11:19 AM

Tim, yeah I was thinking not to taint the opinion pool with the asking price. Ha-ha they are asking $3,500.
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haminator · 05-01-2012, 12:31 PM

In my opinion that might be a little steep......buuut it looks straight and rust free. If it has A/C, maybe a big block or at least a 327 even better. It may not really be that far off, seems like I'm usually a little behind the times. I think I gave 2200 for mine and I think that was too much but I just had to have it. Bueaty is in the eye of the beholder so if you like it, want it and can swing it get it. You may wish you did later. I like it.

19Hoosierdaddies68 · 05-01-2012, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by haminator

In my opinion that might be a little steep......buuut it looks straight and rust free. If it has A/C, maybe a big block or at least a 327 even better. It may not really be that far off, seems like I'm usually a little behind the times. I think I gave 2200 for mine and I think that was too much but I just had to have it. Bueaty is in the eye of the beholder so if you like it, want it and can swing it get it. You may wish you did later. I like it.

Yeah I was thinking a little steep too. A lot depends on engine, trans, tire,rust etc. Why do you say 327 even better?
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haminator · 05-01-2012, 05:50 PM

Oh I just meant 327 as in more original. Instead of it having a 350. So really a 396 or 327. Nothing wrong with a 350, I just think a 327 is better. It doesnt look like it has 396 badges. I guess the main thing is that it runs good, engine size should probably be secondary.

19Hoosierdaddies68 · 05-01-2012, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by haminator

Oh I just meant 327 as in more original. Instead of it having a 350. So really a 396 or 327. Nothing wrong with a 350, I just think a 327 is better. It doesnt look like it has 396 badges. I guess the main thing is that it runs good, engine size should probably be secondary.

OK gotcha. I don't think it should have 396 badges though, right? I have another 68 with factory 396 and it doesn't have any stinking badges.... ha-ha
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haminator · 05-01-2012, 07:22 PM

Huh, I guess I just assumed they did. You know where that gets ya.

buz48 · 05-01-2012, 08:06 PM

WOW!!!!!!! Checkout the modifide How cool I used to go to my local race track in Wisconsin when I was a kid and watch them run. They looked just like that.

C10 - C90 Bill · 05-04-2012, 09:20 PM

Nice looking 9500.

Bill

RINC · 05-04-2012, 11:24 PM

Lovin the old race truck pics !

/drool

BarryB · 07-10-2012, 05:13 PM

I sold an older dodge cummins truck over the last weekend. Here's what the new owner showed up with to haul it home. sorry for the crappy cell phone pic. Its a 67 c30 with a 82 suspension swap. 292 4spd. he said it got 6 mpg, but hasn't left him stranded yet. It has a home made rollback bed on it. failrly cool truck lil rough around the edges but it gets the job done.

stsalvage · 12-31-2012, 03:15 AM

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Originally Posted by BarryB

I sold an older dodge cummins truck over the last weekend. Here's what the new owner showed up with to haul it home. sorry for the crappy cell phone pic. Its a 67 c30 with a 82 suspension swap. 292 4spd. he said it got 6 mpg, but hasn't left him stranded yet. It has a home made rollback bed on it. failrly cool truck lil rough around the edges but it gets the job done.

that is a cool truck

Street Smart · 07-23-2012, 05:40 AM

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
sweet!

**special-K** · 07-23-2012, 07:38 AM

Yes indeedy!

68 IRON · 07-23-2012, 12:19 PM

Was just down in Flagstaff AZ a couple weeks ago and saw 69/70 tow truck....forgot to go back a get a pic. If anyone is around there, its on the road heading to the observatory. Looked like a nice red one too....kinda rare to see those anymore!

Petie724x4 · 08-03-2012, 08:17 AM

Has anyone ever built one of these? Just looking at the baby blue and white truck in post#227, and I like that design. Are there any other pics out there of that rig? Anyone have any experiance using a rollback and can offer pros and cons to certain designs?

jwalk · 08-03-2012, 10:09 PM

Just found this thread and I love it! Lots of cool old pics!
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Mayo · 08-04-2012, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Petie724x4

Has anyone ever built one of these? Just looking at the baby blue and white truck in post#227, and I like that design. Are there any other pics out there of that rig? Anyone have any experiance using a rollback and can offer pros and cons to certain designs?

That one there seems to be a ramp truck. I have never used one before but I guess they are pretty nice. I worked at a gas station and we had a 99 Chevy 3500HD with a 19 foot Jerr-Dan bed on it and I liked the way that truck works.
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coops714x4 · 08-03-2012, 11:02 PM

Justin this is a little off subject but I have to ask, were you at the 2012 Kicker bash ??

jwalk · 08-04-2012, 12:46 AM

Yes I was! That was a cool show!
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coops714x4 · 08-04-2012, 09:32 AM

I didn't get to go, but my son did, and knowing how much I love these old trucks he took some pics for me and in those were pics of the silver truck in your avitar, That is one cool truck my friend. I would LOVE to come check it out sometime. Coop

jwalk · 08-04-2012, 10:14 AM

Thanks! If your ever through the Elk City area holler at me.
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coops714x4 · 12-31-2012, 01:17 AM

Just got it together..I will post some better pics when I get a chance. Coop

motornut · 12-31-2012, 01:47 AM

snapped these

motornut · 12-31-2012, 02:00 AM

and this
never seen one chromed up before

1986 GMC 4X4 Chrome Tow Truck - YouTube

05-01-2012, 12:31 PM	#3
haminator Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Prescott Valley AZ Posts: 345	Re: Tow Truck/Rollback/Hauler Pics In my opinion that might be a little steep......buuut it looks straight and rust free. If it has A/C, maybe a big block or at least a 327 even better. It may not really be that far off, seems like I'm usually a little behind the times. I think I gave 2200 for mine and I think that was too much but I just had to have it. Bueaty is in the eye of the beholder so if you like it, want it and can swing it get it. You may wish you did later. I like it.

05-01-2012, 05:50 PM	#5
haminator Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Prescott Valley AZ Posts: 345	Re: Tow Truck/Rollback/Hauler Pics Oh I just meant 327 as in more original. Instead of it having a 350. So really a 396 or 327. Nothing wrong with a 350, I just think a 327 is better. It doesnt look like it has 396 badges. I guess the main thing is that it runs good, engine size should probably be secondary.

05-01-2012, 07:22 PM	#7
haminator Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Prescott Valley AZ Posts: 345	Re: Tow Truck/Rollback/Hauler Pics Huh, I guess I just assumed they did. You know where that gets ya.

05-01-2012, 08:06 PM	#8
buz48 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Paragould Ar. Posts: 41	Re: Tow Truck/Rollback/Hauler Pics WOW!!!!!!! Checkout the modifide How cool I used to go to my local race track in Wisconsin when I was a kid and watch them run. They looked just like that.

05-04-2012, 09:20 PM	#9
C10 - C90 Bill Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Moneta, VA USA Posts: 3,077	Re: Tow Truck/Rollback/Hauler Pics Nice looking 9500. Bill __________________ '60-'72 Chev/GMC Fan GMC 9500 Fan Detroit Diesel Fan

05-01-2012, 11:19 AM	#2
19Hoosierdaddies68 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Eastvale, CA Posts: 82	Re: Tow Truck/Rollback/Hauler Pics Tim, yeah I was thinking not to taint the opinion pool with the asking price. Ha-ha they are asking $3,500. Posted via Mobile Device

05-04-2012, 11:24 PM	#10
RINC Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: A Sunny Place For Shady People Posts: 468	Re: Tow Truck/Rollback/Hauler Pics Lovin the old race truck pics ! /drool __________________ Chris '69 C-20 '04 Jeep TJ

07-10-2012, 05:13 PM	#11
BarryB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Blountville, Tn. Posts: 3,904	Re: Tow Truck/Rollback/Hauler Pics I sold an older dodge cummins truck over the last weekend. Here's what the new owner showed up with to haul it home. sorry for the crappy cell phone pic. Its a 67 c30 with a 82 suspension swap. 292 4spd. he said it got 6 mpg, but hasn't left him stranded yet. It has a home made rollback bed on it. failrly cool truck lil rough around the edges but it gets the job done. Attached Images __________________ We could learn a lot from crayons... Some are sharp; some are pretty;and some are dull. Some have weird names; and all are different colours;but they all have to live in the same box. You may be only one person in the world, But you may also be the world to one person. * Some mistakes are too much fun to only make once. Two rules in life. 1. Never sweat the small stuff! 2. Everything is small stuff!

07-23-2012, 05:40 AM	#13
Street Smart Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Brooklyn N.Y. Posts: 819	Re: Tow Truck/Rollback/Hauler Pics ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ sweet! __________________ 1967 GMC Suburban, Supercharged 6.2 LS with a 6l80e , my 11 second tow vehicle! pic in my profile 1987 GMC CrewCab Dually 6.0 LS/6L90e, new tow pig. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...=74049&cat=500

07-23-2012, 07:38 AM	#14
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Tow Truck/Rollback/Hauler Pics Yes indeedy! __________________ "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 ~

07-23-2012, 12:19 PM	#15
68 IRON Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 736	Re: Tow Truck/Rollback/Hauler Pics Was just down in Flagstaff AZ a couple weeks ago and saw 69/70 tow truck....forgot to go back a get a pic. If anyone is around there, its on the road heading to the observatory. Looked like a nice red one too....kinda rare to see those anymore!

08-03-2012, 08:17 AM	#16
Petie724x4 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Almonte, Ontario, Canada Posts: 155	Re: Tow Truck/Rollback/Hauler Pics Has anyone ever built one of these? Just looking at the baby blue and white truck in post#227, and I like that design. Are there any other pics out there of that rig? Anyone have any experiance using a rollback and can offer pros and cons to certain designs?

08-03-2012, 10:09 PM	#17
jwalk What was I thinking? Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: oklahoma Posts: 1,137	Re: Tow Truck/Rollback/Hauler Pics Just found this thread and I love it! Lots of cool old pics! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Justin '68 C/10 Custom Long wide bed '78 GMC Sierra short wide Project: Second time around...'68 short wide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=423949

08-03-2012, 11:02 PM	#19
coops714x4 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cement Oklahoma Posts: 916	Re: Tow Truck/Rollback/Hauler Pics Justin this is a little off subject but I have to ask, were you at the 2012 Kicker bash ?? __________________ 1971 K20, Coop's beast (project) 1972 C30 wrecker, "Big Ernest" (SOLD) 1975 K5 Blazer (wife's toy) she got it in the divorce 2014 Street Glide Special 1983 K20 Big Block, auto (work horse)

08-04-2012, 12:46 AM	#20
jwalk What was I thinking? Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: oklahoma Posts: 1,137	Re: Tow Truck/Rollback/Hauler Pics Yes I was! That was a cool show! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Justin '68 C/10 Custom Long wide bed '78 GMC Sierra short wide Project: Second time around...'68 short wide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=423949



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08-04-2012, 09:32 AM	#21
coops714x4 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cement Oklahoma Posts: 916	Re: Tow Truck/Rollback/Hauler Pics I didn't get to go, but my son did, and knowing how much I love these old trucks he took some pics for me and in those were pics of the silver truck in your avitar, That is one cool truck my friend. I would LOVE to come check it out sometime. Coop __________________ 1971 K20, Coop's beast (project) 1972 C30 wrecker, "Big Ernest" (SOLD) 1975 K5 Blazer (wife's toy) she got it in the divorce 2014 Street Glide Special 1983 K20 Big Block, auto (work horse)

08-04-2012, 10:14 AM	#22
jwalk What was I thinking? Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: oklahoma Posts: 1,137	Re: Tow Truck/Rollback/Hauler Pics Thanks! If your ever through the Elk City area holler at me. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Justin '68 C/10 Custom Long wide bed '78 GMC Sierra short wide Project: Second time around...'68 short wide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=423949

12-31-2012, 01:17 AM	#23
coops714x4 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cement Oklahoma Posts: 916	Re: Tow Truck/Rollback/Hauler Pics Just got it together..I will post some better pics when I get a chance. Coop Attached Images __________________ 1971 K20, Coop's beast (project) 1972 C30 wrecker, "Big Ernest" (SOLD) 1975 K5 Blazer (wife's toy) she got it in the divorce 2014 Street Glide Special 1983 K20 Big Block, auto (work horse)

12-31-2012, 01:47 AM	#24
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: Tow Truck/Rollback/Hauler Pics snapped these Attached Images __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

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