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tow guys · 01-13-2011, 04:43 PM

My buddy Jim and I purchased this 70 GMC wrecker right here in NJ from a local body shop. The truck has only had 2 owners before us and is currently showing just a tick over 17,000 miles on the odometer. We believe this to be true and accurate as the title states the same. She needs alot of work but did run and move under her own power when we brought her home.
She's sporting a small block 350 with a 4 speed stick along with a beefy 1 ton suspension.
Options are pretty sparse but she does have a padded dash, custom package, am radio, heavy duty alternator and radiator.
Plans are for a full restoration back to her former glory with a small twist. You see, we have a buddy with a 69 Charger General Lee and a 75 Plymouth Fury 4 door police car. We plan to turn this old girl into a Hazzard County Garage tow truck sporting Cooter's favorite red, white and blue paint scheme to compliment his display at car shows.
Here's a few pics of what she looked like when we bought her and what we've done so far.

allengator · 01-13-2011, 05:39 PM

cool truck... they way I keep dragging projects home, I could use that!

brn agn · 01-13-2011, 09:54 PM

That is a neat find. What is the plan for it after it is finished? Are you all going to share it?

tow guys · 01-13-2011, 10:05 PM

We expect it to be mostly a show truck to compliment the General Lee. It may see occasional tow duty but not much. We consider her retired
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tow guys · 01-14-2011, 05:35 PM

Here's as pic or 2 of what she'll be following into car shows

bigguy69 · 01-14-2011, 08:29 PM

that general lee is awesome!!!

**Dieselwrencher** · 01-14-2011, 08:42 PM

Very cool project, and good luck on the build.

JasonBird · 01-14-2011, 08:51 PM

that's awesome! i'll be watching this for sure!

tow guys · 01-17-2011, 03:41 PM

here's a good shot of the floor. It's in great shape. just needs outer rocker patches and 1 driver's side floor support patch.

tow guys · 01-17-2011, 03:46 PM

Maybe this will work??

RCbowtie69 · 01-17-2011, 06:51 PM

nice truck

tow guys · 01-26-2011, 04:54 PM

Well, we got the cab off the chassis and removed the last of the under hood wiring. Also removed the exhaust after the ram's horns.
We fabricated a new mount for the center carrier bearing as this section was rotted beyond repair. It's not the prettiest looking thing but it is rock solid and should work just fine.

tow guys · 01-26-2011, 04:55 PM

tow guys · 01-26-2011, 05:00 PM

This is on the agenda for tonight. I've already removed the effected area and plan to patch this with new metal from LMC

kody29 · 01-26-2011, 07:23 PM

who built your general lee

tow guys · 01-26-2011, 11:44 PM

The General actually belongs to a good friend of mine. Other than paint, he built the whole car himself from a stock triple black R/T.
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67chevy1series · 01-27-2011, 12:24 AM

wow this is gonna be sweet!

tow guys · 02-10-2011, 01:50 PM

Just a few updates.....Motor is now out and is in need of some attention. Seems it has a bent pushrod and atleast 1 sticky lifter. Not sure how much more damage but it will all be fixed in due time.
The metal work on the cab continues as I have repaired both bottom corners of the cowl so far. Next up is the driver side rear floor support and then it's cab corners and rockers.
While I concentrate on the cab, Jim will be working on getting the rest of the chassis stripped and ready for paint.
All the suspension, steering and brake parts have been ordered and we await their arrival...
Stay tuned for more pics.

**Dieselwrencher** · 02-10-2011, 05:28 PM

Nice progress! Where's the pics?

tow guys · 02-11-2011, 04:13 PM

This is the before, during and after shots of the passenger side cowl repair. It still needs to be ground down and primed.

tow guys · 02-11-2011, 04:17 PM

Here's some more random repair shots....

Jerry Jones · 03-05-2011, 01:13 PM

Very cool! Updates?

tow guys · 03-23-2011, 04:45 PM

Well, Jim and I finally got all the correct parts for the front suspension, steering and brakes. That was a major undertaking in and of itself lol. Seems many suppliers do not know the difference between a 1/2 ton and a 1 ton truck. We finally got the truck back on it's own front tires this past weekend.
We also just got a complete inline tube stainless brake line set by way of Fedex yesterday along with the correct factory replacement clips. This will be installed in the coming weeks.
Then it's on to rebuilding the 350 motor and reinstalling it along with a new clutch setup for the 4 speed.
Pics to follow......

tow guys · 03-23-2011, 04:47 PM

tow guys · 03-23-2011, 05:15 PM

Here's a few more.............

01-13-2011, 04:43 PM	#1
tow guys Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bayville NJ Posts: 385	Project "Homewrecker" has begun My buddy Jim and I purchased this 70 GMC wrecker right here in NJ from a local body shop. The truck has only had 2 owners before us and is currently showing just a tick over 17,000 miles on the odometer. We believe this to be true and accurate as the title states the same. She needs alot of work but did run and move under her own power when we brought her home. She's sporting a small block 350 with a 4 speed stick along with a beefy 1 ton suspension. Options are pretty sparse but she does have a padded dash, custom package, am radio, heavy duty alternator and radiator. Plans are for a full restoration back to her former glory with a small twist. You see, we have a buddy with a 69 Charger General Lee and a 75 Plymouth Fury 4 door police car. We plan to turn this old girl into a Hazzard County Garage tow truck sporting Cooter's favorite red, white and blue paint scheme to compliment his display at car shows. Here's a few pics of what she looked like when we bought her and what we've done so far. Last edited by tow guys; 08-12-2012 at 10:28 PM.

01-13-2011, 05:39 PM	#2
allengator Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Burleson, Texas Posts: 596	Re: Project "Homewrecker" has begun cool truck... they way I keep dragging projects home, I could use that! __________________ Allengator Outta the Blue (my band - available for hire in the DFW area!) 1980 Chevy SWB Pickup (build thread) 1951 Chevy Sedan Delivery 2004 Chevy Tahoe Z71 2011 Harley Davidson Street Glide 2018 Silverado Z71 Crew Cab

01-13-2011, 09:54 PM	#3
brn agn Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Youngsville, NC Posts: 952	Re: Project "Homewrecker" has begun That is a neat find. What is the plan for it after it is finished? Are you all going to share it? __________________ 1969 C10 SWB Project Charity Case AKA "Roscoe" 1971 Cheyenne Super A Combined Effort The Service Station-A practical ministry for those in need

01-13-2011, 10:05 PM	#4
tow guys Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bayville NJ Posts: 385	Re: Project "Homewrecker" has begun We expect it to be mostly a show truck to compliment the General Lee. It may see occasional tow duty but not much. We consider her retired Posted via Mobile Device

01-14-2011, 05:35 PM	#5
tow guys Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bayville NJ Posts: 385	Re: Project "Homewrecker" has begun Here's as pic or 2 of what she'll be following into car shows Attached Images

01-14-2011, 08:29 PM	#6
bigguy69 dazed and confused Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: marion nc Posts: 1,649	Re: Project "Homewrecker" has begun that general lee is awesome!!! __________________ members met: redbaron69, billsbowtie,nc67

01-14-2011, 08:42 PM	#7
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: Project "Homewrecker" has begun Very cool project, and good luck on the build. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

01-14-2011, 08:51 PM	#8
JasonBird '67 C-10 LWB Driver Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Andover, Kansas Posts: 380	Re: Project "Homewrecker" has begun that's awesome! i'll be watching this for sure! __________________ '67 C-10 LWB - My Build Thread '67 C-20 LWB - My Donor/ Parts truck - SOLD! '92 GMC SAFARI VAN - My Parts Go Getter '06 KIA SPORTAGE EX - My Commuter "All of this crap better make a truck!" - my wife Sue. Proud U.S.M.C. Dad!

01-17-2011, 03:41 PM	#9
tow guys Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bayville NJ Posts: 385	Re: Project "Homewrecker" has begun here's a good shot of the floor. It's in great shape. just needs outer rocker patches and 1 driver's side floor support patch. Last edited by tow guys; 01-17-2011 at 03:44 PM.

01-17-2011, 03:46 PM	#10
tow guys Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bayville NJ Posts: 385	Re: Project "Homewrecker" has begun Maybe this will work?? Attached Images

01-17-2011, 06:51 PM	#11
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: Project "Homewrecker" has begun nice truck

01-26-2011, 04:54 PM	#12
tow guys Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bayville NJ Posts: 385	Re: Project "Homewrecker" has begun Well, we got the cab off the chassis and removed the last of the under hood wiring. Also removed the exhaust after the ram's horns. We fabricated a new mount for the center carrier bearing as this section was rotted beyond repair. It's not the prettiest looking thing but it is rock solid and should work just fine.

01-26-2011, 04:55 PM	#13
tow guys Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bayville NJ Posts: 385	Re: Project "Homewrecker" has begun Last edited by tow guys; 08-12-2012 at 10:31 PM.

01-26-2011, 05:00 PM	#14
tow guys Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bayville NJ Posts: 385	Re: Project "Homewrecker" has begun This is on the agenda for tonight. I've already removed the effected area and plan to patch this with new metal from LMC Last edited by tow guys; 08-12-2012 at 10:34 PM.

01-26-2011, 07:23 PM	#15
kody29 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: league city tx Posts: 28	Re: Project "Homewrecker" has begun who built your general lee



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01-26-2011, 11:44 PM	#16
tow guys Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bayville NJ Posts: 385	Re: Project "Homewrecker" has begun The General actually belongs to a good friend of mine. Other than paint, he built the whole car himself from a stock triple black R/T. Posted via Mobile Device

01-27-2011, 12:24 AM	#17
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: Project "Homewrecker" has begun wow this is gonna be sweet!

02-10-2011, 01:50 PM	#18
tow guys Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bayville NJ Posts: 385	Re: Project "Homewrecker" has begun Just a few updates.....Motor is now out and is in need of some attention. Seems it has a bent pushrod and atleast 1 sticky lifter. Not sure how much more damage but it will all be fixed in due time. The metal work on the cab continues as I have repaired both bottom corners of the cowl so far. Next up is the driver side rear floor support and then it's cab corners and rockers. While I concentrate on the cab, Jim will be working on getting the rest of the chassis stripped and ready for paint. All the suspension, steering and brake parts have been ordered and we await their arrival... Stay tuned for more pics.

02-10-2011, 05:28 PM	#19
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: Project "Homewrecker" has begun Nice progress! Where's the pics? __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

02-11-2011, 04:13 PM	#20
tow guys Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bayville NJ Posts: 385	Re: Project "Homewrecker" has begun This is the before, during and after shots of the passenger side cowl repair. It still needs to be ground down and primed. Last edited by tow guys; 08-12-2012 at 10:38 PM.

02-11-2011, 04:17 PM	#21
tow guys Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bayville NJ Posts: 385	Re: Project "Homewrecker" has begun Here's some more random repair shots.... Last edited by tow guys; 08-12-2012 at 10:39 PM.

03-05-2011, 01:13 PM	#22
Jerry Jones Happy Camper Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern California Posts: 8,407	Re: Project "Homewrecker" has begun Very cool! Updates? __________________ RIP El Jay! Love you brother!

03-23-2011, 04:45 PM	#23
tow guys Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bayville NJ Posts: 385	Re: Project "Homewrecker" has begun Well, Jim and I finally got all the correct parts for the front suspension, steering and brakes. That was a major undertaking in and of itself lol. Seems many suppliers do not know the difference between a 1/2 ton and a 1 ton truck. We finally got the truck back on it's own front tires this past weekend. We also just got a complete inline tube stainless brake line set by way of Fedex yesterday along with the correct factory replacement clips. This will be installed in the coming weeks. Then it's on to rebuilding the 350 motor and reinstalling it along with a new clutch setup for the 4 speed. Pics to follow...... __________________ Check out my 70 GMC tow truck project here.......http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=440431 Member of the 1-Ton Club! http://www.eastcoastcarandtruck.org

03-23-2011, 04:47 PM	#24
tow guys Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bayville NJ Posts: 385	Re: Project "Homewrecker" has begun __________________ Check out my 70 GMC tow truck project here.......http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=440431 Member of the 1-Ton Club! http://www.eastcoastcarandtruck.org Last edited by tow guys; 08-12-2012 at 10:42 PM.

03-23-2011, 05:15 PM	#25
tow guys Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bayville NJ Posts: 385	Re: Project "Homewrecker" has begun Here's a few more............. __________________ Check out my 70 GMC tow truck project here.......http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=440431 Member of the 1-Ton Club! http://www.eastcoastcarandtruck.org Last edited by tow guys; 08-12-2012 at 10:43 PM.

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