Ohhh, the things I could do to this beast!

[murphy98]

Just found this listing (not mine) on Kijiji Canada, (sort of like Crag's list)
This is one beautiful wrecker! Lots of potential here! Transform it into a vintage GMC dealership wrecker perhaps? Think I have some vintage style GMC door logos kicking around that would fit perfectly Just might have to find out how much he wants for it?
http://www.kijiji.ca/v-classic-cars/...ationFlag=true

[Greg63]

I saw that ad a while ago. He was calling it a barn find but it looks fairly recently refreshed.
Nice truck none the less.
Greg.

[murphy98]

I guess he re-posted the add yesterday then. It does look like a fresh paint job however. Clean looking rig for sure.

[hotrod66]

thats a really nice truck, reminds me of some of the old buddy-L tow truck tin toys. is it a v6?

[murphy98]

Originally Posted by hotrod66

thats a really nice truck, reminds me of some of the old buddy-L tow truck tin toys. is it a v6?

If it's a Canadian truck, then it would not have a V6 unfortunately. Hard to tell form the engine bay shot what it has but I assume it's a V8. I have just emailed the seller for more info on the engine/transmission etc. I'll post back if I get a reply.

[TJ's Chevy]

Why does it constantly make me think its a die cast model an not the real thing...must be the way the pictures were taken or something. lol NICE TRUCK!

[1963c-10]

Great looking tow rig!!!!!

[Clyde65]

I stinking LOVE that thing!!!

[WhippinSaw]

Very cool, nice choice on the color, it does look like a toy for big boys, I going to need a bigger garage.

[jtrichard]

Originally Posted by T.J. MCCAULEY

Why does it constantly make me think its a die cast model an not the real thing...must be the way the pictures were taken or something. lol NICE TRUCK!

I had the same thought when i seen the second pic for what ever reason in that pic it does look like a toy

[murphy98]

Originally Posted by T.J. MCCAULEY

Why does it constantly make me think its a die cast model an not the real thing...must be the way the pictures were taken or something. lol NICE TRUCK!

Funny, I thought the same thing T.J. Especially the second pic, does look like a die cast toy. Seller tells me it has either a 283 or 327 in it along with a hi-low 4 speed & PTO. Been garaged most of it's life appears to have all original sheet metal. Still has not given me a price on it however. Probably wants too much anyway.

[hotrod66]

Originally Posted by murphy98

If it's a Canadian truck, then it would not have a V6 unfortunately. Hard to tell form the engine bay shot what it has but I assume it's a V8. I have just emailed the seller for more info on the engine/transmission etc. I'll post back if I get a reply.

why no v6 in canada? just wondering.

[65CowboyCaddy]

Second picture may be a toy. It has a different front bumper and has spare tire in the rear. Nice truck

[murphy98]

Originally Posted by hotrod66

why no v6 in Canada. just wondering.

Not really sure why the GMC V6 was never available in Canada, too small a market perhaps? I just know the only way to get a 60-66 with the GMC V6 was to import a US built GMC truck, which I believe you could do at the time through a Canadian dealer. The Canadian trucks came with either a straight 6, in 145, 235 or 261 C.I.D or the V8 in 283, 327, 348, 409 C.I.D and a couple of GM Diesel engines most likely used in larger 60-80 series trucks according to the options info I got from GM Canada on my '62. Seller has verified this is a Canadian built truck from Ontario, originally purchased by a service station in northern Ontario.

[aerotruk63]

In the top picture it has a push bumper and below it it has a stock steel molded bumper.
I have an NOS Commercial Chevrolet Grille Guard for those trucks as well as the GMC Rocket Air Horn and vacuum assisted air pump for trucks without air brakes. I also have period correct Armored Clearance Lights for it as well.

[1963c-10]

Also looks like the spare tire disappeared from some of the pics....

[murphy98]

Originally Posted by aerotruk63

In the top picture it has a push bumper and below it it has a stock steel molded bumper.
I have an NOS Commercial Chevrolet Grille Guard for those trucks as well as the GMC Rocket Air Horn and vacuum assisted air pump for trucks without air brakes. I also have period correct Armored Clearance Lights for it as well.

Wow! Nice accessories, if I was to buy it I'd have to shop at your place to make it look just right! Unfortunately, the 16K he is asking for it is a bit too steep for me.