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does anyone have any old pics / directions / or other stuff to help me speed along a install of a Holmes 480 split boom on a old 73-87 chevy/gmc 1ton ? i got the unit and it was all un-bolted already and i didn't get any pics or measurements . i know the back of the frame needs clipped off a little . and it was on a c40 to c-60 series truck last . thanks to anyone who has some stuff . . . . i did search youtube and internet a bit but all i got was videos or 440 or 480 units in action or for sale .
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This list is compiled from an old topic on the Tow411 message board. Any assistance in the form of replies to complete the list would be appreciated. Topic was named: Compiling a list of the different Holmes Wreckers made over the years. Booms - Single or twin, boxed or skeleton, capacity, manual extension? Winches - Single or twin, capacity Bodyies - CA (cab to axle) available, single/tandem Options - Side outriggers Years Produced - Approximate duration of production Anything else that would be of interest W35 W45 400 440 460 480 500 525 550 600 650 750 850 1701 1801 Mechanical 110 missing details in…
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hey everyone new guy here, not sure if I'm on the right forum, but I picked up an old tow truck with an oberg wrecker body on it (1973) and had a question on the big amber lights on top (7" amber lights) and how they operated, just on or off with a switch or light up one side or the other ( alternating I guess) can't seem to find very much info on these old wrecker bodys so any info is great, thanks in advance
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Looking at a Holmes 600 complete with body. I thought that I had the specs somewhere as far as weight goes. Of course I can't find that PDF now. Anyone know what one of these jewels weighs? Want to make sure I take the proper size trailer if it follows me home. Thanks Marshall
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Found these in a shop sittin. Thought theyd be interesting
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I think the truck is 1965 650 with over 500 cubic inch gas motor with Holmes 600 body and a pump set up for off loading trucks.
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Found this next to a barn. Looks to be on a 50 ish Ford. Any idea what Holmes model this is?
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A cousin of mine found this picture of our original garage probably in the late 1920's. The old house was on the property when my grandfather bought the property around 1920. It's where him and my grandmother lived and where my father and Aunt Sadie were born. Appears to be a Ford Model T tow car in the picture near the gas pumps. — at Battelini's Garage .
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Looking to see if anyone can send me a pdf copy of HP-440 parts manual. My unit is a 1982 one and would like to have a parts manual for it. Thank you Happy New Year
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My grandfather Alesio Battelini started out by going to Sweeney Automobile school in Kansas City in 1918 and with the help of his father Dominico he built our original garage in 1921. …
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KandyonChrome: Rare Find 1953 White 3000 Holmes 750 Antique Tow Truck. Junkman Joey
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A Good Old Irish Feller with a Green Coveralls use to drive that beauty back in the day, It wouldn't carry it's own weight or go more than 25 mph hour. But, you know what he made it work in both the hot and cold. Nope No A/C or Heat, not even a Radio. Don't think there is a driver alive today that could survive, that is unless they were driving it in a parade. Even at that they'd need to know how to drive a manual. As for the crane manufacturer, I would not have a clue. could have been someone own design they put together back then. Looks like it could have been a steel girder the type they used on bridges or sky scrappers. Disclaimer…
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Topic Originally Created by midday in March of 2010: found this little treasure in the woods a friend told me there was a tow truck in there so i went huntin. had to cut a road into the area as the trees and weeds had taken over. i was told that i could get the truck but had to remove the cars and boat first. so with help a chain saw and a friends camera we got them out. If anyone has ever heard of red arrow mfg company i am interested in finding out some history .thanks hope you like pics . Some Images of the recovery are missing from the archives. Ed Barker said: I know that's a 1965 Ford truck,,I've never…
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Wreckercollector offered this for sale on Tow411 back in 2016: 1971 Chevy tow truck with Ashton boom, small block Chevy runs well, 4 speed, p/s, disk brakes, pretty solid old truck runs and drives, winch works great. Bought for another sign project at other location, but city snobs didn't like the idea! Thought i would restore or make Rat Rod, but have too many other projects! Make it your sign
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Topic Originally Created on Tow411 in March of 2014: Pictures of the fleet in 1983 or 1984 79 C-30 with Hubbard hydraulic 79 C-30 with Hubbard "low boom" twin line hydraulic. Don Wagner built this boom design special for Dad at Hubbard. 73 Ford LN 9000 with 6oo Holmes 80 IH 4200 with 30 ton Hubbard Hydraulic. 79 KW with 40 ton Hubbard hydraulic with 3rd "drag" winch. All in front of our shop in Downtown Franklin, In. Sirknucklehead said: Cool, Love to see the old pictures, keep em coming. ben said: Great pictures thanks for sharing.Do you know where any of these trucks are today. Hot Rod Motor…
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Topics Originally Created in October of 2009: Here are some great cab over model wreckers. I hope the Tennessee Tow Boss enjoys these as well as everyone else. Danny Cassello - TRPC "EST 1963" - East Hartford, CT HanksTow said: Those California stick booms have got to be my favorite of all the classics you post Danny!!! Thanks for sharing!!! Adam Dorr - Prell's Towing - Alpena,MI Underdog said: I can't get enough of those old Ford cabovers....what…
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I've been putting this GMC COE, Holmes Heavy Duty model W35 together for a few years. I've made a lot of progress lately. Just need to install the rear fenders, on the service body, and we'll be ready for this Summer's Cruise Ins.
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01-11-2006: Ed Barker Wrote, Just was wondering if anyone has any history and pictures of HUBBARD wrecker bodies.If you do I would love to see some posted . Thank You. Chaser8003 said: We had one. That thing was bad to the bone!!!! I think she lives somewhere by the kentucky-tennessee line. We sure do miss that thing. 75 International fitted with 89 Hubbard. Autorescue said: Floyd's always has interesting units! Buddy Corgan said: That thing is down right cool, Chase! hdtowman65 said: I luv it! That is one tuff lookin truck. Towboy88 said: Interesting unit. Can we get a Floyd'…
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Topic Originally Created by Liensailor on Tow411 in July of 2010: CLEM said: Is that a holmes 440? RedPete said: Got anymore Haddicks pictures... They looked great when they where silver.. Thanks for those old pictures Mountjoy 79 said: i believe that is a weildbuilt 5 ton unit model 5a i think if so then its a very capable unit. townhooker said: nice truck...looks like its a shop built unit.... but looks good! EnergizerBear said: Very cool, thanks for sharing. Vulcanuk said: Nice truck Liensailor said; Found this old one of a silver t…
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We have a holmes 850 that has a custom hydraulic boom... I've heard both ways on this question and would like some more answers... Can I run a low line from boom to tailboard and out without damage to the gearbox... the owner had exploded a gearbox on his 750 years back and has been told to never do this with a holmes as they are not designed for it and it puts alot of stress on the gearbox... is this true with the 850 as well?
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02-17-2006: Originally posted by Spanky 1948 GMC COE, Holmes model 515. VintageTruckNut said: love the old coe we several macks one 1953 big job 750 ford you saw picture 2 yr ago i am sorry ihave not got in touch too busey getting more old iron ithink were at 25 trks still looking. vintagetrknut. Spanky said: I thought it was kinda odd for a Chrysler Dealership, having a GMC Wrecker, instead of a Dodge. Lol
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Here's a shot of Saul with "Bad Ass".... Take Care... Steve
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I happened upon this pic of the old tow truck in my archives used by the San Diego Police Department when I was on the department in the 1970s. The truck was small and under-rated with a laughable (no duallies) towing capacity for towing larger and heavier police cars with a modified Holmes Sling. The, "Little Tow Truck That Could", would nearly cut-wheelies when towing those old, monsterous LTD, Crown Vic police cars or Dodge Sportsman Ambulances. It was more of a parts runner than aything else. I remember it being in action only a couple of times and have no idea where it wound up. R.
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Topic Originally Created by Mr Waialae Chevron on Tow411 in 2005 Found these while surfing the other day. The web site said it was ok to dowmload images for non-commercial use. CF truck number 10-297. A body tank pulling a pup misses the curve near Libby, Montana in July of 1966. The tanks were empty at the time of the accident. The Ford pickup is CF's Missoula, Montana bulk commodities terminal pickup. 1950's CF Truck chained up on it's side Da Wash Boss said: nice pics,,,,, and to think no rotators there no air bags no wreckmaster professional…
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