Wes Wilburn

Lori the High Bid has been reset, we apologize for the oversight.

100% of the proceeds that are received from this auction will be given directly to Olivia Kain. Rules for the Auction If you see an item that you wish to bid on, comment below with the auction number and name with your amount of bid. If you would like to increase your bid, do not go back in the thread and change or edit your original or previous bid. (Any posted bids edited will not count. We must enforce this because it is too confusing to keep up with every bid that is in the thread.) This auction ends Thursday, December 7th at 10:00 PM Eastern Standard Time All payments are due to Travis True no later than 12 Noon on Monday, December 11th. Travis accepts PayPal and cash app or we can arrange other payment options. All items will be shipped from NC by the American Towing & Recovery Institute. The buyer is responsible for paying for the shipping & insurance, we will provide you a complete invoice to include the items you won plus the costs of shipping, Sunday night. 100% of the money generated will be donated to Olivia Kain Auction Item #1 Towmater Basket There are 11 items total in the basket. Inside the basket is: -Wasaby Tow Mater Diecast Car -Cars Heavy Metal Book -"A Very Mater Christmas" Book -Disney Loot Bags (8) -Mater Track Talkers -"Who Back Fired" Disney Lapel Pin -"Count Truckula" Disney Lapel Pin -Tow Mater's Stuck on Stories includes 10 toy suction cups and Story Book -Car's Shower Curtain -Car's Shower Curtain Hooks -Miniature Cars 2 Puzzle Cube Current Bid: $155.00 by Lillian Dupont Auction Item #2 Holmes 600 Metal Sign Ernest Holmes Original Used condition Metal For Holmes 600 tow truck the same one was the large one that went up at the head of the mast above the winches little tender care in it, as it has been used little and probably clean up pretty good. CURRENT BID: $35.00 by Chip Z Auction Item #3 Worlds Greatest Tow Truck Book Volume 8 by Earl Johnson, Autographed Features O’hare Truck of O'Hare Towing Service in Chicago. Cover is autographed by Bill and Marcie Gratzianna Also autographed inside the front cover by Earl Johnson, the creator and published in 2010 CURRENT BID: $40.00 by TowForce Auction Item #4 Original Holmes Fiberglass Emblems for Holmes 1200 Commander Never been on a track Quantity is 2 as shown in photo (we opened the little envelope.) There’s 4 little tabs. It comes from the envelope that came from Lisa Park number on it. I didn’t look it up but I guess that’s a Holmes Park number never been on the truck brand new. CURRENT BID: $100.00 by EdsTowing Auction Item #5 1970s Ernest Holmes 500 Ad Matted Framed 8"x10" "My Dad's New Tow Truck" 8" x 1" matted & framed reproduction of the original ad for the 1970s Ernest Holmes 500 Wrecker Ad “My Dads New Holmes Wrecker Current Bid: $25.00 Billy B Auction Item # 6 A Man & His Truck Book by Robert U. Stuart How I shared the Gospel In the Towing Industry 127 pages Autographed by Robert Stuart inside front cover Robert U. Stuart was in the towing and recovery industry for fifty nine years. During this time, he had many wonderful opportunities to share the gospel with interesting people from all walks of life. Current High Bid: $10.00 by Lillian Dupont Auction Item # 7 1945 Veedal Oil Ad 16"x20" Framed and Matted Original Veedol Oil Ad 16"x20" Matted & Frame As Is Current Bid: $40.00 By Billy B Auction Item # 8 Worlds Greatest Tow Truck Limited Edition - hardcover in Display Holder Volumes 3-8 Limited Edition set of 6 volumes of Worlds Greatest Tow Truck Books in hardback cover written by Earl Johnson Volumes 3,4,5,6,7,8 Only 250 sets were created This is #163 of 250, autographed by Earl Johnson inside cover. CURRENT BID: $250.00 By ProTower Auction Item # 9 8"x10" 50th Anniversary of the American Automobile Association “AAA” First Day Issue Commemorative 8" x 10" Matted and Framed First Day Issue Stamp Commemorative Current High Bid: $7.00 by TOWTRUCK Auction Item # 10 Play Mobile City Action Tow Truck Building Set 12 Piece Tow Truck Set Comes with figure and gas can CURRENT HIGH BID: $22.00 by Lillian Dupont Auction Item # 11 Maxx Action Blue Twin Boom Tow Truck with Windable Winch Lines - Lights and Sound Friction motor twin boom tow truck with winch lines that are windable Lights & sound Rubber Wheels Approximately 10" Long CURRENT HIGH BID: $22.00 By Lillian Dupont Auction Item # 12 Business Card/Cell Phone Holder Custom made with 2 mini j hooks CURRENT BID: $20.00 BILLY B

The American Towing & Recovery Institute announces EV Clever mobile app, which can be downloaded at www.ev-clever.com. The Clever app is an easy way to look up electric vehicle information while on the side of the road with a disabled or wrecked electric, hybrid or alternate fuel vehicle. Created for towing professionals, by towers, consists of factory towing information on passenger cars and trucks for First Responders, Emergency Service Personnel to include auto repair and maintenance technicians and dismantlers. All Tow Force members receive a 25% discount on monthly or yearly subscription by using code: TOWFORCE25. Each make and model included in the app’s collection offers an Emergency Response Guide, whether you want to choose a data point by clicking a specific tab. See below for some examples or open a manufacturer PDF for a specific make and model, then this app is for you. • Battery Location, how to disable/discharge high voltage batteries • Towing, lifting, securing & storing vehicles suggestions • Proper identification of the fuel type of the vehicle • Suggestions in case of fire or submersion of electric vehicles • Locations and descriptions of high voltage components with disabling procedures and other safety considerations • How to recognize if the vehicle is running (Immobilization) • Access to Occupants • Warning(s) • Cut Zones The CLEVER app includes instructions for emergency personnel to include but not limited to police, fire, emergency medical services, towing, auto repair and maintenance technicians, dismantlers, and many other special response teams that provide rescue to the occupants from vehicles in an emergency, including how to handle the damaged vehicle. Upcoming updates include Emergency Response Guides on collection of heavy-duty vehicles, buses, and delivery vehicles.

Happy New Year!!

Light and medium duty class is under way and the Ripley method of teaching resistance, winch, snatch blocks, angles has a new twist,,, thank you Jacob Ripley and Peter Ashenden Jr. for their input.

April Wilburn and I would like to wish all of our family and friends a Merry Christmas and happy new year!

Wes Wilburn & DJ Harrington brings weekly towing & recovery industry news, updates, safety & product reviews, etc. Tune in and follow on anywhere that podcasts are aired. We will post weekly podcast links when they are available. Search "American Towing & Recovery Institute" or follow the link for amazon podcast http://bit.ly/ATRI_PodcastEpisode

Fairfax County Virginia - Henrys Wrecker Service

Thanks to everyone who made it a success!

I am selling a bunch of original Holmes factory brochures in the group... "old iron tow trucks only" come and take a look!

..... I have 3 of these 4 page for 20.00ea plus 6.95 shipping ..... If you want one pm me with email address and I will send PayPal invoice I have another original Kinman Rescue Tool brochure listed also

I have 6 of these original Holmes factory brochure for the 440... from 1987.... 20.00ea plus 6.95 shipping.... send me email address and will send PayPal invoice or call me if you have my number..

An Original Holmes factory brochure.....

Original brass shifting fork for Holmes 850... part # RR 37B. Make reasonable offer. Call me directly 910 322 3703

Original NOS HOLMES 750 horsehead cable cover at the mast .... make reasonable offer... Call me directly 910 322 3703

Original Holmes internal gear for 850 gear box....this gear was re-man.... by lloyd Evans, a Holmes dealer.. ..... make reasonable offer.. call me directly 910 322 3703.......

Original Holmes gear-cog.. not sure if 750 or 850..... hopefully the measurement will clarify .... anyone know by the measurement? Kevin Goodyear or Kevin Kallmeyer? .... make reasonable offer.. call me directly 910 322 3703.......

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NOS these are 15-20 years old.$25.00 pair..+ shipping. pm me or call 910 322 3703 NOS these are 15-20 years old.$25.00 pair..+ shipping. pm me or call 910 322 3703 NOS these are 15-20 years old.$25.00 pair..+ shipping. pm me or call 910 322 3703 NOS these are 15-20 years old.$25.00 pair..+ shipping. pm me or call 910 322 3703

I have had these since middle 1980s. $35.00ea plus shipping. Call me directly if you want them. 910 322 3703

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Class has now been postponed, stay tuned for a rescheduled date.

1 Day advanced level light duty towing and recovery course will be held July 23, 2020 at Kar Parts 1200 Crown St, Garner, IA 50438. This class is hosted by Britt Auto Service & Towing Pre-register by 06/04/20 & pay $225.00 per attendee Register after 06/05/20 pay $295.00 per attendee To register online: https://shop.americantowingandrecoveryinstitute.com/products/1-day-advanced-level-light-duty-recovery-course-july-23-2020-garner-iowa or email register@americantowingandrecoveryinstitute.org or call 910 747 9000. This class will be held Friday, July 23rd from 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Hotel Suggestion: Garner Inn & Suites (New Hotel) 785 US-18, Garner, IA 50438 (855) 925-1001 Room Block $89.95 +tax until 6/22/20 This 8-hour Advanced Light Duty Towing & Recovery Course includes: • Rigging methods & other techniques using Advanced Level Light Duty Car Carriers both in the classroom & in the hands-on sessions. • Factory direct information for towing & transporting late model luxury vehicles.

This 2 Day – 16 Hour Light & Medium Duty Recovery Course is held in Medina, NY at Lyons Collision 511 Orient St, Medina NY 14103 Pre-register by 04/30/20 & pay $395.00 per attendee Register after 05/01/20 pay $495.00 per attendee To register online: https://shop.americantowingandrecoveryinstitute.com/products/2-day-light-medium-duty-recovery-course-june-6-7-2020-in-medina-ny or email register@americantowingandrecoveryinstitute.org or call 910 747 9000. This class will be held Saturday,June 6 from 9:00 am - 6:00 pm est Sunday, June 7 from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm est Class will be held at: Lyons Collision 511 Orient St Medina NY 14103 Hotel Recommendation: * Hampton Inn, 4360 Commerce Dr, Batavia, NY (585) 815-0475 $94/night * Quality Inn & Palm Island Indoor Water Park 7250 Park Ave, Batavia, NY (585) 343-2100 $65/night * Red Roof Inn, 8204 Park Ave, Batavia, NY (585) 343-1000 $51/night There will be hands-on sessions each day with real world scenarios. We will focus on both recovery and towing issues with modern trucks & trailers. 16-hour Light & Medium Towing & Recovery Course includes: • Recovery techniques, hook up points • Rigging methods & other techniques using light or medium duty trucks both in the classroom & in the hands-on sessions • Factory direct information for towing & transporting late model luxury vehicles FRESH COURSE UPDATE for 2020 – We have updated quite a bit of factory direct information for towing & transporting late model luxury vehicles that we have added to this course. Send your best light duty operators for this information packed hands on seminar.