1974 Autocar / Holmes 750

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Topic Originally Created on Tow411 in Oct. 2008 by hpgtowing:

 

This 1974 Autocar Constructor was once the flagship of our fleet... Purchased brand new from Clifton Equipment (Johny's).... This truck and another just like it were specially built... The front tunnel boxes were cut in half and the crane was pushed forward to the back of the cab... The rear axle was also pushed rearward as far as possible... The control boxes were notched for the wheel openings... The body was so far forward they notched out the body corners for the exhaust... The booms had to be pulled out 1 notch just to be square with the tailgate... Double rail chassis and a fish-plate to the rear of the front springs.... The old girl could really work...She was powered by a 290 Cumins and a RTOO13 Roadranger... double reduction 29,500 lb. rear end with 4:62 Ratio rear end.... This truck done everything we could through at it... and never complained.... This truck was traded into Dirt Cheap Wreckers when we bought Godzilla (50 Ton Century)... Any one have any current pictures of it? Would love to see how it looks today.... I think it went to Virgina? Thanks... Be safe... Steve

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FMS Mike said:

Do you regret selling it?

 

Blue Hills Towing said:

that was one beautiful workhorse, would love to see what it looks like now!

 

hpgtowing said:

Yeah .... I would like to see it also? So? C'mon folks... Lets see the ole 75 Wrecker.... It's gotta be out there somewhere? Stay safe... Steve