Holmes Cradle Questions

[KY Nick]

Have a couple questions about the cradle.  In the manual there is an item called friction adjustment to prevent the cradle from pivoting side to side when backing under the car.  I see 2 holes for the friction adjustment.  What was used for the adjustment? Are these holes supposed to be threaded?

 

Next question the wing nut that holds the lower link up to tailboard is that bolt go directly through tailboad or mount to the cradle assembly?  

[spanky]

I'll have to check mine

 

[rreschran]

I don't know if you got an answer to your question about the Holmes Cradle, but call Tim at T&M Towing/Crocket's Interstate Towing, in Eugene, Oregon, 541-485-3106. He has one similar and fully restored mounted on a vintage Chevy wrecker that's an American Towman winner in the Vintage Category.  R. 

Edited June 2, 2020 by rreschran
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[KY Nick]

Thank you.  Called Tim he put me over to George Connolly.  Reaching out to him currently.  I believe this will work out.

[rreschran]

You're welcome. George is a wealth of knowledge in vintage wreckers. Keep us posted as to the progress you're making along the way and perhaps make your's a participant in a future tow trkc beauty pageant?  Best Regards.      R.

 

Edited June 6, 2020 by rreschran
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