The "Wrecker"
 

I'm coming over to y'alls neck of the woods. I've been in the 60-66 sections for several years. Maybe y'all won't run me off. :lol:

I have always wanted a wrecker and have looked at a couple over the years. This one popped up on CL the other day and it was only 10 miles away. The funny thing is my neighbor Sdailey and I spotted this on one of our back country spotting tours. As soon as I saw the pic on CL I knew where it was. I had intended to stop by someday in my 65 so there might have been a chance. Anyways it's in my driveway. I want to give a big thank you to Sdailey for helping and using his equipment. :clap:

It's a 68 GMC it was running a year ago. I was told it was used as a wrecker til it was parked a year ago. I have not tried to start it yet. It needs 2 doors, seat. brake work. The rockers are shot. the cab is solid from the floor up.

Enough chit chat on to the pics

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Nice find! Wreckers are handier than two pockets on a shirt.

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Nice find! Posted in your build thread but i'll post here to! lol! Can't wait to do a wrecker myself! :chevy:

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So what are your plans. I know fix all the rot, but what else?
I can't wait to see what you do with it. :metal:

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:bann::metal:

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Alan ,I know Ive seen that truck somewhere but cant remember when or where I saw it .Im glad you got it and cant wait to see what you do with it . Congrats .

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Friggin Awesome find!:two:

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Cool find! Sub'd for the build. :bowtie:

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Subscribed. ;)

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Cool!

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I could see how they could be. ;)

Thanks for following me over here.

I didn't want to change the paint, but since I have to change the doors I will do something. Maybe a flat orange or Cooters paint scheme from the Dukes of Hazard.

Thank you Del for following

Ammons RD

Thank you Sir

The rear end looks like a 10.5" Corporate 14 Bolt Differential, Is that correct? Looking for brake line kits right now. If I order for a SWB 3/4 ton will that work? I can't locate any for a 1 ton. I checked LMC and truckandcarshop so far.

By looking at the pics it looks like the shocks are missing on the rear axle. That is the correct axle I would assume.

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1 vote for a Cooter's Tow Truck paint scheme! Looks like a great find.

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I think Cooters would be the coolest way to go with that build!

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I'm in too!!!:bann:

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Cool truck Alan always love these old wreckers

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Hey Alan, great find on the "Wrecker" :metal: That looks like a fun project. I'll be watching the progress.

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Looking forward to seeing the finished product. Subscribed

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Yep ,I travel Ammons road on the way to and from work occasionally ,about 3 miles away from me but Im glad you got it ,I have enough to play with .

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"Breaker One, Breaker One, might be crazy but I ain't dumb, Craaaazy Cooter comin' at ya!" Can't wait to see what happens here. I wonder if you incorporate a wheel snatcher into the boom system? Cool ol truck!

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I enjoyed your last build so much. I'm tuned in for this one!

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Very nice, I have always wanted one but i do not know what i would do with it.

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Alan ,I may have some extra doors depending on which ones the body shop uses on mine ,they were planning on repairing my originals ,will know very soon .

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Welcome aboard another journey. ;)

:thumbs:

Thanks for following along

Me too, ;)

;)

I'm mixed on the Cooters theme and my wife doesn't like the idea.

Thank you Sir!!

Me neither except for getting it driveable and driving it.

John please LMK ASAP thank you. I texted you yesterday asking if you had any extra parts. I'm not sure it went thru.

Still no mental pictures of what I want it too look like. I'm considering swapping the front end over to a 71 or 72 Chevy. I've thought about a flat orange, home made patina or blue and white.

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Alan ,my phone isnt set up for texts ,only calls . I also know where a few more trucks are laying in wait not far away ,dont know if they are for sale ,but they have been there a long time .

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I have an extra 69-72 drivers side fender if you decide to go with the different front end.

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Woooo Hoooooo
Tear it apart and stuff an LS in it!!!!


oh yeah, slather on some of that awesome body work on it too.


In on watching this one.
now I want a wrecker too.

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Can't wait to see this one also, I already know it's gonna be good

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:thumbs:

Bring it the next time you come up.

Still no real plans yet. Shopping for used doors, fenders etc. I'm trying to round up the coins for a donor truck that I found. Hope it is what he says and I come up with the cash.


Thank you sir!! It will be a fun driver that I won't worry about scratching or driving in the rain. ;)

Gave it a bath today. I double the value. hehe

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Alan, I am loving your new build with this cool wrecker. I also agree that you need to do it Cooter style. Good luck with it, I bet you will have a lot of fun with it. Why don't you try to get your kids involved in building it with you?

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Thank you Sir. I don't think I will do the Cooters theme. I might change my mind. ;)

I got a set of buddy seats yesterday for free and I found a manual for the Holmes 440 bed on ebay. I have also located a 1969 C30 dually with no bed that is running and driving. It has the chicken lights on the roof. It has the typical rust around here. I've only seen pics so far. It is 1 1/2 hours away. His bottom dollar is $1000 New battery, starter, carb so he says.

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Alan ,I have been watching that one for a while and wondering why it has not sold.

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John,

Just sell him your ton truck that way we don't have to drive 1-1/2 hours. :lol:

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I was at the bodyshop today and they want to keep the other doors until mine are repaired in case they need a part of them.

Shannon ,I have thought about taking the BuddyBuckets out of my 1 ton and selling it since I have not had time to play with it but Im afraid I have too much in it and I really do like my 1 ton. I hope during the Christmas break I can play with it some ,we shall see.

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I'll give you your money back on your buddy buckets.:lol: