Vintage Wreckers

[Ryan]

The thing about early Fords is that they are just so damned utilitarian. They were built with a purpose and that functionality gives them their beauty. Make one even more speci...

 

[jerseyboy]

Ryan,

I love trucks, especially older ones. Nice group of pictures.

Here is one from the area. I like the tie-in of old and new on this one, it's from Ezold's Garage in MA.

 

[jerry grayson]

I like UM!!!! Did you notice that the 37 is a DELUXE with the chrome grill,etc?

 

[Tommy Gun]

Very nice. Wreckers are so manly!

 

[FlatheadTed]

1934 wrecker

 

[Stanley]

....This is my 56 Ford F-350 tow truck. I still use it regularly.. Y-Block motor. Runs great.....
Stanley. ..................

 

[47Merc]

Saw this on Ebay a couple of years back. Would have liked to have it in my shed

David

 

[29ModelA]

My Uncles 1956 Ford Tow Truck. I don't have a better pic on me... I think I might at home though.

 

[Django]

At Back To The Fifties in MN...

 

[olracer66]

Looks like this ol chug had a busy life. Pic was taken at the shop where I am rebuilding my V8-60 midget engine

 

[Anvil Mountain]

If only these vintage wreckers could tell a story. I've attached some photos of my 1927 TT with a Weaver hand crank wrecker - this one is an unrestored survivor.
Thanks,
Lowell
Woodland Park, Colorado

 

[GordonJ]

So here is a picture of the Wrecker taken in 2008 at a "Ghost Town" near Phoenix. I took a bunch of pictures of it and kept thinking how if I had the time and the money, I would love to take it home with me (although not for sale). They also had a number of other hulks of trucks along side it.

 

[sven from norway]

her is a truck. thats benn used her in norway. im going to hot rod it notice the cab its norwegan buildt these came to norway only whith
front fender and firewaal rest is buildt her

 

[sven from norway]

the pic

 

[sven from norway]

more pics

 

[sven from norway]

if enny one kan help me im lokking for a comlete cab fot thise truck please send me a email tbraten@msn.com

 

[Chris/Mass]

Saw this on Ebay a couple of years back. Would have liked to have it in my shed

David

The bodywork, paint, lettering, gold leaf, pin striping,louvers all done by the owner the late Mickey Fearon of Colonial Auto Body of Tyngsborough, Mass. I don't think there was anything that he couldn't do. This was all before computers and cut out vinyl letters removed the need for artistry. He has a nephew who has picked up the gauntlet.

 

[BrianCT]

How would you like this combo in your garage?
Klingberg show , New Britain CT.

 

[Marvin/TN]

I see it is a Holmes. Did you know that Ernest Holmes built the very first in the world wrecker? Holmes Wreckers were built in Chattanooga TN and Miller Ind still builds Holmes Wreckers today. Miller Ind is the worlds largest wrecker Manf with two plants in TN, one in PA, one in England, and one in France. There is also a very good Towing Museun in Chattanooga and worth a visit when passing through Chattanooga.

 

[pride]

....This is my 56 Ford F-350 tow truck. I still use it regularly.. Y-Block motor. Runs great.....
Stanley. ..................

Ford truck parts

i think i saw one yesterday and it is really cool to see it running on the road doing those heavy duty jobs. i like to have one but do you guys have any idea where can we view this kind of vintage ford trucks that are for sale? i like to have one for my business. i really love vintage trucks.