Wreckers

[Russell]

The Canadian Automobile Association - Ottawa, Ontario. GMC/Century

[Guest]

When I found this back in 1991, I didn't believe it and I still don't today... in the village of West Salisbury,Somerset Co., PA. on State RT. 669, this was apparently the AAA wrecker for the West Salisbury Garage and Machine Shop.

The front part looks like it came off a WWII Half-track and that is real armor plating on there. It was the Xmas holidays and the place was deserted, but I would be curious as to what's under the hood to power this beastie?

Warren Jenkins photo

[Guest]

[quote name='Dr. Stinebaugh' post='302144' date='May 2 2009, 16:24 ']When I found this back in 1991, I didn't believe it and I still don't today... in the village of West Salisbury,Somerset Co., PA. on State RT. 669, this was apparently the AAA wrecker for the West Salisbury Garage and Machine Shop.

The front part looks like it came off a WWII Half-track and that is real armor plating on there. It was the Xmas holidays and the place was deserted, but I would be curious as to what's under the hood to power this beastie?

Warren Jenkins photo[/quote]



That's a neat conversion!!!!!

[Pete(UK)]

Wrecker in France on street view

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[Guest]

[quote name='Dr. Stinebaugh' post='302144' date='May 2 2009, 17:24 ']When I found this back in 1991, I didn't believe it and I still don't today... in the village of West Salisbury,Somerset Co., PA. on State RT. 669, this was apparently the AAA wrecker for the West Salisbury Garage and Machine Shop.

The front part looks like it came off a WWII Half-track and that is real armor plating on there. It was the Xmas holidays and the place was deserted, but I would be curious as to what's under the hood to power this beastie?

Warren Jenkins photo[/quote]



i would love to drive that at work a littel bit harder to dent up

[Russell]

2009 GMC 3500 HD w/ Vulcan 804 wheel lift and composite box.

[Russell]

Glen's Towing Roll Back. Ottawa, ON based towing company.

[GA_Dave]

When I found this back in 1991, I didn't believe it and I still don't today... in the village of West Salisbury,Somerset Co., PA. on State RT. 669, this was apparently the AAA wrecker for the West Salisbury Garage and Machine Shop.

The front part looks like it came off a WWII Half-track and that is real armor plating on there.

This wasn't a Half-track, but it was built by the same folks. It's the cab and chassis from a White M-3 Scout Car. The front doors on a Half-track were different.



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[CCusson15]

[quote name='GA_Dave' post='313082' date='Jun 12 2009, 12:44 ']This wasn't a Half-track, but it was built by the same folks. It's the cab and chassis from a White M-3 Scout Car. The front doors on a Half-track were different.



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I've always wondered- what is that roller on the front bumper for? I've seen them on half-tracks and now this picture of the scout car. Is it in case it's traversing in a ditch or grade, that the front bumper doesn't hang up- i.e. the roller will 'roll' the front over the hill?

[Guest]

[quote name='CCusson15' post='313092' date='Jun 12 2009, 13:48 ']I've always wondered- what is that roller on the front bumper for? I've seen them on half-tracks and now this picture of the scout car. Is it in case it's traversing in a ditch or grade, that the front bumper doesn't hang up- i.e. the roller will 'roll' the front over the hill?[/quote]



That's what I've heard in the past.

[Guest]

[quote name='apm2754' post='195531' date='Mar 9 2008, 14:06 ']Highpoint wreckers:[/quote]





Guilty plea puts Hudson towing company out of business after 85 years



NORTH BERGEN -- HighPoint towing made headlines in December when its owner and others were charged with launching stolen trucks from a cliff to get recovery fees, but a guilty plea yesterday on unrelated charges yesterday ended HighPoint's 85-year history, officials said.



[url="http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2009/06/guilty_plea_puts_hudson_towing.html"]http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2009/06...son_towing.html[/url]

[Russell]

CAA flatbed carrying a car that spilled some gasoline. Ottawa Fire's pumper 23 responded.

[Guest]

[quote name='Dr. Stinebaugh' post='302144' date='May 2 2009, 17:24 ']When I found this back in 1991, I didn't believe it and I still don't today... in the village of West Salisbury,Somerset Co., PA. on State RT. 669, this was apparently the AAA wrecker for the West Salisbury Garage and Machine Shop.

The front part looks like it came off a WWII Half-track and that is real armor plating on there. It was the Xmas holidays and the place was deserted, but I would be curious as to what's under the hood to power this beastie?

Warren Jenkins photo[/quote]





Ain't nothing plastic on this work horse, go ahead and try to put a dent in this thing. Awesome looking rig.

[TacSupport1]

Stiloski's Towing

Tarrytown, NY (Westchester County)

2008 Kenworth T800-Jerr Dan 85 Ton Rotator



Photo by me



   

[Guest]

[quote name='TacSupport1' post='325365' date='Jul 30 2009, 17:17 ']Stiloski's Towing

Tarrytown, NY (Westchester County)

2008 Kenworth T800-Jerr Dan 85 Ton Rotator



Photo by me



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Nice shot Seth!!! That's one long stick!!

[Pete(UK)]

Ooooooooooooooooooooooops.



Article from a local newspaper.

[Backdrft17]

[quote name='TacSupport1' post='325365' date='Jul 30 2009, 17:17 ']Stiloski's Towing

Tarrytown, NY (Westchester County)

2008 Kenworth T800-Jerr Dan 85 Ton Rotator



Photo by me



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Seth, what are the odds of Stiloski's getting on the showed "Wrecked"?

[Russell]

Andy's Towing, Ottawa, Ontario Canada. International/Vulcan Rollback.

[BCFDphotoman]

Here's a couple of new tow trucks for Baltimore. They showed up at the Fire Departments thrill show a few weeks ago.

[BCFDphotoman]

Here's the other one: