Popular Post 41chevy Posted January 13, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted January 13, 2019 My grandfathers brother had an Auto repair/ gas station and Pontiac dealer in Centerport Long Island from the mid teens until his death in 1967. During the 20's and 30's most of his customers were from Eatons Neck and Centerport. The likes of the Vanderbilts, Morgans, Pratt and Manvilles so his wrecker wrecker fit his image for his clients. Biggest memory was climbing all over his 1928 Packard tow truck. when he died I was 14 and couldn't convince my dad to take it for his garage. so it was sold. The unit just came up for sale after sitting in the buyers garage since 1969. I contacted the seller and sent him a wire transfer deposit to buy it. Only 3 photos and needs most likely a ton of mechanical and the body was changed quite a bit. But 52 years later I'm going to own it. 1933 photo Center Shore Drive Centerport N.Y. Hosted on Fotki December 2018. Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki 12 Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55276-new-tow-rtruck/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 (edited) these pics just popped up on hef a little while ago you would`nt have anything to do with that would you? great catch Edited January 13, 2019 by carlotpilot Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55276-new-tow-rtruck/#findComment-413075 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted January 13, 2019 Author Share Posted January 13, 2019 Nope, only posted them here, but it was on Craigs list. Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55276-new-tow-rtruck/#findComment-413077 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Horse Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 Congratulations-nothing like connecting with a real old memory! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55276-new-tow-rtruck/#findComment-413078 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtymilkman Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 That is awesome. My grandpa used to be a Packard dealer in Nebraska. Very classy and tough vehicles. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55276-new-tow-rtruck/#findComment-413079 Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 1 hour ago, 41chevy said: Nope, only posted them here, but it was on Craigs list. well when you get this one home i would like to see it in person Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55276-new-tow-rtruck/#findComment-413080 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryS Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 That is a great story. Those old converted tow rigs were awesome and still are for that matter. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55276-new-tow-rtruck/#findComment-413128 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1965 Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 Very nice Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55276-new-tow-rtruck/#findComment-413130 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted January 13, 2019 Author Share Posted January 13, 2019 12 hours ago, carlotpilot said: well when you get this one home i would like to see it in person Your only 80 or so miles away, you're welcome any time. . . promise not to tun the hounds loose too. Paul Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55276-new-tow-rtruck/#findComment-413139 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 Wow, that is neat. Looks like it's still in pretty decent shape too. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55276-new-tow-rtruck/#findComment-413155 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 Very nice addition to the fleet! Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55276-new-tow-rtruck/#findComment-413221 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 wow congradulations.....double whammy....judging by the photos,,,,that thing must have been about the top of the line back then.....it appears to be still very clean...have a ball with it....bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55276-new-tow-rtruck/#findComment-413246 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 Sounds like a deal! Locally I know some guys having Packards of those ages but definitely no wreckers Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55276-new-tow-rtruck/#findComment-413565 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyT Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 That looks like a Manley boom on the packard, my 39 diamond T had one that was similar! Each one was a little different looked homemade but was a factory unit they used around 4" by 3/8 angle iron for the main boom and smaller stuff for the supports and forged pulley block,and snatch block on the end. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55276-new-tow-rtruck/#findComment-413625 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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