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**Dieselwrencher** · 08-04-2021, 09:26 AM

Check out this cool old 48 Chevy 1 tom wrecker I stumbled across while picking up a parts rig. The friend of the owner was talking the truck up pretty good. I have seen the truck setting for years but never gave it much thought previously. Well there I was actually on the property getting another truck and this guy says it has a good 396 caprice engine, and a 67-72 dash and gauges. What was that?

Dang it, now I had to check it out!

**Dieselwrencher** · 08-04-2021, 09:29 AM

The man said they used the dash to utilize the 12v components. So it has partial wiring from a 69 up as well. I may have to re consider this truck. It surely is growing on me.

**Palf70Step** · 08-04-2021, 09:54 AM

Very cool!

body bolt · 08-04-2021, 10:17 AM

Pretty clever and well done!

**LockDoc** · 08-04-2021, 05:18 PM

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Cool Rig but wouldn't you know it, the nice door I have for 75 bucks is for the drivers side....

LockDoc

**old51sedan** · 08-05-2021, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

The man said they used the dash to utilize the 12v components. So it has partial wiring from a 69 up as well. I may have to re consider this truck. It surely is growing on me.

That would be a nice project, even has the deluxe cab with the extra windows.

_Ogre · 08-05-2021, 02:40 PM

obviously a mod moved your thread
using the newer gauges is different for sure, not sure its for the better
though it probably was in the 80s

**mr48chev** · 08-05-2021, 03:37 PM

Looks to be an owner built bed and boom. It also looks like the chain fall is the winch. Pretty basic but for someone in that area it would be pretty nifty for going after rigs and would pull a trailer.

08-04-2021, 09:26 AM	#1
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Not a 67-72 but has parts of 1 on it Check out this cool old 48 Chevy 1 tom wrecker I stumbled across while picking up a parts rig. The friend of the owner was talking the truck up pretty good. I have seen the truck setting for years but never gave it much thought previously. Well there I was actually on the property getting another truck and this guy says it has a good 396 caprice engine, and a 67-72 dash and gauges. What was that? Dang it, now I had to check it out! Attached Images __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

08-04-2021, 09:29 AM	#2
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: Not a 67-72 but has parts of 1 on it The man said they used the dash to utilize the 12v components. So it has partial wiring from a 69 up as well. I may have to re consider this truck. It surely is growing on me. Attached Images __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

08-04-2021, 09:54 AM	#3
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,268	Re: Not a 67-72 but has parts of 1 on it Very cool! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

08-04-2021, 10:17 AM	#4
body bolt Registered User Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico Posts: 474	Re: Not a 67-72 but has parts of 1 on it Pretty clever and well done!

08-04-2021, 05:18 PM	#5
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,849	Re: Not a 67-72 but has parts of 1 on it - Cool Rig but wouldn't you know it, the nice door I have for 75 bucks is for the drivers side.... LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

08-05-2021, 02:40 PM	#7
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,680	Re: Not a 67-72 but has parts of 1 on it obviously a mod moved your thread using the newer gauges is different for sure, not sure its for the better though it probably was in the 80s __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer

08-05-2021, 03:37 PM	#8
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,731	Re: Not a 67-72 but has parts of 1 on it Looks to be an owner built bed and boom. It also looks like the chain fall is the winch. Pretty basic but for someone in that area it would be pretty nifty for going after rigs and would pull a trailer. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

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