Federal, Reo, Sterling, Biederman, Corbitt Wreckers

[tamangel]

a friend of mine is doing some research and has asked me for help:

here's his request:

"...I am trying to find photos of the big WW2 7-1/2 ton 6x6's built by Federal, Reo, Sterling, Biederman, and even a few by Corbitt. Most of these were C-2 wreckers and F-1 tractors, but some were outfitted as Cardox crash trucks also. I am particularly interested in Reo wreckers, both the 7-1/2 and 10 ton. I've attached a few photos so you can see the what the models I am after look like...."

Pic's below, any assistance appreciated with links to sites and old threads..

Mike

 

[54reo]

Sorry, no info or pics here, but I did see one of the tractor versions for sale in the most recent issue of MVM in the classifieds. I think it was $750 or so.

 

[area52]

Try sending a PM to David Doyle, he is a little busy lately but he should have this info or know someone who can get it for you.

 

[DDoyle]

Those appear to be C2 aircraft wreckers - there is a brief chapter about these in my "Heavy Wrecker" book that came out a year or so ago. I'll have them for sale at the MVPA convention (or you can email me and we can work this out).

Fred Crismon did a book a few years ago titled "US Military Wheeled Vehicles" which includes photos of several variants of the C2 as well. That book is available from Portrayal Press, and I believe also major chains like Barnes and Noble and Borders.

HTH,
David Doyle

 

[clinto]

I think the truck in picture #8 was recently purchased by a G503.com member. There is a thread running on it right now in the large truck forum.

 

[bigelk50]

I have no idea what kind of truck this is. Perhaps someone can tell me. I was doing a search for Diamond T trucks and this came up.

 

[bigelk50]

Here is a link I found too

Google Image Result for http://www.rememuseum.org.uk/vehicles/wrv/vehdiamd.jpg

 

[bigelk50]

Also try this link. It has Lots of photos, as well as descriptions.

Oldtimer gallery. Trucks. Diamond T.

 

[bigelk50]

I have to ask, what are these trucks worth? I know they are kinda rare, but I have fallen in love with them. My neighbor has one, but in a farm truck version, fully restored. It was his grandpa's truck. I was drooling over it yesterday.

 

[OLDCHEV4X4]

If you go to my albums, under David Smoker(my Pop-Pop), i have some pics of these trucks. I also would like more info in the tractor version in my grandfather's pictures.

 

[68427vette]

yes it ws me who bought the orange one,,

yes, seeking all and any info on the federal c2 thanks jc

 

[Bklyn Phil]

[FONT=&quot]Today I found a picture and description of it in Hank's Truck Pictures. It's captioned as [/FONT]"Haine's Towing Service of Bordentown, NJ Sterling Model HCS330 dual-chain drive ex-US Navy crash crane." The url is Mark A. Redman Truck Pictures - Page 1 Page 1, fist pic in the 5th row. http://www.hankstruckpictures.com/pix/trucks/mark_redman/haines_towing_sterling.jpg

There are many WW2 wreckers pictured throughout Hanks site.

Phil, Bklyn

 

[RsqVet]

Haines in NJ may still have that unit in back, I recall it or one very similar in the mid 90's.

They also had a very nice older / non-military autocar rig

 

[Bklyn Phil]

It's not in the back. It's right out next to the road. It's is sad shape right now but it looks as tho they're trying to get it running. Brand new batteries next to the battery box and connected, a can of starter spray on the front bumper. Here are some pix.

 

[RsqVet]

Phil ---

Great pics; exactly as I remember it, just located up front. Do they still have a big 70's or earlier Autocar wrecker as well?

BTW they were a great company to deal with. Anytime our vol FD needed a hook they either refused to bill or made it very, very nice when it came to the bill. Anyone who has ever had to pay a heavy wrecker service knows just how much it runs.

Thanks again for the pics.

 

[Bklyn Phil]

I didn't see an Autocar. Just several long wheelbase Mack Granite chassis.

Phil, Bklyn

 

[Bklyn Phil]

Just a little way further south on NJ Rte 130 is an Army-Navy store with an Abrams tank, a WW1 floating mine, a 3" USN hi angle gun and a torpedo.

 

[68427vette]

I bought and have the orange C2 federal here in ohio now,, YES its COOL,, and HUGE. wood oak cab, wrapped in tin tacked on, way cool i have lots of pics, no way to post yet,,, jc,