THE ORIG. TRACTOR, WRECKER

[No.2Diesel]

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Here are some Ops Manual shots...

 

[No.2Diesel]

Sterlings

Hi,

Here to finish this update are some pics of similar models Manufactured by Sterling. One is specified as a torpedo transporter, check out the bed!

 

[Jeff Lakaszcyck]

The Sterling torpedo handler is a DDS150. The other 3 photos are the 10 ton DDS235, which were built for the Navy as aircraft salvage trucks.

 

[Alredneck]

Man sweet recovery gear! THis thread keeps getting better!

 

[captain-crank]

Hi Jeff,

How's it going?

Do you happen to know how the rear suspension was sprung on the 10 ton Sterling?

Judging from the one pic of the trucks rear, it looks very similar to a tandem set up that was put under a cadaver 8144 I have.

The pair in question I have are Timken top drives using one huge and thick leaf spring on each side.
Lower torque rods are attached to the axle housing same in as in picture.

Planning a de-mob since the whole thing is a bit bigger and slightly different design than the Wards rear drivers and won't work for spares.

Sad, but scrap is good and those dainty things weigh..........a lot.

John

 

[Jeff Lakaszcyck]

Capatain, I'm not sure if I can help you but I'll send you an email anyway. I have some some higer res pics of the above, and maybe some others. I want to say the rears were similar to your WLF and KW.

 

[68427vette]

here are some of my wreckers, the daimond t and C2 federal
PHOTOS:

DAIMOND T LINK :
WRECKER DIAMOND T 1943 pictures by meatball427 - Photobucket

FEDERAL PHOTO:

FEDERAL LINK:
C2 FEDERAL WRECKER 1943 pictures by meatball427 - Photobucket

CRANK DID YOU GET YOUR FIRETRUCK YET????

 

[Jeff Lakaszcyck]

JC, you have some great stuff there. The C-2 is a beauty.