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[tcody]

Finally arrived today! It's a GMC 7000 wrecker so a little different than the regular mil wreckers. Have not had a chance to go through it, but looks to be in good shape all original and basically unused. Special thanks to all the Idaho members who offered to help me with loadout - I really appreciate it. Any info on this truck would be appreciated. Not too much on the web.
Regards,
Cody

 

[drgreg]

Nice truck, that could really come in handy.

 

[tcody]

It is a beast. All hydraulic with air clutches. Should make picking stuff up easier!

 

[porkysplace]

Nice addition to your toy box

 

[gimpyrobb]

THAT is badazz! I might have to stop out at the compound next time I'm out that way. Good score.

 

[maddawg308]

BIGGER PICS PLEASE! Love to see more of that truck...

 

[Floridianson]

Nice find. I don't think you will be happy with it and I am free this weekend to come get it.

 

[scranch18121]

very cool truck!

 

[tcody]

Here are some more pics.

 

[gimpyrobb]

7500? Thats a good price.

 

[ZZHD]

Show us some pictures of the working end of the truck. Probably a Holmes mechanical.Awsome find.

 

[hippiedude]

Nice clean looking truck ...................That thing is a monster .......

 

[tcody]

THAT is badazz! I might have to stop out at the compound next time I'm out that way. Good score.

Thanks gimpyrobb. I am always happy to have visitors - so anytime you are out this way give me a holler!

 

[Nonotagain]

Show us some pictures of the working end of the truck. Probably a Holmes mechanical.Awsome find.

The ID plate shows its a Challenger wrecker body.

 

[USAFSS-ColdWarrior]

Looks like you HOOKED a good one - Congrats

(pun intended)

 

[tcody]

Thanks everyone for the comments. I have to give credit to Brent and crew at GSA in Boise Idaho. They were extremely helpful and friendly. Easy to reach and overall the best auction experience I have had. It was my first purchase on GSA and would rec. GSA to anyone.

 

[unclemikey]

Me Like, Wow, you did sooo goooood!

 

[eldgenb]

Looks like you have all the room in the world to track down a crew cab and fill that huge gap! would be a somewhat simple change as well. That is if you want a crew cab as well.

 

[wreckerman893]

My guess is that was a Temporary Motor Pool (TMP) wrecker used to recover support trucks for a garrison.

Most big posts had heavy trucks to move suppiles or pull "Cattle Cars" if it was a Basic Training post.

As a rule you never saw them hooked to a tactical vehicle or belonging to an active duty unit.

This was before GSA took over all the civilian motor pools on military installations.

 

[tcody]

My guess is that was a Temporary Motor Pool (TMP) wrecker used to recover support trucks for a garrison.

Most big posts had heavy trucks to move suppiles or pull "Cattle Cars" if it was a Basic Training post.

As a rule you never saw them hooked to a tactical vehicle or belonging to an active duty unit.

This was before GSA took over all the civilian motor pools on military installations.

The green paint on the door is covering up a US NAVY and Seabee insignia.