Charles forwarded an interesting collection of photos with rare implements or oddities:
Tow Research Archives
Truck and Wagon Scandia, MN **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5500.
The truck has an unusual tow package.
“Willy’s jeep for sale. – Originally from the state of Wyoming. The wagon has a cover, winch, high lift jack, and like new tires. Ran when parked. Engine turns over.”
1963 FC-170 Cannon Falls, MN **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was listed at $12,000.
(05/18/2013) This appears to have a push bumper on front.
“I’ve decided to sell my restored 1963 FC170 Jeep Wrecker, the restoration was done in 2009 the replacement cab came from Arizona and the box was completely rebuilt by myself, all of the drive train is in great working order It has a 6 cylinder engine, 3 speed transmission, Dana 44 front and rear differentials the wrecker was built by Jack Heil company out of Chicago Il. Feel free to contact if you need more information.”
1958 FC-150 With Wrecker Crane Ironwood, MI **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** on eBay for $4200
(07/24/2014) Looks like a good rig that needs a few items finished.
“1958 Jeep Forward Control (FC150). Looks good, see pictures. Starts, Runs, Drives, Stops. Has been displayed at Car Shows. A good candidate for full Restoration. Wrecker Crane can be removed as one piece. Have Tailgate. New Battery. Original 4 Cylinder Engine. Driveable as-is, but could use work on following items: Seats, Door Locks, Window Wipers and possibly other items. I am not a mechanic.”
1961 Truck Norfolk, VA **SOLD**
UPDATE: Was $2300. **SOLD**
“This is a rare/hard to find willys tow truck. I was going to restore it,but just don’t have the time. The motor is a hurricane 6 cylinder flat head. It did run when I bought it. The battery is long been dead from sitting. The body is in rough shape but everything else seems to be solid. Come bye n take a look, make a offer. Any question you can call me, thanx.”
1952 Truck w/Tow Boom Inland Empire, CA **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD**. Was “Make Offer”.
Needs some restoration, but might be worth a look. Has a push bumper, too.
“Willys truck with tow truck bed.Pro built in 1955.Collapsable boom and tow sling,Pto winch,283 Chevrolet motor,granny 3 speed trans,Saginaw steering box,4 by 4.Side bed tool boxes.Needs some restoration.Serious offers only”
Canfield Wrecker Rapid River, MI on **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay for $999.
These sure don’t appear for sale often.
“Vintage slide in wrecker unit. made by canfield. was on a jeep truck.Turn your pickup truck or jeep into a tow truck. Goes in pickup box. Factory made. I know the last two owners. This was purchased used in 1967 or 1968. I don’t know the year of manufacture. This has been on a 3/4 ton jeep, a new 1975 chevy 3/4 ton and a 1996 dodge 3/4 ton.
1958 FC-170 Lincoln, NE **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1800.
Not running. Check out that push bumper!
“Jeep FC 170 that has a push bumper on front and a wrecker sling. Wasused at a repair shop around Ashland. Has a wild lace paint job. 4wd and uses the same drive line as a flat fender Willys. Looks to be complete although the transmission and transfer case are partially disassembled. This truck has no title. Asking $1,800obo. Not too many around. Parts are easily found online.”
March 1945 Photo of Custom Wrecker on eBay
Here’s a pure utility custom wrecker from WWII.
“1945- U.S. troops sit in the “jeep wrecker” they created and with which they tow in jeeps that have run into trouble on the Western Front.”
1963 Tow Truck Cedar Lake, IL **SOLD**
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was “make offer”.
Fred spotted this tow truck for sale. It’s got some work left, but looks like it will be a good looking truck when finished.
“I bought this truck to finish it but some other things came up so im gonna see what people will offer me for it it runs it lot drives it needs a windshield and some minor interior done but 1 catch i have no title i talked to a few people they say its easy but i have no clue my cop friend ran it before i bought it and it didnt come up stolen so lets see what people think about what its worth thanks for looking also it has a flat head 6cyl it runs but could use a tune up”