Federal, Reo, Sterling, Biederman, Corbitt Wreckers - Steel Soldiers::Military Vehicles Supersite

tamangel · 07-20-2009, 23:48

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 · 07-21-2009, 00:07

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 · 07-21-2009, 00:12

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 · 07-24-2009, 17:30

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 · 07-24-2009, 17:44

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 · 07-24-2009, 17:56

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 · 07-24-2009, 17:59

Here is a link I found too

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

bigelk50 · 07-24-2009, 18:01

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

Oldtimer gallery. Trucks. Diamond T.

bigelk50 · 07-24-2009, 18:07

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 · 07-24-2009, 22:06

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.