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THE ORIG. TRACTOR, WRECKER

No.2Diesel

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Original Tractor/Wrecker

Hi,

Here are some pics of the GranndPappy of the M246/M819s, the Federal 606E, Sterling, Biederman etc. Not very good pics but its all I can find. I wonder what the M designation is for that Step-Deck trailer? Looks very similar to the M269/M270.

If anyone knows anymore (technical, etc.) about the Federal 606E please add it here. Thanks.

I threw in a pic at the bottom of an ex-Navy Sterling with a larger crane unit just for fun. Enjoy!
 

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wjruth

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Re: RE: Diamond T 981

steelandcanvas said:
I hope that strap over the hood of that Diamond T981 kept it on the trailer.
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I think that is just to hold the hood down during transport. You can see a rachet strap going to the front axel in front of the front tire, what looks like a chain binder behind the rear wheel going to the rear axle and a chain around the front bumper most likely tied to a winch to tow it onto the trailer.
 
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RE: Re: RE: Diamond T 981

That's a big mother right there. Huge boom on that. Those old cable-operated wreckers took a special breed of person to operate them, the modern hydraulic driven units are a breeze compared to the old cable units.
 
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Re: RE: Diamond T 981

wjruth said:
steelandcanvas said:
I hope that strap over the hood of that Diamond T981 kept it on the trailer.
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I think that is just to hold the hood down during transport. You can see a rachet strap going to the front axel in front of the front tire, what looks like a chain binder behind the rear wheel going to the rear axle and a chain around the front bumper most likely tied to a winch to tow it onto the trailer.
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IT was probably also to keep the sheetmetal fenders from flapping. Those Diamond-Ts are geared for what, 45 mph?
 
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RE: Re: RE: Diamond T 981

Around here, you can't be sure.

I have it on good authority that some members removed a transmission by cribbing the transmission and then lifting the deuce up off. :roll:
 
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RE: Re: RE: Diamond T 981

Rmgill, I never changed a tranny that way before!! Sounds like a Plan!!LOL!!I have changed trannies by lifting back of vehicle up with my Excavator until the front bumper touches the ground. U physically pull tranny out and it SSSLLIDES right in when replacing !!!! No crawling under, just stand there and do UR Thing!! Phil
 
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RE: Re: RE: Diamond T 981

I love the swing down foot and the fact that you have to stand on a slide out shelf to operate the wrecker. Nice pics.

I assume those were Gassers. What size?
 
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RE: Re: RE: Diamond T 981

the diamond t road speed was 26 mph, the one in the pic was a m20, prim mover, the wrecker in the weight box was a civi mod, i had one in cal. that the gov. had removed the weight box and put on a fifth wheel before it was released, mine had a 805 ci huclies ( i know its not spelled right)diesel
 
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Nevermind, I probably should have looked at the pics before posting that. I thought you were referring to a Diamond T. But still a cool truck, find out if they want to get rid of it.
 
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The trailer double stacked is a C-2 wrecking trailer, same purpose as the 269/270. Has 15" 6 hole wheels with LPT tires like the M172.
 
No.2Diesel

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Pics for NDT

Hi,

I Bring this old thread up as I was searching the forum and found a thread regarding the the older M269 and the WWII C-2 trailer.

NDT has a C-2 trailer and asked out load: "has anyone seen photographic evidence of a C-2 wrecker or trailer transporting an aircraft?" Well here ya' go NDT enjoy!

I stumbled upon this great source from the great folks at the Stockton Aviation Field Museum: Army Air Forces Federal C2 wrecker so they get the credit. I will post some below just in case they got lost from the link above. There are some really great photos that you just don't see.

They can lift/haul some heavy loads! Enjoy the Pics!!
 

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