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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!

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.

Man sweet recovery gear! THis thread keeps getting better!

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

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.

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????

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