2stacksuperdog 4,114 Posted May 30, 2014 I want to say Bristol on Rt 6. Was a couple of old KWs in back 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bigdogtrucker 1,158 Posted May 30, 2014 I want to say Bristol on Rt 6. Was a couple of old KWs in backLooks like a guy's truck I know in the Danbury area. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2stacksuperdog 4,114 Posted May 30, 2014 Looks like a guy's truck I know in the Danbury area.maybe this guy bought it from him? Engine was rebuilt 30k ago Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MADDOG93 155 Posted May 30, 2014 That Autocar is in the same place for the last 2 years Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BKrois 2,505 Posted June 23, 2014 After a 14 month total restoration, its back on the road. They put in a 1693 Cat Engine (were used in Cat loaders) 5x4 tranny(had a 13 speed I believe), almost new rails, etc. Every hose was changed, truck was re-wired. Looks and runs mint 8 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
felicello122 143 Posted June 24, 2014 Pulling S.O.B right there that 1693 425hp tons of torque! 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RFCDrum 1,341 Posted June 29, 2014 Posted some pics before running this when they need some help. It's a beast, 400 Cummins, 8LL over, 58 Rockwells on 65 Hendrickson, Steelfab body. Rob 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maint1 885 Posted June 29, 2014 Saw this in Springfield, hadn't seen it here, but maybe I missed it. I could stand to look at it twice. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RFCDrum 1,341 Posted June 30, 2014 Posted some pics before running this when they need some help. It's a beast, 400 Cummins, 8LL over, 58 Rockwells on 65 Hendrickson, Steelfab body. RobSome clearer dash pics. Rob 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BKrois 2,505 Posted July 5, 2014 F&G Construction from Norwalk on a road opening in Greenwich 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patdbossct 227 Posted July 12, 2014 1947 Autocar C-70 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
felicello122 143 Posted July 12, 2014 looks nice but i dont know about that pete sunvisor! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
j hancock 11,875 Posted July 13, 2014 Incredible Autocar and demolition trailer. 11 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jocko 126 Posted July 21, 2014 That things nice. I wonder trans/ motor it has in iy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
57 bcr 2,689 Posted August 19, 2014 A rare early fiberglass hooded wrecker for sale in my town of Woodstock,Ill. A little rough but complete/restorable................. 8 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vision386 3,779 Posted August 19, 2014 That could be a nice one Al! I always liked that style A-Car,used to see one as a boy around South Jersey,a tractor with a Mercury sleeper on it,not a show-piece mind you,but a real sharp truck. I saw it sitting still once and had a closer look,it was Cummins powered,two sticks,did'nt know any better back then,but it was on a Reyco suspension! pretty rare back then to see what we considered a "West Coast" in Jersey,much less a conventional!....................................Mark Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
57 bcr 2,689 Posted August 20, 2014 It could be a nice one,Mark. Have kept an eye on it now for the 28 years I've been back in northern Ill. Always liked this style too.They took it out of service a couple of years ago and have updated to a sharp GMC General w/bunk & a Volvo/White/GMC integral sleeper. The cab is a little perforated.I would think there would be one out west somewhere.This one has a Cummins (not sure if 335 or 290),13 speed. Liked the '80's replacement for this model also,the AT 64. Al Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nasty51ford 43 Posted August 20, 2014 Love those old A' Cars! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nasty51ford 43 Posted August 20, 2014 We called em' "West Coaster"s in Mass back then too Vision! Lol 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bullhusk 888 Posted August 20, 2014 That could be a nice one Al! I always liked that style A-Car,used to see one as a boy around South Jersey,a tractor with a Mercury sleeper on it,not a show-piece mind you,but a real sharp truck. I saw it sitting still once and had a closer look,it was Cummins powered,two sticks,did'nt know any better back then,but it was on a Reyco suspension! pretty rare back then to see what we considered a "West Coast" in Jersey,much less a conventional!....................................MarkMark, Bayonne Block had a Tractor that pulled one a there Fruehauf tub's had that same hood but it was a short nose with the engine in the cab! It had a Cummins 335 4X4 Spicer trans. talk about rare! well they rolled it an it was cut up! But back in the day they had some big powered trucks with KT 450's and one Road Boss with a KTA 600BULLHUSK 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chuck P 837 Posted August 20, 2014 I love those old A64F Autocars. I remember as a kid a local fuel oil company had a black day cab tandem that was always clean. That wrecker has a massive Donaldson air cleaner on it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vision386 3,779 Posted August 20, 2014 Ernie,i remember the kind you're talking about! REAL short hood and wheelbase? didn't ESSO or HESS outta Bayonne have some of them too,was single axles?................................Mark Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vision386 3,779 Posted August 20, 2014 I'm right there with you on the AT-64 Al,i liked those too,always thought they were sharp! a local shyster in South Jersey(the same crook I drove the 3408-KW for) bought a matched pair,they were some of the last trucks ever built with 5X4 trans. in them,they were 3406 B-Model Cats 4 and a quarter I think? tri-tone blue with red frames,i was told by one of the drivers,they would do every bit of 100 mph,grossing 78,000! how true that is I don't know! we all know truck drivers never lie! Lol!..................................Mark 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2stacksuperdog 4,114 Posted August 20, 2014 Nice classic normal looking triaxle A-car hauling into our yard today. 7 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
