41chevy 9,046 Posted January 13 My grandfathers brother had an Auto repair/ gas station and Pontiac dealer in Centerport Long Island from the mid teens until his death in 1967. During the 20's and 30's most of his customers were from Eatons Neck and Centerport. The likes of the Vanderbilts, Morgans, Pratt and Manvilles so his wrecker wrecker fit his image for his clients. Biggest memory was climbing all over his 1928 Packard tow truck. when he died I was 14 and couldn't convince my dad to take it for his garage. so it was sold. The unit just came up for sale after sitting in the buyers garage since 1969. I contacted the seller and sent him a wire transfer deposit to buy it. Only 3 photos and needs most likely a ton of mechanical and the body was changed quite a bit. But 52 years later I'm going to own it. 1933 photo Center Shore Drive Centerport N.Y. Hosted on Fotki December 2018. Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki 12 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carlotpilot 1,284 Posted January 13 (edited) these pics just popped up on hef a little while ago you would`nt have anything to do with that would you? great catch Edited January 13 by carlotpilot Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
41chevy 9,046 Posted January 13 Nope, only posted them here, but it was on Craigs list. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Horse 1,005 Posted January 13 Congratulations-nothing like connecting with a real old memory! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dirtymilkman 1,108 Posted January 13 That is awesome. My grandpa used to be a Packard dealer in Nebraska. Very classy and tough vehicles. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carlotpilot 1,284 Posted January 13 1 hour ago, 41chevy said: Nope, only posted them here, but it was on Craigs list. well when you get this one home i would like to see it in person Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HarryS 351 Posted January 13 That is a great story. Those old converted tow rigs were awesome and still are for that matter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
41chevy 9,046 Posted January 13 12 hours ago, carlotpilot said: well when you get this one home i would like to see it in person Your only 80 or so miles away, you're welcome any time. . . promise not to tun the hounds loose too. Paul Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
other dog 8,367 Posted January 13 Wow, that is neat. Looks like it's still in pretty decent shape too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
j hancock 10,377 Posted January 14 Very nice addition to the fleet! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mowerman 1,575 Posted January 14 wow congradulations.....double whammy....judging by the photos,,,,that thing must have been about the top of the line back then.....it appears to be still very clean...have a ball with it....bob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vladislav 2,317 Posted January 18 Sounds like a deal! Locally I know some guys having Packards of those ages but definitely no wreckers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyT 531 Posted January 19 That looks like a Manley boom on the packard, my 39 diamond T had one that was similar! Each one was a little different looked homemade but was a factory unit they used around 4" by 3/8 angle iron for the main boom and smaller stuff for the supports and forged pulley block,and snatch block on the end. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
