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by oldtimetowing
August 16th, 2021, 8:30 pm
Forum: AA Buy and Sell
Topic: 29 wheel
Replies: 9
Views: 11908

Re: 29 wheel

If there is any interest, I have four 29 wheels, three rings and a complete 29 rear and front end that could use a good home
by oldtimetowing
February 14th, 2021, 10:29 pm
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: Where has this forum been? 1931 Ford AA Wrecker
Replies: 10
Views: 12091

Re: Where has this forum been? 1931 Ford AA Wrecker

Just curious as to what the status of the wrecker is??
by oldtimetowing
June 10th, 2020, 10:46 pm
Forum: AA Buy and Sell
Topic: Want to get in the towing business?
Replies: 1
Views: 3031

Want to get in the towing business?

I have a early 20's Manley 2 1/2 ton wrecker crane which has the complete boom head assembly,crank and the original snatch block. As usual with these things there are some bent parts and rust but everything's there. I've restored worse. To go with the crane I have a 1 1/4 ton Manley mechanical "...
by oldtimetowing
May 3rd, 2020, 10:45 pm
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: Where has this forum been? 1931 Ford AA Wrecker
Replies: 10
Views: 12091

Re: Where has this forum been? 1931 Ford AA Wrecker

Saw your old post, how is the truck coming?
by oldtimetowing
September 10th, 2019, 6:53 pm
Forum: AA Buy and Sell
Topic: Manley Wrecking Crane Tow Truck
Replies: 9
Views: 8334

Re: Manley Wrecking Crane Tow Truck

Nice unit The dual winch models are very rare. if it is in NY that's a long way from California Still, any idea what you want for it?
by oldtimetowing
September 6th, 2019, 6:25 pm
Forum: AA Buy and Sell
Topic: Manley Wrecking Crane Tow Truck
Replies: 9
Views: 8334

Re: Manley Wrecking Crane Tow Truck

What vintage? Any pictures?
by oldtimetowing
May 3rd, 2019, 10:11 am
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: Manley crane identification
Replies: 3
Views: 3323

Re: Manley crane identification

Greetings

The other two things to look for is the original Manley snatch block and winch crank. These are usually missing on all of these early wreckers
by oldtimetowing
May 3rd, 2019, 9:56 am
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: Manley crane identification
Replies: 3
Views: 3323

Re: Manley crane identification

Greetings The Manley crane you are looking at is most likely a Manley No. 101 Wrecking crane. it actually pre-dates the AA era as is was developed by the Manly Manufacturing Co. in the mid to late teens. The exact date is subject to debate. The No. 101 was Manley's most common wrecker crane. It also...
by oldtimetowing
March 3rd, 2017, 5:57 pm
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: AA jack handles reproduction interest
Replies: 4
Views: 4528

Re: AA jack handles reproduction interest

i would be interested in a jack handle
by oldtimetowing
May 3rd, 2016, 6:20 pm
Forum: AA Buy and Sell
Topic: Weaver auto ambulance
Replies: 4
Views: 4924

Re: Weaver auto ambulance

$1200 is a little much with out the pole.
The original pole has a unique casting on the end of the pipe to center the inner extension pipe.
This one is a real early model of the auto ambulance, probably early teens.
by oldtimetowing
March 29th, 2016, 10:18 pm
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: Strobe light
Replies: 8
Views: 5558

Re: Strobe light

Great idea. However, most states have sections in their vehicle codes that address the proper use of flashing amber lights. You may want to check to see if your installation is legal to use on a moving vehicle. Also some of the lights that are available as warning lights are bright enough to affect ...
by oldtimetowing
January 26th, 2016, 6:42 pm
Forum: AA Club House
Topic: CA Central Valley AA get together.
Replies: 11
Views: 66546

Re: CA Central Valley AA get together.

I will be down at Turlock on Saturday am 415 859-1889

Peter
by oldtimetowing
January 13th, 2016, 8:49 pm
Forum: AA Club House
Topic: CA Central Valley AA get together.
Replies: 11
Views: 66546

Re: CA Central Valley AA get together.

The Turlock Swap Meet is January 30-31, 2016 at the Fairgrounds in Turlock, 900 Broadway. Sat is 7-5 and Sun 7-3
by oldtimetowing
January 7th, 2016, 11:23 am
Forum: AA Club House
Topic: CA Central Valley AA get together.
Replies: 11
Views: 66546

Re: CA Central Valley AA get together.

I would be up for a get together on Saturday
by oldtimetowing
March 28th, 2015, 6:32 pm
Forum: AA Buy and Sell
Topic: Rebuilding spare AA engine
Replies: 4
Views: 4463

Re: Rebuilding spare AA engine

Hi
I have a 15" oil return line to trade if you still need one.