Vehicle Description
We're not going to try to convince you that this 1986 Chevrolet C30
Wrecker truck is the world's most desirable collectable. No, this
is incredibly unique specimen is more a vintage tool, one that's
incredibly useful if you do own collector cars, or want to promote
your business. If you've used an old-school wrecker, you know how
well it works and how easy it is to manage instead of a trailer,
although we'd bet you've never seen one that looks this cool.
Custom matte black paint, a comfortable A/C and bucket seat
interior, and a host of choice options, all powered by a
stroked-out 350 V8 motor. Take a closer look, because this ain't
your Grandaddy's tow truck.
It's immediately obvious that someone spent a ton of money and
effort building this resto-wrecker, and by the looks of things it
doesn't appear that it has ever had to work for a living. Instead,
it probably did exactly what we're telling you to do with it: use
it with your collector cars, or use it to promote your business.
Recently repainted in Harley Davidson Denim Black, the curb appeal
of this wrecker is off the charts, and the inclusion of custom red
and white pinstripe work throughout really turns things up to 11.
Add in the wicked logos on the doors and the spooky oversized
mudflaps out back, and you've got yourself one sinister ride. The
sucker is plenty beefy, with that giant stainless bumper up front,
plenty of auxiliary LED lighting on top of the cab (the front units
were tinted black for a cool look), and the mean cowl induction
hood and chin spoiler up front. There's definitely a party going on
up front, but lest we forget the business in the back: the Holmes
Tow Bed atop the dually chassis. It's been protected with
blacked-out Kevlar spray-in liner, so it's not just slick, it's
incredibly durable as well. Red accents on the wheel locks add a
little contrast and eponymous pinstripes spell out "The Reaper" on
the oversized hook, resulting in one of the better-looking utility
beds we've ever seen. There are plenty of storage compartments and
tie-downs on the bed, and the big honkin' winch back there means
you can go barn-find hunting and pull out all kinds of treasures
with this rig.
The inside of the cab was also restored during the build, but they
stayed a little closer to the original script. Bucket seats split
by a center console replace the original bench, and they've been
upholstered in black vinyl with red cloth inserts that look for
more upscale that anything you'd ever expect in a tow truck.
Spatter-painted stock door panels man the flanks, and the entire
cab (sans the metal headliner that was painted red) was coated in
black Kevlar for an industrial loo that's incredibly durable and
very easy to clean. It's also loaded with quite a bit of period
options, meaning that it isn't some stripped-down commercial model
that's been worked to death. No, it's got working factory A/C
running R134a refrigerant, tilt steering, dual fuel tanks, power
steering and brakes, and an AM/FM/CD/AUX stereo system that sounds
great. Factory gauges cover all the important information and yes,
that's a 4-speed manual transmission (3-speed plus a Granny gear),
which I know a lot of big rig guys prefer. Again, it's all in
shockingly good condition, suggesting that it's never really been a
full commercial vehicle that was overworked each day.
There's plenty of pulling power on tap with a rebuilt and
stroked-out 350 V8 4-bolt main motor under the hood. There's torque
everywhere, so it never seems to struggle with a load on its back,
and thanks to lots of recent work, great service, and a new PTO
drive system, it runs superbly. The engine is topped with an
Edelbrock 4-barrel carburetor and performance intake so it's very
responsive, and the long-tube headers feed into a true dual exhaust
system with chambered mufflers that produce a wonderful V8 rumble
and a powerful feeling that suggests that this Square Body can move
just about anything. The 4-speed manual transmission shifts
smoothly and with a giant 14-bolt rear end with 3.83 posi-traction
gears out back, it jumps off the line yet still feels effortless on
the highway in top gear. There's an air-bagged assisted suspension
out back for obvious reasons, and with power steering and power
front disc brakes this truck handles surprisingly well, with or
without a load on. Blacked-out 8-lug wheel with chrome center caps
and beauty rings are the perfect complement to the theme of this
Square Body, and they carry fresh rubber all around.
Take "The Reaper" home and you'll quickly find that it's the best
tool you own. In fact, how did you get by so long without it? Call
today!
