1943 Chevrolet Cab 13 C60s Wrecker

[Phil Waterman]

Hi All

Knowing just how tall our vehicles are is an important bit of information, be it being hauled or driving down the road, as is the weight. Over the years I've had to stop while driving in club convoys when the lead vehicle reach a bridge with 10 foot clearance or 3 ton weight limit, yup my C60S radio truck is 10'6" tall and 10,000 lbs. Only once did I have back up in traffic.

I'd say that this is something us "amateur" truck drivers have to watch out for but it we seems that the professionals manage to tear the tops of trucks with some regularity.

Cheers Phil

[David Dunlop]

Beautiful truck, John. It would look great sitting with a KL Machinery Truck.

David

[cordenj]

Originally Posted by David Dunlop

Beautiful truck, John. It would look great sitting with a KL Machinery Truck.

David

Thanks David,

Had to look up what a "KL Machinery Truck" was!
But I agree with you, also like the Welding Truck on youtube here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8ZOuk28QUo

I wonder if a C60s ever towed a British Lightweight MUREX Welding trailer?

[cordenj]

Originally Posted by Phil Waterman

Hi All

I'd say that this is something us "amateur" truck drivers have to watch out for but it we seems that the professionals manage to tear the tops of trucks with some regularity.

Cheers Phil

Agree Phil, and guess most of us are "amateurs".
I've driven very large agricultural machinery (combines) on the road but not a truck the size of a C60. However, once it's was down off the back of James's truck it was a slightly more manageable height, but still need to be aware .... and try to follow something taller.

I understand that in the Netherlands a special (Heavy Goods?) licence is required, while in UK I can drive any vehicle up to 7.5 tonnes on my car licence.