wreckers and recovery

[Alex Blair (RIP)]

Originally posted by Bill Mulholland
Rob & Alex; Not a "size" envy thing at all. You folks in upper Canada, especially in the Hammond area have just about cornered the CMP market. Most of what is left in these parts is barely useable for patterns, so when a bold beauty like this comes along one must turn on the charm and make the first move,along with the swap of an elderly, but quite serviceable and under-utilized D4 dozer to add to the dowry. I tinkered most of last Saturday and got the Hercules firing on all 6, tried the clutch and all the levers moved it back and forth under it's own steam, main brakes a bit iffy which was cured by adjusting. Now that I know all systems more or less work, I'l have to decide what to put on the back, and then begin the long job of restoration. Definitely miss the gatherups at Gracie's, but with any luck I'll make a jaunt up before Christmas.
Cheers, Bill

Bill...
More info Bill...
What is the picture of..???
From the look of it someone loved it..
Is it a new little friend for the Big "T"...?
If that isn't an RXC Herc engine ..I'll eat it...
ANOTHER Diamond "T" 968A(Cargo)...969A(Wrecker)...970A(ponton) ...or a 972(Dump)...
The model #s are not for you BIll,But for our other readers that may n0t be so well informed onDT's as you...
As for your Ottawa trip,we sorely missed you at Gracies..
Your manuals are waiting for you and the rum and Tea(Real tea) is waiting at the Heron Rd Estate..
Post some more pix of your new "T"....