Now you talking my language you need a good ol tow truck on hand at all times , you would be surprised how much a good ol tow boom truck with winches nice thanks BigAl California
YEAH PICK UPS AND BLAZERS BRONCOS AND RAMS ARE HOT AND HE SHOULD SET ASIDE THE DISIREABLES AND EITHER PART EM OUT OR SELL WHOLE THE SQAUREBODY 4 BY HAD GOOD FRAME AND CAB CORNERS AND GOOD FOUNDATION TO BUILD ON
That tow truck looks just like the bed and boom that’s was on my truck when I got it , nice yours is a Holmes nice thanks BigAl California praise Jesus Christ grace grace
I own a 1978 Ford tow truck just like that one mine's got a 400 underneath the hood all numbers matching and still runs and the hydraulic winch even still works and I got historic plates for it I am restoring this truck those trucks are hard to find they are collectors items have a great day I like that one
Same cab mounts on those floors are nothing to fix as long as the frame is solid and the engine runs and especially the winch works I sure like the truck it's nice but like to see you do something nice with that truck have a great day
Well that's exactly what I've got but mine is red and white a red body with a white top and red interior but it's all in perfect condition I'll come down and drag that truck from you not a problem haha just having a joky day
Hi Silas, I've owned a 440 Holmes on a 71 F350 Ford for about 35 yrs and it's not for sale at ANY PRICE . It'll pull anything I hook to or it'll pull it's self in half! It's been welded back together twice over the years I've owned it. They don't build them like this anymore and never will. Save Them. I know that I'd like to have another one!
the old Wrecker IF IT RUNS would be great around the yard for pickin engines and such.. Ran one like it for years.. Actually worked for a Holmes Distributor.. we sold, assembled, and Repaired Holmes wreckers.. as well as did Recovery and Towing..
Ya I thought the same thing, looked ok, like maybe could drop on another frame? I live in Florida all my life 2 family owned junkyards, but neither here now or back in the day, they all had bad ass shops
We had something similar in Australia,back in the 70's and early 80's.We even had V8 Holden (now not longer made unfortunately) ute/tow truck.You could haul almost anything with them.
Great background music. I remember those ford tow trucks being used till the mid 80's. If you see something you need from Silas get a hold of him. I highly recommend him he is a wonderful person to do business with.
Keep the tow truck. Put it up high on a pole and use it as a billboard 😀, or maybe someone else could buy it and do something similar 😏. Great show Silas. Hope y'all have a great evening my friend.
Dang those square body cabs looked not terribly rusty. But can't save it all...i would it closer haha. Also that Holmes 440 with be would be good to have
good foundation to build off of , swap in a small block tranny tank tires well you get the idea.............square bodies are the tri fives of the new century
I just had to laugh when Silas said he would "just pop the head off". I could tell that thing has been around for a long while and would not give up being taken apart very easily 😉
You are sooooooooooooo Busy indeed ! Crushing Cars is so much Fun - ha ! Great seeing You selling Stuff on E-Bay again ! We enjoy Your Videos - You give us a Lot of Variety ! We love it ! Many Cheers from us in Australia !!!!
I have to keep the car tilted way back, so I can’t reach the tires on that side. Also, when I’m not filming I immediately hop back in the loader. That way if the wind shifts and the oil starts going a different direction I can adjust to keep it from hitting the ground.
@@AdventuresMadeFromScratch When are you back? I'm going to be near your yard today, and I would've loved to come pick some parts off that 1974 Lincoln Continental you set aside in May. (I tried emailing you at buy.amfs.)
Th tow truck is something which should be a private owner's collection. Amazing find. I must say, humankind has never looked smoother than you do with that sun hat. I mean, if James Bond owned a junk yard, I see him sipping his Martini (shaken, not stirred) wearing that hat.'
Always a day late and a dollar short, whish I wasn't moving and had a place to store that generator, well such is life. A sugestion, the next time you get one, offer it up as a emergency power back-up generator. Some thing alot of people don't know is that those generators can be converted from gas to propane which make them easier to start much more reliably.
Silas i love the old white caddy think its a 64 maybe 63 was hard to see at that angle. Hope it saved i love it and like to have it. Love your videos and like what you do looks like fun.
Hi silas watch every night from Northern Ireland why don't ya get your own shedder I'll come over strip your vehicles love going through old cars lived beside one as a kid get all excited see new cars come in davy
I used to do the ebay thing I put stuff on a week long listing I remember going to the post office with 60+ items Quite a few times lol but it was worth it as id buy stuff dirt cheap and make good money on it . Another great vid mate and kontent a big ol hello from the uk 🤘
Drove a '73 F-350 wrecker much like that one back in my college days. Wasn't a Holmes tow setup, can't remember the name but they were built in Kansas City.
Have you ever thought about filling a 20 or 40 container full of good stuff and putting it on eBay, auction or similar and selling it on the www. Just a thought. Cheers cobber.
The 73-75 Ford F350 tow truck is awesome! What engine does it have, 360, 390, 460? Looks like a good project vehicle for someone, maybe you can sell it as is and make some $ off of it? Square body Chevrolet trucks had some good parts but, not many. Can't keep them all especially when you need the room. I hope you don't crush the Ford tow truck! Take care, good money for 54 Mercury bumper guard fog lights!
ooo poor old onan.. that was a w2s.. 3000 watts.. too bad no one bought it.. thats how it goes.. i would of but im in flordia.. should defiantly save that carb and any ignition parts, and generator end small stuff.. there are very hard to find and lots of collectors looking for parts.... ohh.. well never mind... smash! ouch..
I'm in Florida as well. I see a lot of things in Silas' videos that I want to save, but I live on 1.4 acres, and just what he's crushed since I started watching the channel would fill my property from end to end. But I keep watching, both his channel and others. When I find that one vehicle worth saving, I'll be calling.
There are new package laws for shipping to Germany. If you haven't registered, you may have a problem with those magnetos ever making their destination. Just a heads up. I'm running about 4300 ebay listings; all auto parts.
Cars cool I was just need to cool down for a bit I try tomorrow morning I hope you had a great day so far so good job on everything else is tools and I tell you about your no longer a good.
That was a very enjoyable video, Silas. That white 1964 Cadillac in the video looked like a nice car. Are you going to do anything with it? Keep up the great videos
That first Chevy truck is stripped but looks solid (save the bed). For the money nice ones are bringing it might have been worth the time to set aside and put a door on it. I don't know about there but here a winch tow truck you need a special license to drive and operate. $10 is good on that bike part if it's loose when you get it. But when you figure taking them off the bike, put a tag on it so you know which one it is, photos, write a description and post on eBay, plus the time to pack it up and take it to the shipper, plus the eBay fees... I don't know that you lost much just scrapping that stuff. I would love to work there with the trains going by. lol
Yeah. Our first crusher we had to run manually. That was my job as a 5-6 year old kid. When I was in school my dad had to constantly get in and out of the loader tho, so he finally upgraded with the next crusher.
Now you talking my language you need a good ol tow truck on hand at all times , you would be surprised how much a good ol tow boom truck with winches nice thanks BigAl California
Need to save that old wrecker
I love old Holmes wreckers
The camper is a HI-LO and is desirable. They are easy to sell and bring good money.
YEAH PICK UPS AND BLAZERS BRONCOS AND RAMS ARE HOT AND HE SHOULD SET ASIDE THE DISIREABLES AND EITHER PART EM OUT OR SELL WHOLE THE SQAUREBODY 4 BY HAD GOOD FRAME AND CAB CORNERS AND GOOD FOUNDATION TO BUILD ON
1973-1979 F350 with a Holmes 440 hibody. Very nice.
Great videos especially like the music sounded like a Clint Eastwood movie with the crusher flattening cars
That tow truck looks just like the bed and boom that’s was on my truck when I got it , nice yours is a Holmes nice thanks BigAl California praise Jesus Christ grace grace
I own a 1978 Ford tow truck just like that one mine's got a 400 underneath the hood all numbers matching and still runs and the hydraulic winch even still works and I got historic plates for it I am restoring this truck those trucks are hard to find they are collectors items have a great day I like that one
THAT F350 IS CLASSIC
Same cab mounts on those floors are nothing to fix as long as the frame is solid and the engine runs and especially the winch works I sure like the truck it's nice but like to see you do something nice with that truck have a great day
I was offered six grand for my truck and it wasn't even running yet and I told him no have a great day
Well that's exactly what I've got but mine is red and white a red body with a white top and red interior but it's all in perfect condition I'll come down and drag that truck from you not a problem haha just having a joky day
Back in the ninety's, I was eight hundred miles from home when I saw a 65 GTO going to the shredder, you can't save them all.
The bullet shaped things above the lights are called Dagmars. They are named after a 1950s TV personality who was well endowed.
Yep. And also after Marilyn Monroe! 😉
Let me guess they were named after Raquel Welch from the movie mother jugs and Speed ha ha
Hi Silas, I've owned a 440 Holmes on a 71 F350 Ford for about 35 yrs and it's not for sale at ANY PRICE . It'll pull anything I hook to or it'll pull it's self in half! It's been welded back together twice over the years I've owned it. They don't build them like this anymore and never will.
Save Them. I know that I'd like to have another one!
Hi handsome you are a beast with that loader
Kool old Ford F350 with a Holmes 440 wrecked bed I learned how to Tow with a truck like that back in 1990 at a Junk yard hopefully it will be saved
I love the random Coleman lantern
That f truck with the tow back needs to be saved
the old Wrecker IF IT RUNS would be great around the yard for pickin engines and such.. Ran one like it for years.. Actually worked for a Holmes Distributor.. we sold, assembled, and Repaired Holmes wreckers.. as well as did Recovery and Towing..
buddy still has a 70s one holmes 440 on his 82 gmc squarebody
Ya I thought the same thing, looked ok, like maybe could drop on another frame? I live in Florida all my life 2 family owned junkyards, but neither here now or back in the day, they all had bad ass shops
I'd love to have that wrecker body with winch to replace the one I have.
Save that Ford tow truck!!!
i drove 1977 F350 with 440 Holmes Whecker Had 460 big block
Man, that 60's Caddy Sedan DeVille would make a cool project! Looks really complete!!🙂
Love those old tow trucks , they are an awesome time past
The tow truck is a twin to the one my dad owned in the early 1990s right before he passed away.
That tow truck is beyond cool!! Those are the tow trucks I remember as a kid.. I was born in 1970 so that truck would not have been that old then.
I remember watching the TV show Chips,The bad guys all had those tow trucks to run around in and bang up in the end
@@jeffclark2725 Yes sir I remember it well. I would watch a lot of chips myself as a kid it was one of my favorite shows.
I used to have a hot wheel of that tow truck when I was kid, except it was blue and white.
We had something similar in Australia,back in the 70's and early 80's.We even had V8 Holden (now not longer made unfortunately) ute/tow truck.You could haul almost anything with them.
I like Old Tow Trucks 😁😎😁
Another great video lots of interesting cars and parts
Great background music. I remember those ford tow trucks being used till the mid 80's. If you see something you need from Silas get a hold of him. I highly recommend him he is a wonderful person to do business with.
My neighbor had a body shop and had a Ford wrecker like that and still has it today restored and running.
I like that dodge dynasty
Love your video I like that 62 caddy your dad has a hope he doesn't crush it
Thank you for another great video. Looks very hot out there. Its 103 in NW Arkansas. Be careful in the heat.
Great video yet again, love this life that you show me
Crushin fun! 😃
Thanks Silas! 👍👍👍
I want it, Ford Holmes 440 , brings back the good days with old man, what plans you have for the ford Tow Truck?
Salis that was great and different there is always a great adventure from your videos thank you for sharing.
Keep the tow truck. Put it up high on a pole and use it as a billboard 😀, or maybe someone else could buy it and do something similar 😏.
Great show Silas.
Hope y'all have a great evening my friend.
That was cool
Your dad's lot looks very full. Needs a crusher going full time for 3 months to clean it out. LOL
Darn Your Busy, You Even Make Me Tired Wow 👍
Like your hat👍
Love the Videos
love your videos awesome
It is cloudy here in San Diego, but it doesn't look like rain. We could really use some. Have an excellent evening.
Congratulations on your ebay sales.
Save that spotlight on the tow truck!
Thank you for all that you post
I really enjoy your channel
Dang those square body cabs looked not terribly rusty. But can't save it all...i would it closer haha. Also that Holmes 440 with be would be good to have
good foundation to build off of , swap in a small block tranny tank tires well you get the idea.............square bodies are the tri fives of the new century
@@rsprockets7846 Absolutely. Good foundation to work from. A little rust work is easier than entire rocker, cab corner and floors. 👍
@@keefershere dont know where he located but he should throw them aside and made lots of them for others to come and bid on them for scrap or projects
I just had to laugh when Silas said he would "just pop the head off". I could tell that thing has been around for a long while and would not give up being taken apart very easily 😉
You are sooooooooooooo Busy indeed ! Crushing Cars is so much Fun - ha ! Great seeing You selling Stuff on E-Bay again ! We enjoy Your Videos - You give us a Lot of Variety ! We love it ! Many Cheers from us in Australia !!!!
Back in its day the Holmes 440 was the cats meow.
You should pull the wheels off while the fluids are draining. It will save a ton of time. Like I say, use your minutes inside your minutes
I have to keep the car tilted way back, so I can’t reach the tires on that side. Also, when I’m not filming I immediately hop back in the loader. That way if the wind shifts and the oil starts going a different direction I can adjust to keep it from hitting the ground.
That is a score, its worth its weight in scrap if anything,Tat looks awkard a tow truck carry a tow truck,Great video, Thumbs up
Great video.
Very nice Video Silas Kool tow truck
Seeing that maverick getting crushed was heartbreaking. My very first car was a Maverick. Bittersweet memories of high school.
Another great video thanks for taking the time to share with all of us. Try to stay cool out there. Just love watching your videos.
Welcome back from vacation.
Still on vacation! This video is 3 weeks old 😎
@@AdventuresMadeFromScratch Hah, tricked me. UA-cam says it posted today.
@@AdventuresMadeFromScratch When are you back? I'm going to be near your yard today, and I would've loved to come pick some parts off that 1974 Lincoln Continental you set aside in May. (I tried emailing you at buy.amfs.)
Th tow truck is something which should be a private owner's collection. Amazing find. I must say, humankind has never looked smoother than you do with that sun hat. I mean, if James Bond owned a junk yard, I see him sipping his Martini (shaken, not stirred) wearing that hat.'
Oh!? Your going to do some WRAPPING.
I thought for a second that you were going to do some RAPPIN’. 😁📀
Always a day late and a dollar short, whish I wasn't moving and had a place to store that generator, well such is life. A sugestion, the next time you get one, offer it up as a emergency power back-up generator. Some thing alot of people don't know is that those generators can be converted from gas to propane which make them easier to start much more reliably.
I would buy that truck in a heartbeat, if only I was closer…
That head would make a cool old time ⏰
another brill video keep em coming buddy keep safe lee england
Silas youve gotta repurpose the old ford pickup , look magic with your web site decaled on it used as a tow truck
Nice hat my friend.
Silas i love the old white caddy think its a 64 maybe 63 was hard to see at that angle. Hope it saved i love it and like to have it. Love your videos and like what you do looks like fun.
Hi silas watch every night from Northern Ireland why don't ya get your own shedder
I'll come over strip your vehicles love going through old cars lived beside one as a kid get all excited see new cars come in davy
I used to do the ebay thing
I put stuff on a week long listing
I remember going to the post office with 60+ items
Quite a few times lol but it was worth it as id buy stuff dirt cheap and make good money on it .
Another great vid mate and kontent a big ol hello from the uk 🤘
I would like to have that old tow truck
I'd have an echo over a a stel saw any day
You could keep a man/woman busy full time, just torching big steel in smaller pieces. Sorting aluminum, coper, led, stainless,
Way cool truck
enjoyed video thanks
Drove a '73 F-350 wrecker much like that one back in my college days. Wasn't a Holmes tow setup, can't remember the name but they were built in Kansas City.
That wrecker body is worth a little bit of money to somebody for sure maybe 1500-2000 minimum
Have you ever thought about filling a 20 or 40 container full of good stuff and putting it on eBay, auction or similar and selling it on the www. Just a thought. Cheers cobber.
Dont crush that civic hatchback !
I was wondering do you have staff to handle things when your on vacation? It sounds like you may need someone when your away?
Keep making the $$$$$$
The man 1 👍
I could have gotten it running and taken to a show.
The 73-75 Ford F350 tow truck is awesome! What engine does it have, 360, 390, 460? Looks like a good project vehicle for someone, maybe you can sell it as is and make some $ off of it? Square body Chevrolet trucks had some good parts but, not many. Can't keep them all especially when you need the room. I hope you don't crush the Ford tow truck! Take care, good money for 54 Mercury bumper guard fog lights!
Sad that that old civics gonna get crushed, I’d love one of them but I understand it’s not worth your time and you can’t save them all
The family owned junkyard John's, has been closed for the last month, I heard they are selling all the cars trucks ECT,
ooo poor old onan.. that was a w2s.. 3000 watts.. too bad no one bought it.. thats how it goes.. i would of but im in flordia.. should defiantly save that carb and any ignition parts, and generator end small stuff.. there are very hard to find and lots of collectors looking for parts.... ohh.. well never mind... smash! ouch..
I'm in Florida as well. I see a lot of things in Silas' videos that I want to save, but I live on 1.4 acres, and just what he's crushed since I started watching the channel would fill my property from end to end.
But I keep watching, both his channel and others. When I find that one vehicle worth saving, I'll be calling.
Siles weather forecast channel!
Put that bead on one of your old Dodges
Where do you have to wrap the crushed cars I guess maybe just so you don't parts don't fall off in transport
That generator still had a chance
Sorry I just now saw this. It was hard to se it crushed
There are new package laws for shipping to Germany. If you haven't registered, you may have a problem with those magnetos ever making their destination. Just a heads up. I'm running about 4300 ebay listings; all auto parts.
You guys do things differently like crushing cars with tires still on them and wrapping bundles individually...
Bumperettes
is that your yard next 2 the one u working in aswell ?
Cars cool I was just need to cool down for a bit I try tomorrow morning I hope you had a great day so far so good job on everything else is tools and I tell you about your no longer a good.
That was a very enjoyable video, Silas. That white 1964 Cadillac in the video looked like a nice car. Are you going to do anything with it? Keep up the great videos
Is there a tyre recycler in town that takes rims too as a suggestion
That was neat. Was that 2 cylinder engine a little Wisconsin by chance? Or a tiny Waukesha?
No, it's an Onan. It's ww2 era, or at least it was. Bit of a shame, they're heavy wee things, but make a good display.
Is that a Ford Spotlight
Thanks for sharing your continued adventures. What is your opinion on electric cars ?
That first Chevy truck is stripped but looks solid (save the bed). For the money nice ones are bringing it might have been worth the time to set aside and put a door on it.
I don't know about there but here a winch tow truck you need a special license to drive and operate.
$10 is good on that bike part if it's loose when you get it. But when you figure taking them off the bike, put a tag on it so you know which one it is, photos, write a description and post on eBay, plus the time to pack it up and take it to the shipper, plus the eBay fees... I don't know that you lost much just scrapping that stuff.
I would love to work there with the trains going by. lol
both trucks were crushed at the 3:26 mark unfortunately
How come you don't take the wheels off vehicles before crushing them?
I have a1997 Dodge 1500 that needs a transmission and it looks like you have one
Do you have some sort of remote control for the crusher in the loader with you?
Yeah. Our first crusher we had to run manually. That was my job as a 5-6 year old kid. When I was in school my dad had to constantly get in and out of the loader tho, so he finally upgraded with the next crusher.