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M-62 Wrecker
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View towards men using an M-62 wrecker to lift a piece of construction equipment. The specifications of the M-62 are as follows: 179" WB Truck, Medium Wrecker, with 11.00 x 20 front & dual rear tires.
1952
International Harvester Company
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W012TGC
WHi 78258
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1952
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1952
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M-41 and M-54 Cargo Vehicles
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Model M-51 Dump Truck
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