Tony Graves Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 The Sterling HSC 330 Haine's ran two 330's. The first photo looks pretty clean. Haine's also ran a third wrecker shown in picture 3 which I believe is a Federal, perhaps not. Enjoy. Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Graves Posted March 9, 2010 Author Share Posted March 9, 2010 These photo's are of Lynch's Sterling 330, a beautiful looking tool. In picture 2 you can also see a smaller wrecker and in number 6 is a Federal. These photo's were sent to me in 1988. I wonder if they are still around. Hope all of interest. Tony G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
les freathy Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 Well done Tony i remember seeing those long ago during one of our meet ups, heres a few Kenworths to help get your thread on the move cheers Les Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 Thanks Tony and Les. I'd never heard of the Sterling, just been looking at some 1940s pictures of them on the Ken Goudy site. You'd swear it was A Diamond T from a distance. The Kenworth and trailer looks a pretty useful beast. What date would that be from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichelK Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 Hi folks, let's throw in an Sterling HCS 330 from an more recent date The picture was taken at ArmyCars, Zwijndrecht - The Netherlands on the 6th of may 2009 To be honest, from an distance it looked better then it realy was, also the boom has been shortened Michel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Degsy Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 Both the soft cab (the one with trailer) and armoured cab versions were pilot models produced originally in 1943 but never entered series production. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 They look the business, very nice.:wow: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.S. Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 I've always thought the Sterling looked out of proportion - almost ugly even - for a heavy truck. The cab and bonnet sit far too low on the chassis, making the equipment on the back look like an outsize load. Like a heavy truck version of a Californian street rod. Compare the Sterling profile to that of the Federal. But better for dodging bullets no doubt!! They were only used by the U.S. Navy I believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Graves Posted March 10, 2010 Author Share Posted March 10, 2010 hi tony, yes the 330 was used by the us navy, i would not have thought as a wrecker, the crane protrudes far too far from the rear of the vehicle but as a salvage crane. the gear is garwood as are the winches and the engine is a wasewka six cylinder petrol. all the best tony g. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichelK Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 I've always thought the Sterling looked out of proportion - almost ugly even - for a heavy truck. The cab and bonnet sit far too low on the chassis, making the equipment on the back look like an outsize load. Like a heavy truck version of a Californian street rod. Compare the Sterling profile to that of the Federal. But better for dodging bullets no doubt!! They were only used by the U.S. Navy I believe. I have to agree with this, however only for the Sterling HCS 330 The Sterling DDS 235 is an nice looking truck, with the right proportions and its looks very similar to an Federal Model 606 wrecker MichelK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.S. Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 Agreed Michele, I'd forgotten about the taller Sterling. Even with the same DT 969 style mudguards it is a very elegant 'high stepping' truck. I took this photo at Overloon - I think this is the DDS235?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 Now that is a very nice looking vehicle Tony ! I hadn't heard of these vehicles either Tony G so thanks for enlightening me ! :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.S. Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 Indeed Andy. There was a big puddle of drool at the spot from which I took the photo....... :blush: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichelK Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 Indeed Andy. There was a big puddle of drool at the spot from which I took the photo....... :blush: The pool is still there, because it was very slippery when I visited the place last year However could also have been something else :banana: However that is indeed the Sterling DDS 235 Just for comparison, the Sterling DDS 235 parked along side the Federal Model 606 I think the Sterling 235 has powerfull look then the Federal MichelK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.S. Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 You are right again. And the narrower cab of the Sterling gives it a more 'balanced' look. Classic Americana no less. Definitely drool :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichelK Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 To keep you all drooling, get an bucket ready :cool2: An question about the front of the Sterling 235 What is the usage of these 2 containers on either side of the radiator They are also at the front end of the Federal truck I wouldn't know any other truck that would have such items at the front Does some one know? MichelK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevpol Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 I think they anything to do with air suspension? Guildford trucks and buses had them Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.S. Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 'Guss' air springs. Does the same as a modern air bag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 I'm learning all the time ! Nice one Tony and Mark ! :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.S. Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 The front shackle of the front spring (to the right of this picture) is attached to the base of a 5" dia. piston, on the top of which sits air compessed to 88 psi in the domed can seen from the front, so it is effectively an extra 'cushioning spring'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.S. Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 And for anyone who would like a Sterling HC330 - there is one for sale on milweb............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 Yeah , saw that Tony looks like Army Cars are having a sale ! Come on the lotto ! :nut: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acmack Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Hi folks, let's throw in an Sterling HCS 330 from an more recent date The picture was taken at ArmyCars, Zwijndrecht - The Netherlands on the 6th of may 2009 To be honest, from an distance it looked better then it realy was, also the boom has been shortened Michel I am presently restoring a HCS330 and have owned a second one as well. A couple of observations about the Zwijndrect Stering HCS330 - it has had a Diamond T windshield grafted in place of the original large square Sterling inner windshields should be. The door windows are Diamond T size and shape too, not like the smaller Sterling window. The gas tank has been moved to the drivers side from the passenger side. The bumper is not original and the stabilizer leg holders are not original either. Anyone have a photo of the engine? David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joost Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 On 8/8/2013 at 5:03 PM, acmack said: I am presently restoring a HCS330 and have owned a second one as well. A couple of observations about the Zwijndrect Stering HCS330 - it has had a Diamond T windshield grafted in place of the original large square Sterling inner windshields should be. The door windows are Diamond T size and shape too, not like the smaller Sterling window. The gas tank has been moved to the drivers side from the passenger side. The bumper is not original and the stabilizer leg holders are not original either. Anyone have a photo of the engine? David Hello David My Name is Joost i'm from Holland and i have some questions about the sterlings you own. the reason i want to ask you some questions is because we also own a sterling HCS 330 and i have a picture of the engine for you. i hope to hear from you. yours sincerely Joost Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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