Hayes WHD model - I think it is for sale now. I am pretty sure HDX can add further information about her.
I do not know anything about her
In 1960 Old Hazel was one of two brand new trucks bought by Apex Hauling Ltd. in Port Alberni, Ray Stern and Connie Hebert.HD model. Old “Hazel” converted to a tractor. She used to be a dump truck. She must be from the 60s or earlier with those square door windows. She is maintained very well.
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Great info and welcome to HE Forum. As I recall she was painted purple before green. I think I have posted a few pics of at this thread1970 Hayes HDX 45-115 (Serial #4022)
Originally owned by Saunders & Sons as Unit #K50, hauling logs on the Island for years until operation was shutdown at Mac Millan in the 1980s.
From there it was purchased by Quintette Coal Mine in Tumbler Ridge BC, and used to haul Mine equipment until the operation shutdown. At one point the truck was repainted Green.
Finally Northland (Laprairie) in Tumbler ridge BC purchased the Truck/lowbed, restored and put back to work as a Support Truck for off highway hauling mining equipment for Canuma Coal. The lowbed that came with the truck is being restored, and I will share photos once it’s done! She’s a beautiful unit, and will be used for many more years!
Please comment if anyone has more information to fill in the blanks on the history of Unit K50, or any photos during Saunders time owning it!
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Very interesting - please post pics of themSeen some Crown Zellerbach logging trucks full of logs. With logo's still on doors. Five trucks in total Omaha orange color scheme.
Look at page 9 #179 at this this thread - this might be the same truck. Pic was taken at Tumbler Ridge I think in 2007 or 2010Great info and welcome to HE Forum. As I recall she was painted purple before green. I think I have posted a few pics of at this thread
Can confirm, the Mechanic who was apart of restoring the truck said it was purple/red when acquired!Look at page 9 #179 at this this thread - this might be the same truck. Pic was taken at Tumbler Ridge I think in 2007 or 2010