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Got the new deuce home. It's a 1961 REO, first gasser for me.
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Derrickl112
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Why would a fire truck need a gun ring?
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Don't know, first I have to get it to run. It cranks, but doesn't fire. I know I have power to the distributor. I'm going to check the plugs when I get a deeper deep well socket.
The fuel tank is shot, three inch hole rusted in the top of it.
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Fight fires in DETROIT
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Sorry for bidding against ya. I was hoping that it wasn't going to the local scrapper. I talked to John Anderson about where it was going and he said DE so I knew it had to be a collector. Good score. Lots of potential.![[thumbzup]](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/images/smilies/icon_smile_thumzup.gif "Thumbs Up [thumbzup]")
Did you notice the modified transfer case?
This was my load out of Sugar Grove.
Did you notice the modified transfer case?This was my load out of Sugar Grove.
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No problem. My goal was to keep it away from the scrappers also.
I was looking at that data plate today. First one I've seen.
I was looking at that data plate today. First one I've seen.
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**** yeah! Gonna have some fun with that one. Now I just got to get back on the right side of the world...
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Probably doesn't but I'm curious, what prompted you to ask that question?
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Since it has a REB KIT, I would be interesting if it was taken apart, for a look see because it is not available anymore, maybe someone could see how simple it would be to do the parts and Reintroduce the kit.
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Congratulations for saving a nice truck! It looks very complete and other than the faded paint also quite solid. What is the sheet metal like (ok, there is a dent in the back running board...) and the frame/undercarriage?
Unfortunately, there is indeed a grain of truth in there; I hope it is ok to post a link (no intent to hijack thread):
Fireground audio: Detroit firefighters under attack at fatal fire with rescues try to get police to the scene. DPD says 13 minute response time is ‘acceptable’. | STATter911.com
Unfortunately, there is indeed a grain of truth in there; I hope it is ok to post a link (no intent to hijack thread):
Fireground audio: Detroit firefighters under attack at fatal fire with rescues try to get police to the scene. DPD says 13 minute response time is ‘acceptable’. | STATter911.com
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Pics:Since it has a REB KIT, I would be interesting if it was taken apart, for a look see because it is not available anymore, maybe someone could see how simple it would be to do the parts and Reintroduce the kit.
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Frame and undercarriage look good. Fuel tank is completely rotten, pulled it today. Most of the compartment doors are rusted through next to the hinge but repairable. The hose reel compartment floors will need replacing but one of the doors is laying in the bed. The foam tank is missing. Also, the left front fender is damaged, recently from the looks of it.
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Every M-series truck that uses that cab (the M44, M809, and M39 series trucks) has a leg mount by the passenger door.
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Not every truck....
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This being my first gasser, anybody have Napa numbers for the points, condenser and rotor ? Are they the same as the ones for the M37's, m38a1's, M151's, etc. ?
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Nice save, and being an actual REO makes it even sweeter.
Seems like a couple of years ago when I went to buy points/condenser/dist cap/rotor the crew at the local NAPA store just gave me the "deer in the headlites" look.
I contacted Antelope Valley Equipment and truck parts (661-945-6788. They had these and lots more goodies for the gasser. Found them to be very reasonable on prices and quick to ship. Good folks.
Hope this helps, good luck!
Jim
Seems like a couple of years ago when I went to buy points/condenser/dist cap/rotor the crew at the local NAPA store just gave me the "deer in the headlites" look.
I contacted Antelope Valley Equipment and truck parts (661-945-6788. They had these and lots more goodies for the gasser. Found them to be very reasonable on prices and quick to ship. Good folks.
Hope this helps, good luck!
Jim
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It was there before the trucker picked it up if you were wondering.
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I didn't mean to imply it was done by the shippers. I knew the damage was already there from the auction pictures. I'm guessing it was done when the truck was moved from where it was parked previously.