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The 530C had a 400 gal water tank and 40 gal foam tank.
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fire truck 530b
pleasant site?..also see(the) finished effort.in practical use (U.K. ((MY)) local fire brigade) UTUBE myM45 fire truck or http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJRopaiMG2c
pleasant site?..also see(the) finished effort.in practical use (U.K. ((MY)) local fire brigade) UTUBE myM45 fire truck or http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJRopaiMG2c
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RE: fire truck 530b
I have just aquired what I believe to be a 335 fire truck. I will be converting it into a German radio van. SO I don't need the pump or piping. Is anyone interested in buying just the pump assembly?
The auction is here: http://tinyurl.com/4lt5s5
SpookyDad
I have just aquired what I believe to be a 335 fire truck. I will be converting it into a German radio van. SO I don't need the pump or piping. Is anyone interested in buying just the pump assembly?
The auction is here: http://tinyurl.com/4lt5s5
SpookyDad
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1943 GMC 2.5 (2-1/2) duce half 1/3 Exterior /running gear
a military fire truck researcher friend of mine commented on this truck:
"This was a rebuild of a GMC CCKW 6x6 from a cargo truck into a CLASS 530 fire truck mounting on the front bumper a Darley F-500 (500 GPM @ 120 PSI) centrifugal pump."
Description from the ebay ad:
1943 GMC 2.5 (2-1/2) duce half 6x6 army fire truck
Running, driving condition 6x6 that was originally an army truck, then used for years as a water pumper truck for a volunteer fire department. Water pump with gauges mounted on front of motor. Did have a water tank on back but now no longer has a bed (water lines for tank are still present). All ten tires hold air, motor starts and runs like a dream. Transmission and gear boxes all work. Breaks need some TLC, leaks fluid over time. Emergency break works great.
Mike
a military fire truck researcher friend of mine commented on this truck:
"This was a rebuild of a GMC CCKW 6x6 from a cargo truck into a CLASS 530 fire truck mounting on the front bumper a Darley F-500 (500 GPM @ 120 PSI) centrifugal pump."
Description from the ebay ad:
1943 GMC 2.5 (2-1/2) duce half 6x6 army fire truck
Running, driving condition 6x6 that was originally an army truck, then used for years as a water pumper truck for a volunteer fire department. Water pump with gauges mounted on front of motor. Did have a water tank on back but now no longer has a bed (water lines for tank are still present). All ten tires hold air, motor starts and runs like a dream. Transmission and gear boxes all work. Breaks need some TLC, leaks fluid over time. Emergency break works great.
Mike
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1943 GMC 2.5 (2-1/2) duce half 2/3 engine/interior cab
1943 GMC 2.5 (2-1/2) duce half 2/3 engine/interior cab
1943 GMC 2.5 (2-1/2) duce half 2/3 engine/interior cab
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1943 GMC 2.5 (2-1/2) duce half 3/3 pump assembly
1943 GMC 2.5 (2-1/2) duce half 3/3 pump assembly/mounting:
Darley F-500 (500 GPM @ 120 PSI) centrifugal pump.
Class 530 link:
http://www.firetrucks-atwar.com/530.html
Mike
1943 GMC 2.5 (2-1/2) duce half 3/3 pump assembly/mounting:
Darley F-500 (500 GPM @ 120 PSI) centrifugal pump.
Class 530 link:
http://www.firetrucks-atwar.com/530.html
Mike
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1943 CHEVROLET MILITARY FIRE TRUCK
ebay auction ended unknown if sold @ $6K start price: 30 June 2008
"1943 CHEVROLET MILITARY FIRE TRUCK NATIONAL SHOW WINNER
Vehicle Description2001 MVPA National Award winner at the military vehicle show at Fort Lee, Virginia, Combat Class. I have had this 1943 Chevy fire truck for nearly 20 years. It is the best military vehicle I have ever owned and I have had a few. It can sit for months and start right up. As noted it won the national award at Fort Lee for combat class, 1 1/2 ton vehicles. Combat Class (or Motorpool) means that it looks nice but is not a perfect restoration. I spray painted this over an old brush paint job that makes the texture looks a little rough, but is still nice considering they did that all the time during WWII. The interior is nice, all original. The back of the seat at the top has some tears as this is still original from WWII. the seat bottom was redone in leather many years ago. The hydrovac does not work, but you can still drive it, you just have to stand on the brakes to lock it up. The engine runs great. Wehn I bought this, I drove it the next day 285 miles to my home in Virginia. Several accessories are included, ladder, axes, etc. This truck was kept inside or under roof most of its life, It is in really great condition and never had any serious rust, just some surface rust underneath. It is not painted under the hood. There are some minor issues such as the lights do not always come on because the headlight switch has built up a patina inside. The siren is not hooked up but does work. No wiper blades. But overall it is a great truck and seen many parades and displays. It always catches attention. You may need to do a little minor work but it will be worth it. This truck has a good history, traced back to the 1950s. The hood number was found under several layers of paint. The Mechanicsburg part on the door, I added, but that was where it was bought from the Navy in the '50s. My last photo shows this truck, not one like it, but this very truck inside the cover of the Standard Catalog of U.S. Military Vehicles."
info I was given:
"The truck appears to a CLASS 325 4x2 on a civilian Chevy cab and chassis and mounting a Darley F-300 (300 GPM) centrifugal pump.
Mike
ebay auction ended unknown if sold @ $6K start price: 30 June 2008
"1943 CHEVROLET MILITARY FIRE TRUCK NATIONAL SHOW WINNER
Vehicle Description2001 MVPA National Award winner at the military vehicle show at Fort Lee, Virginia, Combat Class. I have had this 1943 Chevy fire truck for nearly 20 years. It is the best military vehicle I have ever owned and I have had a few. It can sit for months and start right up. As noted it won the national award at Fort Lee for combat class, 1 1/2 ton vehicles. Combat Class (or Motorpool) means that it looks nice but is not a perfect restoration. I spray painted this over an old brush paint job that makes the texture looks a little rough, but is still nice considering they did that all the time during WWII. The interior is nice, all original. The back of the seat at the top has some tears as this is still original from WWII. the seat bottom was redone in leather many years ago. The hydrovac does not work, but you can still drive it, you just have to stand on the brakes to lock it up. The engine runs great. Wehn I bought this, I drove it the next day 285 miles to my home in Virginia. Several accessories are included, ladder, axes, etc. This truck was kept inside or under roof most of its life, It is in really great condition and never had any serious rust, just some surface rust underneath. It is not painted under the hood. There are some minor issues such as the lights do not always come on because the headlight switch has built up a patina inside. The siren is not hooked up but does work. No wiper blades. But overall it is a great truck and seen many parades and displays. It always catches attention. You may need to do a little minor work but it will be worth it. This truck has a good history, traced back to the 1950s. The hood number was found under several layers of paint. The Mechanicsburg part on the door, I added, but that was where it was bought from the Navy in the '50s. My last photo shows this truck, not one like it, but this very truck inside the cover of the Standard Catalog of U.S. Military Vehicles."
info I was given:
"The truck appears to a CLASS 325 4x2 on a civilian Chevy cab and chassis and mounting a Darley F-300 (300 GPM) centrifugal pump.
Mike
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RE: 1943 CHEVROLET MILITARY FIRE TRUCK
The red one is mine now.
The red one is mine now.
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RE: 1943 CHEVROLET MILITARY FIRE TRUCK
did the seller have any pics when it had a tank installed?
Mike
did the seller have any pics when it had a tank installed?
Mike
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IHC FFN-3 crash truck @ Barstow Truck
early 40's IHC FFN-3 Crash Truck (correct?) @ Barstow Truck Parts & Equipment..
http://www.mylittlesalesman.com/fro...c36a-44c5-83da-cbf2a6b02066&item=256500&ind=2
any further spec's and info on this rig?
Mike
early 40's IHC FFN-3 Crash Truck (correct?) @ Barstow Truck Parts & Equipment..
http://www.mylittlesalesman.com/fro...c36a-44c5-83da-cbf2a6b02066&item=256500&ind=2
any further spec's and info on this rig?
Mike
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1990 DA-1500 OSHKOSH ARFF
ebay auction ended 4 July 08, one bid @ $50K..Sold
Vehicle Description:
You are bidding on a beautiful 1990 DA-1500 OSHKOSH ARFF with a 1500 gallon water tank, 220 gallon foam, and 250 lbs of dry kem. Equipped with a 6V92TA Detroit Allison engine with automatic transmission. Truck is currently in shop for new paint, has only 10,000, miles, cold A/C, and is fire ready! Comes with two, 250 feet booster lines, truck is located in Townsend, GA.
Mike
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original price @ Firehouse 66 was $135K
additional info from web search:
http://www.the-blueprints.com/index.php?blueprints/trucks/oshkosh/14439/view/oshkosh_da_1500/
ebay auction ended 4 July 08, one bid @ $50K..Sold
Vehicle Description:
You are bidding on a beautiful 1990 DA-1500 OSHKOSH ARFF with a 1500 gallon water tank, 220 gallon foam, and 250 lbs of dry kem. Equipped with a 6V92TA Detroit Allison engine with automatic transmission. Truck is currently in shop for new paint, has only 10,000, miles, cold A/C, and is fire ready! Comes with two, 250 feet booster lines, truck is located in Townsend, GA.
Mike
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original price @ Firehouse 66 was $135K
additional info from web search:
http://www.the-blueprints.com/index.php?blueprints/trucks/oshkosh/14439/view/oshkosh_da_1500/
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or just ask me about it, as I was formerly a firefighter for that dept and had some small experience with breaker 462
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Brush Breaker
Mike
so Ranger, tell us about the truck and your experiences with this deuce as a brush breaker..Mods beyond front 'breaker bars'?
Mike
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RE: Brush Breaker
I like that 43 Chevy, You sir are going to make me want a fire truck.
I like that 43 Chevy, You sir are going to make me want a fire truck.
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Re: IHC FFN-3 crash truck @ Barstow Truck
What do you want to know about them?
That is indeed an early 40's IHC FFN-3 crash truck. IHC BLD-269 straight 6 gas engine, 5 speed crashbox trans, John Bean pump. I've got one all apart in my garage being restored right this very minute. Wish I could pick that one up to cherry pick some good parts... looks pretty complete too.tamangel said:
What do you want to know about them?
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RE: Re: IHC FFN-3 crash truck @ Barstow Truck
just looking for basic spec's which you supplied..
Mike
just looking for basic spec's which you supplied..
Mike
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Mike,
If you're interested, here's a page from my website that has the basic M-3L-4 specs... http://www.jetnoise400.com/ffn_specs.htm
And here's a page from my manual that has the fire chassis basics:
If you're interested, here's a page from my website that has the basic M-3L-4 specs... http://www.jetnoise400.com/ffn_specs.htm
And here's a page from my manual that has the fire chassis basics:
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thanks, hope the restoration is coming along well..
Mike
Mike
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Re: Brush Breaker
tamangel said:
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USAF P4 / Oshkosh M1500 fire truck
1976 Oshkosh M1500 fire truck (ebay auction ended/no bids/start $9999.00 July 200
Oshkosh crash / rescue fire truck , built for the U.S. Air force in April of 1976 . carries 1500 gallons of water , and 180 gallons of foam , with 2 water cannons , and one 1 1/2 inch hose real under the front bumper . the truck is 6X6 with air lockers and top loaders , great off roader!
An additional comment:
-Great looking rig. I use to be a trainer on these crash/rescue trucks in the Air Force. THis one was called the P-4 and was the fastest rig the AF had with a great Cat engine.
Mike
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1976 Oshkosh M1500 fire truck (ebay auction ended/no bids/start $9999.00 July 200
Oshkosh crash / rescue fire truck , built for the U.S. Air force in April of 1976 . carries 1500 gallons of water , and 180 gallons of foam , with 2 water cannons , and one 1 1/2 inch hose real under the front bumper . the truck is 6X6 with air lockers and top loaders , great off roader!
An additional comment:
-Great looking rig. I use to be a trainer on these crash/rescue trucks in the Air Force. THis one was called the P-4 and was the fastest rig the AF had with a great Cat engine.
Mike
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