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**special-K** · 02-02-2014, 09:56 AM

I see you lore folks gaining appreciation for these rigs these days,so I thought I'd share another great survivor. I think I'd have to leave this one just as it is. You know,there's a whole world out there for preserved examples of American work horses in the antique/vintage truck world,as well as antique/vintage fire apparatus:
http://redding.craigslist.org/cto/4298520535.html

Aussie Ol' Blue · 02-02-2014, 10:05 AM

Very nice! the only thing I'd change is to put period beacons on it. What a grouse rig.

dubds10 · 02-02-2014, 10:06 AM

I want that, it'd go well with my '64 Fire command centre and it'd be the perfect work truck for me. If only I had the extra $ layin around.

Sicklajoie · 02-02-2014, 10:13 AM

Just wow.

diggerbob · 02-02-2014, 11:14 AM

If I had that truck they would probably have to put me in jail for shadowing the local fire department on emergency calls. I wonder if it comes with the fireman's helmet?

bruceman1968 · 02-02-2014, 11:24 AM

Just wow is right! That's a real sweet looking rig.

hamjet · 02-02-2014, 01:11 PM

That is a great truck, just wondering, is it legal to drive around in a fire truck you bought or not. If not I'd hate to buy it and then be forced to take off all the lights and the door markings...

**special-K** · 02-02-2014, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aussie Ol' Blue

Very nice! the only thing I'd change is to put period beacons on it. What a grouse rig.

Good eye...No,not good day. You...have...a...good...eye for one improvement that could behoove the truck

Maybe more like a period light bar rather than the blinky light it has now. Though,just how it is is the real deal

(sorry. no harm intended. couldn't help it)

yuccales · 02-02-2014, 01:46 PM

Now that is just plain COOL! Thanks Special K.

**jocko** · 02-02-2014, 01:49 PM

that's too cool - thanks for sharing Tim

factorystock · 02-02-2014, 01:54 PM

Thanks for posting specialK. 3/4 ton longbed stepsides can't be beat for function and working ease.

Aussie Ol' Blue · 02-02-2014, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

Good eye...No,not good day. You...have...a...good...eye for one improvement that could behoove the truck

Maybe more like a period light bar rather than the blinky light it has now. Though,just how it is is the real deal

(sorry. no harm intended. couldn't help it)

All good Special K.

Did they have light bars back then? I was thinking more of that big squarish beacon with the two (or 4) aircraft type landing lights. As you say though, still the real deal. Only thing that gets me going more is the ambulance configuration which I only discovered existed when I joined this sight! Now one of those....oh Yeah!

**chiefcfd** · 02-02-2014, 10:56 PM

Those lights appear to be correct from the photos. We have a '74 truck with those type lights on it.

**special-K** · 02-03-2014, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aussie Ol' Blue

All good Special K.

Did they have light bars back then? I was thinking more of that big squarish beacon with the two (or 4) aircraft type landing lights. As you say though, still the real deal. Only thing that gets me going more is the ambulance configuration which I only discovered existed when I joined this sight! Now one of those....oh Yeah!

Yes,this was a time when gum ball lights were still used and encased-type light bars were coming in. I've seen light bars with two beacons,short little encased lights on a bar or mounted on a bar off the bed,and full width mounted either way. I have a picture of a short unit and a full size

Sicklajoie · 02-03-2014, 01:03 PM

^^^Wow!!!

Aussie Ol' Blue · 02-03-2014, 05:41 PM

They're impressive looking trucks

BLAZERMAN · 02-04-2014, 04:02 AM

I would love to have that rig, wouldn't change a thing.

**ho70** · 02-04-2014, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sicklajoie

Just wow.

Hit it right on the head
That is WOW

67ChevyRedneck · 02-04-2014, 10:01 AM

Somebody really put some time into building that.

They matched the bed rails down. They made diamond plate steps that blend right in. They also added the curved area at the back of the fenders to blend in the rear step... someone took the time to not only build that right but to make it look good!

I'm sure it gets absolutely horrid fuel mileage, but I would love to drive that as much as I could afford!

GCncsuHD · 02-04-2014, 10:13 AM

That's great, I love the craftsmanship on the bed, in these days of service bodies and skid units on brush trucks, you just don't see anything like that anymore.

I just transferred to a new dept last night, I was eyeballing the 88 K3500 brush rig, knowing full well they just bought a 2012 F550 that might phase it out soon. Must, resist.

Quote:

Originally Posted by hamjet

That is a great truck, just wondering, is it legal to drive around in a fire truck you bought or not. If not I'd hate to buy it and then be forced to take off all the lights and the door markings...

I'm sure it just depends on your local area, of course riding around lights and sirens blaring would get you attention of the wrong kind quickly, but I know of several farmers around here that have retired tankers that never bothered to remove the lights or lettering. I drove my brush truck around for a while before I got around to removing the lettering, I did take off the light bar from mine, but I do still have more discreet LEDs hidden.

**special-K** · 02-04-2014, 11:14 AM

As long as you just drive an old fire truck (no lights and siren),it should be legal. It is around here. I would only be taking this to shows,an occasional Sunday cruise and/or use it for what it was made for...if I lived out in the forest or on a farm.

Coley · 02-04-2014, 12:04 PM

Wow,....that is a great lookin' truck!!
Now, if I only had a dalmation to go with it..LOL

Definitely agree with some of the other comments and I too, wouldn't change a thing on it!!
Nice find.

Coley

02-02-2014, 09:56 AM	#1
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Another Great Brush Fire Rig on CL I see you lore folks gaining appreciation for these rigs these days,so I thought I'd share another great survivor. I think I'd have to leave this one just as it is. You know,there's a whole world out there for preserved examples of American work horses in the antique/vintage truck world,as well as antique/vintage fire apparatus: http://redding.craigslist.org/cto/4298520535.html Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

02-02-2014, 10:05 AM	#2
Aussie Ol' Blue Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sassafras. Victoria. The beautiful Mount Dandenong Ranges Posts: 234	Re: Another Great Brush Fire Rig on CL Very nice! the only thing I'd change is to put period beacons on it. What a grouse rig. __________________ CLASSIC 1970 C20 WITH A RUMBLIN' V8. IT'S MY MID-LIFE CRISIS ONLY IT AIN'T A LITTLE RED SPORTS CAR OR A HARLEY! IF YOU'RE GUNNA SKATE ON THIN ICE, YOU MAY AS WELL TAP DANCE!

02-02-2014, 10:06 AM	#3
dubds10 Stalker Nate Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Langley, BC, Canada Posts: 1,556	Re: Another Great Brush Fire Rig on CL I want that, it'd go well with my '64 Fire command centre and it'd be the perfect work truck for me. If only I had the extra $ layin around. __________________ 1957 GMC SWB stepper modified summer time driver 1963 Chevy Fire Dept. Command Center Van 2 ton - future food vending truck project 1965 Chevy P10 Ice Cream Truck project Instagram - TheDonutDiner FaceBook - @UscreamIscream

02-02-2014, 10:13 AM	#4
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,498	Re: Another Great Brush Fire Rig on CL Just wow. __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

02-02-2014, 11:14 AM	#5
diggerbob Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bartlett, TN (near Memphis) Posts: 202	Re: Another Great Brush Fire Rig on CL If I had that truck they would probably have to put me in jail for shadowing the local fire department on emergency calls. I wonder if it comes with the fireman's helmet?

02-02-2014, 11:24 AM	#6
bruceman1968 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 1,549	Re: Another Great Brush Fire Rig on CL Just wow is right! That's a real sweet looking rig. __________________ CHEVY/GMC VIN DECODERS

02-02-2014, 01:11 PM	#7
hamjet Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: South Westerlo, New York Posts: 1,325	Re: Another Great Brush Fire Rig on CL That is a great truck, just wondering, is it legal to drive around in a fire truck you bought or not. If not I'd hate to buy it and then be forced to take off all the lights and the door markings... __________________ Thanks, Joe.. 1969 C/10, 348 C.I., 3X2 bbl. V8, 2004r , LWB.

02-02-2014, 01:46 PM	#9
yuccales Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern Calif. Posts: 3,752	Re: Another Great Brush Fire Rig on CL Now that is just plain COOL! Thanks Special K.

02-02-2014, 01:49 PM	#10
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,976	Re: Another Great Brush Fire Rig on CL that's too cool - thanks for sharing Tim

02-02-2014, 01:54 PM	#11
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,381	Re: Another Great Brush Fire Rig on CL Thanks for posting specialK. 3/4 ton longbed stepsides can't be beat for function and working ease.

02-02-2014, 10:56 PM	#13
chiefcfd Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Cadiz, Ky Posts: 512	Re: Another Great Brush Fire Rig on CL Those lights appear to be correct from the photos. We have a '74 truck with those type lights on it. __________________ 1972 Chevy LWB Roadster 1999 Chevy Silverado 2wd 2015 Chevy High Country 4x4 Crew Cab

02-03-2014, 01:03 PM	#15
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,498	Re: Another Great Brush Fire Rig on CL ^^^Wow!!! __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

02-03-2014, 05:41 PM	#16
Aussie Ol' Blue Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sassafras. Victoria. The beautiful Mount Dandenong Ranges Posts: 234	Re: Another Great Brush Fire Rig on CL They're impressive looking trucks __________________ CLASSIC 1970 C20 WITH A RUMBLIN' V8. IT'S MY MID-LIFE CRISIS ONLY IT AIN'T A LITTLE RED SPORTS CAR OR A HARLEY! IF YOU'RE GUNNA SKATE ON THIN ICE, YOU MAY AS WELL TAP DANCE!

02-04-2014, 04:02 AM	#17
BLAZERMAN Currently Blazerless Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: St. Joseph Mo. Posts: 4,828	Re: Another Great Brush Fire Rig on CL I would love to have that rig, wouldn't change a thing. __________________ 1972 C/30 133" W.B. C&C 1970 GMC 3500 157" W.B. single wheel C&C

02-04-2014, 10:01 AM	#19
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Another Great Brush Fire Rig on CL Somebody really put some time into building that. They matched the bed rails down. They made diamond plate steps that blend right in. They also added the curved area at the back of the fenders to blend in the rear step... someone took the time to not only build that right but to make it look good! I'm sure it gets absolutely horrid fuel mileage, but I would love to drive that as much as I could afford! __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!



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02-04-2014, 11:14 AM	#21
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Another Great Brush Fire Rig on CL As long as you just drive an old fire truck (no lights and siren),it should be legal. It is around here. I would only be taking this to shows,an occasional Sunday cruise and/or use it for what it was made for...if I lived out in the forest or on a farm. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

02-04-2014, 12:04 PM	#22
Coley Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Victoria, B.C Posts: 3,794	Re: Another Great Brush Fire Rig on CL Wow,....that is a great lookin' truck!! Now, if I only had a dalmation to go with it..LOL Definitely agree with some of the other comments and I too, wouldn't change a thing on it!! Nice find. Coley __________________ ....for some men, there is experience, skill and effort....for the others...there is visa and UPS LOL 1966 Chevy 1/2 ton (Florida- Red/white) 1972 Chevy 1/2 ton (California- Blue/white) 2005 Chevy Silverado HD2500/Duramax 2000 Dodge Ram 1500

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