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JCD · 10-02-2010, 07:26 PM

I'd like to know if the topic of Sirens in the pick ups has been discussed before.
I did a search and got threads and classifieds for ambulances, and rescue rigs..

Mine was not either of those, but it has a siren mounted to the wheel well, and rigged to wind up and howl when you press the horn button.

Startled me a bit when I pressed the horn for the first time..
And the sound must have traveled for blocks.

It's obviously been there a long time..
And seeing as the truck never left California, I'm left to wonder what purpose it held.

It's definitely an old style siren, starting out low and really going at it in a few seconds.. reminded me of Andy and Barney in their Mayberry car..

Anyone?

J.

cam.man67 · 10-02-2010, 07:32 PM

Could you post some pics of the truck and siren? Could it possibly be a brush truck?

JCD · 10-02-2010, 10:48 PM

Just recently moved into a new place..
Still trying to find stuff in boxes, when I find my camera, I'll post some pics.

J.

Hubscrub · 10-02-2010, 10:50 PM

maybe belonged to Volunteer fireman? when i did it we had that on some of our POVs

JCD · 10-10-2010, 11:23 PM

Here's the pictures..
Siren on the wheel well of the driver's side.
It was wired directly into the horn button on the steering wheel, the actual factory horn was still in place in front of it and, although it was disconnected, it still worked.
I merely took the wire off the siren and put it onto the horn connection, and the horn worked.

Then there's the brackets on each side of the header panel by the doors..
Brackets for lights maybe?

J.

Jacfourteen · 10-11-2010, 01:27 AM

maybe in a previous life it was a fire chief's truck or something. Does it have any mounting for radio equipment (holes for a Radio under dash, holes for antenna, etc.)?

JCD · 10-11-2010, 02:35 AM

I'll check in the morning for under dash holes..
It does have a plastic #3 on the glove compartment door though.
It's old and brittle, stuck on well and going nowhere.

J.

JCD · 10-11-2010, 02:40 AM

One thing it does NOT have, is a plastic grille.
It's got a replacement made of expanded metal.

J.

ChevLoRay · 10-11-2010, 12:43 PM

Well, the fact that is green, and has dual mounting brackets for some specific purpose and that the grille broke out and was replaced by metal mesh AND it has a siren mounted under the hood....makes me thing that maybe it was a game warden-type of vehicle.

Is there anything on the SPID label on the glovebox door that indicates it was sold to a specific governmental agency or maybe there's a COPO mentioned?

As for the siren....I'd love to have one on my school bus. That would be something to get the attention of the people who just can't get used to the idea that STOP means just that, when kids are getting on/off of the bus. I'd love to have that siren wail at 'em.....Think they'd have to change clothes afterwards?

Longhorn Man · 10-11-2010, 06:02 PM

the brackets on the cowl are common for campers, but could have been to tie down anything that hung over the cab.

chevy72pu · 10-11-2010, 11:05 PM

[QUOTE=ChevLoRay;4235145]Well, the fact that is green, and has dual mounting brackets for some specific purpose and that the grille broke out and was replaced by metal mesh AND it has a siren mounted under the hood....makes me thing that maybe it was a game warden-type of vehicle.

ChevLoRay might be onto something. We spent a vacation week in Vogel State Park in N GA the summer of '69. The park ranger drove a '67 or'68 short fleet, painted dark green. It used dash lights and a hidden siren. V8, 4bbl, 3OTT. He did love to squeal the tires in 1st and 2nd when leaving on a call.

10-02-2010, 07:26 PM	#1
JCD Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Los Angeles California Posts: 352	Another question... I'd like to know if the topic of Sirens in the pick ups has been discussed before. I did a search and got threads and classifieds for ambulances, and rescue rigs.. Mine was not either of those, but it has a siren mounted to the wheel well, and rigged to wind up and howl when you press the horn button. Startled me a bit when I pressed the horn for the first time.. And the sound must have traveled for blocks. It's obviously been there a long time.. And seeing as the truck never left California, I'm left to wonder what purpose it held. It's definitely an old style siren, starting out low and really going at it in a few seconds.. reminded me of Andy and Barney in their Mayberry car.. Anyone? J.

10-02-2010, 07:32 PM	#2
cam.man67 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Jefferson, MD Posts: 2,397	Re: Another question... Could you post some pics of the truck and siren? Could it possibly be a brush truck? __________________ '68 Dodge Dart 270, 225, 904, 2.76--"Lucy" 1996 Gmc 1500 Z71, 350, 4l60e, 3.73s 1995 Jeep Wrangler Rio Grande 2.5, AX5, 4.10s 1989 Toyota Pickup 22re, auto, 3.73

10-02-2010, 10:50 PM	#4
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10-10-2010, 11:23 PM	#5
JCD Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Los Angeles California Posts: 352	Re: Another question... Here's the pictures.. Siren on the wheel well of the driver's side. It was wired directly into the horn button on the steering wheel, the actual factory horn was still in place in front of it and, although it was disconnected, it still worked. I merely took the wire off the siren and put it onto the horn connection, and the horn worked. Then there's the brackets on each side of the header panel by the doors.. Brackets for lights maybe? J. Attached Images __________________ 1972 Custom Deluxe Highlander C20 1971 Javelin SST New Project 1971 Demon 340 1969 SS El Camino 1968 SS RS 396 Camaro 1967 Barracuda Formula S 1965 140/4sp Corvair Monza Convertible Sorry, but I don't do Fords. Last edited by JCD; 10-10-2010 at 11:39 PM.

10-11-2010, 01:27 AM	#6
Jacfourteen Big Red - Now its a SWB! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oroville, Ca Posts: 1,624	Re: Another question... maybe in a previous life it was a fire chief's truck or something. Does it have any mounting for radio equipment (holes for a Radio under dash, holes for antenna, etc.)? __________________ 68 3/4 ton (Project)-350 Small Block, .030 over, 10:1 comp, 3998993 heads, C3BX edelbrock intake, comp cams XE268, Holley 670 SA, long tube headers, dual flow 40's, E-fan, Alum rad, currently under the knife getting shortened and bagged build thread 41 3/4 ton (wife's)-flatbed, fully restored to original 01 Tahoe LT 4WD (my daily driver)-Magnaflow Muffler, Rollin on 22's 02 Ford Mustang Convertable (Wife's Car)-Flowmaster 50, Clear corners, Intake, sittin on 18's

10-02-2010, 10:48 PM	#3
JCD Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Los Angeles California Posts: 352	Re: Another question... Just recently moved into a new place.. Still trying to find stuff in boxes, when I find my camera, I'll post some pics. J. __________________ 1972 Custom Deluxe Highlander C20 1971 Javelin SST New Project 1971 Demon 340 1969 SS El Camino 1968 SS RS 396 Camaro 1967 Barracuda Formula S 1965 140/4sp Corvair Monza Convertible Sorry, but I don't do Fords.

10-11-2010, 02:35 AM	#7
JCD Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Los Angeles California Posts: 352	Re: Another question... I'll check in the morning for under dash holes.. It does have a plastic #3 on the glove compartment door though. It's old and brittle, stuck on well and going nowhere. J. Attached Images __________________ 1972 Custom Deluxe Highlander C20 1971 Javelin SST New Project 1971 Demon 340 1969 SS El Camino 1968 SS RS 396 Camaro 1967 Barracuda Formula S 1965 140/4sp Corvair Monza Convertible Sorry, but I don't do Fords.

10-11-2010, 02:40 AM	#8
JCD Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Los Angeles California Posts: 352	Re: Another question... One thing it does NOT have, is a plastic grille. It's got a replacement made of expanded metal. J. Attached Images __________________ 1972 Custom Deluxe Highlander C20 1971 Javelin SST New Project 1971 Demon 340 1969 SS El Camino 1968 SS RS 396 Camaro 1967 Barracuda Formula S 1965 140/4sp Corvair Monza Convertible Sorry, but I don't do Fords.

10-11-2010, 12:43 PM	#9
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Another question... Well, the fact that is green, and has dual mounting brackets for some specific purpose and that the grille broke out and was replaced by metal mesh AND it has a siren mounted under the hood....makes me thing that maybe it was a game warden-type of vehicle. Is there anything on the SPID label on the glovebox door that indicates it was sold to a specific governmental agency or maybe there's a COPO mentioned? As for the siren....I'd love to have one on my school bus. That would be something to get the attention of the people who just can't get used to the idea that STOP means just that, when kids are getting on/off of the bus. I'd love to have that siren wail at 'em.....Think they'd have to change clothes afterwards? __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

10-11-2010, 06:02 PM	#10
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Another question... the brackets on the cowl are common for campers, but could have been to tie down anything that hung over the cab.

10-11-2010, 11:05 PM	#11
chevy72pu Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Sandersville, GA Posts: 298	Re: Another question... [QUOTE=ChevLoRay;4235145]Well, the fact that is green, and has dual mounting brackets for some specific purpose and that the grille broke out and was replaced by metal mesh AND it has a siren mounted under the hood....makes me thing that maybe it was a game warden-type of vehicle. ChevLoRay might be onto something. We spent a vacation week in Vogel State Park in N GA the summer of '69. The park ranger drove a '67 or'68 short fleet, painted dark green. It used dash lights and a hidden siren. V8, 4bbl, 3OTT. He did love to squeal the tires in 1st and 2nd when leaving on a call. __________________ How 'Bout them Dawgs! '10 Traverse LTZ 03 Silverado Z71 ext cab 99 Yamaha Grizzly 600 72 C10 350/350 sportside bed. 68 C30 flatbed. 350 4-speed. "I've got a good memory, it's just short!"



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