It sounds like you're on the right track. I've got a 1961 American LaFrance pumper with the 401 V6 and a 5 speed Clark with direct drive in 5th. I'm planning to remove the fire bed and the driveline-mounted pump and replace the pump with an under/direct/over Brownie. I'll have a good lowboy towing tractor that way, with a gooseneck trailer hitch incorporated just aft of the 5th. wheel.
Jerry

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