I see that the latest 'craze' around here is searching out and buying Stovebolt Firetrucks. However, other than spray each other with water.. what are you supposed to do with them. The best thing would be to keep them working somehow, instead sitting around waiting for a parade.
Jay Leno has made his into a motorcycle recovery vehicle, complete with power lift gate. Leno Firetruck Video...
http://www.jaylenosgarage.com/video/video_player.shtml?vid=187714Or you can do what this guy has done..
http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/us/2008/10/26/kain.pizza.firetruck.wfsb(you might have to click on 'most popular' to find and get the video, sorry)
While I like Leno's idea. The pizza truck is much better idea.. especial the part about BEER!