Hi all-
Great site! I was wondering if I could recruit a little "research help".
The Fire Department that I work for still owns it's very first purpose-built truck. It's built on a 1963 C60 2-ton chassis with a Darley pump. A few of us want to get it back into some kind of "parade ready" shape.
The body is in phenomenal shape. A few little spots of surface rust and a few dents (mostly just the front fenders), but in most spots it still has the original paint. It needs some new rubber around the windshield and some mechanical work, but we think it's definitely restorable.
Here are some pictues. More are available by request. [url=https://picasaweb.google.com/ChrisHoffman76/MFDEngine8][/url]
I have a few questions that I've not been able to answer by searching both the internet and this site:
What vehicles should I look for for replacement wheels for the 2 piece widowmakers that are currently on it? Thinking that 9R22.5 may be the way to go. (20" 10-lug on 8.75 hubcentered)
What engines were available in this chassis? It has a V8 and I'm thinking it's a 327 or 283, but not sure.
What transmissions were offered? It has a 4 speed manual.
Where can I find some parts:
Radiator
Brake parts (wheel cylinders, rubber lines, etc)
Battery tray (rustiest part of the truck)
Fenders (are these even available?)
Rubber windshield seal (same as '63 C10?)
Thanks in advance for any help. I'm sure I'll have more questions as we get started. We just had the truck moved to our new station so that we can put it inside and start working on it.
-Chris
