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Just thought I'd stop by here to say hi. Recently picked up a 52 Chevy 1700 Bickle Seagrave. She's solid and running, but stopping is an issue right now...
Anybody here know where to find pump number? Nameplate was lost long ago.

Welcome 52vff!
This area of the StoveBolt group does not get used very much.
There are not that many that take on the job of maintaining a Fire truck.
There will be several chime in here when they check in.

Don King

welcome to the site! most of the wheel/mater cylinder stuff we find at the local Napa auto parts store. First oders of business is to figure out what is wrong with the brakes, leaking somewhere, etc. Or just start at the master cylinder, rebuild or replace, and keep going until you have rebuilt or replaced everything in the brake system so it is all up to snuff!

Thanks guys... Figured I'd postan update here.. She's alive!!! Got the parking brake redone and reinstalled, and was able to drive slowly a block to our Firehall to wash. It's still gonna take a bit before road ready but it's getting closer!

52vff,

It's OK to take your truck/chassis questions to the Big Bolt section and save this section for the Fire Service issues, you'll get a lot more viewers there.

Congrats on getting one thing checked off the list! It's all about the baby steps!

Mike B

Mike speaks the truth.
Not very many people will take on the task, to maintain a big bolt.
Let alone a FireBolt.
Check out the ODSS threads, to keep up with that group. They are a great bunch and several own Fire trucks.

Don King

That sounds good guys thanks! I do have two questions though. First, ODDS threads are? And the second is completely fire related being fire related nameplates and data plates. Anybody know where to find?
One great thing about firebolts though.... They're history is often well documented. I will, hopefully today be able to put up an original, when new pic of my truck too!

Love to see more fire and rescue equipment! The brakes on our '65 GMC Firetruck aren't working so good lately.

Here is the ODSS -- The Old Dominion Stovebolt Society. It's the group from the MD, DC and VA area that get together regularly and they host the annual Homecoming here at Stovebolt HQ (in MD). Actually, if anything is going on at HQ, there are usually several if not plenty of ODSS members around.

You are right about the history of the fire equipment. We were able to get a lot about our's and even got to talk to Mr. Darley about the pump when we called looking for parts! He even had the file on OUR pump! Gadzooks! That was a big deal to us!!

We have enough rescue equipment, it's been fun to have the Firebolt Department. We even have Firebolt Hoo-ya! Too much fun.

Welcome to the site.

Peggy M

As a firefighter in Australia who's in to old cars and trucks I love this old 52

Thanks all. Goal this year is to be on the road, hopefully by mid May. For now not a restoration as much as fix to drive. Its in overall good shape, paint even looks decent, though Sun faded, when wet. If you're ever in the area....

Very neat truck!

Hello just acquired a 1959 Chevy Viking c60, 2 hours and drove it home (1 mile)
I am going to replace all wheel cylinders and brake hardware and shoes. As of now I am a loss as where to acquire the parts, any suggestions to good vendors would be appreciated.

The C60 has a 283, 5 speed, 2 speed rear end and 21,000 GVW with 9:00 x 20 tires than need replacing.

When I find out how to put a picture of it on I will.

Welcome to the group C60.
You will find a lot of info here about your truck.
Motor, chassis and drivetrain questions will get more responses in the big bolt area.
Fire and fire truck related questions should be posted here.
You'll need about four posts to have full access to the site.
So, post away with more info about your truck and start taking pictures.

Don

Thank you, repaired the drivers window today between rain showers.
Hot pressure washer pump froze waiting for replacement then will clean the C60 before placing it in the shop, trying to leave all the dirt that I can outside.

NAPA wants to know what model my 1959 C60 Viking is the options are: 4100, 5100 or 6100 The vin is V6M590105823 GVW 21,000 lb 283 with a 5 speed and 2 speed rea axle.

No where on the data plates can I find the required info.
Any help would be appreciated.

Thank you C60

Your serial number V6M590105823 breaks down as follows...

V = V8 engine
6M = 6400H Series (Note, H = Heavy Duty)
59 = 1959
O = Oakland Plant
105823 = unit number starting at 100001

The "C" you use to discribe your truck C60 wasn't commonly used until 1960.

Mike B

Society for Preservation And Appreciation of Motorized Fire Apparatus of America

SPAAMFAA

Someone there will probably know everything about your truck.
I was sent copies of original order sheet and early photos of my 1966 GMC/VanPelt by a volunteer in CA!