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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Apr 2016 Posts: 2 Moderated | | Moderated Joined: Apr 2016 Posts: 2 | Hello forum,
I just recently acquired an 1953 GMC 630 Van Pelt Fire Engine Build #510663. She has the 503ci 6cyl with a Spicer 5-spd, 1000H pump and a 500 gal tank. Originally a Civil Defense Engine assigned to South Placer Fire Protection District.
Currently she does run, but has no brakes and has to be restored. I have found some info via the big nut forum and will continue my search for part #'s etc.
I look forwards to this rebuild :)
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1953 GMC 630 Van-Pelt Fire Apparatus Build #510663
Assigned to South Placer California Fire Protection District as Civil Defense Engine 49. Later purchased by Cedarville Fire Department until retired from the Fire Service.
Restoration in progress
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,185 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,185 | Welcome Michael, always good to see some new (to us) firetrucks. Be sure to get into the "big bolts" forum and then scroll up into the volunteer fire department. I'm sure there's lots for you there and the others will be glad to see your truck. have fun with it!
Leo
Last edited by 1953 panel; 04/08/2016 11:05 PM.
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | GMC/vanpelt, that is one nice looking rig you have and looks to be in pretty doggone good shape. Even the dog fits the theme!
There is a sub forum here for the guy with fire engines so be sure to check it out.
There are a lot of bolters from your area so be sure to watch for them. You may have a bolter just down the street. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 465 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 465 | Never heard of that brand ,but I am very interested in any history on it !! | | | | | Joined: May 2012 Posts: 256 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2012 Posts: 256 | Hello and Welcome...
nice looking BOlt !! looks to be in great shape and mostly there !!
1929 Chevrolet AC International - 4 Door1930 Chevrolet AD Universal - Canopy Express TruckLove the Antique Chevrolet's from 1928-1932
The Beauty, Simplicity, History, and the Stories they Tell[/font] - - In the Stovebolt Gallery-- In the Gallery Forum | | | | | Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 2,061 Big Bolt Forum Moderator | | Big Bolt Forum Moderator Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 2,061 | welcome to the site! Great looking truck, Looks like lots of fun! My daughter got married and moved to Modesto last year. I may have to visit you next time down there! | | |
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