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| | | | Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 18 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 18 | I have just purchased a 1942 Chev Howard S Cooper fire engine (pumper) to restore, that is the good news. Bad news, I am a total novice, where do I start. Any suggested books or videos on what to do first?? All suggestions greatly appreciated!!
Thanks | | | | | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 975 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 975 | Hey Pumper,
Welcome to the Stovebolt Page.
First off, if you are a total novice, buy Tom Brownell's book called How to Restore your Chevrolet Truck. It may not have everything you need for your fire truck, but it will help you develop a plan.
Evaluate what you have...does it run? What kind of shape is it in?
Do you want it to pump water?
Most important...how much do you want to spend?
I would try not to give in to the temptation to take it all a part. If I had to do mine again, I would work on items with them still on the truck. Having that huge pile of truck all on shelves and in boxes can make the project seem never ending...
Ask lots of questions...none are stupid. Use the search function..
There are a couple of other fire engine folks on here and they will be a long any minute. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 975 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 975 | | | | | | Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 3,458 Extreme Gabster | | Extreme Gabster Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 3,458 | Welcome to the stovebolt community. Most of us started about like you have. A good place to start is to read up on a bunch of old posts. Most things have been covered a few times, and check out the tech tips page. Feel free to ask questions as they come up, that's what we are here for.
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A lone amateur built the Ark. A large group of professionals built the Titanic. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 18 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 18 | Thanks, Can use all the help I can get
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