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I would like to share some pictures of my truck. I have decided to keep this truck as it was built, a fire truck. At first I was upset with the modifications not being done in a neat manner . So I began to remove the pump and the associated equipment, I am in the process of putting it back together and I am going to try to do a better job. I was able to locate an instruction and installation manual for the Barton front pump. Here are some of the specs on the truck
1950 chevy 6400
10,500 original miles
235 low pressure 6 cyl
4 spd with 2spd rear
barton American 500 gpm front mount pump

the link for photos is http://s546.photobucket.com/albums/hh418/JoeB-69/?action=view&current=196021-R1-19-20A3.jpg

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Nice looking truck ! It's interesting how they could take the '50 Chevy truck and make so many differant looking fire trucks out of them . Mine is so close to yours in the front yet differant - the same pump but front bumper is not out as far and in the tank/rear end nothing like mine . That's what I like about the commercial truck bodied fire trucks they could be built to look / function as needed - not many looking the same. Keep us posted on your work . ED H

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Joe she's a Beauty!

I'm sooooo jealous!

I don't suppose you would like to 'donate' her to the Scottish branch of the S.V.F.D ? (I'll pay the shipping!) big_eek

Jock. grin


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Great looking truck and nice pictures! I love the pictures! Thanks.


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Looks like the first truck for next years calendar!
Very nice!!


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Guys thanks for the positive feedback. I will be getting my manual for the barton pump this week. It is a copy of the original instalation and maintenance manual. Maybe it will give me a better understanding about how the whole pump system works.
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Originally Posted by Rich'sToys
Looks like the first truck for next years calendar!
Very nice!!

If we get any more Firebolts,we'll have to make the year longer! grin


1950 Chevy Advance Design 3100 in Scotland
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I've definately got this truck thing in my blood ... my DNA sequence has torque settings
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Hey Joe, any chance I can get a nice big shot of the door art for the collection linked to in my signature? She's a beauty!


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Nice looking truck! That will be a fun project!


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Czechman, I can get a close up of the door to send you. I also need to send Mike a picture of my siren. I am still using a 35mm camera and I need to complete the roll of film before I can bring it to walmart to get it put on a cd. So it will be coming soon. Thanks Joe B.

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Thanks Joe. Every day another of these timeless artifacts is lost... yours will be one of the collection's best. Thank you for being a part of the project.

PM me when you're ready so I can give you an e-mail address to send it to.


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Originally Posted by Joe B.
Czechman, I can get a close up of the door to send you. I also need to send Mike a picture of my siren. I am still using a 35mm camera and I need to complete the roll of film before I can bring it to walmart to get it put on a cd. So it will be coming soon. Thanks Joe B.

So you collect old cameras as well as trucks Joe! grin

Just kiddin'! wink

I still use 35mm as well but digital's great for this stuff.

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1950 Chevy Advance Design 3100 in Scotland
In the Stovebolt Gallery
More pix on Flickr.
I've definately got this truck thing in my blood ... my DNA sequence has torque settings
"Of all the small nations of this earth,perhaps only the ancient Greeks surpass the Scots in their contribution to mankind" Winston Churchill.

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