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   Last weekend, Rick(BigSix302), Mike(OlTrucks) and I made the trek bright and early over to Wamego to pick up my Truck from Ed (DaOzTinman).
After getting the brakes and wheels put back on it, the truck went easily on the trailer and we headed into town for some lunch. Checked the Chains and straps, made some adjustments and headed on down the road to KC. Luckily Ed had the tank already off for some work as with the tank on the truck I wouldn't have tried hauling it myself. I'll be going back for the tank and some other various bits and Pieces in a few weeks when we can coordinate it.

Here's the pics from the haul home.
And Ed's Pics from when he got it home.

   Since I started talking to Ed about the truck I've been developing "The Plan" in my head. I've always been interested in old Civil Defense stuff, from the old Duck and Cover films with Bert the Turtle to the signage to old Geiger counters and Radio equipment. I'd seen pictures of CD Auxiliary firetrucks, as well as panel trucks setup as rescue rigs in the past and thought it would be cool to build one, and impart a little history with the truck theme. So the plan is to turn the truck into a CD Auxiliary fire truck and form my own Auxiliary Fire Dept. with some of the local guys.
   Since the tank is rusted out I plan on cutting the top off, the baffles out and a door in the back and the bed will be turned into an open "Parade" bed. I've got a poly tank I can set inside anytime I want to use it as a tanker. I need to measure but I think I can relocate the hose reel to the passenger side running board just in front of the rear wheels. For now the truck will just get a CD logo and some lettering but eventually down the road when I do a proper restoration of the truck (Prob. in retirement) I'd like to paint it up in the white/blue color scheme common on the CD trucks.

Thoughts, Comments, suggestions?
Steve

Steve, I believe you got yourself a "nice'un" Keep us posted and tell Ed ole Chipmunk said hello.

Went over to the lot tonight and fired the fire truck up. She runs good. I couldn't resist driving her around my lot a half dozen times, Kinda tricky with all the brake parts in a box in the back of my Silverado. Gotta love Low/Low...
Mongo

Steve, I'm glad ED's Firebolt has gone to a good home, I too would have loved to 'adopt' it, but the shipping/import taxes etc would have killed me,or maybe Mrs Jock would have!

I like the idea of the parade truck on account of the tank being rotted out.It'll give many others the thrill of riding in an old bolt.
Keep us posted on your progress.

Good luck
Jock.

Mongo ; I hate you (lol) ! You got to DRIVE the FT ? I never got the chance with the brakes froze up and having to replace the fuel pump and battery . Lucky Dog !!!!!!
Sorry Jock , just did not have the funds to ship the FT to Scotland , maybe Mongo will let you drive it if you are lucky enough to make it to one of our Annual Stovebolt Reunions in Kansas City .
And a Big Hello to you Alvin !

Ed, you can drive it anytime your in town, I'll even let you run the siren and bell... The same goes for any of you guys!!
The Pre-Truck show Stovebolt stop at my lot might have to include Drives and Rides this year..
Mongo

Maybe one day Ed and Mongo.....I'm saving $$$$s for my trip to Va. in July at the moment.
(BTW Good to see you're still hangin' out at the 'bolt Ed!)

Actually I'm hoping to see Virginiafiretrucks FT when i'm over.
Now there's an inspiration if ever there was one.

Jock -- when your plans firm up, let me know -- Peg and I can try to catch up with you at some point.

r,
John

Like I said earlier: call me and we'll set something up! When you get some dates, let me know as I'm working on a few parades in July. Example: I got accepted into the Boy Scouts of America 100th Centenial parade in Washington, D.C. on July 25th! It should be cool!!!!

Bill

Bill,I'll PM you,and I believe BIGCHEVY3600 is involved with the scouts too,he's attending a similar event,if not the same one.
I was a scout too,many years ago.

Unfortunately I don't hit US soil 'til the 26th(volcanic ash permitting!) and will be in New York for two days,then heading south.
I've posted a thread on the GabFest forum regarding my visit.

I'll be in Va abouit the time you get here so we'll go for a ride!

Bill that sounds like a deal, i'll PM to let you know about my plans once I'm a bit more organized.(Am I ever?)

Bill - very cool - My sons cub scout pack is making plans to go to the parade in July so we should get to see your truck. - Bob

It is really supposed to be cool. I am excited about it as my grandson is an Eagle scout and will be riding with me!