Progress ... hanging sheetmetal!!
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Fleet Mechanic
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Washed, waxed and set in the rear sheet metal and rear bins. My 2 ft piece of brass tubing for the rail repair came yesterday(from online metals) so I dropped it off at the shop this morning. They said they would make time to get it finished. I spoke to them about fabricating the middle pins. Some pics:
Middle bins pics:They form tool boxes for each side
Inside of tool box:
They mounted something on outside of bin. I think it was for the folding stretcher.
Middle bins pics:They form tool boxes for each side
Inside of tool box:
They mounted something on outside of bin. I think it was for the folding stretcher.
Post Fiend
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From: Island Southeast Alaska
If you ever take it outside make damn sure she has a place back indoors before the sun goes down or the rain starts. Parades and shows is all Bud. Way to much work we have put into her just following you to ever leave her outside. That wood work is awesome. I like others really do feel like we was right there with you doing the build. What a top of the line build thread Keith. And I wont even start on the family history.
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Fleet Mechanic
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Thanks guys!! Trying to move along as fast as my wallet will take me!!
Arctic she will definately not be left out doors. I really hate that a lot of the wood will be covered up by the bins and salvage covers but thats they way she was built.
Arctic she will definately not be left out doors. I really hate that a lot of the wood will be covered up by the bins and salvage covers but thats they way she was built.
FTE fan
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From: paradise, northern calif.
Hi Keith, she is coming along beautifully. After all youve been thru on this project, it must feel good to stand back and just admire, knowing that the end is in site, and that you have stuck to your original plan, never cut corners, and never lost site of why the project means so much to you. Congratulations on your acomplishments.
Fleet Mechanic
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From: Eastern shore,Salisbur,MD
Keith,,
Many start, few finish. Even fewer do a job like you. what a fantastic truck.
Best of luck to you as you cross the finish line
Jim G 1098
Many start, few finish. Even fewer do a job like you. what a fantastic truck.
Best of luck to you as you cross the finish line
Jim G 1098
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Fleet Mechanic
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Guys, thanks again for all your nice comments!! I would like to share some parts of my upcoming book on this restoration since most of you that have commented on my project will be in the book:
"The long haul. Throughout the long restoration I had encouragement from my family, friends and co-workers. But there was another source of encouragement I never would have imagined. People I had never met before! About half way through the restoration, I decided to start a thread on the FTE website to document my build. A number of FTE members from all over the <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com
</st1:country-region><ST1
United States</ST1 took an interest in my truck and were there to support me. They always had words of encouragement and plenty of good advice. One member even supported my project financially when he bought a copy of my book. There were many highs and lows during the restoration and it was the following FTE members who have encouraged me along the way to keep the project going when honestly there have been times I have wondered what I have got myself in to. I thought I would share their comments:
Here is another part of the book:
"In August of 2002, on my annual trip back home to <ST1<st1:City w:st="on">Chicago</st1:City></ST1, I met with Ken and Phillip Little who took me out to the storage yard to see the rig. It was in OK shape for its age and the wear and tear it had received over the years. My heart was racing when I heard it start up and I climbed aboard. It’s hard to describe to someone the feelings I was experiencing: Looking out the same windshield my grandfather had looked out some fifty years ago and pulling the handle hanging off the dashboard, to activate the siren as he had done while responding to fires. I imagined him in the seat, his large fingers pointing the route that he wanted his driver to take to the fire. I could see him putting on his fire coat and helmet while formulating his plan of action. "
"The long haul. Throughout the long restoration I had encouragement from my family, friends and co-workers. But there was another source of encouragement I never would have imagined. People I had never met before! About half way through the restoration, I decided to start a thread on the FTE website to document my build. A number of FTE members from all over the <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com
United States</ST1 took an interest in my truck and were there to support me. They always had words of encouragement and plenty of good advice. One member even supported my project financially when he bought a copy of my book. There were many highs and lows during the restoration and it was the following FTE members who have encouraged me along the way to keep the project going when honestly there have been times I have wondered what I have got myself in to. I thought I would share their comments:Here is another part of the book:
"In August of 2002, on my annual trip back home to <ST1
<st1:City w:st="on">Chicago</st1:City></ST1, I met with Ken and Phillip Little who took me out to the storage yard to see the rig. It was in OK shape for its age and the wear and tear it had received over the years. My heart was racing when I heard it start up and I climbed aboard. It’s hard to describe to someone the feelings I was experiencing: Looking out the same windshield my grandfather had looked out some fifty years ago and pulling the handle hanging off the dashboard, to activate the siren as he had done while responding to fires. I imagined him in the seat, his large fingers pointing the route that he wanted his driver to take to the fire. I could see him putting on his fire coat and helmet while formulating his plan of action. "
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From: Hot AZ (Phoenix Valley)
Here is another part of the book:
"In August of 2002, on my annual trip back home to <ST1<?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com
Chicago</st1:City></ST1, I met with Ken and Phillip Little who took me out to the storage yard to see the rig. It was in OK shape for its age and the wear and tear it had received over the years. My heart was racing when I heard it start up and I climbed aboard. It’s hard to describe to someone the feelings I was experiencing: Looking out the same windshield my grandfather had looked out some fifty years ago and pulling the handle hanging off the dashboard, to activate the siren as he had done while responding to fires. I imagined him in the seat, his large fingers pointing the route that he wanted his driver to take to the fire. I could see him putting on his fire coat and helmet while formulating his plan of action. "
"In August of 2002, on my annual trip back home to <ST1
<?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com, I met with Ken and Phillip Little who took me out to the storage yard to see the rig. It was in OK shape for its age and the wear and tear it had received over the years. My heart was racing when I heard it start up and I climbed aboard. It’s hard to describe to someone the feelings I was experiencing: Looking out the same windshield my grandfather had looked out some fifty years ago and pulling the handle hanging off the dashboard, to activate the siren as he had done while responding to fires. I imagined him in the seat, his large fingers pointing the route that he wanted his driver to take to the fire. I could see him putting on his fire coat and helmet while formulating his plan of action. "
Roast em' if you got 'em
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From: Rio Rancho, NM
Excellent Keith, excellent!
I'll definately buy a copy of your next book as well.
This has truly been an amazing build and I know I'm not the only one who is following it closely. We all feel we have a vested interest in the truck, experiencing the highs and the lows as you've brought it back to its former glory and shared your family history with us. Heck, the 15,000+ views on this thread are a testament to that.
I thank you
Bobby
I'll definately buy a copy of your next book as well.
This has truly been an amazing build and I know I'm not the only one who is following it closely. We all feel we have a vested interest in the truck, experiencing the highs and the lows as you've brought it back to its former glory and shared your family history with us. Heck, the 15,000+ views on this thread are a testament to that.
I thank you
Bobby
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Fleet Mechanic
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I got some good news. I called the metal shop to check on the rails and they said they were finished 2 weeks ago and that they had lost my phone # so they couldn't call me to let me know they were done. I ran over and picked them up. They look real good (fixing price $300). My camera is broke so I can't post pics until my new one arrives in the mail soon. I brought them over to the local chromers to see if they fit in his tanks. They just fit so now I don't have to drive 3 1/2 hours to have them rechromed!!! He gave me a great price ... $175 a piece. I got estimates from $350 -$500 a piece. I didn't leave them at the chromers because they need to be test fitted first.
Today we installed the bulkhead grab rails, front bed bins, started sorting out the wiring and put on other small items.
Another Century of Progress Fire Department badge showed up on ebay. This is one of the captains badge. My friend worked out a deal and it was sold for $1500. A lot of money but a very rare badge. Here is a link to the auction although it is not for sale anymore.
Fire Captain Badge and I.D. Card for 1934 Chicago World's Fair! Michael Yore! | eBay
Today we installed the bulkhead grab rails, front bed bins, started sorting out the wiring and put on other small items.
Another Century of Progress Fire Department badge showed up on ebay. This is one of the captains badge. My friend worked out a deal and it was sold for $1500. A lot of money but a very rare badge. Here is a link to the auction although it is not for sale anymore.
Fire Captain Badge and I.D. Card for 1934 Chicago World's Fair! Michael Yore! | eBay
