1937 Fire Truck
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1937 Fire Truck
Not sure about that year, but here is a picture of the Firetruck. It is the property of our local volunteer Fire Department, which has owned it since 1942. It has 7652 original miles, and now only sees service at local parades and special events. The truck was built by Peter Thomas and Co., Seattle, Washington.
http://fordcustoms.com/photopost/data/508/P5070004.JPG
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Firetruck
Here is one other picture I took before the camera battery went dead. If anyone would like more let me know.
This area (S. Oregon) is a hotbed of old vehicle nuts. The county highway that I live on has my 46, a 56 F-100 street rod, a 49 F-1 restored, and a 37 Packard street rod within 1/2 mile, which is the equivalent of a city block in urban terms.
The firetruck has been around so long it is one of those things you take for granted. It was sitting outside the fire dept Sunday, so I went over to look at it for the first time after getting 12.00 worth of gas. No one was around, but I was able to open the doors and look inside the cab. Checked out the gas cap curious as to whether it was pressurized or not, etc. The doors fit absolutely perfectly, with a precision sound on closing that gives you an impression of high quality. I stopped back by the station Monday, seeing a young man I know who is a firefighter. Asked him what year the truck was, but he didnt have any idea about its year or anything else concerning it. He said he had to start it up earlier in the day to move it inside, and required some search to find the starter button on the floor.
http://www.fordcustoms.com/photopost...m/P5070003.JPG
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This area (S. Oregon) is a hotbed of old vehicle nuts. The county highway that I live on has my 46, a 56 F-100 street rod, a 49 F-1 restored, and a 37 Packard street rod within 1/2 mile, which is the equivalent of a city block in urban terms.
The firetruck has been around so long it is one of those things you take for granted. It was sitting outside the fire dept Sunday, so I went over to look at it for the first time after getting 12.00 worth of gas. No one was around, but I was able to open the doors and look inside the cab. Checked out the gas cap curious as to whether it was pressurized or not, etc. The doors fit absolutely perfectly, with a precision sound on closing that gives you an impression of high quality. I stopped back by the station Monday, seeing a young man I know who is a firefighter. Asked him what year the truck was, but he didnt have any idea about its year or anything else concerning it. He said he had to start it up earlier in the day to move it inside, and required some search to find the starter button on the floor.
http://www.fordcustoms.com/photopost...m/P5070003.JPG
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Mike:
Neat old truck; one of the best examples of the earlier models that I have seen.
It's a 1935-36 model - very little difference in these two years, so hard to tell
from the pic. Notice the gold script on the fenders; the forerunner to pinstriping,
believe it or not!
Robb
Neat old truck; one of the best examples of the earlier models that I have seen.
It's a 1935-36 model - very little difference in these two years, so hard to tell
from the pic. Notice the gold script on the fenders; the forerunner to pinstriping,
believe it or not!
Robb
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Rob,
Yeah I looked at the artwork on the fenders for quite a while. Reminded me of some old designs I've seen on circus related equip. Thanks for the correction on the year.
As I'm sitting here responding, the thought occured that the FD is leaving it sitting out at night quite a lot. We do have vandalism out here, plus the elements never do well for any vehicle. They may just not have adequate room for it. I'm going to contact the guy in charge and offer them my barn for storage. It is leak free and has a concrete floor. The offer will probably be turned down for liability or some other reason, but its worth a try.
Yeah I looked at the artwork on the fenders for quite a while. Reminded me of some old designs I've seen on circus related equip. Thanks for the correction on the year.
As I'm sitting here responding, the thought occured that the FD is leaving it sitting out at night quite a lot. We do have vandalism out here, plus the elements never do well for any vehicle. They may just not have adequate room for it. I'm going to contact the guy in charge and offer them my barn for storage. It is leak free and has a concrete floor. The offer will probably be turned down for liability or some other reason, but its worth a try.
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I would hope your local f.d. would be better care-takers of that neat old rig, as they are becoming of some interest to private collectors and museums. This example appears to be in very good, original condition, and many collectors would cherish an
original over a restored version today.
Hopefully, they will recognize your sincere interest in its safe-keeping for the near
future.
Keep us posted!
original over a restored version today.
Hopefully, they will recognize your sincere interest in its safe-keeping for the near
future.
Keep us posted!
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I dropped into the FD department and inquired about their having enough storage for the old wagon. The two men in the office said they had room, but it was a jumbled mess right now and they needed to organize it to put the 35-36 under roof. Asked again about the year and one said a 1949. It looked like the side of the truck was smeared by dried compound. They said they had started trying to rub out the paint (apparently some days previously), to get it ready for Grants Pass' big parade this weekend, but did not meet the registration deadline. It had sat out again with it raining the last 3 days, and probably will snow today and tonight.
So the antique is now of some concern in my mind. It is starting to seem like it is more of a pain to the FD than a source of pride. May write a letter and suggest they sell it.
So the antique is now of some concern in my mind. It is starting to seem like it is more of a pain to the FD than a source of pride. May write a letter and suggest they sell it.
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