I take motor, you want the rest?????I will keep that in mind if i do get it.
409 engine
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could do that.
Keep in mind that old fire trucks although usually have low miles, if they are pumper units they have a lot of idling time and pumping time. Still probably a good engine. My fire truck had 18000 miles. If it is a pumper, the pump on mine was huge and was solid brass. We could not find a sale for the pump so we dismantled it and the fittings, and got $1500.00 for the scrap brass. The bed is usually heavy metal also. Then you would still have the cab and chassis to sell to someone for a bed truck, or car hauler.
[E="blkblk63ss, post: 247479, member: 3527"]Yes it would be a shame to trash it , but!!!!!!!!! Who want's a fire truck with a ordinary engine????[/QUOTE]
Theres alot of people interested in restoring antiquated fire equipment,I'd bet you won't struggle to sell it
Theres alot of people interested in restoring antiquated fire equipment,I'd bet you won't struggle to sell it
What do you mean Phil , you want to buy it????? LOL
Well called the contact guy direct and he had a little higher price than what i offered , but we ended up meeting in the middle, had to contact city council guy to approve offer.Will get it thursday and plan on driving it home ,so i now have a fire truck with a 409 in it.
Excellent.
Cool...
If you run the lights and siren on the way home you won'the have to stop at any lights and everyone will get out of your way...
It has to go 200 mile's ,i hope it makes it. 
He said they used it every so often ,so it's not like it set for a long time. I won't be pushing it like i'm going to a fire!!!!!
He said they used it every so often ,so it's not like it set for a long time. I won't be pushing it like i'm going to a fire!!!!!
Congratulations...........
I applaud your decision!
If I had the space, there would be more 409s in my life and a fire truck would be on prominent display in my show room
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Cheers!
TomK
If I had the space, there would be more 409s in my life and a fire truck would be on prominent display in my show room
.Cheers!
TomK
Thats awesome! Great score!!
Remember Don.................. I have tradin' material!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sweeeet....you gotta post some pics of this thing. Or video of the trip home, roadkill style
It sounds like the truck is just out of active service. If it is and all equipment like hoses and ladders are there it should be kept complete for historical preservation.
that's what I'm thinkin!!!#