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tamangel · 05-23-2009, 14:53

ebay # 320360724665
auction ended Apr-22-09 14:22:10 PDT
sold w/ 14 bids for $5900.00
location: Perkasie, PA, United States
info only, no connection w/seller

1943 Chevrolet Military Firetruck, 4x4
Vehicle Description
Military Firetruck in Excellent Condition!
No rust ever! Wooden steering wheel. Sheet metal, tires, glass and interior are all in great condition.
Includes pump, large tank, hoses, and two side hose reels.
This would be an excellent candidate for restoration. A historical vehicle, this was in a museum for many years following the War. Too many projects forces sale.
Presently not running, but wouldn't take much to get her going.

one question posted:
Q: What a beautiful truck! I'm making contact with one of my truckers right now to get an idea of shipping to AZ. My query to you - such a perfect job in making a piece of firefighting equipment! Do you suppose this had been a truck supplied in this manner from the factory, or perhaps it was done post-war by or for a municipality as a conversion? Any ideas? Might you have an idea of the tank capacity, and lastly, in the event I can convince my trucker in hauling it for me, would you be available to help in any way when he got on site for some limited assistance? Thanks! - Robert in PHX

A: Robert, this truck is an example of one model of firetruck built during WW2. For more about these trucks, visit Vehicles of Victory. com. This particular vehicle has had a modification of the tank, and a larger one was installed. Post war would be my guess, as the original only held 250 gallons, and probably leaked. I don't know the capacity, and I would be happy to assist with loading. Thanks, Bill

Mike W