Mike, This is one interesting thread! Great research! Sure would love to find an old restorable fire truck.
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Hey John..thanks..its pretty fun finding this stuff..hope the CCKW guys don't mind me using their forum... and thanks to all who own or have an interest in these MV fire rigs for adding to the info..
feel free to keep adding pic's and info...
Mike
the red disease can be just as intoxicating as the green disease, I'm sure..
ebay auction ended : reserve not met, last bid was $2550.00 June 2008
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Kaiser Studebaker 6x6 2.5 Ton Deuce AWD Fire Truck
Vehicle Description
Kaiser Studebaker 6x6 2.5 Ton Deuce all wheel drive Fire Truck with LDS 465 Continental Diesel Multi Fuel Engine.
5 speed Manual forward 1 reverse. Winch works off PTO
Convertible hardtop, windows fold down.
Built by Studebaker plant for Kaiser Post war.
Low miles on 1987 refurbished Engine. Top speed 55 mph, approx 210 hp.
50 gal fuel tank.
weight 14000 lbs.
Has Walterous model cgrt water pump with 6 cyl Diesel motor, 500 gpm at 150 psi.
Water tank holds approx 1000 gal.
No vin or pink because of being a Redlands California firetruck, Have auction invoice.
1967 Kaiser Jeep Brush Breaker. Truck has Turbo Mack Diesel Engine with Mack Duplex transmission. All Wheel Drive with 1000 gallon water tank with Wisconsin pump. Truck was taken out of service years ago but still runs. Sandwich Fire Department, Massachusets.
Ended ebay auction June 2008 sold for $1050.00..
that link will die eventually, maybe you can gleen some info from it currently and/or contact the Department that was selling it:
Sandwich Fire Department
115 Route 6A
Sandwich, MA 02563
508-888-0525