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tamangel · 07-04-2008, 15:08

ebay auction ended 4 July 08, one bid @ $50K..Sold

Vehicle Description:
You are bidding on a beautiful 1990 DA-1500 OSHKOSH ARFF with a 1500 gallon water tank, 220 gallon foam, and 250 lbs of dry kem. Equipped with a 6V92TA Detroit Allison engine with automatic transmission. Truck is currently in shop for new paint, has only 10,000, miles, cold A/C, and is fire ready! Comes with two, 250 feet booster lines, truck is located in Townsend, GA.

Mike

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original price @ Firehouse 66 was $135K

additional info from web search:
http://www.the-blueprints.com/index....hkosh_da_1500/

RangerJake72 · 07-09-2008, 00:01

or just ask me about it, as I was formerly a firefighter for that dept and had some small experience with breaker 462

tamangel · 07-09-2008, 00:19

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or just ask me about it, as I was formerly a firefighter for that dept and had some small experience with breaker 462

so Ranger, tell us about the truck and your experiences with this deuce as a brush breaker..Mods beyond front 'breaker bars'?

Mike

gimpyrobb · 07-09-2008, 16:47

I like that 43 Chevy, You sir are going to make me want a fire truck.

Jetnoise400 · 07-09-2008, 17:58

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Originally Posted by tamangel

early 40's IHC FFN-3 Crash Truck (correct?) @ Barstow Truck Parts & Equipment..

http://www.mylittlesalesman.com/fron...6500&ind=2

any further spec's and info on this rig?

Mike

That is indeed an early 40's IHC FFN-3 crash truck. IHC BLD-269 straight 6 gas engine, 5 speed crashbox trans, John Bean pump. I've got one all apart in my garage being restored right this very minute. Wish I could pick that one up to cherry pick some good parts... looks pretty complete too.

What do you want to know about them?

tamangel · 07-09-2008, 18:54

just looking for basic spec's which you supplied..

Mike

Jetnoise400 · 07-09-2008, 19:08

Mike,

If you're interested, here's a page from my website that has the basic M-3L-4 specs... http://www.jetnoise400.com/ffn_specs.htm

And here's a page from my manual that has the fire chassis basics:

tamangel · 07-09-2008, 19:26

thanks, hope the restoration is coming along well..

Mike

RangerJake72 · 07-10-2008, 22:04

[quote="tamangel"]

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or just ask me about it, as I was formerly a firefighter for that dept and had some small experience with breaker 462

so Ranger, tell us about the truck and your experiences with this deuce as a brush breaker..Mods beyond front 'breaker bars'?

Mike

the truck was a Kaiser 5 ton, LWB , acquired by the Sandwich Fire department as FEPP surplus in 1980, it was rebuilt by department personnel with 5" custom breaker bars, 1000 gallon steel water tank, custom enclosure around the tank for firefighters to ride during operations. the original engine went bad sometime in the early 90's and was replaced with a Mack turbo diesel and replacement transmission (and a bad job at that)
trucks like this are used extensively in Southeastern Massachusetts and parts of Long Island and the New Jersey Pine Barrens. for some more pictures and details of ex-military chassis go to: http://capecodfd.com/ and go to the special features page and look under the brush Breakers Page

tamangel · 07-13-2008, 15:16

1976 Oshkosh M1500 fire truck (ebay auction ended/no bids/start $9999.00 July 200

Oshkosh crash / rescue fire truck , built for the U.S. Air force in April of 1976 . carries 1500 gallons of water , and 180 gallons of foam , with 2 water cannons , and one 1 1/2 inch hose real under the front bumper . the truck is 6X6 with air lockers and top loaders , great off roader!

An additional comment:
-Great looking rig. I use to be a trainer on these crash/rescue trucks in the Air Force. THis one was called the P-4 and was the fastest rig the AF had with a great Cat engine.

Mike

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