If it was in my neck of the woods, and I had the cash, I'd be hard pressed
to pass it up. Harry
----- Original Message -----
From: John Howard <debjonjd@vianet.ca>
To: Carl & Becky Ham <the_hams@hotmail.com>; <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, January 16, 2003 8:08 PM
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] big truck (Your Opinion)
> You know I drove away after looking at this 52 GMC fire truck not even
> taking
> the time to check out the serial number or anything like that. I'm going
> back next
> week and I will make sure to get some ID's. Not sure what size the motor
is
> all I know is that when he started it ...it ran beautiful..Whats really
neat
> is there
> is a big blue flashing globe on top and Two Chrome light that come out
about
> near the top of each side of the windshield...the handles come through in
> toward
> the cab. He had already taken off the back assembly all that fire truck
> stuff..
> It didn't seem to have a very long wheel base..And what I really like is
> it's all
> painted gray inside...don't know if that all original...all in all the
body
> is in
> great shape....all tires look in good shape...there is a PTO on it...and
he
> is
> throwing in a..I think a two ton dump truck..I think it's a 48 or 49. It
has
> no
> vent window.....The only thing he said is the brake boaster is not working
> and
> therefore no brakes...And here it is the price...$2000.00 Oh ya he sold
> the
> siren.. dang!........... well thats the story...what do you think...should
> my son
> pick it up....
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Carl & Becky Ham" <the_hams@hotmail.com>
> To: <debjonjd@vianet.ca>; <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Thursday, January 16, 2003 7:11 PM
> Subject: Re: [oletrucks] big truck (Your Opinion)
>
>
> > John:
> >
> > It might be helpful if you gave us a little more information on the
truck.
> > For example:
> >
> > If you go tow truck, you'll have to have a tranny with an option to
> install
> > a PTO (power take off). Most wreckers used a cable winch driven off the
> > trans or the newer ones use a hydraulic pump (still driven off the
trans).
> > Would this project be a hobby or are you planning to make real use of
the
> > truck (like for a business?).
> >
> > Snow plow means you'll be doing a lot of stopping, turning, backing up.
> > Does the truck have power steering, manual trans? Most newer snow plows
> use
> > a 12 volt motor driving a hydraulic pump. Does the truck have an
> alternator
> > or generator?
> >
> > Car hauler, you mentioned the truck appears to have a short wheelbase.
> Any
> > flatbed may require you lengthen the frame and again, a tip-up/roll-off
> bed
> > and winch may require a PTO on the trans to work well.
> >
> > Not trying to discourage you, but think carefully about what you want to
> do
> > with the truck and make sure you aren't in for a lot of 'hidden' costs
> after
> > you've started the project. Whatever you do, good luck! It's great to
> see
> > someone willing to keep the 'big' trucks rolling.
> >
> > Carl Ham
> > '56 Chevy Stepside
> > Pontiac, IL
> >
> > >From: "John Howard" <debjonjd@vianet.ca>
> > >Reply-To: "John Howard" <debjonjd@vianet.ca>
> > >To: <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
> > >Subject: [oletrucks] big truck (Your Opinion)
> > >Date: Thu, 16 Jan 2003 08:46:02 -0600
> > >
> > >My son is thinking of buying a big truck that is for sale around here
> > >It is a 1952 GMC and was a fire truck..the cab is absolutely
outstanding
> > >I think 261 motor with dual wheels..Wheel base is not that long. The
back
> > >end (fire truck box) has been taken off. He would like to hear your
> > >opinions..should he
> > >
> > >1. build it as a tow truck
> > >2. Put a plow on the front of it
> > >3 .build it as a car hauler
> > >oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
> >
> >
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