What It's Like DRIVING a Barn Find 1940's Fire Truck | Part 2 of 2

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  • @newjerseybill3521
    @newjerseybill3521 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That Dumont 2 way radio has a lot of value to radio collectors. Very rare radio these days.

  • @evanstauffer4470
    @evanstauffer4470 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The standard bell/buzzer code from the back step to the driver was 2 to go forward, 3 to back up, 1 to stop. It was the same code used by railroads for the conductor and engineer to communicate with each other before two-way radios came into use.

  • @blainenodes8182
    @blainenodes8182 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    As an old 75yrs apparatus buff,thanks from the ❤️,grew up w/ rigs just like yours in rural MN 🥶

    • @kensakamoto258
      @kensakamoto258 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That brings back memories. Back in the 70's I used to operate a 42 Ford fire engine. It had the same ignition system. The old truck is still operated as a parade piece with 4000 original miles.

  • @user-hx5up1zy1e
    @user-hx5up1zy1e ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I like to see these old fire apparatus brought back to life.

  • @ericsutliff9507
    @ericsutliff9507 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Very cool. I grew up in Endicott. I think I have a pic of it sitting in front of the station.

  • @alwaystinkering7710
    @alwaystinkering7710 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    That's awesome. The only thing wrong with it is it's too good to modify for some other purpose. It really should stay as it is. Mostly......

  • @UDX4570PalmSprings-yh1mv
    @UDX4570PalmSprings-yh1mv 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I like the old Federal Beacon ray red revolving light!

  • @xaviert.123
    @xaviert.123 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I LOOOOVE Cabovers. Thanks for saving it!

  • @ArmedAndIndigenous
    @ArmedAndIndigenous หลายเดือนก่อน

    There's one like this in Pagosa Springs, CO. Good shape too

  • @brianfalzon6739
    @brianfalzon6739 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    That’s beautiful!

  • @normansilver905
    @normansilver905 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Our department had several COE Ford's of that era. Some had a Marmon Harrington Four Wheel Drive conversion kit installed at the factory. Good trucks BUT sure got hot in the cab during summers.

    • @theonomicsbuilds6133
      @theonomicsbuilds6133  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you, it's great to hear what it was like to work with one. I can only imagine.

    • @alanmccalla6737
      @alanmccalla6737 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hence the safari windows.
      Sounds good.
      With Armstrong steering always keep your fingers on the outside of the steering wheel. Don't turn your hand upside down to make a turn.

  • @CrMackey-kt3mp
    @CrMackey-kt3mp ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Pop out windows were our old air conditioner system 45 mph windows open save it please. Sir

  • @nucupanzaru9609
    @nucupanzaru9609 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Super truck! 👍👍

  • @BronzeGiant
    @BronzeGiant ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Those tilt-out windshields are your air conditioning....

  • @geraldbuchanan5094
    @geraldbuchanan5094 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would love that to have A unit like this to build . I have A 1947 Ford F 6 Ford fire truck I’m working on at this time. Love old Iron!!!!!

  • @tombeck2792
    @tombeck2792 หลายเดือนก่อน

    primer, paint & polish next

  • @geraldbuchanan5094
    @geraldbuchanan5094 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You should try to make the pump work for your own enjoyment

  • @Bennys310
    @Bennys310 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    2 videos within 15m?
    In what have you became
    Also, how's the amphibous car going. It is my favorite project that you have right now

  • @wigwagstudios2474
    @wigwagstudios2474 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    That siren is interesting. Did you find out what brand it is?

    • @theonomicsbuilds6133
      @theonomicsbuilds6133  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Sorry, never really investigated it. It is very cool though.

    • @ABMP4D3
      @ABMP4D3 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It sounds like a B&M air siren to me.

  • @stevecooper2873
    @stevecooper2873 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Yep, those tilt out windows help to keep you from melting sitting with a hot motor in you lap. ;-) By the way, the signal bell is almost universally 1= STOP, 2=GO, and 3=BACK UP

  • @deanhoward4128
    @deanhoward4128 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wish it was mine!

  • @Sillyzombie666
    @Sillyzombie666 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    what not going to turn it into any thing? also would love to see more updates on the house boat thing

  • @PardyN2
    @PardyN2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Electric steering, clearly.
    That's super neat!

    • @stevecooper2873
      @stevecooper2873 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      "Armstrong" steering ;-)

  • @evanstauffer4470
    @evanstauffer4470 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It's a shame someone removed the water tank. It may have been rusted out. A fire engine that can't pump water is without its soul.

  • @vckywomen5080
    @vckywomen5080 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Naver!

  • @MrJeep75
    @MrJeep75 ปีที่แล้ว

    Flip open windows were to shead rain water off and for defrost before the days of good wipers and heaters

    • @1950sFordGuy
      @1950sFordGuy 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      it had wipers though. itd also blast you in the face with tons of water if you drove it like that in the rain.... I believe it was for parades mostly as the fire department would have done those often enough to want something like that.

    • @evanstauffer4470
      @evanstauffer4470 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@1950sFordGuy It was to let more air into the cab for cooling on hot days. Many vehicles of that time period had those. Nothing to do with parades or shedding rain.

  • @MrJeep75
    @MrJeep75 ปีที่แล้ว

    That's a 1940 not a 42

  • @Lamprey.
    @Lamprey. ปีที่แล้ว

    Weewooweewoo🚨

  • @cayugafutures
    @cayugafutures ปีที่แล้ว +1

    🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @davep3768
    @davep3768 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    An outstanding vehicle to take on hotrod power tour