Go EMMERT INTERNATIONAL!! We are the best at what we do in heavy transport and rigging. Thank you Terry for saving this fire truck and supplying Rick with the equipment to go get it. Rick you asked why, I work for Emmert in Texas. I love this company and am proud to work for a company with such great history in the industry.
This NEVER would've happened without Terry and EMMERT INTERNATIONAL!! Their were a LOT of people who came together to make this Rescue happen. A lot of awesome people who may have only done a small part, but it was an important part that needed doing.... I learned something very important through this experience....."If you are doing something good....good people will help you get it done". Thanks Fer Watchin'. -Rick
Slinky is a cool truck , when I was a firefighter, I never got a chance to drive a tiller, I heard it was rough,❤❤❤❤Love Jim J&R mobile service and God Bless y'all and your critters
I'm a FireFighter here in central Virginia im a driver/engineer and i want to say thank you for not letting the old rigs die. Its something special to see what you are doing... THANK YOU
Oh man, Rick, I had goose-bumps throughout the entire video ! I locked the house doors, turned off the T.V., and silenced the phones just so I could keep my eyes GLUED to the monitor ! Special Thanks to that man who helped steer the rear up on the flatbed !! It was also special to hear that the townfolk stopped by to pay their respects !
I have to say, as an ex trucker lady, that Dale can really back up a truck! Job well done Dale. Rick, I will be following your work on Slinky to put him back in running condition. Great rescue you two!
Congratulations Rick. You've waited a long time to get Slinky home. A Hugh shout out to Terry Emmert for the use of the machinery to get it home. Also Dale for the driving and helping. The hardest haul that you have done. Now I would like to see Annabellas reacting when she gets home. Well done sir! from New Zealand and thanks for us being able to partake in the rescue.
So Awesome !!! Big Thanks to Terry for equip use and Dale for driving...I can imagine that is Huge relief for you getting Slinky home ... The Next time you use a Truck like that to move somethin might be your House ;) .....
I was very interested when I saw the video of your first inspection, it will be wonderful to hear that V12 come to life, and I hope you got footage of what the Truck Inspector General thought of this fire-truck when you got home. May our Lord be with the Classic Truck Family, peace out brother Rick!
What A Great way to start my day A Fresh Cup a Coffee & A New Post From CTR ! That's 1 Ginormous S L I N K Y ! I 'member playing with them when I WUZ A Young'n Thanks Stretch fer Rehydrating the CRT Crew ! Thanks Dale, Can't wait for the next post on C T R ! Hay Jamie & Scratch Fer Our Lil Friend T.I.G. ! ATB T God Bless
So awesome to see Slinky on the move! 🚒 It’ll be even better to see him move without help someday. Glad you bought him some flags Rick. 🇺🇸 great video and rescue. Thank you✌🏼👍🏼🤘🏼😎
When brakes are looked up like that I've found shooting water in on the pads and the taking a sleage hammer hitting around the outer hub will brake them loose or if you can get a crowbar to the backside of the brakeshoe pry on and unfreeze it
Wished I could have helped you Guys, I could have sat in the shade holding the camera :-) Closing doors and opening by them selves !!!. Skokie !!! The ending was like the Soprano's last episode, Went dark !!!. Thanks Rick, Dale and Stretch.. Rick your Blessed !!!!!...
That tiller seat would unlatch to raise the aerial ladder, and the steering linkage detached to allow it to flip out of the way. So it has to be fully latched down to steer, once the ladder is in its bed. Cool rig!
I can dig it! I didn't know that there were any of those engines still around!!!!!##your lucky and I am thrilled that you got it,!!!!!#### BEST WISHES TO YOU AND YOUR BEAUTIFUL FAMILY JOHNNY HAWKINS KENTUCKY USA!!!!!!!!
I drove one of these Lasale V12 seagrave ladder trucks back in the early 80s. it will go fast but stopping is another thing. big up draft carbs, twin ignition.
I can't help thinking of an old commercial when I see this truck. This is when the people from Nu-Finish would go into a junkyard and make a truck like this look like brand new!
Yeah! Got the 55 Seagrave 100’ fire truck home. It is sad some of the parts got pilfered by trouble makers. I had a question: did you learn your mechanical fixing/restoring skills from your earlier jobs or dad? I’m learning all my mechanic skills from TH-cam tutorials like your vids or ETCG, Chris Fix and CorvetteBen. Thanks for your family friendly educational and entertaining videos. ATB.
I actually learned from my neighbor's Dad when I was a kid, then I learned a LOT from my girlfriend's Dad when I was 18. A few good men showed me a lot.
I Like That Handy, Dandy Tool You Used To Fix That Door, ;););) I Usually Use Mr. Fix It, Hammer, To Motivate Stuck Things, But In A Pinch Handy Dandy Tools Work Just Fine :):):)
Sure wish you’d start on this parade show stopper have some helpful info, snooping around on here found a guy that gets those v12’s going, Waylon wires old iron he gets off track often but you’ll get some helpful basics firing yours up.
Two things. You gotta name him stretch . I mean its kinda fate . And please park it on a bed of gravel. Be a shame to see it in weeds after all these years. Very cool truck and i cant wait to hear that v12.
Ole Slinky was determined to put on a show in McCloud. I'm envisioning a Cushman in your future ! Where'd ya find a tiller-man on short notice ? Good calm teamwork all around.
You can probably find a tiller-man anywhere that there are men who remember fire trucks of this style in use and who wanted to be fire fighters when they were young...
Thanks fer sharing Rick. I like that falling down shed. Get that next ! LOL Bet you and Jamie can't wait to start building a house. Good luck with the firetruck. Did Portand have a lot of narrow streets back in the day ?
Yep 2 of GMC 351m v6 put together for V12 702 cu inches my dad had a single v6 351m only got 5.5 mpg on a round trip but it was a power house of a truck
Every time I've had to tow a rig with locked up brakes I just get under there and hammer on them until they release. Easy peasy. That cart hauled ass for a Cushman. Good luck.
You got some good friends , had a few one time but things changed . Hopefully you make a few videos of working on it V12 and two distributor .. And best wishes on your Wedding and future projects .
now you just need to get slinky running and operating along with sparky and the yellow firetruck then you can have an old time functioning fire station can't wait
There are plenty of those type trucks around without the Ladder section , just the front to make your dream tow truck. Personally i would change out the original engine too . The Orginal Lasalle engines look beautiful with the copper and brass fittings / pipes but the 4 to 6 mpg is a little hard on your wallet.....hehehe Maybe a two speed rear and a output Overdrive might help.....
Rick..do not know much bout Seagrave, but is it possible to uncouple the engine from the trailer and drive it that way? would be a slick truck to tool around in...as you clean and restore the trailer...
I got an idea, name it Snooky. Now I oughta tell the story, a long time friend of ours house is haunted by a friend of theirs named Snooky who died in a peanut factory (last part is a true story), and since you've got ghosts in that truck.....
Go EMMERT INTERNATIONAL!! We are the best at what we do in heavy transport and rigging. Thank you Terry for saving this fire truck and supplying Rick with the equipment to go get it. Rick you asked why, I work for Emmert in Texas. I love this company and am proud to work for a company with such great history in the industry.
This NEVER would've happened without Terry and EMMERT INTERNATIONAL!! Their were a LOT of people who came together to make this Rescue happen. A lot of awesome people who may have only done a small part, but it was an important part that needed doing.... I learned something very important through this experience....."If you are doing something good....good people will help you get it done". Thanks Fer Watchin'. -Rick
@@ClassicTruckRescue I agree and should have said others too. LOL You have a great channel and I enjoy watching. Keep it up Rick.
Thank you Brad and Thanks Fer Watchin'. -Rick
Slinky is a cool truck , when I was a firefighter, I never got a chance to drive a tiller, I heard it was rough,❤❤❤❤Love Jim J&R mobile service and God Bless y'all and your critters
Thanks, God Bless you too Jim!
I'm a FireFighter here in central Virginia im a driver/engineer and i want to say thank you for not letting the old rigs die. Its something special to see what you are doing... THANK YOU
Oh man, Rick, I had goose-bumps throughout the entire video ! I locked the house doors, turned off the T.V., and silenced the phones just so I could keep my eyes GLUED to the monitor ! Special Thanks to that man who helped steer the rear up on the flatbed !! It was also special to hear that the townfolk stopped by to pay their respects !
I have to say, as an ex trucker lady, that Dale can really back up a truck! Job well done Dale. Rick, I will be following your work on Slinky to put him back in running condition. Great rescue you two!
Thank you Angie.
thank u ric and dale for letting me be there!!!!
Thanks fer joining us.
Glad to see you're finally getting the old boy home can't wait to see it in its first parade and thank you for saving a piece of American history
Congratulations Rick. You've waited a long time to get Slinky home. A Hugh shout out to Terry Emmert for the use of the machinery to get it home. Also Dale for the driving and helping. The hardest haul that you have done. Now I would like to see Annabellas reacting when she gets home.
Well done sir! from New Zealand and thanks for us being able to partake in the rescue.
Great work Dale and Rick!
So Awesome !!! Big Thanks to Terry for equip use and Dale for driving...I can imagine that is Huge relief for you getting Slinky home ... The Next time you use a Truck like that to move somethin might be your House ;) .....
Great Video! Such Beautiful Country around You. God Bless You.
God Bless you as well Brother. Thank you.
Most EXCELLENT!!!!!
I hope there's more to come Rick. That thing is a beast.
I was very interested when I saw the video of your first inspection, it will be wonderful to hear that V12 come to life, and I hope you got footage of what the Truck Inspector General thought of this fire-truck when you got home. May our Lord be with the Classic Truck Family, peace out brother Rick!
Way to go Rick!! Saving history one truck at a time! Glad to see slinky on the trailer. Glad you guy's were safe while loading and driving. Take care
What A Great way to start my day A Fresh Cup a Coffee & A New Post From CTR ! That's 1 Ginormous S L I N K Y ! I 'member playing with them when I WUZ A Young'n Thanks Stretch fer Rehydrating the CRT Crew ! Thanks Dale, Can't wait for the next post on C T R ! Hay Jamie & Scratch Fer Our Lil Friend T.I.G. ! ATB T God Bless
That Cushman sounds good...that's 1 good clip of being loaded up & going up the road - flags look good...Headed Home!
So awesome to see Slinky on the move! 🚒 It’ll be even better to see him move without help someday. Glad you bought him some flags Rick. 🇺🇸 great video and rescue. Thank you✌🏼👍🏼🤘🏼😎
Awesome job in getting it loaded and on the road to better days
Can't wait to see it up and running, thanks.
When brakes are looked up like that I've found shooting water in on the pads and the taking a sleage hammer hitting around the outer hub will brake them loose or if you can get a crowbar to the backside of the brakeshoe pry on and unfreeze it
Rick im finally glad to see that you get to have him home now cant wait to see that v12 running and driving
What a great job it took all you had and it is a brute of a truck
Easily your biggest rescue yet. This will be fun!
I'm still so excited to be seeing this! That truck is amazing!
Looking forward too part 3, thanks Rick
impressive effort to get it loaded.............nicely done!
You finally got it!!!!!! good on you mate. Wonderful
Can't wait for more. Thanks.
Great work, Rick! The original V-12 engine was of Pierce Arrow lineage instead of LaSalle. Waiting for part 3 with bated breath.
Working on part-3 now. It's a lot of footage to edit.
First time I seen this I thought it was a internationa...LOL it deserves all the love you can give it Dale's a good guy and a good driver ...✌
Nice truck!!!🚒
My you both worked really hard in all that heat loading the fire truck, and what a beauty.
Cant wait to see slinky move on its own power thanks for the great video
WOW! Great job you guys. You have some BIG blue skies over there, Beautiful.
I love that you put the American flags on the truck. Keep 'em Up-N-Runnin!!!
Great job on that rescue. That truck needed every inch of that trailer. You definitely weren't getting it out with anything smaller.
You are no wrong about it being a bit of a mission bro but that truck and trailer were up for the job. Looking forward to PT3 so all the best
Wished I could have helped you Guys, I could have sat in the shade holding the camera :-) Closing doors and opening by them selves !!!. Skokie !!! The ending was like the Soprano's last episode, Went dark !!!. Thanks Rick, Dale and Stretch.. Rick your Blessed !!!!!...
That tiller seat would unlatch to raise the aerial ladder, and the steering linkage detached to allow it to flip out of the way. So it has to be fully latched down to steer, once the ladder is in its bed. Cool rig!
I can dig it! I didn't know that there were any of those engines still around!!!!!##your lucky and I am thrilled that you got it,!!!!!####
BEST WISHES TO YOU AND YOUR BEAUTIFUL FAMILY JOHNNY HAWKINS KENTUCKY USA!!!!!!!!
This is the best part seeing it come from its grave onto that trailer just limping back to life.
Thanks Rick for the other video that was a good Second video of The firetruck I am glad you got it home on CTR be safe
That was a nice touch with the American flag. On old slinky 🇺🇸
Three cheers for Stretch and his Cushman sports truck, It's great to meet friendly, interesting people in distant places...
That was awesome Rick! One of the tougher ones you’ve done. 🤠
You got so many projects to work on just keep at it . Straight ahead due what you can on them as Time and $$$$ allows for the moment .
Great video lot of hard work cant wait to see you get it running
That’s what I call the “proper tool for the job”!!!
Awesome video,702 cid v12 I've never seen one !
by far the largest and hardest rescue you have done yet. keep up the good work!
Great video looking forward to seeing part 3.
I love to see it when it's restored
Perfectly perfect!
I had a good Teacher, Thanks Coach.
Hey Rick hey Jamie thanks for the video I enjoyed it and at least old Slinky is home now
Once you get it running & restored, you should take it back to McCloud for a parade.
I thought the same thing when I was working on the video today.
I drove one of these Lasale V12 seagrave ladder trucks back in the early 80s. it will go fast but stopping is another thing. big up draft carbs, twin ignition.
I can be pretty impatient, but I watched your whole video. It was very satisfying. Hope to see this rare truck running soon.
I can't help thinking of an old commercial when I see this truck. This is when the people from Nu-Finish would go into a junkyard and make a truck like this look like brand new!
Yeah! Got the 55 Seagrave 100’ fire truck home. It is sad some of the parts got pilfered by trouble makers. I had a question: did you learn your mechanical fixing/restoring skills from your earlier jobs or dad? I’m learning all my mechanic skills from TH-cam tutorials like your vids or ETCG, Chris Fix and CorvetteBen. Thanks for your family friendly educational and entertaining videos. ATB.
I actually learned from my neighbor's Dad when I was a kid, then I learned a LOT from my girlfriend's Dad when I was 18. A few good men showed me a lot.
You taking that truck; was probably the biggest happening in that town for the rest of the year.
Man, that Cushman! 🎩🎩
Man. That Cushman DRIVER!
😂😂🤙🏼
Bello truck
Love the chanel
Sweet old fire truck. Call him Stretch.👍
Would love to see the progress as you work on it.
I Like That Handy, Dandy Tool You Used To Fix That Door, ;););) I Usually Use Mr. Fix It, Hammer, To Motivate Stuck Things, But In A Pinch Handy Dandy Tools Work Just Fine :):):)
CTR You Got One Of The Best Channels On TH-cam :):):) Keep Truckin, My Dragon Brother ;););)
Sure wish you’d start on this parade show stopper have some helpful info, snooping around on here found a guy that gets those v12’s going, Waylon wires old iron he gets off track often but you’ll get some helpful basics firing yours up.
Looks like the star of a remake of Duel
Two things. You gotta name him stretch . I mean its kinda fate . And please park it on a bed of gravel. Be a shame to see it in weeds after all these years. Very cool truck and i cant wait to hear that v12.
He's been named for two years. I do agree though.....Wish I would've met Stretch sooner.
Rick you son off a gun you played with us 😊😃😃😃😃😃😉
Not intentionally Keith. There was way too much footage for one video. It takes a very long time to edit these videos. Thanks Fer Watchin'. -Rick
Wow rick hat truck is beautiful I want it will you sell it ?
I like it
That old truck must have sat a long time. A 2007 map shows it in that very spot !
Over 30-years....He needed to come home.
Ole Slinky was determined to put on a show in McCloud. I'm envisioning a Cushman in your future ! Where'd ya find a tiller-man on short notice ? Good calm teamwork all around.
You can probably find a tiller-man anywhere that there are men who remember fire trucks of this style in use and who wanted to be fire fighters when they were young...
@@gosportjamie Just remember to turn the wheel opposite of the way you want to go.
That Turbo noise 0:01
Hubba hubba
Rick if you could do some footage of that engine very rare good luck God bless you on your quests !!!!
Can't wait to hear the V12 roar and that siren wail.
Me either Devon. Hope all is well with you and your Brothers. Your truck says Hi.
Thanks fer sharing Rick. I like that falling down shed. Get that next ! LOL Bet you and Jamie can't wait to start building a house. Good luck with the firetruck. Did Portand have a lot of narrow streets back in the day ?
Now that’s what I call a “Stretch Limo”!
I'm only one year older than that aerial truck.
What, no wildlife? Oh yea, Stretch showed up!!
Hard to do the wildlife when I'm on the road. Did you see the pigeons in part-1? Thanks Fer Watchin'. -Rick
@@ClassicTruckRescue yes I did, that's why I was expecting something, even just a squirrel!!
Drew Toner, didn’t you see the beaver tail......trailer? Lol
When America made trucks
Yep 2 of GMC 351m v6 put together for V12 702 cu inches my dad had a single v6 351m only got 5.5 mpg on a round trip but it was a power house of a truck
One piece block, crank and cam with V6 heads, intakes and exhaust manifolds.
Every time I've had to tow a rig with locked up brakes I just get under there and hammer on them until they release. Easy peasy. That cart hauled ass for a Cushman. Good luck.
You got some good friends , had a few one time but things changed . Hopefully you make a few videos of working on it V12 and two distributor .. And best wishes on your Wedding and future projects .
now you just need to get slinky running and operating along with sparky and the yellow firetruck then you can have an old time functioning fire station can't wait
I agree.
Cool
I always thought driving the back wheels was the best job as a kid
Hard work, nicely done.
That intro fired us up! .......hee hee
I could feel the king pin and fifth wheel groaning from here lol
I wonder if that uses a standard hitch. Wouldn't that make a cool vintage tow rig! I wouldn't want to cut it up too much.
There are plenty of those type trucks around without the Ladder section , just the front to make your dream tow truck. Personally i would change out the original engine too . The Orginal Lasalle engines look beautiful with the copper and brass fittings / pipes but the 4 to 6 mpg is a little hard on your wallet.....hehehe Maybe a two speed rear and a output Overdrive might help.....
..great vid ..
Rick..do not know much bout Seagrave, but is it possible to uncouple the engine from the trailer and drive it that way? would be a slick truck to tool around in...as you clean and restore the trailer...
Not really. They are bolted together with a turntable yoke thing.
Next time you get something big, go for a Kenworth
I did kind of say that right after we got it loaded, 28:00 click on them blue numbers to the left. Thanks Fer Watchin' -Peace-Out...-Rick
@@ClassicTruckRescue I meant a old Kenny, like the 900a model.
The American flags were cool, Good ole American iron.
I got an idea, name it Snooky. Now I oughta tell the story, a long time friend of ours house is haunted by a friend of theirs named Snooky who died in a peanut factory (last part is a true story), and since you've got ghosts in that truck.....
We named Slinky a long time ago. Plus...I don't think he's haunted....I think he was having a very good day for the first time in 3-decades.
@@ClassicTruckRescue he was excited I guess XD.
That would be amazing restored. Ask for donations for this truck.