1950s FWD fire engine

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A lot of life happened, still don't have the new chassis to start designing around. So rather than take a cab only frame to the meet, let's make some kinda hose-wagon brushfire rig. I dunno, let's say forestry service for now. Later we'll get back to FWD.

Led rotator light mounted, couple of Bruder firemen have joined the department at christmas. With the earlier wheelbase stretch, moved the fuel tanks aft, stuffed a spare tire in the frame.


Catch a hydrant to setup a forward lay


Horseshoe hose setup in the bed. Yes, it flakes off correctly.
550 paracord outer layer, would be about 3" line.


The town said i need 2 to operate the truck. Nailed it.

Hey where's the other fireman?
Uh, nothing...


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Off topic, but staring at the ALF 800 series, then imagining it painted Slime got me thinking what if a guy were wanting to do a bunch of old toys into Airport Ground Service Equipment...

Texaco (amf wen-mac / buddy L) American LaFrance 800 fire engine
Texaco (parker) Jet Fuel Truck 3000-5000 gal Jet-A
Tonka (United /Chevron) fuel truck 500-750 gal LL-100
Nylint 'Baker Traveloader' side-forklifts with conveyer pallets were used as K-loaders, before K-loaders were a thing

Doepke Airport set - baggage carts & (Clark tug)
Tonka airline tractor and baggage carts (Tug)
Structo 'Doodlebug' jeep / tug / follow me
Structo "Structo Airlines" / "Sky Chef" Scissor-lift Box truck
Nylint econoline airport hotel van


I thought i'd also seen an Airstair Truck somewhere, maybe just custom?