Ford f350 2nd fire truck 1957

[fordf350camper]

This all started about ten months again i got a email off a guy who collects cars in sweden.He said he has a friend who owns a 1957 fire truck and would possible sell it.I told Per that at the moment i couldnt aford it.He said not to worry if i like it he would buy it and save it till i have the money.So one year later i have it.It came from Lingoping it was shipped to there in 1957 as a chassis and cab.There it was fitted with the rear body and front water pump.Its done 20,000klm.All the door frames are wood the roof is alloy the bottom of the doors are alloy and steel.Very large water tank in the rear 2,000 gallons i think he said.Four gears.Anyway i paid the money in his bank paid £650 for the shipping,had to pay that in the back to.As the shippers in sweden don't take visa.I had to pay to get it from Per home to the docks which he sorted the transporter out for me.So i paid for it and the shipping and not even seen it.It was possible that i just handed my money over and it might not even been there.35hrs on the ferry.I went to hull to pick him up Thor i have called him with it coming from sweden.Anyway the shippers took some photos and said it was the oldest truck they had on there ship.It was loads cheaper shipping him than driving it back.I drove it back from hull 74 miles no probs.Now the plans i think i would like to do is remove the heavy stuff so its lighter. More mpg i hope.Remove the water tank and water pump you should see the water pips on the under side.Fit better front and rear seats.Have it weighed now as is then when the stuff removed.Would really like to drop it lower it.Nice chrome wheels not sure were from paint the engine maybe LPG if i find out what bits i need for the car and were to buy the bits from any ideas.Fit some rear lights that are round and on modern buses l.e.d ones the 3 in ones just got to find out who sells 12volt ones.May be a electric sunroof or maybe a pop up top.We will see.

[fordf350camper]

I have all the hoses inside all the hose joints some brass some alloy.All the original maps of the area that it covered for the fire service.

[boomy]

Loving that! Looks like the risk of buying blind paid off.Seems to be in nice condition for something which had water sloshing about inside and wooden doors!

[fordf350camper]

Yes i was lucky.I now have the uk reg just waiting for the plates i have ordered to come.Going to remove the water tank.I have just fitted a new master cylinder.I was going to sell it but i didnt really want to so keeping it now.Going to fit some rear lights.

[fordf350camper]

I have started to take the rear water tank out now its so heavy

[fordf350camper]

The water tank is about 5ft long 4ft wide so with it removed it should do more mpg.It looks like new.

[cairyhunt]

Jesus that's a big tank!

[fordf350camper]

Thats what i was thinking and the petrol i will save,well i hope

[MK2VR6]

Cool looking truck. Not sure about chrome wheels and led rear lights though? Will reserve judgement on them. Wise move removing the water tank - looks a deadweight!

[rodney]

that beast would make an awsome spec lift recovery truck,.

[oxb1l]

I really like that ,I wouldn't change it too much
My work have lots of old appliances and there's always plenty of interest when there at shows (strathclyde fire)

What size are the rear lights ?
Might have a contact for you

Bill

[fordf350camper]

At the moment the rear lights are round thats why i was thinking of modern led round lights but any help would be greatfull

[fordf350camper]

[fordf350camper]

The lights are 4inch thanks

[groblar]

truck looks cool mate, very unique.
i have some led lights for a lotus elise, was looking for something to fit my datsun but they were too small, sure they were around 4 inch...

[chapfoose]

looks great does that