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The site has changed alot since the last time I was here years ago. Anyways, I just picked up this A2 today. No title, data plate is missing, but the serial number is written on the dash. Curious as if anyone can determine the year? Also, does anyone know what the symbol on the cowl may...

Replaced the old wheels and tires with these new Budds and Dunlops. Havent ran them yet but will later today.

I havent had much time to converse with you guys lately but thought i'd stop in and say hi. It has been very hot and dry here in north central Texas and that has kept us very busy with wildland fires over the past few months. We went to a wildland fire earlier today and I was able to get a pic...

Last night, we used our 5 ton for a high water rescue during a flash flood. We were called for a occupied vehicle stranded in high water. The guys drove the truck out to the car that was stranded, and began to load them into our truck. Due to the weight of our truck, the gravel shoulder began...

I don't know if i can justify putting this on here since it is not MV related, so if it doesn't belong, I ask that a moderator remove it. Our city is needing some horns for a tornado siren and I have located some in West Allis, WI. There will be 10 of these horns and they are more bulky than...

Boy, we have been getting our butts kicked with grass fires !! But the "get-er-done 5 ton" hasn't missed a lick yet. Here is a video of it out of the station headed out to help a neighboring department on a large rangeland fire. Enjoy.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xK0j5MA1ytQ

About a week ago, we were called to help several fire departments on a couple of large wildland fires near Morgan, Texas. We teamed up with a dozer crew from Texas Forest service and one of the guys had a video camera. Due to terrain, they specifically asked for 6x6 firefighting equipment on...

I had some free time today so I went out and done some research on this Detroit Engine and obtained some numbers, at the request of some fellow members. Heres what I came up with from the labels and decals.. Florida Industrial Machinery NSN 1740-01-062-1657 SN ND 01925 Acceptance date: 22...

I have bought both of these items sight unseen, (other than the pictures) and would like to know what they are and how much they are worth. The green engine has an Allison automatic and is a 3 cylinder diesel. And I have been told that the tan engine is a generator. Thanks for any info that you...

After procrastonating for several months, we have decided to finish mounting the winch and hardware on the 5 ton. The winch,PTO, and drive shaft are on and all that is left ( i think ) is the levers and the top roller. Does anyone have a close-up of how their cable is run over the roller?? What...

Today while out fighting fire in the 813, we were in reverse, backing up to get thru a gate. After backing about 25 feet, we hear this huge bang (just one) that came from under the truck. It sounded like we had plowed over something but this is the second time that this has happened. We were on...

this was on Channel 5 last night. Is this one of y'all??? http://video.nbc5i.com/player/?id=203987 Chad

Guys, I have tried searching for this but to no avail and i am short on time. Our M813 fire truck is down until i can find a schematic for the back of the headlight switch. I basically need to know which wire feeds power into the switch housing so that i can run it to the master battery switch...

I have noticed the past several times starting the 5 ton that it is getting harder and harder to start. Finally, it didn't start and the started started clicking like a battery problem. So I seperated the two batteries (4D's) and charged them up. Cranked like a brand new truck for several times...

Just recently, we finished our M813 brush firefighting vehicle and most of you probably saw the pics. I must say that it turned out very nice. However, the truck did not have a winch at the time of completion. Today, Texas Forest Service gave us a winch and all of the PTO as well as the bumper...

After some sweat, time, and alot of whining, the 5 ton is finally done. We put it into service today. I want to thank you all for helping me with technical support. This thing is AWESOME !! If you are ever around and want to stop by and look, drop me an email. Thanks again for all of the help...

I took the 813 in yesterday to get the bed sprayed with Line-X. I have looked at several vehicles with Rhino liners but I must cay that the LineX turned out very well. It was already dark by the time I got home so unfortunately there are no pictures. I strongly recommend the LineX to anyone that...

We finally got our fire truck painted.....Except for the roof. Should be all complete on Monday. Will post more pics later. Chad

Anybody know how much taller the super singles will make an M813 set up? Also, will the singles fit right on to the truck or is there some modifying to go along with it?? Chad

As of today, the 813 still has no paint on it. Actually, we had a man come out and take all of the wheels off so that we could prepare the under carriage for paint. So as it stands (or sits) on six large jack stands, we are going to try and shoot it tomarrow, weather permitting. Seems like...