M45

[67_Gladiator]

Can anyone confirm if the M45 is basically an M35 setup as a firetruck? I have the opportunity to get an M45 model FT750W but I'd want to ditch the pump bed and put a flat bed on it off an M35.

 

[Slate]

I've got one and aside from a few things in different locations yes I believe it's the same.

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[hndrsonj]

Actually the M45 is the tandem wheeled deuce chassis truck (think M35 without a bed from the factory).

 

[Slate]

Mine had no bed on it when I bought it. Thought maybe it was taken. Maybe not.


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[cattlerepairman]

Second heavy truck FT750w m45a2 fire truck 1975

Just purchased this truck about 140 miles from home and foolishly attempted to drive it home. The truck Ran well up and down hills until about 60 miles into the trip when the secondary fuel filter gasket spring a major leak. Had to have a tow truck come bring it the rest of the way home. Major...

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Unless it is an A2 model or was upgraded, it could still be a gasser.


May I suggest that perhaps someone might be interested in restoring a low-volume production model such as as the fie truck? You could sell this one for profit and buy a common cargo truck or make a trade.
I am saying this because I feel sad each time a rare(r) truck is destroyed - and it is your truck and you can do as you please, of course.

 

[Slate]

That would be a great idea. Mine had been cut and welded on pretty bad by our County road dept. I ended up bobbing it, don't cringe, I didn't know the rarity at the time.

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[67_Gladiator]

Here's what I'm looking at

 

[Slate]

Here's what I'm looking at

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That looks nice!!

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[cattlerepairman]

Looks good! Tires look near new, especially the rears, We now know it is a multifuel. Naturally aspirated LD (non turbo) judging from the skinny stack.
Looks quite un-molested; flame heater cover still in place, Body looks great, too. Straight and not rusted out,
A real nice candidate for a full resto!

 

[67_Gladiator]

Yes it is non-turbo. I will probably try to add a turbo however. I may try to sell/trade for an M35a2 before I try and convert this one in case someone wants to keep it a fire truck and restore.

 

[67_Gladiator]

Here is the interior

 

[cattlerepairman]

Wow, this truck is really clean. Heater in the passenger foot well..I like it! I hope someone that wants to restore a fire truck sees this. They are so much fun, especially with the turret mounted water cannon. The ideal vehicle to have when you live somewhere rural or remote or have a cottage at the lake! Nice to see that there are survivors in such good shape.

67_Gladiator, thanks for posting the pictures!

 

[67_Gladiator]

Here's a few more

 

[cattlerepairman]

Ah yes, you can see the louvered radiator cover! And they did not even dent the hard top or bend the rear running board out of shape?? Amazing.

 

[67_Gladiator]

Do these sit lower than an M35A2?? Doesn't seem as tall as others I've seen in pictures

 

[hndrsonj]

Do these sit lower than an M35A2?? Doesn't seem as tall as others I've seen in pictures

Should be identical in height.

 

[m715mike]

That’s a beautiful truck!

Does it run?

 

[67_Gladiator]

That’s a beautiful truck!

Does it run?

I'm told it does. The guy who has it owns over 20 trucks (deuces, 5 tons, ambulances, jeeps an m42 duster and other various vehicles that I have no clue about. I was told all his trucks are started at least once or twice a year. If I can settle on a price I'll be back up with batteries to see if I can get it to fire up

 

[67_Gladiator]

Here's a few pics I took inside the shop. I have some videos showing all the trucks outside but I'll probably have to upload to YouTube first so I can share.

 

[67_Gladiator]

Here's the video. This is just the front lot, there's more stuff out back that I didn't film