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[mikeyfireman]

Just found the site, and I really like it. I have never built a car before, but I am restoring a 1923 American La France fire engine. I love the ratrod look. There is a ford F5 for sale not to far from me that I am thinking about picking up. We will see where this journey takes me.

 

[Sniper]

Welcome to the site, there are a couple of others that are into firetrucks, and rat firetrucks. This place is big on pictures, lets see what you have!!

 

[Bonehead]

Welcome to the site

 

[Sam_Fear]

Welcome to RRR!

How about a LaFrance Speedster? We like those!

 

[Gregster]

Welcome to the triple R !

 

[mikeyfireman]

1923 American La France. Here is a blof that we are working on about what we are doing http://www.restoring1r.blogspot.com/ and an article in the local paper http://www.ukiahdailyjournal.com/ci_16131191

 

[cantwell.colton]

1923 American La France. Here is a blof that we are working on about what we are doing http://www.restoring1r.blogspot.com/ and an article in the local paper http://www.ukiahdailyjournal.com/ci_16131191

that may be the coolest firetruck project ever!

 

[Manimfast]

I couldnt imagine any custom one off radiator costing $10k nor the repair bill for an already built one being $4k.

 

[ratrodfireman]

Welcome to the site! Can't wait to see more pics of that truck. Dean

 

[mikeyfireman]

I couldnt imagine any custom one off radiator costing $10k nor the repair bill for an already built one being $4k.

The radiator that I paid 4k for was not an off the shelf. They had to unsolder the old tanks, have a custom core build off the remnants of the old one, and then reassemble the tanks back on to the new core. All of this happened in Northern California where everything is more expensive.

 

[Manimfast]

The radiator that I paid 4k for was not an off the shelf. They had to unsolder the old tanks, have a custom core build off the remnants of the old one, and then reassemble the tanks back on to the new core. All of this happened in Northern California where everything is more expensive.

I had the same thing dont to a 57 radiator a few weeks ago and the guy only charged $130. I would say things do sound more expensive in California

 

[42chevy]

Welcome to the RRR. Nice looking firetruck.

 

[moparcowboy]

Welcome to the site!