From: Paul A. Thomas (bluewhale@jaxkneppers.com)
Date: Tue May 27 2003 - 14:34:57 PDT
A thought for anyone considering these trucks:
Try to get the maintenance records!
The M35 I bought was converted by the local county FD in about 1970 as far
as I can tell. They will not admit that they did the job now. And the
shortcuts they took were creative.<rofl> As we are pre-sale at this point,
whomever is interested in these trucks might want to ask for the
modification records as well as maintenance records because they are Hard
to track down afterward.
Regards
Paul
1953 REO M35 Fire Conversion
1953 AEC Chevy 3/4 Ton
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At 05:04 PM 5/27/2003 -0400, you wrote:
>Greetings:
>
>There are going to be a few M135's and M211's for sale by local (Long
>Island, NY) fire departments in the near future. They are upgrading to M35's
>and to 5-tons. Their old GMC's will be available through a local broker. His
>name is Artie and his cell phone # is 631-774-6971.
>
>These trucks are in running condition, ranging from just running, to running
>real well. All have been physically modified into fire fighting apparatus,
>with rear water tanks, pumps, etc added. This stuff can easily be removed,
>and cargo bodies replaced. No frames have been shortened, as far as I know.
>
>All have hard tops, front PTO winches, and REB kits installed on the
>trannies, and some have rebuilt engines, power steering, and nearly new
>tires. They have been well-maintained.
>
>If any listers would be interested in these trucks, as they become
>available, either for parts, restoration, or as fire-fighting trucks,
>contact Artie, and he will let you know the particulars.
>
>I have no financial interest in these vehicles. I am listing them as a
>favor to the broker. They are not junk, yet, and I feel that they should be
>preserved by someone. If you have trouble getting through to Artie, feel
>free to leave a message at my toll-free number, and I will pass along your
>info to him.
>
>Arthur P. Bloom, Pres.
>Inter Agency Motor Pool
>"For Combat, Work, or Play"
>
>www.M35products.com
>
>Toll-free 866-749-0100 Ext 1.
>
>
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