1958 Dodge Power Wagon/van Pelt Open Cab Brush Truck Fire Engine on 2040-cars
Springfield, Illinois, United States
1958 Dodge Power Wagon/ Van Pelt Brush Truck. Fire body built and installed by P.E. Van Pelt Fire Engine Co. of Oakdale California in 1958. Believed to have served Walnut Creek, California area. This rig is in EXCELLENT condition. It runs, drives, stops, holds water and pumps as designed. The winch, siren and primer pump are functioning perfectly as well. I have owned and maintained this rig since 2001 and it always has been and is truly a "Turn-Key" vehicle. 17,727 miles showing. Believed accurate-odometer working. High quality paint over EXCELLENT straight and rust free sheet metal. This is not only my opinion, but the opinion of many people that have seen this rig at several shows. Dimensions: 18' 5" long. 83" wide. 6' 10" high. It fits under a standard 7' residential garage door. Federal Sign and Signal model #28 siren. Berkely "High Pressure Fog" pump mounted under rig and is PTO driven. Pumps well and does not leak. Functioning original 12v-120v inverter. A partial list of what I have done for maintenance since 2001: brake linings, hoses, wheel cylinders, rebuilt brake booster, rebuilt carburetor, points, plugs, wires, coil, etc. Fuel tank removed and cleaned. Water tank cleaned and coated. Couple places in water tank repaired with epoxy and whole tank interior sealed with POR15...the tank does not leak. Fluids have all been changed and several seals as well. Engine operates nicely, does not smoke or use oil, and it starts easily. It is not the original engine, but it is a 230 flathead as was original. Original engine serial number ground down and replaced with rebuilders tag. Link to video of rig pumping: search youtube for "van pelt power wagon". Fuel gauge does not work. It did, but I believe the cork float has disintigrated. Currently, there is no suction intake on the rig. The plumbing exists just past the hole shown at left rear, but there is no valve or connection for hard suction. It is capped off. Fill water tank with hose to pump water. The rest of the plumbing and valves all function well. No major oil leaks, but there is seepage from various seals. Vehicle located in Springfield, Illinois 62712. Not interested in shipping. Clear vehicle title in my name. Cash or mutually agreeable terms. Call with Questions. 217-720-3608 |
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