Project C

1940 Dodge/ Republic Steel hose wagon

1940 Dodge/ Republic Steel hose wagon

Our Dodge served the fire brigade at Republic Steel in Birmingham & had her own fire station. Her body work was built in Birmingham by the Cleveland Mfg. Co.

So far

1940 Dodge/ Republic Steel hose wagon

Rear view of a vintage fire truck with a flatbed area.

Remove and break down wheels. Get the drums and seals off.

Before

Forklift carrying rusted metal wheels outdoors.

So far we have sandblasted and painted the wheels. While we worked on a locking ring problem we bought tires and mounted three. Larry has rebuilt the brakes and replaced wheel seals.

Wheels painted

Wheels painted

Red metal wheel rims in a workshop.

They look so much better red.

New tires

Wheels painted

Stay tuned...

Coiled black tubing or hose wrapped in plastic.

OUCH! Had to buy these guys.

Stay tuned...

Wheels painted

Stay tuned...

New rubber on the ground. Thank you M & M Tire & Mechanical