Great collection Rick ..Thanks for showing. 

Had a e-mail sent to me about a dodge fire truck for sale.

Here is what i received.

Hi

Would like to know if you are interested or know of anyone that would have an interest for restoring a Dodge 1926 Fire appliance truck

We are still looking thru items to suit the Dodge to be included in the sale. please see additional info in document also.

sale price $4000 ono

look forward to hearing from you

kind rgds

Julie

You can contact me on 0466 508 800


Dodge (fire appliance) truck 1926
Year:1926
Type: Fire appliance truck
Engine size: 4 cylinders
Doors: 2
Right hand drive: yes
Transmission: manual
Fuel: petrol
Previously registered overseas: Tasmania
1926 Dodge (fire appliance) truck.
Dodge chassis with a fire fighting body.
Body constructed at Holden body works in 1926 and completed unit was forwarded to
Tasmania along with a twin truck. So, there where 2 made at this time, the other is now in
a museum in Hobart as you can see from the picture and info attached. You can visit this
one in the museum as has been done and I do have photos of this other one to see to make
restoring easy. This one I have is the other one of the twin and was brought back from
Tasmania by the family to restore. The chassis and body parts pieces complete with some
additional items to include, restored brass fire hose ends and restored brass fire
extinguisher.
All mechanics have been completely restored and complete with gear box and all in
place. The engine has been restored to running order. All metal and wood required for
further restoration on back shelf is included.
Very unique find. Great for any avid restorer to take up.
Cylinders –four
Bore and stroke – 3 1/8” x 4 ½”
Gears – 3 forward and reverse
Engine has been running
Parts and instruction book included. Also “Original” Dodge Brothers -book of
information, with large poster of Lubrication chart. Very rare find.
Photos are of current view (with a bit of dust) . Also photos available of restored sister
truck and of original pick up of truck for restoration. So there is some history available.
In addition: Spare engine and gear box and pump and fan plus Graham engine to suit
Heaps of spares, 2 extra steering columns, other spares still being accumulated to be
included in sale. Rebuilt alternator.
Extra parts to include - Graham engine made by Dodge brothers with 5 baring crankneeds
work.
Still sorting out items to be included and confirmed for sale.

2011 Brisbane Convoy For Kids.

 Saturday 29 th October

Convoy Starts at Heathwood (Stradbroke st )

Family Fun Day at Redcliff show grounds

Meet Mack the transporter.    

Click on the link for more details. 

http://www.brisbaneconvoyforkids.com.au/

No worries thanks for taking the time to reply. 

Some you tube clips of the  Pimpama show held in July 2011.

Part 1.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5tdrGvnTiiY

Part 2.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cthe_Kgk5Sc

Part 3.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuYbwuaUg84

Here is a book worth getting hold of.

http://www.toots-thebook.com.au/

David. 

Received this e-mail form a  Sarah Mann who workes for dragonfly tv.

Hello David.

I am working for a British TV company on an exciting new series about truck drivers from around the world and I was wondering if you might be able to help?

We are currently looking for highly skilled truck drivers to represent Australia in a worldwide competition which will involve taking on challenges across the globe while mastering a variety of different terrains. We want truckers who are passionate about their job and are keen for an adventure to be involved in the series.

I am currently based in Sydney and am really keen to spread the word about the programme to the trucking community across Australia and New Zealand. I was just wondering if you knew any drivers who you thought might be up for applying for this? I have attached our flyer and was also just wondering if there might be a way of circulating it among your members in case they might be keen on applying? If you have any other thoughts on ways in which we can spread the message to truck drivers out there then please do get in touch.

Please let me know if there is any other information you require on this.

Many thanks

Sarah Mann
Dragonfly Television
02 85871160
http://www.dragonfly.tv/



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You’ll compete against other drivers on authentic trucking routes handling varied cargo in a host of countries in a bid to be crowned the ‘World’s Toughest Trucker’
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You must be over 21, hold a clean commercial driving licence and be available for filming June-August 11.
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Great job mate I know of the trucks you will have to do one of the 3800's they had aswell
 and now they have the half sleeper you will be able to do the old green and white one they had .
Think one of the 4870's are still doing the cane season  ??
cheers
David.

They are a very nice model Rick well worth the money The detail is fantastic for that scale range of 1/50.

Dolly closed up. 



Dolly spread   













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One very heavy model for the size ..











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One of the Hard copy books that was out at that time had a pic of it.. Like Where the big rigs fly or the interstaters etc.

Will have to go digging for you.

David.

 









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Old dinky cab i had in the parts box.









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Took the Pete cab and the sleeper of and replaced it with a Volvo  cab and a twin steer..











David   

Fantastic Job..Looks great       .

David.

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1/50 Scale Scania Longline.









David. 

Great work mate.. Well done.

David.

How cool is that VW        

David.

Good Luck with the new site guys. Looking good.

David.