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Re: Port Vue, Pennsylvania Reo

2021-04-24T02:48:14

Guess that's about right for the time to build but that's what retirement is all about!

Statistics: Posted by Chariots of Fire — Sat Apr 24, 2021 2:48 am

Re: Port Vue, Pennsylvania Reo

2021-04-23T22:53:41

Missing the traditional Dalmatian mascot, but otherwise exceeds all expectations with the addition of all that gear in the back, LOL! I was already impressed with the full tool lockers and now this! They just keep getting better and better, Charlie, congratulations! I figure it took about ten weeks, pretty amazing continuous progress, and thanks for taking us along on the ride!

Statistics: Posted by hct728 — Fri Apr 23, 2021 10:53 pm

Re: Port Vue, Pennsylvania Reo

2021-04-23T01:39:41

This build is complete! It's got all of the equipment that it's going to get with this year's budget! It's hard to see but under the flood lights are two stretchers and two SCBA boxes in addition to what can be seen in the last photo.

Statistics: Posted by Chariots of Fire — Fri Apr 23, 2021 1:39 am

Re: Port Vue, Pennsylvania Reo

2021-04-19T00:39:53

Wow!! Fantastic.

Statistics: Posted by firebuff123 — Mon Apr 19, 2021 12:39 am

Re: Port Vue, Pennsylvania Reo

2021-04-18T18:42:52

impressive, a real piece of goldsmithing

Statistics: Posted by nemesis112 — Sun Apr 18, 2021 6:42 pm

Re: Port Vue, Pennsylvania Reo

2021-04-18T18:24:08

I guess I exceeded the amount of photos that can be uploaded in one sitting. So here is the right front compartment that includes two sets of jaws, a hydraulic hose reel and a hydraulics motor for the operation of the tools.

A shot of the cab interior and the open hood. A period radio and speaker were added to the dash.

Statistics: Posted by Chariots of Fire — Sun Apr 18, 2021 6:24 pm

Re: Port Vue, Pennsylvania Reo

2021-04-18T18:20:53

Almost there! Flood lights are finished and permanently mounted. Work has continued to assemble equipment for each of the compartments. So far here is what we have.

Cab and body are now mounted to the frame.

Right rear compartment has K-12 saw and gas can

Rear has a portable generator, CO2 extinguisher, bucket and a "compartment door opener" so far. More to come for this area. Also cushions were made for the seats.

Left rear compartment has a tool box and ropes.

Left front has control panel for flood lights with connections for additional lighting. Also some hand tools and traffic cones. Tools need to be shelf mounted though.

Statistics: Posted by Chariots of Fire — Sun Apr 18, 2021 6:20 pm

Re: Port Vue, Pennsylvania Reo

2021-04-15T23:45:40

Wow! Fantastic work!

Thanks for sharing and keeping us up to date.

Statistics: Posted by CCFR-45 — Thu Apr 15, 2021 11:45 pm

Re: Port Vue, Pennsylvania Reo

2021-04-14T18:00:04

Wow this is an outstanding piece of art Perfect!

Statistics: Posted by Hazmat — Wed Apr 14, 2021 6:00 pm

Re: Port Vue, Pennsylvania Reo

2021-04-14T02:22:30

The flood lights are finished as of today. The only thing left is to "wire" them into the body. I used BMF to cover the lens of each light and then sprayed the whole thing with silver. After the paint dried the BMF was taken off to reveal the white lens. Common pins were used for the lens cover clamps and brass strip stock and a thin slice of PVC pipe was used the the base.

Statistics: Posted by Chariots of Fire — Wed Apr 14, 2021 2:22 am

Re: Port Vue, Pennsylvania Reo

2021-04-09T22:38:21

Coming along very nicely.

Great for sharing!

Statistics: Posted by CCFR-45 — Fri Apr 09, 2021 10:38 pm

Re: Port Vue, Pennsylvania Reo

2021-04-09T21:32:31

Thank you for thrilling us with your breathtaking talents!

Statistics: Posted by firebuff123 — Fri Apr 09, 2021 9:32 pm

Re: Port Vue, Pennsylvania Reo

2021-04-09T02:53:36

Here's what the truck will look like once the flood lights are finished. Mounting brackets will be made for each one. Two more complete castings need to be made as the unpainted one in the photo has a flaw in the lens. That's the master for the flood lights in the middle.

Statistics: Posted by Chariots of Fire — Fri Apr 09, 2021 2:53 am

Re: Port Vue, Pennsylvania Reo

2021-04-03T00:40:19

Hazmat wrote: ↑
Sat Apr 03, 2021 12:39 am
Absolutely impressive

I agree!

Statistics: Posted by CCFR-45 — Sat Apr 03, 2021 12:40 am

Re: Port Vue, Pennsylvania Reo

2021-04-03T00:39:09

Absolutely impressive

Statistics: Posted by Hazmat — Sat Apr 03, 2021 12:39 am