What makes this so rare, is the 460 engine. More HP and Torque than the 7.3 Powerstroke. It was discontinued around 1980, then offered again in 83 and 84. .then no more. The powerful 460 engine has a new Edlebrock 4 barrel on it, and it is coupled with a granny low four speed, and Dana 8 lug axles front and rear.
This Fire Dept Brush Truck was built to the standards of NFPA, National Fire Protection Association.They control everything that pertains to fire and life safety.
It has Dana axles front and rear, heavy duty leaf springs in rear with IFS up front. It was ordered special by the Hurdle Mills Fire Dept. They owned it from new until the second and present owner bought it in Apr of 2004, with 18,000 miles on it. The truck is pictured on the Fire Dept recipe book in the photos posted here.
It has always been garage kept.
No rust on this truck ever.
The interior is all original, except for the new dash pad...and 1 exterior repaint BC of Gold decal removal from the doors.
The Fire Dept had lights mounted on the dash, so the dash pad was replaced with a new one.The 4.56 gears have been replaced with 4.11:1 front and rear. Dana 8 lug axles front and rear.It has Aftermarket AC, that blows cold through the dash vents.
When the new owner removed the Gold Fire Dept door decals, it left a shinier red FD emblem where the gold was, so he had it repainted all over.
The truck had chrome/stainless?? spotlights, but have been removed...and the holes plugged with chrome/stainless plugs. The spotlights come with the truck. A new 50 gallon rustproof aux fuel tank that cost $900 plus labor was added under the bed floor in the back.The water pump was recently replaced.The bottom of truck has been washed down, and frame sprayed black. Floors od cab are clean, no rust, never been repainted.Door steps
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New true dual exhaust from engine back with flowmastersNo Catalytic, per NFPA specs
Aux 50 gal fuel tank a/b tank switch.
Tinted glass
Sliding rear window was added, new.
New towing mirrors
New Tool box in the bed
Rubber bed mat
Stereo speakers behind seat.AM/FM /Cassette in dash
For an appointment to see this fine truck, please call Dan Patterson @ 919 218 6 three three 6
