AL LEWANDOWSKI Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 I'm a member at a volunteer firehouse in NJ and we own a 45A from 1951 and looking to do work to it after damaged during Sandy in 2012. Does anyone have any information they can share for engine? Thank you all in advance. I have attached 2 pictures one prior to storm and another after. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50901-1951-model-45a-firetruck/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Nice looking ride have a ball with it... I am sure you'll get results soon lots of fire engine guys on here good luck Bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50901-1951-model-45a-firetruck/#findComment-378694 Share on other sites More sharing options...
h67st Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Very nice truck. It's well worth fixing the storm damage. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50901-1951-model-45a-firetruck/#findComment-378701 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 Do you need a complete engine or are you looking for parts? Complete engines are out there (I had one and sold it to a friend who is also re-doing a Type 45), but you will need to do some digging. Keep your eye out for and E model as they are far more plentiful than the A models, but use the same basic engine. You will probably have to put your cylinder head on a replacement engine as the dual spark plug heads used on fire apparatus are harder to come by. I own a 1952 Type 75A and have done quite a bit of work on it. Send me a PM with a phone number and I'll give you a call to see what I can do to help you out. 1 Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50901-1951-model-45a-firetruck/#findComment-378729 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 Great looking rig! Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50901-1951-model-45a-firetruck/#findComment-378732 Share on other sites More sharing options...
609albert Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 try going on the FIRE APPARATUS section most antique guys just go to that site, I have a 54 LS85 (Florence,N.J. ) maybe you have seen it at Jamesburg muster. I think you truck must be a flat head. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50901-1951-model-45a-firetruck/#findComment-378752 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryS Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 If the engine ran prior to the storm/flood. You might be able to take it apart, clean and refurbish as needed. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50901-1951-model-45a-firetruck/#findComment-378774 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 how deep was the water in/on the truck? also, what was done after the flooding? was the engine, trans, pump, and rear drained, refilled, started and ran for a while? that will make a big difference on whether it is even worth messing with. 5 years untouched after being submerged in salt water can do A LOT of damage. you may get into it and realize it is not worth repairing. 1 Quote when you are up to your armpits in alligators, it is hard to remember you only came in to drain the swamp.. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50901-1951-model-45a-firetruck/#findComment-378780 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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