History
This 1955 Willys fire truck was used by the Pittsburgh Plate Glass (PPG) glass research center in Harmarville, PA.
This truck served as a plant fire protection manned by their Fire Brigade.
Each Friday this truck was started and driven twice around the plant to keep it in running condition in case of fire. It has 5,889 original miles. It has been repainted, but the interior and fire equipment are original.
The body was made by Valley Equipment of Bay City, Michigan. They made fire engine bodies for commercial chassis.
The water pump is a Darley 500 gallon per minute (gpm) pump.
Features
- Fire engine body with hoses, fittings, etc.
- Custom front bumper with 500 gallon per minute water pump
- Only 5,889 original miles
- All original interior
- 226 cubic inch Super Hurricane engine
- 4 Wheel Drive
- T-90 transmission
- Dana Spicer 18 transfer case
- Dana 53 rear axle
- Dana 25 front axle
| Manufacturer | Willys |
|---|---|
| Production | 1946-1964 Toledo, Ohio |
| Engine Options | 134 cu in. L-head Go Devil 134 cu in. F-head Hurricane 226 cu in. Super Hurricane 230 cu in. Tornado |
| Transmission Options | T-90 |
| Wheelbase | 119.5 in. |
| Length | 221.0 in. |
| Width | 74.0 in. |
| Height | 80.0 in. |
| Curb Weight | 6,200 lbs. |
