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Fire/Rescue Truck Build is Done

Discussion in 'General Truck Info' started by Rob Massuco, Dec 23, 2010.

  1. Rob Massuco

    Rob Massuco New Member

    Well I have finished my 1996 Carry Fire/Rescue truck build and thought I would show some pictures and info on it. It has been a long project and I have spent WAY TOO MUCH $ ...as allot of you here can relate to.:D
    Hear is a list of what I have done.....
    Front push bar powder coated with HID lights as well as a winch, new 275lbs springs as well as a 2in. lift in the rear only. Rear bumper powder coated black and a hidden tow hitch receiver behind the fold up license plate, 2in ball and hook with extension to clear the bumper, Full bed roll cage powder coated black with roll down canvas to close it all up if needed, Line-X spray in bed liner, side and back-up spot lights that come on when I put the truck in reverse or by dash switch, cable tail gate straps on all three sides that keep the gates flat when open, LED curtsy lights on over head bars in bed to light up the area when the doors open up or by switch, fire extinguisher and fire axe attached to side bars, ammo boxes on each side of truck for tools and survival gear, as well as two shovels, two spare wheel/tires mounted in bed as well as a race-trim seat with Crowe 5-point harness’s, LED red,white,blue Whip for the Dunes, GPS chart plotter so I don't get lost, new stereo with I-pod hook-up, new speakers behind seat in bed and doors, LED dash lights for the climate controll,dash switches to control all the lights.
    Well that should just about cover it. I have more photos in my album
     

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  2. longview

    longview Member

    Wow very impressive a labour of love no doubt
     
  3. D'Animal

    D'Animal Member

    Looks Extremely nice!
     
  4. Stuff99

    Stuff99 Moderator Staff Member

    Very nice!
     
  5. fupabox

    fupabox Well-Known Member

    beautiful...well done...:)
     
  6. Rob Massuco

    Rob Massuco New Member

    Thanks for the kind words. Yes it was a labor of love and the wife was very patient with me :D..She saw a Mitsubishi mini that had been done very similar to this for a local fireman and wanted to buy it. But in all my stupidity I thought I could build one that was nicer for less $....boy was I wrong!!! This has taken almost two years and about eight months of that was fighting with AZ. to get it licensed for the road as well as off-road :frustration:. Now that it is done I look forward to using it.
     
  7. woodhe1

    woodhe1 Member

    fire/rescue

    Nice job!

    They do get expensive ... where do you stop and say that's enough?

    I've been through it. dan
     

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  8. miniman

    miniman Member

    That's cool, but I bet your ass you'll be setting on that truck forever:eek:
     
  9. D'Animal

    D'Animal Member

    WOW

    Just WOW
     
  10. woodhe1

    woodhe1 Member

    Forever

    Still have the original prototype box truck. Sold 3 of the reg. trucks but quite not as tweaked out.
     
  11. Wonderful looking trucks guys - like the rescue approach/upgrades.

    Wish some of ya were closer and/or I had more income - so much I'd like to do to mine. But I'm just lucky to have gotten into one.
     
  12. Rob Massuco

    Rob Massuco New Member

    I like what you have done and would love to put tracks on mine but at some point you have to just step away and say enough is enough:D
     
  13. fupabox

    fupabox Well-Known Member

    Is it wrong to be slightly "aroused" when looking at truck pictures ?? seriously..this is mechanical porn...or do I need some kind of therapy?:sly:
     
  14. axle

    axle Member

    its addicting...
    beautiful trucks.
     
  15. woodhe1

    woodhe1 Member

    Fire/Rescue

    There are 8x25x12" run flat tires available ... aggressive tire at about $125.00 ea. Also 1/16" diamond plate sheared into 2 3/4 inch strips is a cheap dress-up. You can get vinyl diamond plate cheaper yet!
     
  16. confuzed

    confuzed Member

    Awesome truck
     
  17. greg0187

    greg0187 Moderator Staff Member

    Man! That thing is incredible!
     
  18. Rob Massuco

    Rob Massuco New Member

    Greg,
    It was not nearly as involved as what you are doing with yours, I have been watching your build with amazement.
    But thanks :p
     
  19. Ironraven

    Ironraven Active Member

    Wow. Fantastic job man, that truck is amazing. I'm forwarding the pics on to a friend in our local volunteer FD who wants to build a rural rescue vehicle...
     
  20. erixun

    erixun Member

    I would give more than two thumbs up if I had more so...two big toes up as well!!! That is a nice rig!!
     
  21. rpm

    rpm Member

    Very cool. I've thought about making a brushfire version for around here.
     
  22. MTRookie

    MTRookie New Member

    Great looking truck, now I want to hear some rescue stories.... Oh BTW is it getting a siren and flashing lights?
     
  23. Rob Massuco

    Rob Massuco New Member

    Just got my light bar in. Will post pics once I get it installed and wired :D
     

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