# ~1952 GMC 2.5 TON Fire Truck~ (Long Shot) **URL:** \ **Category:** Classifieds\ **Created:** [October 21, 2009, 9:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1952-gmc-2-5-ton-fire-truck-long-shot/75163 "2009-10-21T09:04:52Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Draftinwitjr3815](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/draftinwitjr3815/32/5349_2.png) [@Draftinwitjr3815](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Draftinwitjr3815)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2009, 9:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1952-gmc-2-5-ton-fire-truck-long-shot/75163/1 "2009-10-21T09:04:52Z")
1952 GMC 2.5TON cab and chassis, 24.5ft long, dually rear end. 16k original miles Alright, to make the story short, my dad was a VF for Bellevue for 20 years, he drove this truck while in the fire company, so it had a bit of family value to it. I bought it form the JunkYard it sat in for over 20 years. I had it running 3 years ago, 298 CI I6 engine, attached to a 3pd manual trans and 2spd rear end (6spd). The cab is rough but fixable, Front clip is usable, hood in excellent shape. The PTO/Pump is still attached to the truck, but the Tanker body is no longer there. My intentions were to make a Flat bed out of it someday, but I’m moving and can’t take it with me, parents want it outta their driveway. Asking $900 or best reasonable offer, call for any questions or more details. Jeff @ 716 570 3082. ![http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy311/Draftinwitjr3815/1952%20GMC%20Fire%20Truck/101_3488.jpg](http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy311/Draftinwitjr3815/1952%20GMC%20Fire%20Truck/101_3488.jpg) ![http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy311/Draftinwitjr3815/1952%20GMC%20Fire%20Truck/101_3486.jpg](http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy311/Draftinwitjr3815/1952%20GMC%20Fire%20Truck/101_3486.jpg) ![http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy311/Draftinwitjr3815/1952%20GMC%20Fire%20Truck/101_3484.jpg](http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy311/Draftinwitjr3815/1952%20GMC%20Fire%20Truck/101_3484.jpg) ![http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy311/Draftinwitjr3815/1952%20GMC%20Fire%20Truck/101_3491.jpg](http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy311/Draftinwitjr3815/1952%20GMC%20Fire%20Truck/101_3491.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Jack](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jack/32/7613_2.png) [@Jack](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jack)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2009, 5:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1952-gmc-2-5-ton-fire-truck-long-shot/75163/2 "2009-10-21T17:57:03Z")
If I could fit it in my garage, I’d be interested. This would be a great hauler for someone. Could throw a newer 7.3L Powerstroke in it, run it off of grease 🙂 and haul your toys around for cheap. ---
**Author:** ![FoxyHonda](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/foxyhonda/32/5425_2.png) [@FoxyHonda](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/FoxyHonda)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2009, 6:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1952-gmc-2-5-ton-fire-truck-long-shot/75163/3 "2009-10-21T18:01:14Z")
So clean your garage and let us know… I’ll send you dimensions lol ---
**Author:** ![Jack](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jack/32/7613_2.png) [@Jack](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jack)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2009, 6:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1952-gmc-2-5-ton-fire-truck-long-shot/75163/4 "2009-10-21T18:05:17Z")
Looks taller than 7’… which is higher than my garage door 🙂 Its 25x30, so I have room otherwise. ---
**Author:** ![FoxyHonda](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/foxyhonda/32/5425_2.png) [@FoxyHonda](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/FoxyHonda)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2009, 6:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1952-gmc-2-5-ton-fire-truck-long-shot/75163/5 "2009-10-21T18:16:11Z")
> [@Jack](#): > > Looks taller than 7’… which is higher than my garage door 🙂 > > Its 25x30, so I have room otherwise. I ran out real quick and measured it. Shes 7 feet tall, 23 feet long, and 7’6" wide. (Roughly, i measured it by myself) ---
**Author:** ![travisn](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/travisn/32/5046_2.png) [@travisn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/travisn)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2009, 6:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1952-gmc-2-5-ton-fire-truck-long-shot/75163/6 "2009-10-21T18:56:23Z")
did you take the board height into consideration? plus you could always air out the tires for a few extra inches. ---
**Author:** ![FoxyHonda](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/foxyhonda/32/5425_2.png) [@FoxyHonda](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/FoxyHonda)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2009, 7:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1952-gmc-2-5-ton-fire-truck-long-shot/75163/7 "2009-10-21T19:08:36Z")
> [@travisn](#): > > did you take the board height into consideration? plus you could always air out the tires for a few extra inches. I added a few inches just to be on the safe side. Like I said, I did it by myself and I’m less than 5 feet tall. So its wasn’t an easy task for me…lol But I measured it 7 foot across and added 6 inches because I couldn’t see the boards on each side. I’m sure Jeff and I can get more accurate measurements tomorrow if you need them. ---
**Author:** ![jimmyfloyd](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jimmyfloyd/32/3077_2.png) [@jimmyfloyd](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jimmyfloyd)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2009, 7:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1952-gmc-2-5-ton-fire-truck-long-shot/75163/8 "2009-10-21T19:32:38Z")
Wish this could be delivered. Would be fun to start restoring and use for a tow rig. ---
**Author:** ![Jack](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jack/32/7613_2.png) [@Jack](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jack)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2009, 7:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1952-gmc-2-5-ton-fire-truck-long-shot/75163/9 "2009-10-21T19:35:34Z")
Thanks for measuring… but it actually can’t be even 7’, thats about where my truck is and I can’t pull it in. I’d also have to jack it up in the garage… which wouldn’t leave me any room. ---
**Author:** ![FoxyHonda](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/foxyhonda/32/5425_2.png) [@FoxyHonda](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/FoxyHonda)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2009, 7:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1952-gmc-2-5-ton-fire-truck-long-shot/75163/10 "2009-10-21T19:49:42Z")
> [@jimmyfloyd](#): > > Wish this could be delivered. Would be fun to start restoring and use for a tow rig. It could be delivered… for a price. But that’s something you would need to work out with him. You can send him a text or give him a call tomorrow. I’m sure Jeff could get the flatbed from work. > [@Jack](#): > > Thanks for measuring… but it actually can’t be even 7’, that’s about where my truck is and I can’t pull it in. > > I’d also have to jack it up in the garage… which wouldn’t leave me any room. No Prob… Thanks for the interest though 🙂 Makes me feel better that there might be a chance it’ll be outta the driveway soon lol ---
**Author:** ![Gus](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gus/32/5112_2.png) [@Gus](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Gus)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2009, 9:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1952-gmc-2-5-ton-fire-truck-long-shot/75163/11 "2009-10-21T21:10:54Z")
I’d love to buy this, but don’t know the first thing about these things… ---
**Author:** ![Draftinwitjr3815](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/draftinwitjr3815/32/5349_2.png) [@Draftinwitjr3815](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Draftinwitjr3815)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2009, 4:53am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1952-gmc-2-5-ton-fire-truck-long-shot/75163/12 "2009-10-22T04:53:42Z")
This is a perfect place to learn Gus! This is a great starter project, and there are TONS of parts available for the 49-53 GMC/Chevy trucks. Yes It can be delivered for a fee, I can get the flatbed from work and tow it pretty much anywhere for cost of fuel+mileage+beer 4 the driver. I’ll get better measurements tonight for anyone who is interested. Jack, that’s the whole reason this isn’t in my garage! I was going to tear the cab off it and do the frame in the garage, then pull the frame out, bring the cab in… etc. ---
**Author:** ![ultradriver10000](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ultradriver10000/32/7397_2.png) [@ultradriver10000](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ultradriver10000)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2009, 6:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1952-gmc-2-5-ton-fire-truck-long-shot/75163/13 "2009-10-22T06:40:00Z")
Ugh I wish I lived in NY, this would be such an awesome project. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2009, 7:06am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1952-gmc-2-5-ton-fire-truck-long-shot/75163/14 "2009-10-22T07:06:20Z")
Just go buy one in Texas that’s not rusted/suffered through NY winters? But what a cool project nonetheless. If I was home… ---
**Author:** ![jimmyfloyd](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jimmyfloyd/32/3077_2.png) [@jimmyfloyd](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jimmyfloyd)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2009, 11:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1952-gmc-2-5-ton-fire-truck-long-shot/75163/15 "2009-10-22T11:08:36Z")
[www.67-72chevytrucks.com](http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com) has a section just for this gen truck. Might also be able to post it up there and get some more local hits. After some discussions with the other half, looks like won’t be taking it. 6’ doors on the garage, and a blazer and suburban that still need work won’t allow me to get it. Maybe i’ll see if I can talk the fire department into buying it as a project. ---
**Author:** ![Draftinwitjr3815](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/draftinwitjr3815/32/5349_2.png) [@Draftinwitjr3815](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Draftinwitjr3815)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2009, 11:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1952-gmc-2-5-ton-fire-truck-long-shot/75163/16 "2009-10-22T11:14:12Z")
That’d be pretty cool if someone wanted to revamp this thing to run in Fireman’s parades ---
**Author:** ![Justin](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/justin/32/7459_2.png) [@Justin](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Justin)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2009, 1:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1952-gmc-2-5-ton-fire-truck-long-shot/75163/17 "2009-10-22T13:56:02Z")
> [@Jack](#): > > If I could fit it in my garage, I’d be interested. > > This would be a great hauler for someone. Could throw a newer **6.6L Duramax** in and smoke the Ford Powerchokes 🙂 and haul your toys around for cheap. Fixed\* 😉 Sorry had to. GLWS Looks like a cool project for someone with the time and room to do. ---
**Author:** ![Draftinwitjr3815](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/draftinwitjr3815/32/5349_2.png) [@Draftinwitjr3815](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Draftinwitjr3815)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2009, 2:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1952-gmc-2-5-ton-fire-truck-long-shot/75163/18 "2009-10-22T14:52:43Z")
^^^ LOL ^^^ this better get a GM powerplant, otherwise I’ll steal it when its done and drop the Ford motor back off to you. ---
**Author:** ![Jack](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jack/32/7613_2.png) [@Jack](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jack)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2009, 3:03pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1952-gmc-2-5-ton-fire-truck-long-shot/75163/19 "2009-10-22T15:03:29Z")
Think of the “sponsors” you could get if it was **GREEN** though. Good luck running WVO in a Dirtymax. 🙂 If you wanted to drag race it, then yes, get the DMAX…:walter: ---
**Author:** ![Draftinwitjr3815](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/draftinwitjr3815/32/5349_2.png) [@Draftinwitjr3815](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Draftinwitjr3815)\ **Post date:** [October 22, 2009, 3:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1952-gmc-2-5-ton-fire-truck-long-shot/75163/20 "2009-10-22T15:15:15Z")
LOL, I’m just a GM guy, no offense to Fords, other than I’m against them. My buddy was pulling 8.8’s at lanecaster with his DMAX Crew Dually last year with his programmer, idiots. [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1952-gmc-2-5-ton-fire-truck-long-shot/75163.md?page=2)