I'm looking at buying a 1960 Ford C-800 COE former fire truck C&C which I would like to convert into an RV hauler.
Supposedly has 24K on the clock, but has been sitting in the field for a while.
Truck has 360 with a manual five-speed and a single speed, low ratio (7:1) rear, but deal would include another two-speed rear with a higher (5:1) gear ratio for better highway speed and mileage.
Anybody know of any websites dedicated to this series of trucks?
It seems as though there were about a half million fire trucks based on this chassis, and I distinctly remember every Roadway Express truck I saw in that era as being a C-Series Ford.
The deal is just too good to pass up - even if I build it to sell.
As a matter of fact, there are enough parts to build at least two, maybe three solid trucks - if I was interested in buying everything that is there.
But, I would really like to study up a bit on the particular quirks of this truck.
Can anybody help with some more info on these trucks or some website addresses?
Thanks!
B.P.
Supposedly has 24K on the clock, but has been sitting in the field for a while.
Truck has 360 with a manual five-speed and a single speed, low ratio (7:1) rear, but deal would include another two-speed rear with a higher (5:1) gear ratio for better highway speed and mileage.
Anybody know of any websites dedicated to this series of trucks?
It seems as though there were about a half million fire trucks based on this chassis, and I distinctly remember every Roadway Express truck I saw in that era as being a C-Series Ford.
The deal is just too good to pass up - even if I build it to sell.
As a matter of fact, there are enough parts to build at least two, maybe three solid trucks - if I was interested in buying everything that is there.
But, I would really like to study up a bit on the particular quirks of this truck.
Can anybody help with some more info on these trucks or some website addresses?
Thanks!
B.P.