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Project C

1940 Dodge/ Republic Steel hose wagon

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  • Our Dodge served the fire brigade at Republic Steel in Birmingham & had her own fire station.  Her body work was built in Birmingham by the Cleveland Mfg. Co.

So far

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  • Remove and break down wheels.  Get the drums and seals off.



Before

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  •   So far we have sandblasted and painted the wheels.  While we worked on a locking ring problem we bought tires and mounted three.  Larry has rebuilt the brakes and replaced wheel seals. 

Wheels painted

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  •  They look so much better red. 

New tires

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  • OUCH! Had to buy these guys.

Stay tuned...

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  •  New rubber on the ground.   Thank you M & M Tire & Mechanical