does any one have some images of pickup truck style fire service vechicles
of the type used at race facilities (laguna seca et) in the mid sixties?? i want to but a couple of JL pickups and style them for my slot track. thanks in advance. mj

http://www.seattlestraincenter.com/images/index.236.jpg

This is HO scale to, for trains I think

Ya beat me to it Kevin.. I had photobucket issues.. I did a bit of scratching around in yahoo, and came up with a few likely candidates...

http://i417.photobucket.com/albums/pp251/slotcarman12078/action%20figures/c0a1c43d.jpg

http://i417.photobucket.com/albums/pp251/slotcarman12078/action%20figures/5ed22b25.jpg

http://i417.photobucket.com/albums/pp251/slotcarman12078/action%20figures/b921809a.jpg

These are Athearn HO scale fire trucks, and have seen both modified to A T Jet chassis. The Pumper truck is a major challenge due to clearance issues between the cab and the back section, but if I can do it, I think just about anyone can.. Mine was a bit more crowded due to the wiring of the LEDs I put in it. If you Search ebay..HO trains.. Athearn..fire trucks you'll find them in an assortment of color variations..

http://i417.photobucket.com/albums/pp251/slotcarman12078/100_0328.jpg

http://i417.photobucket.com/albums/pp251/slotcarman12078/100_0321rs.jpg

They are highly detailed, but some of the details are on the fragile side..Good luck and post results pleeeeze!! Joe

http://i417.photobucket.com/albums/pp251/slotcarman12078/action%20figures/64a42378.jpg

http://i417.photobucket.com/albums/pp251/slotcarman12078/action%20figures/b685ea0b.jpg

thanks guys for the quick replys. the gmc is really close to what i'm thinking about (without ladders). i have this vision of a 60s ford 150 type truck with pretty basic pumps and hoses in the bed and old school fire detailing. but it may be in my imagination. actually i was going to style it as a static model. i don't know if a running model will make it around my banked turns. ha.
thanks and i will keep you posted. mj

this is pretty close.......but i need to see the bed details pump hoses et. thx mj

Mini Lindy GMC tow truck truck body makes a great donor for a 1960's firetruck.
Even has a stake bed you can use for the rescue truck box.
Easy conversion and not much work.
I love mini Lindy models..:thumbsup:

thanks guys for the quick replys. the gmc is really close to what i'm thinking about (without ladders). i have this vision of a 60s ford 150 type truck with pretty basic pumps and hoses in the bed and old school fire detailing. but it may be in my imagination. actually i was going to style it as a static model. i don't know if a running model will make it around my banked turns. ha.
thanks and i will keep you posted. mj
if we can race our semis in the banks,you can race your fire trucks!:thumbsup: