Mashpee 354 brush truck

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Chariots of Fire
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Re: Mashpee 354 brush truck

Post by Chariots of Fire » Thu Apr 02, 2020 11:20 pm

Just a few pix of continuing progress. Decals are computer generated and ALPS printed. A bit of a pain process as there were either little things that did not print correctly, the decals got marred or I just plain messed up the process. Hardest time I think I have ever had getting them to go where they were supposed to. Nevertheless they are there. And other work can now proceed.
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Re: Mashpee 354 brush truck

Post by Chariots of Fire » Mon Apr 06, 2020 2:09 pm

Things keep moving along. It's all in the details now. Little things that make the difference. Top brush bars are done, a couple of red lights added, hand rails. Next is to plumb up the hose reel on the top deck. First was to build up the top bars with brass rod, solder the pieces in place and then remove the whole thing for painting.
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Pins in the ends of each rod and locator holes in the lower bars and on top of the body helped put the top bar assembly back in the same place.
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Re: Mashpee 354 brush truck

Post by Hazmat » Mon Apr 06, 2020 2:51 pm

And it keeps getting better and better!!! :o
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Re: Mashpee 354 brush truck

Post by CCFR-45 » Mon Apr 06, 2020 6:20 pm

WOW! Great work. Just fantastic looking.

Thanks for sharing
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Re: Mashpee 354 brush truck

Post by Lieutenant146 » Wed Apr 08, 2020 4:39 am

I don't post all that often, but Holy WOW! That's an A+ with bonus credit!
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Chariots of Fire
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Re: Mashpee 354 brush truck

Post by Chariots of Fire » Wed Apr 08, 2020 2:38 pm

Thanks, Lt! Still quite a few details to go, some of which are already done since this posting.
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Re: Mashpee 354 brush truck

Post by JoeO » Wed Apr 08, 2020 6:21 pm

Charlie it looks great!
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Re: Mashpee 354 brush truck

Post by Chariots of Fire » Thu Apr 16, 2020 11:20 pm

Been working on last minute details the past few days and can finally say it is done. Just one last thing and that will be to add a cooler with ice and some cold drinks for the area behind the cab. Got to keep the crew refreshed, right??
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Re: Mashpee 354 brush truck

Post by JoeO » Fri Apr 17, 2020 12:14 am

Awesome Charlie, i would put a few beers in the cooler.
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Re: Mashpee 354 brush truck

Post by M1968Q » Fri Apr 17, 2020 12:22 am

Every time I think you've outdone yourself Charlie, you out do yourself. :) Fantastic job as always my friend!
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