Can somebody help me sort out this data plate information?
The Data plate on the dash has this information:
Rebuilt by 229th Ordinance Base Depot
Jo# 388033
Shop: 005
Vehicle: CCXW 353
Serial #: (Blank)
Under the dash is another plate covered over with paint. What can be made out is:
Manufacturer Serial # : XXXXXX <-- Stamped out.
We think the numbers under the X's are ?79872
The pump data plate has the following information:
Engineering Stock # 11-4700-255-000
Code: 556
Pump: Centrifugal Gas Driven
Fire Truck Mount
Type: F
Pump# 4
Does this mean anything to anyone?
Neil
Fire truck identification?
Your stock code for the pump looks like either an NSN or FSN type number, post war.
The only rebuild tag I have seen was on my CCKW, from Yellow Truck & Coach Mfg, it lists the a number but not the frame #.
If it IS a CCXW, then it would be a pretty uncommon truck. X = longer than standard wheelbase.
Don't chop it up just yet it may be rare.
Other than the possibility of the truck itself being unusual, the pump is not.
For a more into on US firetrucks, try Bob at www.vehiclesofvictory.com... he's into fire trucks a bit.
Also an e-mail to www.armycarsusa.com about the CCXW might be worth your while.
The only rebuild tag I have seen was on my CCKW, from Yellow Truck & Coach Mfg, it lists the a number but not the frame #.
If it IS a CCXW, then it would be a pretty uncommon truck. X = longer than standard wheelbase.
Don't chop it up just yet it may be rare.
Other than the possibility of the truck itself being unusual, the pump is not.
For a more into on US firetrucks, try Bob at www.vehiclesofvictory.com... he's into fire trucks a bit.
Also an e-mail to www.armycarsusa.com about the CCXW might be worth your while.