For Sale at Auction: 1943 Chevrolet Custom in Scottsdale, Arizona

This custom 1943 Chevrolet fire truck was delivered to the Air Force on September 15, 1943. It received a complete frame-off restoration. This fire truck is powered by a rebuilt 1970 Buick 455ci V8 engine with a cam and dual 4-barrel carburetors, mated to a rebuilt Turbo 400 automatic transmission with an Allision converter. It is equipped with a one-ton Spicer 70 rear end with posi-traction. It has a Chevrolet one-ton independent front end with power steering and power brakes, and all-new brakes, brake lines and cylinders. The front end is narrowed 4 inches to fit the tires under the fenders. There is a second radiator with an electric fan mounted above the custom 28-gallon gas tank with 1.5-inch copper supply and return lines that carry water to an electric motor-driven water pump with a custom manifold. This is all designed to keep that big-block Buick engine cool while pumping water. Both radiators are new or rebuilt. The pump is a Hardie 3-cylinder high-pressure pump with a 1,000-psi gauge. It is plumbed to either pump through the hoses or the replica 50-caliber water cannon. The pump can suck water out of a pond and pump it on a fire or fill the custom 230-gallon stainless-steel water tank that has seating with seatbelts for six people. Other custom features are aluminum tread plate running boards, one-off ladders, Weld typhoon wheels and real gold-leaf lettering by legendary Northwest pinstriper Mitch Kim. The hose reels were lowered and moved for a cleaner look. The bed divider was moved 11.5 inches to make room for the rear radiator and gas tank. The bed sides were rounded and tilted forward at the back and 1.25-inch stainless-steel handrails were rolled to match the bedsides. In addition, 5 inches were added to the fenders to fit smaller tires. There are over four gallons of red paint on this truck. **TITLED AS A 1946 CHEV**