brian hood Posted November 6, 2008 Report Posted November 6, 2008 Hello, As many of you might already know, I am a teacher. I teach 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade students with multiple disabilities. I took my class on a field trip today to the local Fire Station (Foley, Alabama). They had a 74 Power Wagon that is being used for brush fires. It had a 318 in it. The Od read 16780. I do think it had not turned. It looked like new! When it was started, it was as strong as a new engine. It really moved me that next to a $250,000 Pumper and other newer advanced trucks was an old Dodge that is 34 yrs old and still being used. Has our technology surpassed the reality that a simple design can actually be better? Any one have any thoughts? Brian Quote
wayfarer Posted November 6, 2008 Report Posted November 6, 2008 The technology that was available in 74 is still viable and best of all, not encumbered by a bunch of computer crap that may or may not survive the next solar flare. In 74 Mopar had a very reliable ignition system and the carbs were still fairly clean. The remainder of the truck is equally stout by todays standards and although not a smooth ride it will get there and back. Quote
oldmopar Posted November 6, 2008 Report Posted November 6, 2008 I had a 64 Dodge pw that came from a local fd it had 28,000 miles on. Sold it last year Quote
PatS.... Posted November 6, 2008 Report Posted November 6, 2008 1951 Dodge Pumper...4,500 original miles. Having touble getting $7500: http://www.fentonfire.com/antique_fire_trucks/listing.php?lid=1048 Look through the for sale ads here. They are mostly very low miles and some decent prices. My brother in law is an electrical contractor and is seriously looking at an ex fire rescue truck from this site for his next service truck. http://www.fentonfire.com/ Quote
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