This is the condition of the truck when I bought it. The ladders and wheels have been removed. It was straight and true and looked like a good bet for restoration. |
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This picture of the driver's compartment shows how bad it was. |
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Here is the body after being media blasted. It will be primed next. |
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This photo shows the same view of the driver's compartment after being media blasted. It, too, will be primed as the next step. |
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Here, the body has had 3 coats of primer and 3 coats of color. I have not yet put on the 2 coats of clear, which will give it a high shine. |
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This is the driver's compartment finished. It's been blasted, primed and painted and a new decal put in place. |
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Here is the restored 1926 Keystone #49 fire truck. It was a straightforward restoration, needing only paint and decals to refinish. Time of restoration August and September 2007. |
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