Fire Engines Photos

For a few years I sold D series like the unit in picture 27012, and I am also familiar with these GMCs, as I have lived in the US for many years.

This rig may be quicker than the Ford, with its more powerful V8 gas engine and lighter gross weight, but its carrying capacity is only a fraction of the old unit it replaced. And in fact, it is not much shorter, nor more maneuverable. The wheelbase at 129 inches is only five inches less than the D series at 134...

Hopefully, the brigade knew what they were throwing away because it would not fit in this new rig.

Added by Rob Johnson on 19 September 2017.

Did this not replace a jeep j20 version?
Or did I glance at it too fast?

Ed: as in my previous answer, it did not.

Added by Driver dave on 04 October 2026.

Thanks. I only saw something for a split second in worc' in 1990 , so memory loss, sorry.
Info from worc depot not forthcoming.
Is there a list of jeep and GMC units with numbers built, converters pls?

Ed - I will email you offline

Added by Driver dave on 06 October 2026.

I photographed and spoke to the owner of one of ex Gloucs GMC Telehoist units a few months ago. It seems in fine fettle and its nice to see it in use not rotting away.

Added by Driver dave on 06 October 2026.

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