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1947 FWD COE Crew Cab e Bickle/Seagrave
This is my 47 FWD COE 3 door crew cab with a Bickle/Seagrave pumper body! I of 2 remaining that were originally built for testing without the pumper body by the US Army. The war ended and the 2 were fitted with the Bickle/Seagrave pumper bodies and served the Blenheim, Ontario Fire Dept for years. The other one was scrapped and I now own the only one! Only 20,000 miles. Starts in 40 below with no block heater and goes through 3 feet of snow idling! They don't build them like they used to! Robyn, Winnipeg, Canada
This is my 47 FWD COE 3 door crew cab with a Bickle/Seagrave pumper body! I of 2 remaining that were originally built for testing without the pumper body by the US Army. The war ended and the 2 were fitted with the Bickle/Seagrave pumper bodies and served the Blenheim, Ontario Fire Dept for years. The other one was scrapped and I now own the only one! Only 20,000 miles. Starts in 40 below with no block heater and goes through 3 feet of snow idling! They don't build them like they used to! Robyn, Winnipeg, Canada
Amazing save for such a unique truck! Quite an advanced design in 1947, with the semi forward control configuration and fully enclosed crew cab. Maybe you can send in a photo when the weather gets better, so we can get a look at her without her white hat?
If I may ask, what kind of pump and tank capacities does she have? And why only three doors?
Added by Rob Johnson on 17 January 2014.
If I may ask, what kind of pump and tank capacities does she have? And why only three doors?
Added by Rob Johnson on 17 January 2014.
I am undecided as to restore it or not. It is in great shape save for a little rust. Everything works, even the early era radio. The patina is incredible and the top of the roof is white under the snow. I will be shooting a video of it running and will post it soon. As to the specs asked, I will try and supply that info. It was 43 below zero this morning, I bet it starts!Thank you. Robyn
Added by Robyn Gray on 23 January 2014.
Added by Robyn Gray on 23 January 2014.
Robyn, now that I've searched to find out what the word 'patina' means, I vote you leave it exactly as is except for any obvious rust removal, , , , this is a real BEAST!!?? :)
Added by Pav on 24 January 2014.
Added by Pav on 24 January 2014.
Robyn - personally I am all for keeping it in its present condition, subject to fixing anything that really needs attention, of course. I think fire apparatus with the patina of use (and that unique smell!) are so much more satisfying than restorations which make them look as if they had just left the factory where they were built. Good luck with it whatever you decide!
Added by Rob Johnson on 24 January 2014.
Added by Rob Johnson on 24 January 2014.
Would love a good photo, or several, of this unique truck to add to our collection at the Canadian Fire fighters Museum.
Added by Will lambert on 28 June 2016.
Added by Will lambert on 28 June 2016.
Hello Robyn, I thought I would check in on the status of your truck. I would enjoy learning more about it. Thanks, Tim
Added by Tim Wright on 10 September 2017.
Added by Tim Wright on 10 September 2017.
Hello Robyn, I am very interested in buying your FWD Truck, please email me via link below
Added by Jim Mack on 08 December 2020.
Added by Jim Mack on 08 December 2020.
Hello Robyn, I am very interested in your FWD truck, my e‘mail is [email protected], thank you.
Added by Jim Mack on 09 December 2020.
Added by Jim Mack on 09 December 2020.
Hello Robyn, I believe the Pumper you have was owned by Brantford Ontario fire department and served there for many years. I have a picture of it at Brantford. My father responded to calls with it in the 1960’s.
Added by Greg. Willett on 28 December 2021.
Added by Greg. Willett on 28 December 2021.
It was bought new for Brantford fire department in 1947. I sold it to this guy.
Added by Eric Nethery on 14 March 2025.
Added by Eric Nethery on 14 March 2025.
Seagrave
Added by Paul Warnock on 17 January 2014.