Work started last weekend on the fire truck, after much discussion it was decided that the pump needed to be removed for the MOT. Quite simple to remove, a few bolts and a couple of hoses, then the throttle cable that joins the main linkage, then remove the extra ‘bumper’ for the pump. This all leaves two large box sections that need to be removed with a grinder.

Inside the rear of the truck I have removed all of the screws, bolts and other fixings to then take out the racks, mounts and other metalwork that was once used to support the equipment. The floor is now free from any screws or bolts, just some steel uprights to remove and rework.

Take a look…