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Post by fdbuster on Mar 27, 2009 13:40:18 GMT -5
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180340794729&_trksid=p2759.l1259        1946 Buick Roadmaster Hose Wagon A RARE FIND.... This rare custom-built fire truck would make a great addition to any custom car collectors' collection. The fire truck has been stored in a barn for the past 25 years. It runs but just needs some restoring on interior and exterior. There are only three of these custom built wagons in the world. Details include: • Dynaflo Automatic Transmission • Straight eight – 8 cylinders • Exterior color is red • Interior color is red • VIN # 1477848I • Mileage 25,876
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Post by pumpnbuckets on Mar 27, 2009 15:51:55 GMT -5
ok whos truck was it?? orange california is a long was off for this old "c" truck...maybe some one here can win it and bring her home to n.y. where she belongs to be restored to her former glory......
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Post by ranger2212 on Mar 27, 2009 16:33:27 GMT -5
in the 1st pic it looks like a wildcat on the side. but not sure
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Post by oldbastard on Mar 27, 2009 17:46:13 GMT -5
Unless I'm entirely wrong this truck did belong to St. James. When I started racing with the Wildcats in 1971 it was no longer used in competition but was used to haul the C-truck at that time. It was also used to drive aound town on errands, etc. I drove this vehicle several times and it was a blast. It was way low to the ground and backfired on command. I left for the Navy the day after the Hicksville Labor Day Tournament in 1972 and never saw this truck again until now. What a find.!!!
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Post by Historian on Mar 27, 2009 22:53:26 GMT -5
I am pretty sure if you look under those covers on each side door panel you find the logo of the Port Jefferson Seagulls.
Oldbastard has identified this old girl correctly!
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Post by oldbastard on Mar 27, 2009 23:47:53 GMT -5
You're correct Historian. I believe this was owned by the Seagulls prior to St. James getting it. Geez, I'd love to drive this vehicle again.
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Post by daytonadave on Mar 28, 2009 9:11:07 GMT -5
I REMEMBER PORT JEFF USING A RIG LIKE THIS TO HAUL EQUIPMENT TO THE OLD FASHIONED DRILLS IN THE EARLY 1960'S. HOPEFULLY SOMEONE CAN BRING IT HOME TO LONG ISLAND.
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Post by fdbuster on Mar 28, 2009 11:45:38 GMT -5
Here is the Great Neck version of the Buick  And here is the Port Washington version of this Buick   |
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Post by fdbuster on Mar 28, 2009 21:33:38 GMT -5
This confirms it! "St. James "Wildcats"  |
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Post by tumbler on Mar 29, 2009 21:43:13 GMT -5
Any video of this truck running?
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Post by fdbuster on Mar 30, 2009 11:33:59 GMT -5
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Post by ranger2212 on Mar 30, 2009 16:55:49 GMT -5
hey vin is that the one port washington owned? rowdys?
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Post by iclimbfordoc on Mar 31, 2009 7:15:04 GMT -5
The one owned by Port Washington was Flower Hill Hose Runts not the Rowdys
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Post by ranger2212 on Mar 31, 2009 20:48:01 GMT -5
o ok thanks
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Post by fdbuster on Mar 31, 2009 21:07:59 GMT -5
Yea Smallz the last picture I posted is the former Port rig at a local car show upstate NY
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