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1941 GMC Firetruck - 1:24 Scale

Built for the Duration1941 GMC Fire Truck In 1941 GMC produced a fire truck by modifying its one-and-a-half Ton Commercial Cab & Chassis. It was powered by a 228 CID OHV cast-iron block single-barrel carburetor straight six which made 93 HP. Among its features were a federal signal rotating beacon ladder hoses and hand-held CO2 hand extinguishers for suppression of chemical fires. Unlike larger specialized hose and ladder trucks this little workhorse was basically a multi-task vehicle.the overall look is sharp The model comes in a flawless finish (with beautiful pinstriping) and gleaming chrome parts. Undercarriage detailing is above average for an image of this price as is the detailing topside. The seat’s done in soft plastic and the metal non-skid decking is beautifully rendered.The gauges are of the cheesy decal ilk however so no points here. Under the hood the engine though it has plug wires (with little boots no less!) is somewhat simplistic. They say the “devil is in the details” and a basket load of details is where this image really shines. There are two hose reels—one works the other is fixed. There’s the aforementioned rotating beacon a movable searchlight rear work lights fender-mounted siren a ladder a pike and TEN individual fire extinguishers (with legible labels) to be mounted in brackets on the fire truck’s deck. There are also a surprising number of individual chromed detailing parts on the bodywork. In fact the chrome plating on this image is among the best I’ve seen on any image. This kind of quality combined with the numerous extras works to achieve an image that belies its moderate cost. It makes you wonder what line must be crossed for an image to be considered a “precision” image. Model Features• Working Steering System• Uncoiling Rear Rubber Hose• Soft-to-Touch Tufted Upholstery• Removable Ladder and Fire Extinguishers• Opening Hood With Detailed 6-Cylinder Engine• Authentic Reproduction• Precision Diecast Replica• Baked Enamel Finish• 1:24 Scale Model• 9.50 Inches Long... (more info) Get Pricing & Buy Now Send to a Friend Enter the email address of anyone you'd like to share this Product with and we'll send them a link on your behalf to view it. Your name (so they know who it's from) Email of person to share this Product with