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The Seagrave Project - Phase 6
Our restoration of a 1949 Seagrave pumper continues:
The body is brought back from the sandblaster, ready for the next steps of sanding, priming and painting. these are the last major pieces to need painting.
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After painting, the body is hoisted back onto the chassis, and bolted together. Also "trex" floor boards are instaslled in the hose bed.
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Side panels, hood, fenders and seats are mounted. (1)
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Side panels, hood, fenders and seats are mounted. (2)
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Still more parts are bolted on, including the booster hose reel, doors, chrome parts, ladders and suction hose, etc. (1)
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But Hey, it's finally startng to look like a fire truck. (2)
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The bumper, mirrors, bell and siren are all added,
and then the pinstriping is painted on to finish the job.
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