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1927 Howe Fire Truck. TT Chassis. Runs, Drives, Stops as should. 3 cylinder positive displacement pump. No idea id pump works but externally everything operates as should. Discharge and suction valves need rebuilt. New front tires. New Kevlar transmission bands. Spot light and siren work. Hose reel in picture included but not mounted. NOT INCLUDED: Bell, Lanterns, tool box. Located near Houston, Texas $17,000

Does this truck have have any kind of auxiliary transmission, or "high speed" axle gears?

The rear axle is high speed rear end.
The transfer case has a low speed drive output with pu.p NOT in gear. Works like a Rux.

Big improvement... maybe 30 MPH?

I have never clocked it but I am sure yes.

According to Brent Burger in Spokane,

Burger in Spokane wrote: ↑

Mon Jun 24, 2019 10:48 am

Putting Henry's comment into perspective, a 7:1 ratio gear set will have your engine
maxed at 20mph. Even slower if it is not rebuilt and balanced. A rebuilt and balanced
engine with a 5:1 gear set will do a comfortable 35 and have an upper end approaching
50...

He puts a lot of miles on his TT Flatbed in Eastern Washington. The Fire Truck is undoubtably heavier, but the flat ground cruising speed should be close.

Pat, you sound pretty interested, I think that you should buy this one.

Keep crankin',
Eric

Send money..... !! (And indoor storage space!)

Truck sold