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£3,974

1948 Dodge B Series Model RA172 Fire Truck

United States • 24 May 2026

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AI Listing Summary

This 1948 Dodge B Series fire truck, originally from the Metaline Falls Fire Department, features a 230ci inline-six engine, five-speed manual transmission, and classic fire truck equipment. While it has some rust and untested pumper equipment, it presents a unique opportunity for collectors.

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Condition 

6

The truck shows moderate wear with faded paint, rust in the water tank, and a leak in the brake system. The interior has some wear, and the pumper equipment is untested. However, it is mechanically functional with a running engine and transmission.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

T1581547

Odometer:

9,000 miles

Reg Number:

D 8266

RHD/LHD:

LHD

TMU 230ci L-Head Inline-Six Five-Speed Manual Transmission Dual-Range Dually Rear Axle Red Paint Brown Vinyl Upholstery Drum Brakes 20" Steel Wheels Front & Rear Spotlights Siren Wood Cargo Bed Pumper Control Panel Hoses
This 1948 Dodge B Series is a 2½-ton model RA172 pumper truck that was sold new to the Metaline Falls Fire District of Washington State, and it remained under their ownership until November 2013.

It was reportedly used by the second owner to water their yard before it was purchased by the seller in September 2020.

The truck is finished in red over brown vinyl upholstery, and power is from a 230ci L-head inline-six with dual carburetors linked to a five-speed manual transmission and a dual-range dually rear axle.

Features include front and rear spotlights, hoses, a siren, a wood cargo bed, and a pumper control panel.

This Dodge B Series fire truck is now offered at no reserve with hoses, literature, and a Washington title in the seller’s name.

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£3,974

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£3,974

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£3,974

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