This truck was originally built for a large order of American LaFrance fire trucks placed by the country of Brazil, but was rejected for one reason or another. I've found quite a few of these Brazil fire trucks floating around Western NC.
West Swain, NC "1484"
1981 Chevrolet C-70/American LaFrance
1000/1000
Reg. # 1-7263
X: Brazil export (rejected)
X: Cullowhee, NC "458"
X: Alarka, NC "1671"
Andrew Messer Photo (2012)
West Swain, NC "1484"
1981 Chevrolet C-70/American LaFrance
1000/1000
Reg. # 1-7263
X: Brazil export (rejected)
X: Cullowhee, NC "458"
X: Alarka, NC "1671"
Andrew Messer Photo (2012)