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1966 Chevrolet C3605 Panel Truck History: Light Truck 1, R14, R3, R12, R1 Photo courtesy Raleigh-Wake Emergency Communications Center Model Year 1966 Make/Model Chevrolet C3605 Serial number:   VIN number: C365B153432 License plates: 6254-TY, CY-2259, DA2079 Shop number:   Purchase price: $2,728.47 Purchase date: August 18, 1966 Purchased from Sir Walter Chevrolet on August 18, 1966 for $2,728.47. Purchase partially funded with matching federal Civil Defense funds. Delivered painted white, later painted red. Purchased August 18, 1966. Placed in reserve December 1974. Designated Rescue 3 by July 1982. Placed in service as Light Truck 1 at Station 1 by June 23, 1983. Vehicle was repainted red, and equipped with some of the first halogen lights, mounted on roof. Powered via external source, such as generator on other unit. Vehicle later modified with home-built shelves, to store and transport air bottles. Later also pulled a trailer with a generator. Removed from service as Light Truck 1 after July 16, 1988. Retired on June 23, 1989, for sale at auction. Courtesy Raleigh Fire Department Courtesy Raleigh News & Observer Tommy Rich photo This page was last updated on 07/28/19 06:32:25 PM