Buying a Top Kick

I have a Chevy C65 1976 model. It has a gas 427, and 5 speed with two speed rear end. It uses a LOT of gas.
I have an opportunity to upgrade to a fire truck. It is a Top Kick GMC 1990 a bit heavier. It has a Caterpillar 3208 naturally aspirated 10.4 litre V8 coupled to an Allison automatic. Automatic is not my preference, but I'll live with it if it is dependable. It has 31000 miles, and an unspecified amount of sitting still running. These small town fire trucks, if bought new are usually...

Buying a Top Kick

Buying a Top Kick