21/08/2026
Hello, my name is Janette Baird, and I’m part of a group working to restore and preserve old fire trucks from our district. 🚒
Our current possible project is a 1972 Ford D1013 fire truck, which has a long history of service in Silverdale and the surrounding district.
To get this project up and running, one of our first steps is to obtain a restoration quote from someone with the right experience.
We’re looking for someone experienced in vehicle restoration, panel beating, classic trucks, or similar work who would be willing to come and inspect the truck and provide us with a quote for restoration.
📍 The truck is currently stored in a shed in Whangaparāoa.
⚠️ It is not drivable, so it cannot be taken to a workshop for a quote. The person would need to come to the truck and inspect it on site.
If you have the skills and experience to help us, or know someone who might, please send me a message (I have been tagged into this post) or tag them below.
We’d love the opportunity to bring this 1972 Ford back to life and preserve an important piece of our local firefighting history for future generations. 🚒❤️
Please feel free to share so we can find the right person.
Thank you,
Janette