• Only 2923 miles from new (Fully documented) 
• Ex US AF water tanker
• 5.7 litre Chevy V8 demineralised water tanker 250-gals capacity 

The Chevy C30 Pick-up truck was a stalwart of the American truck industry from 1960 all the way up to 2002 with 4 generations being produced in that time in huge numbers.

Being a basic pick-up truck platform there were all manner of variations produced so its no surprise this strong base was ideal for a military vehicle in 1979 when this 3rd generation was produced.

The vehicle was manufactured in 1979 and was accepted into active service, post its custom modifications, in 1980.

It is a Chevy Pick-up with custom water bowser/tank and pump system allowing it to carry and dispense water to aircraft and other receiving vehicles.

It was typically used to dispense demineralised water to B52 bombers as part of the system used to boost engine power on take-off. 

Usually the military never release paperwork but the current owner with his then close connections with USAFE was able to obtain the original vehicle records. They are fully detailed and show all the maintenance that was carried out and the historic mileages.

When delivered the current owner put it into dry storage and is has sat there for the last 30 years until this year when it was brought out, recommissioned and registered with the DVLA.

There is a full history file of military documents with the vehicle showing is history, transfers and maintenance. The V5 and documents pertinent to its registration with the DVLA are also present. The new V5C shows it as an historic vehicle exempt from type approval. So all the paperwork and hassle of registration has been completed! Various receipts for parts for the recommissioning are also in the folder.

In addition, there are several original Chevrolet workshop manuals some inches thick! And the US Air Force “Technical Orders” as their manuals were called; these are never released but going with the vehicle will be TO36A12-23-8 and -11 and 14. These cover the vehicle's special equipment.

The interior is standard and very basic pick-up truck style as to be expected with a utilitarian vehicle. It would benefit for a deep clean, there is little wear to the large bench seat however it does have some stains with some wear the driver’s side and passenger side floor/carpet/mat. This is largely due to it being parked on the flight-line in Greece in the heat! It has automatic transmission with column shift.

The exterior of the vehicle remains in its original USAF colours and signage, the paint work is mainly solid with a nice patina/weathering to it.

There are a few areas that will need attention, mainly on the water tank cladding as pictured. This has acquired some extensive rust. No work has been done to the tank and ancillary equipment.

The whole body and chassis have recently been coated in a waxoyl type product to preserve it.

The truck starts runs and drives and sounds quite beastly as is typical with the Chevy V8s of this era. It changes gears smoothly and ticks over perfectly fine.

Due to being laid up in dry storage for some while the brakes needed attention and various items (front discs/pads etc) have already been replaced as part of the recommissioning process.

Please note, the brakes will need attention as two of the brake lines have corrosion, new front stainless steel brake lines and stainless proportioning valve for the front and rear brakes are provided with the vehicle and can be seen in the image of the interior on the front seat. There is a new wiper motor to be fitted

The vehicle is provided with extreme cold equipment including switchable dual voltage 12v 110v coolant heater etc. There are outlets on the vehicle into which the power supply cable can be inserted. The original cable comes with the vehicle.

This comprises a 250 gallon insulated tank originally for potable or demineralised water. Centrifugal pump. Filtration system and flow meter. Retractable hose on a reel and control switch panel. Lighting. Dual 12v 110v system. Removable access panels. Note: the tanker and it’s equipment is quite corroded and sold “as is” but, if retained, we were intending to completely restore which would not be a difficult project.

This type of vehicle typically ends up in the hands of those that military vehicle collectors or part of the military re-enactment scene. The tanker body could be removed for it to be converted to a regular pick up if preferred.

It's an unusual and unique vehicle with very low mileage and overall, its solid however it will need some minor works to bring it back to its former glory. 

For a vehicle of this type with such a low mileage and history to be offered for sale is almost unheard of!

If big American trucks and specifically American military vehicles are your thing then this could be a really fun vehicle to own and use.