{"product_id":"buddy-l-no-6-blfd-white-gmc-aerial-ladder-fire-truck-pressed-steel","title":"Buddy L No. 6 B.L.F.D. GMC Aerial Ladder Fire Truck - White, Pressed Steel","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003eVintage Buddy L No. 6 B.L.F.D. White GMC-style aerial ladder fire truck\u003c\/strong\u003e in pressed steel — \u003cstrong\u003ea large 1950s classic with working ladder and siren crack. \u003c\/strong\u003eIt features a raisable and extending aerial ladder, dual rear axles on the trailer section, and the classic long-wheelbase rescue\/ladder configuration popular in the 1950s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eThis example rolls freely with intact wheels and tires. The aerial ladder still raises and operates, and the siren crack still produces sound. It shows significant age-related rust and is missing several components (see condition details). A solid restoration project or display piece for the right collector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eBuddy L (originally Moline Pressed Steel Company) produced these substantial toys in the Moline \/ East Moline, Illinois area. The No. 6 aerial ladder trucks were part of their mid-century fire department line and are sought after by collectors of large pressed-steel vehicles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eITEM SPECIFICS \/ DETAILS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"auto\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eVintage \/ Antique \/ Reproduction: Vintage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"auto\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eYear(s) of Manufacture: Circa 1950s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"auto\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eManufacturer \/ Brand: Buddy L (Moline \/ East Moline, Illinois)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"auto\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eModel \/ Part #: No. 6 B.L.F.D. Aerial Ladder \/ Extension Ladder Truck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"auto\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eItem Type \/ Category: Pressed Steel Fire Truck \/ Aerial Ladder Truck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"auto\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eNew \/ Used: Used • Condition: Fair (significant rust and missing parts — see below)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"auto\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eDimensions: 27\" L x 6\" W x 7\" H\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"auto\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eWeight: 5 lbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"auto\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eMaterial \/ Color \/ Finish: Pressed steel, white paint with gold\/brass-tone ladder; original B.L.F.D. and Buddy L No. 6 markings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"auto\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eIncludes: Truck body, cab, chassis, aerial ladder assembly, wheels\/tires\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"auto\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eDoes Not Include: Side ladders, one silver running board panel, front engine grille, rear panel, various original decals, and possibly other small parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"auto\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eAdditional Features: Working aerial ladder, functional siren crack, rolls freely\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONDITION DETAILS:\u003c\/strong\u003e Significant surface rust throughout, especially on the ladder, edges, and lower body. Paint is worn with chipping and loss in multiple areas. Missing (at least) the side ladders, one silver running board panel, front engine grille, rear panel, and various decals. Wheels and tires are intact and the truck rolls. Aerial ladder still raises and locks in place and swivels. Siren crack still works and produces sound. See photos for exact condition and what is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVisit my eBay Store for more great finds! \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/str\/petesvintageelectronicsandmore\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.ebay.com\/str\/petesvintageelectronicsandmore\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buddy L","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42956754026571,"sku":"Buddy L No. 6 Aerial Ladder Truck","price":179.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0663\/5932\/8843\/files\/IMG_6530.jpg?v=1785360123","url":"https:\/\/www.pmjvintage.com\/products\/buddy-l-no-6-blfd-white-gmc-aerial-ladder-fire-truck-pressed-steel","provider":"P\u0026MJ Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}