Last Alarm Foundation of North Carolina, Inc.

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Last Alarm Foundation of North Carolina, Inc. This vehicle shall serve as a unique opportunity to honor firefighters that have dedicated their lives to protecting and serving our community.

The Last Alarm Foundation's purpose is to provide deceased Firefighters with appropriate and dignified transportation to their final resting place...their "Last Alarm". Who We Are
The Last Alarm Foundation of North Carolina (LAFNC) was created solely for the purpose of developing and maintaining a “Last Alarm Apparatus” to transport departed firefighters to their final places of rest - their “Last Alarm.” To observe this fire service time honored tradition, LAFNC will convert, restore, and sustain an antique fire truck (1942 Ford Maxim), with historic ties to Goldsboro and Wayne County, into a funeral coach to transport deceased firefighters to their final resting place. The truck is intended to be available for funerals of emergency responders killed in the line of duty; or that are retired and living in North Carolina at the time of their passing. The truck will also be used to educate the public by promoting various fire & life safety programs in our community.

10/10/2026

Success! It runs. Quite well too!

Lots to do still getting everything all put back together. But most of the hard work is behind us.

Biggest challenge is the throttle linkage. Must custom make linkage to go from 1942 accelerator pedal to a 1961 carburetor. Any suggestions?

Many thanks to Eddie Newcomb and the fine crew at #1 Testing for all their support and the space to accomplish this endevor!

So much accomplished today with the assistance of my son—in-law Matthew (here on a short vacation from SanAntonio). We ...
10/09/2026

So much accomplished today with the assistance of my son—in-law Matthew (here on a short vacation from SanAntonio). We got the carburetor installed, linkage connected, radiator installed, power cables connected, oil filled in engine and transmission, and incredibly, we got the front clip (loosely) installed! That a “bonnet” for our followers in Great Britain. Matt and I had a blast today! I appreciate his help and being able to spend some one on one time with him. Hopefully tomorrow, we can finish a fee more steps and maybe……start-up!?!?!

Moving along well. We installed a PVC kit and oil filter kit from Deve’s Tech Net. Have the drive shaft connected and ...
10/06/2026

Moving along well. We installed a PVC kit and oil filter kit from Deve’s Tech Net. Have the drive shaft connected and working on pedal linkage. Waiting on a carburetor gasket. Did some corrosion control. Have the starter and distributor connected, alternator, oil and temp sending units connected. Should be ready to start soon!

Finally, the engine is in the truck! Still so much to do: connecting EVERYTHING, filling fluids, then putting the fron...
09/26/2026

Finally, the engine is in the truck! Still so much to do: connecting EVERYTHING, filling fluids, then putting the front clip and hood back on. The I must take it to a muffler shop to have a new exhaust put in.

Still, I can’t wait to start it!

Small set back - because everything was going so smoothly - trying to remove an exhaust manifold bolt and ended up break...
09/17/2026

Small set back - because everything was going so smoothly - trying to remove an exhaust manifold bolt and ended up breaking the manifold. 60 year old part, not unexpected. Already have new manifold ordered. We’ll get it together soon.

Lots of work today. Swapped the bell housing from the ‘42 to the newer engine. Mounted the new clutch and gear box. N...
09/16/2026

Lots of work today. Swapped the bell housing from the ‘42 to the newer engine. Mounted the new clutch and gear box. New starter is in. Getting close. Got some details to take care of but may be able to put the engine in tomorrow?

So today we built a wooden engine stand for the replacement engine so we can work on it securely. These Stovebolt engin...
09/10/2026

So today we built a wooden engine stand for the replacement engine so we can work on it securely. These Stovebolt engines are very top heavy which makes them difficult to move and even harder to mount to a traditional engine stand.

We also removed the transmission from the old motor. Next we will pull the clutches to see if either are salvageable, or if we need a new one.

Progress, albeit slow, is still progress!

Out with the old and in with the new - or rather - less old - motor. We have procured a 235 cubic inch Thriftmaster. T...
09/10/2026

Out with the old and in with the new - or rather - less old - motor.

We have procured a 235 cubic inch Thriftmaster. This engine is a heavy-duty work horse. It came from a1961 Chevrolet 4000 Grain Truck in the Midwest.

Right now, there is much to do. Starting with quite a bit of cleaning and de-greasing. We will swap the generator for an alternator. We must move the transmission to the new motor and replace the clutch while we have it all out of the truck. We will also replace the engine mounts. We will bypass the fuel pump and use the electric pump that is already installed in the truck.

We are on the fence with the starter and distributor/ignition. The old engine had a brand new starter and new HEI distributor & wires. Obviously, the ones on this engine work, so perhaps we should leave well enough alone?

Always interested in our followers and their thoughts on how to proceed.

Finally, we are always in need of help if anyone want to come out and get their hands dirty.

It has been quite some time since we’ve been able to do any work on the truck. #1 Testing has provided us shop space t...
09/08/2026

It has been quite some time since we’ve been able to do any work on the truck. #1 Testing has provided us shop space to swap the engine and we are now moving forward. For now, we’re just going to do a straight swap with our newer Stovebolt 6. We are making progress.

Sadly, I must replace the engine in my 1942 Fire Truck. Have a great engine for the swap, and I believe now would be th...
05/13/2026

Sadly, I must replace the engine in my 1942 Fire Truck. Have a great engine for the swap, and I believe now would be the time to replace the transmission with a TH350 (via a Performance Adapter) just to improve safety and drivability. Have the shifter and hand brake products from Lokar, but what about the foot brake? Will a frame mounted master cylinder upgrade line up with where the brake pedal was/should be, or do I have to upgrade to a firewall mounted master cylinder? www.lastalarmnc.com

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211 Gator Drive
Goldsboro, NC
27530

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+19199212862

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