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Photo of the Week: ‘Emergency!’ ambulance prepped for restoration

Mechanics at the Los Angeles County Fire Museum shop are working to give new life to the 1969 Chevy Ambulance

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Photo/Los Angeles County Fire Museum

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This week’s Photo of the Week comes from the Los Angeles County Fire Museum. Last month, the museum showcased the restoration of Engine 51 from the classic 70s TV show “Emergency!"; now, one of the show’s ambulances is getting its time to shine with help from mechanics at the museum’s shop.

The museum wrote on Instagram that the 1969 Chevy rig was separated from its frame “for the first time since she was new” in preparation for the restoration work, which began last month. According to the museum’s website, a “very extensive restoration” is planned, which will include rebuilding of the original engine and a new paint job.

We’re excited for the “after” pictures!

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The 1969 Chevy Ambulance was separated from its frame for the first time in decades, in preparation for an extensive restoration.

Photo/Los Angeles County Fire Museum

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Photo/Los Angeles County Fire Museum

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