Following quite a few people's lead here on the boards (Shoop, Mark Carr, GA Dave, etc.), I guess I'll just make a thread here to showcase some of the things I uncover in the hills of Western NC and Eastern TN. Usually when I set out on a trip, its into uncharted territory as far as firetruckers are concerned. So honestly, I never know what I'll find half the time! Hope you enjoy these photos, and as always, feel free to add photos!



East Hamblen County, TN "Engine 2"



1992 Spartan Gladiator/Quality

1000/500

S/N # M-677

X: DeKalb County, GA



Andrew Messer Photo (2008)



   

Morning folks,



Last sunday my dad bought his first firetruck. Its a 1971 Ford L900/Great Eastern. Org. Mannington Fire Company in Salem County New Jersey. First off, the truck is in great conditon for the age. Mannington is always going to parades. It shows it. When my dad was a firefighter, my company's 76 Maxim S and 76 Mack CF600 always compitied againt this one and its twin. Now is coming to Westville. Finally some pics

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1937 ALF

[ATTACHMENT NOT FOUND]This is our baby in service with the Collingswood Fire Department NJ as Camden County Engine 1611

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This is our Pride & Joy!

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The truck started out in Richmond,VA and was destroyed in a wreck in 1974, ending it's six year career. Portions of this apparatus were used to construct a 100' rearmount aerial that served Wilmington Island, GA. It is now owned by me and keep out my dad's. Sorry for the thread being in apparatus before.

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HEAVY FIRE ON THE SECOND FLOOR ON A LARGE 2 1//2 STORY WOOD FRAME HOUSE WITH ONE ELDERLY OCCUPANT ON THE SECOND FLOOR. THE FIRE WAS DISCOVERED BY POLICE AND CALLED IN, AND A NEIGHBOR ALONG WITH THE POLICE RESCUED THE MAN OFF THE PORCH ROOF AFTER HE CRAWLED OUT HIS BEDROOM WINDOW.

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Well I managed to sell my Ward/Young, she is going back into service in Costa Rica, so this starts a new journey with my favorite piece of apparatus ever built.



This is my 1968 Young Crusader that I have purchased from Dansville NY. She was recently removed from service where she was still the front line unit. The rig was refurbed in 86' and in 87' the Wakasha motor blew, they then put in a Detroit with and automatic tranny. Has a 1000 gallon tank with 1250 two stage pump.



The body is, or I should say was tall due to the 5" hose, I have already removed the extensions and some other items that give it a strange look. I am going to make some changes, but try to keep it as original as I can. I have already started getting prices for new gold leaf, and it turns out the gentalman I have been in contact with is the same guy who originally gold leafed it out of the factory. We have started buffing her out and let me tell you, I love imron (not sure on spelling) paint, just glad I never had to breath it. A good buffing compound and a buffer and almost looks like new.



I will be posting many pics as the work is done, and I hope you enjoy a rare Crusader.



First pic is a stop along the way to Virginia.

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Here is a few from some recent trips around Sc.



To start. Here is a truck that I mentioned in the "Mark Carr thread.



Keowee Key. They are 1 st due at The Oconee Nuke plant. This is Rescue 172. They purchased it used from somewhere up North, Not sure where? Anyone recognize her?