I started the original video thread on the old board to give a place where folks to post links to videos that they found on-line. That seemed to be popular, so I will try to do this again.
I have no life and would like to see this topic come back on the new board, so I am going to repost all of my photos that I had up (and some that I didn't have up). If anyone wants me to stop since most of these have been seen already, please let me know.. up until that point I am going to be posting like a loon!
I waited until today to post my Engine back in the members area. My plan was to take some new shots of the Engine before, during and after the 4th Parade.
Here is some info again on my Engine, 1974 Ward LaFrance, refurbed in 87 by Young, 1250 pump, 600gal tank, Detroit automatic. One of 3 identical Engines from the Village of Lancaster NY, (Home of the Young Plant). I purchased the Engine from RD Murray/ALF in Hamburg NY when she was traded in for $2000 in December of 2004.
First shot is when I purchased the Engine for those who don't remember the condition. The shots after this are from today July 4th, 06.
Since I had my "toys" scattered all over the thread in the last Firepics forum, this new format lets me post some pics and keep them altogether.
First is a 1932 Maxim that I co-own with my Dad. It was formerly from East Bridgewater, MA and was sold to Becket, MA and used as a muster truck. It had several owners and was even used as irrigation at an apple orchard. She has been cleaned up, not a true restoration - but everyone still likes it.
Between my father and I, we own four old Maxims and one antique car. Breaks down as follows:
1932 Maxim pumper, formerly East Bridgewater, MA
1942 Maxim Emergency Defense Trailer pumper (Civil Defense), formerly Fall River, MA
1946 Maxim pumper, formerly Wareham Fire District, MA - Engine 2
1961 Maxim "S" pumper, formerly Town of Wareham, MA - Engine 2
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