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Crown Firecoaches - Aaronw - 01-05-2010
Ford / Crown / Pierce squirt
San Francisco FD, still in use by the SFFD as a special call unit.
It was built by Pierce but sold through Crown so has Crown markings
Photo by Aaron Woods
Crown Firecoaches - marco17 - 01-05-2010
[quote name='Aaronw' date='05 January 2010 - 08:52 PM' timestamp='1262741569' post='356672']
1966 Crown
Ex Felton FD (California)
Now privately owned
Photo by Aaron Woods
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For anyone who thinks this may look similar to the Crown my family owns, this is the the older sister. The Crown was first purchased by Live Oak/Santa Cruz Cnty-Central Fire District and then sold to Felton, CA along with our Crown F-1627
Crown Firecoaches - marco17 - 01-05-2010
[quote name='Aaronw' date='05 January 2010 - 08:56 PM' timestamp='1262741819' post='356673']
Ford / Crown snorkel
Avalon FD (Catalina Island, CA)
Now privately owned and used to promote a firefighter themed BBQ in Big Bear, CA
Photo by Aaron Woods
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This rig recently was for sale on Craigslist but not sure if it was ever sold.
Crown Firecoaches - Guest - 01-06-2010
[quote name='Aaronw' date='05 January 2010 - 07:59 PM' timestamp='1262741996' post='356675']
Ford / Crown / Pierce squirt
San Francisco FD, still in use by the SFFD as a special call unit.
It was built by Pierce but sold through Crown so has Crown markings
Photo by Aaron Woods
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San Francisco had three of these 1974 Ford C/Crown/Pierce 54' Squrts. The were originally assigned as Attack-Hose units at Stations 1, 5 and 7. I've never seen any Crown serial #'s for these, but they are Pierce #'s 8099-C1 thru -C3.
Crown Firecoaches - firephoto - 01-06-2010
If anyone has info on the Avalon Ford/Crown Snorkel for sale, please contact me.
Thanks!!
Scott
Crown Firecoaches - Guest - 01-06-2010
[quote name='firebuff55407' date='05 January 2010 - 11:47 PM' timestamp='1262752044' post='356720']
San Francisco had three of these 1974 Ford C/Crown/Pierce 54' Squrts. The were originally assigned as Attack-Hose units at Stations 1, 5 and 7. I've never seen any Crown serial #'s for these, but they are Pierce #'s 8099-C1 thru -C3.
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Steve,
I know you have pictures from all over to share, with real good details and unit information. You wouldnt happen to have San Fran would you, and if you do would you post them, or redirect me to were you might have already did that.
Many Thanks.
Crown Firecoaches - GA_Dave - 01-06-2010
Quote:San Francisco had three of these 1974 Ford C/Crown/Pierce 54' Squrts. The were originally assigned as Attack-Hose units at Stations 1, 5 and 7. I've never seen any Crown serial #'s for these, but they are Pierce #'s 8099-C1 thru -C3.
According to the book "Crown Firecoach History" by Ed Hass, they did not have F numbers.
Crown Firecoaches - Guest - 01-06-2010
There is a General Motors commerical running here in the NYC area that features a Crown engine. The plot is that by using On-Star emergency services are just a few minutes away.
Crown Firecoaches - marco17 - 01-06-2010
[quote name='NJMedic' date='06 January 2010 - 11:03 AM' timestamp='1262792600' post='356753']
There is a General Motors commerical running here in the NYC area that features a Crown engine. The plot is that by using On-Star emergency services are just a few minutes away.
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Correct! It is the same rig that's posted earlier in the thread as E-89 with LACoFD. It is currently owned by a gentleman who supplies fire apparatus to the studios in Southern California. I had the opportunity to take that rig for a little spin last summer while on vacation.
Crown Firecoaches - Truckman - 01-06-2010
[quote name='NJMedic' date='06 January 2010 - 11:03 AM' timestamp='1262792600' post='356753']
There is a General Motors commerical running here in the NYC area that features a Crown engine. The plot is that by using On-Star emergency services are just a few minutes away.
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Saw it down this way too.
Crown Firecoaches - marco17 - 01-06-2010
F-1627
1970 Pumper
Photo Credit: Chris Arnold
An in service shot in its early years. Added to my thread in the members rig section too.
Crown Firecoaches - marco17 - 01-06-2010
[quote name='Aaronw' date='05 January 2010 - 08:52 PM' timestamp='1262741569' post='356672']
1966 Crown
Ex Felton FD (California)
Now privately owned
Photo by Aaron Woods
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An early in-service shot of this rig.
Photo Credit: Chris Arnold
Crown Firecoaches - Aaronw - 01-06-2010
Another view of the SFFD Crown / Pierce, you can make out the Crown logo on the back, just below the squirt boom.
Photo by Aaron Woods
Anyone have any photos of Oakland's Crown Snorkel or know where it ended up?
Crown Firecoaches - Guest - 01-06-2010
[quote name='Aaronw' date='06 January 2010 - 03:36 PM' timestamp='1262812596' post='356816']
Another view of the SFFD Crown / Pierce, you can make out the Crown logo on the back, just below the squirt boom.
Photo by Aaron Woods
Anyone have any photos of Oakland's Crown Snorkel or know where it ended up?
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While this isn't the best photo, I believe this is a Bob Allen photo of Oaklands 1962 Crown 1250/85'Snorkel, Crown #F-1283, that is part of the Paige Van Vorst collection. I have no idea where this ended up.
Crown Firecoaches - bbirmingham - 01-06-2010
I took this picture of a Crown engine almost 10 years ago. I don't have many details about it except it was a reserve engine in the Marysville/Snohomish County Fire District 12 (Washington State) at the time.
Crown Firecoaches - Guest - 01-08-2010
Corvallis,OR
1956 Crown
1000/500
Madderom photo/Commish collection
Crown Firecoaches - Guest - 01-08-2010
Multnomath County,OR
1975 Crown 75'
C Madderom photo/commish collection
Crown Firecoaches - Guest - 01-10-2010
This truck is alive and well and is in good hands with his brothers
![[Image: PK9.jpg]](http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y120/Nockers/PK%20CROWN/PK9.jpg)
![[Image: PK11.jpg]](http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y120/Nockers/PK%20CROWN/PK11.jpg)
Crown Firecoaches - Guest - 01-11-2010
How come west coast fire trucks seem pretty boring, no bells and whistles ( mars lights, roto rays, chrome bells) not saying they are ugly just plain.
Crown Firecoaches - fyrfoto - 01-11-2010
[quote name='gileng4' date='11 January 2010 - 03:07 PM' timestamp='1263239266' post='357863']
How come west coast fire trucks seem pretty boring, no bells and whistles ( mars lights, roto rays, chrome bells) not saying they are ugly just plain.
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They seem like pretty standard, good work trucks. Your info says you live in MD in the center of "bells and whistles" territory. The trucks in your area are definitely well equipped with appearance-oriented warning lights and options that make for beautiful parade pieces.I think you will find that once you leave the mid-atlantic states and Long Island the amounts of these types of options decrease dramatically. I think this is a cultural, in addition to financial, thing. I am dreaming of the day I can build a truck with a B&M siren, Powercall electronic siren, twin Mars lights and a roto-ray, but the likelihood that will happen with the differences in culture is slim as in my area these are considered frivolous and "whacker" items.