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My New 68' Young - paganores10cue - 10-13-2008
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.
My New 68' Young - paganores10cue - 10-13-2008
Comming down the street, trip took about 10 hrs.
My New 68' Young - paganores10cue - 10-13-2008
Parked for the night.
My New 68' Young - paganores10cue - 10-13-2008
The work begins, don't worry, it's just a rusted screw.
My New 68' Young - Guest - 10-13-2008
Best of luck ! Enjoy ! Keep us up to date with more photos of your new baby. I grew up seeing the Ardsley NY Crusader responding to calls , so it brings back memories seeing your engine.
My New 68' Young - GA_Dave - 10-13-2008
AWESOME, Andy!!! Her original number was 68-238 and the refurb number is 87R852. Glad you finally got your Crusader!
My New 68' Young - jwh - 10-13-2008
Good to hear it's found a good home. I live in Rochester and went to college at Alfred State. In the pre-I 390 days the drive was right by the Dansville Fire house, remember seeing it there many times in my travels. Best of luck with it!
John in Rochester NY.
My New 68' Young - jwh - 10-13-2008
Good to hear it's found a good home. I live in Rochester and went to college at Alfred State. In the pre-I 390 days the drive was right by the Dansville Fire house, remember seeing it there many times in my travels. Best of luck with it!
John in Rochester NY.
My New 68' Young - Guest - 10-13-2008
Sweet! Good luck with it!
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My New 68' Young - Guest - 10-13-2008
Nice looking truck!
I'm very young, so this is one of the few times I've seen a Young Crusader. Pretty sweet name for a truck too. Nice to see another engine retired to a good owner who's gonna keep her in a dry warm place.
Keep us posted brother!
My New 68' Young - 1961MackC95 - 10-14-2008
Andy:
Congratulations on your acquisition. The Crusader is a unique vehicle with a look that is easily identifiable.
Keep us advised of your progress and post photos.
Lindsay D
Richardson, TX
My New 68' Young - ddoyle195 - 10-14-2008
Outstanding brother! I can't wait to see more progress pics! Good luck with her! <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/cool.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='B)' />
My New 68' Young - paganores10cue - 10-14-2008
Thank you everyone. I should have some shots of what I have done so far tomorrow. In the mean time here are a few out of the album of about 200 photos that the guy I was in contact with from Dansville allowed me to borrow and make copies. I have original photos from delivery, and over a hundred shots of the rig through the refurb.
Is this ironic or what, I was going through the slides of the refurb, and they took shots of other rigs at Young in production or getting work done. Well, I come across shots of South Line engine 1 which happens to be the first engine I ever drove, and pumped on a working fire when I was 18. Another photo shows a line of rigs in the plant and the second one in line is the Ward LaFrance/Young I own now (I should say just sold). I will post that shot later.
Here are a few for now.
My New 68' Young - paganores10cue - 10-14-2008
After paint
My New 68' Young - paganores10cue - 10-14-2008
Refurb complete
My New 68' Young - paganores10cue - 10-15-2008
Spent a few hours on the rig today, put on a new exahust tip and repainted the rims.
My New 68' Young - paganores10cue - 10-15-2008
Notice I am giving her the traditional Crusader look with the Stang gun mounted in the walk way.
My New 68' Young - Guest - 10-15-2008
Did you put new rims on?
My New 68' Young - paganores10cue - 10-16-2008
No, if you noticed the officers side wheel is different from the drivers side, they had it replaced and told me they didn't realize that they were not matched. I am going to change the drivers side to match. The two hole spud is my favorite wheel on fire apparatus.
My New 68' Young - TacSupport1 - 10-16-2008
Awesome aqquisition! I am jealous!
-Seth