Kutztown also had at that time this 1949 American LaFrance 700 75' MM, X-Haddonfield, NJ.
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Walnuttown, PA Eng 32A was a 1937/24 Chevrolet/Local 300/150.
Leesport, PA Eng 372 was a 1970 Chevrolet/Hahn 1000/500.
Lyons, PA Eng 352 was this 1951 Mack L 750/500.
I think this next one was in some thread on here a few years ago, possibly with some white striping on it. Topton, PA Eng 212 was once this 1972 Ward LaFrance 1000/500.
[quote name='station76rit' timestamp='1303062068' post='435105']
does anyone have a picture and specs of North Irwin fd Mack CF pumper, my mutual aid dept just bought it, East Rochester FD in Beaver County [/quote] My old ride LoL. I miss that truck already. 1000GPM Waterous, 1000 Poly Tank. I know all other specs on it if you need.
[quote name='taurudak' timestamp='1303320893' post='435717']
Kutztown also had at that time this 1950's American LaFrance MM. Anybody have any info on it? [/quote] MY INFORMATION IS 1949 AMERICAN LAFRANCE 700 75'
[quote name='taurudak' timestamp='1303320893' post='435717']
Kutztown also had at that time this 1950's American LaFrance MM. Anybody have any info on it? [/quote] Joe, Info from Al Powell's files. Bruce 1949 Amer LaFr, 7-75-AJC, semi-cab, 75 ft mid-mount aerial ladder, in 1969 purchased from Haddonfield (Camden Co.),NJ, in 1991 replacement pursued-borough requested to support purchase however borough not interested because major need was to protect university campus which is outside of the borough in Maxatawny Twp.-fire co.used Fleetwood aerial as an argument stating need in Kutztown is greater, replacement suggested was pumper-aerial combo, wood ground ladders stamped HFD, in 1990 motor replaced with 6 cylinder turbo diesel, in service through 12-93, offered for sale PAFM 1-94,sold to tree trimmer in NY, orig.delvd 7-49
Bruce W. Anderson
Historian Southeastern PA Region
[quote name='taurudak' timestamp='1303320978' post='435718']
Walnuttown, PA Eng 32A was a 1937 Chevrolet/Seagrave 300/? [/quote] Joe, From Al Powell's files also. I believe the body was made locally. Bruce 1937 Chev series GD, open-cab conv., ¾-ton chassis purchased from Wm.H.Seaman Chev.Co.-Fleetwood,PA for bid price of $802.79, body from 1924 chemical truck transferred to the new chassis, in 1939 - 300 gpm pump purchased from W.S.Darley Co.for $280.82 and installed locally, 150 gal water tank, in 1950 - 32 ft aluminum ladder purchased and mounted on truck, repainted 12-31-64 by Keller's Body Shop, in 1994 offered for sale
Bruce W. Anderson
Historian Southeastern PA Region
[quote name='Frank B' timestamp='1303272596' post='435649']
West Hanover Twp Company 36, Dauphin County, Pa. x Hahn Refirb by ITE Engine 36-2 1991 Spartan/1973 Hahn 1,250 GPM/750 GWT [/quote] Originally owned and refurbed by Dauphin County Company 33, Colonial Park
Thanks Bruce and Dave. I have edited the posts and my files.
[quote name='T Niss' timestamp='1303392529' post='435903']
Originally owned and refurbed by Dauphin County Company 33, Colonial Park [/quote] Oh yeah. I forgot that part <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/icon_redface.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />
INGRAM, PENNSYLVANIA
ALLEGHENY COUNTY DIAMOND T/ UNKNOWN PHOTOGRAPHER - DAVE BOWEN COLLECTION I DON'T HAVE ANY INFORMATION ON THIS ONE
McKEES ROCKS, PENNSYLVANIA
ALLEGHENY COUNTY RESCUE 1 GMC FW/???? UNKNOWN PHOTOGRAPHER - DAVE BOWEN COLLECTION I DON'T KNOW THE YEAR OR BUILDER. I DON'T KNOW IF IT HAD A PUMP OR TANK.
NORTH VERSAILLES TWP. FD
CRESTAS TERRACE, PENNSYLVANIA ENGINE 1979 FORD C/HOWE ????/????? UNKNOWN PHOTOGRAPHER - DAVE BOWEN COLLECTION UNKNOWN PUMP AND TANK SIZE
[quote name='davepa' timestamp='1304736106' post='438522']
McKEES ROCKS, PENNSYLVANIA ALLEGHENY COUNTY RESCUE 1 GMC FW/???? UNKNOWN PHOTOGRAPHER - DAVE BOWEN COLLECTION I DON'T KNOW THE YEAR OR BUILDER. I DON'T KNOW IF IT HAD A PUMP OR TANK. [/quote] i believe thats ex- yeadon. bruce can you clarify?
Is this the Yeadon rig in question?
Pine Creek Independent VFC Cammal PA Lycoming County
Ward Lafrace I see Underdog!
Cammal PA? WLF
Here is the ID plate
[quote name='davepa' timestamp='1304736106' post='438522']
McKEES ROCKS, PENNSYLVANIA ALLEGHENY COUNTY RESCUE 1 GMC FW/???? UNKNOWN PHOTOGRAPHER - DAVE BOWEN COLLECTION I DON'T KNOW THE YEAR OR BUILDER. I DON'T KNOW IF IT HAD A PUMP OR TANK. [/quote] Dave, Yeadon is correct. Bruce 1960 GMC 5500 snub-nose/Morysville, custom enclosed walk-in rescue body, cascade system-6 bottle 2500 lbs each, 336 CI V8 gas engine, 200 HP, 5-speed manual transmission, 5 KW generator, in 1982 it was sold to Vigilant Hose Co. of McKees Rocks (Allegheny County), who then sold it to a private collector.
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