1969 Seagrave SR 100' RM

[Guest]

A few weeks back a friend of mine passed on information regarding a used ladder truck sitting along the road in nearby Snyder County. After finding out what it was, and where it was, I decided to make a trip down and see it myself. After seeing the price tag, and talking to the owner it wasn't a hard decision. So, I am now the proud owner of a 1969 Seagrave SR 100' RM. Rig runs like a champ, and ya gotta love a screaming detroit. Other than some minor body rust, it is ready to go. Here are the original photos I took of it. Over the next few months, I'm going to be having striping and decal changes made to it. Will be posting updated photos as it progress's.

[Guest]

Good luck Pat. I believe Bruce and Frank now have photos from the Al Powell collection of her from her Collingdale days

[Guest]

AWESOME BROTHER! Let me know if you have any questions about registration or anything. Very nice looking rig, looks solid. What size Detroit is in that Grave?

[Guest]

The owner said 238. Wouldn't surprise me since it came from outside of Philly. I contacted Seagrave to try and confirm. Doesn't do real well on hills, but on the open it picks up and does 65. Sounds great though!

[B95MACKFIRE]

[quote name='Shoop' timestamp='1324394269' post='467938']

The owner said 238. Wouldn't surprise me since it came from outside of Philly. I contacted Seagrave to try and confirm. Doesn't do real well on hills, but on the open it picks up and does 65. Sounds great though!

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238 is a 671 in line 6, 238 hp 671 cu. I have 3 of them in my Wards ! The repowers of the 70's most did not change the rear's but the rig's with factory installed do good on the highway. Good luck with yours and allways check the oil as they go threw alot of it

[wardengine]

[quote name='B95MACKFIRE' timestamp='1324396331' post='467941']

238 is a 671 in line 6, 238 hp 671 cu. I have 3 of them in my Wards ! The repowers of the 70's most did not change the rear's but the rig's with factory installed do good on the highway. Good luck with yours and allways check the oil as they go threw alot of it

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it has 653 detroit,i think the tuntable gear is shot it in which is why they got rid of it or the excuse for the grant to replace it. nice rig tho good luck pat

[Guest]

Thanks guys for the info.



wardengine, The past owner who purchased it from Hanover informed me that they told him there was a bearing bad in the turn table. He said he has used the ladder on numerous occasions without any problems. A couple of the things mentioned were hanging lights, cleaning chimneys, and doing the annual beaver drop for Beavertown. When I went to look at it, we set it up and operated the ladder. It didn't have any issues, so I'm gonna guess that it was just an excuse to get a new one. When my department here in Lewistown gets their aerials tested in 2012, if I have the extra cash, I'm going to see if I can get the Seagrave certified. That way at least I have a definete answer. If you can help with any other info, please let me know. Thanks

[B95MACKFIRE]

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it has 653 detroit,i think the tuntable gear is shot it in which is why they got rid of it or the excuse for the grant to replace it. nice rig tho good luck pat

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Is this a repower ? can't beleave that Seagrave would put a small motor like that in a ladder, The norm whould have been a 8v71 just because of it's size

[wardengine]

[quote name='Shoop' timestamp='1324409293' post='467966']

Thanks guys for the info.



wardengine, The past owner who purchased it from Hanover informed me that they told him there was a bearing bad in the turn table. He said he has used the ladder on numerous occasions without any problems. A couple of the things mentioned were hanging lights, cleaning chimneys, and doing the annual beaver drop for Beavertown. When I went to look at it, we set it up and operated the ladder. It didn't have any issues, so I'm gonna guess that it was just an excuse to get a new one. When my department here in Lewistown gets their aerials tested in 2012, if I have the extra cash, I'm going to see if I can get the Seagrave certified. That way at least I have a definete answer. If you can help with any other info, please let me know. Thanks

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just as i had stated at end of my post unless they used this as excuse to replace it which you proved to be true., i have a pik of this while in collingdale at the pa state convention in conshohocken

[wardengine]

[quote name='B95MACKFIRE' timestamp='1324411676' post='467975']

Is this a repower ? can't beleave that Seagrave would put a small motor like that in a ladder, The norm whould have been a 8v71 just because of it's size

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for that year i believe the 6-53 was norm as baltimore city had them in theirs same vintage

[Guest]

Pat any plans for it? New "old" lighting? You mentioned about new lettering? Is that a storage chute for ladders on the rear? You need to save up some cash to buy some equipment at Allentown in April. Great place to buy (and spend) a lot of items for antiques!

[1958 F.W.D.]

I think Joel Bain may have owned this for a brief period of time before it went to Luzerne County- if it is the same rig, I have driven it several times.

[paganores10cue]

That is awesome Shoop...I have a friend who used to run with that rig in Luzurne. Good luck with her.

[Marc]

Nice looking rig.............Good luck with her!



PS: Need to get rid of the current roof lights and get some gumball machines up there! <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

[GA_Dave]

Based on the Model number that Shoop put on his photos, this rig was delivered with a Detroit 6-71N.



Congratulations, Shoop!

[Guest]

If anybody has photos of the ladder in Collingdale or Hanover Twp. please post. I've been able to find very little photo wise. Thanks for the help.

[Guest]

Today, was a semi decent day. The sun came out for a little bit. I was able to get the ladder out for a bath, and some photos. Since the last update: I've added axes to the sides of the cabs. Removed the stokes from the ladder, and put into a compartment. Ladder boards are being made. Removed the ugly metal decal from the door, and cleaned up the one that was on it. Striping/Lettering to be done in March. Stay tuned.

[Guest]

Looks Good! I am having an estimate for lettering and striping done on the 21st.

[jlg1875]

What dept is it going to be lettered for?

[Guest]

Tim,



Thanks. My friend who does striping/lettering quoted me at $500 for everything that I wanted.



Joel,



It'll be striped/lettered for my own personal department.