Relics

[engine98]

An old Bloomsburg Pa American LaFrance Pumper sitting in a auto parts/body/repair shop in Philadelphia about ten years ago.

[1958 F.W.D.]

[quote name='Andrew2340' timestamp='1333777669' post='480214']

The rigs I've already posted are all in the rear exterior of the garage. Now for the portion of the collection that he keeps in the garage! I'll start off with a truck that I had a fit over. I need some help figuring out more info about this truck. This is one I can't wait to re-shoot out in the sunlight one day!



Union, (unknown state) "X Truck 3"



19?? FWD Tractioneer/Seagrave

300/150/85' Seagrave

Chassis # K13085

Model # FC4-029



Andrew Messer Photo (2012)





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Here is an in-service pic, I have it as a 1964, 250/150/75'; but I dont think thats the correct year as that is a Dodge cab and FWD did not start using the Dodge sheet metal until later in the 60's. Photo from the Hank Przybylowicz collection.

[Guest]

[quote name='1958 F.W.D.' timestamp='1334435101' post='481204']

Here is an in-service pic, I have it as a 1964, 250/150/75'; but I dont think thats the correct year as that is a Dodge cab and FWD did not start using the Dodge sheet metal until later in the 60's. Photo from the Hank Przybylowicz collection.

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My guess is Union Township, NJ. Only because they have a firehouse that looks very much like the one posted here.

[davebowen]

[quote name='Andrew2340' timestamp='1333776867' post='480211']

According to Mr. Lynn, this truck used to be some sort of utility truck or small rescue truck. When he got the truck from Maryland, he didn't realize what shape the truck was in. He took the body off of the truck and that's about as far as this project went. Not sure where the body was at either... Any photos or help with specs would be great!



Lakes & Straits Fire Company of Wingate, MD "441"



19?? Dodge 300/(unknown)



Andrew Messer Photo (2012)





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JOHN FLOYD PHOTO FROM THE DAVE BOWEN COLLECTION

BRUSH 441

1966 DODGE POWER WAGON/STAHL 250/250

[BFD1151]

Here is a relic I recently found at Franklin Community VFD near Mt. Airy,NC The truck was locked up so I was unable to get a year or serial #.



Cana VFD, Cana VA

1960s Dodge/Howe

500/500

[Guest]

Does anybody remember where an Ahrens-Fox (think a VC maybe) that was ex Mullins (SC) FD was posted? I think the pic was of the truck sitting out by a tree somewhere in the SC upstate around Spartanburg maybe?

[BFD1151]

[quote name='HOWE' timestamp='1335320970' post='482896']

Does anybody remember where an Ahrens-Fox (think a VC maybe) that was ex Mullins (SC) FD was posted? I think the pic was of the truck sitting out by a tree somewhere in the SC upstate around Spartanburg maybe?

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Is this the rig you're thinking about that is in Tellico Plains,TN?

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[Guest]

[quote name='BFD1151' timestamp='1335492525' post='483156']

Is this the rig you're thinking about that is in Tellico Plains,TN?

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YES!! Thanks BFD!! I didn't look far enough back. Was trying to locate this post for a good friend that has interest in this truck.

[Guest]

Saw one of the older Baltimore City Saber pumpers sitting out in the City Shops lot with the lettering wiped out. I feel like it may have been old Engine 4/Reserve Engine 69 since I recall that engine having the silver caps on the wheels.

[Guest]

I agree Kurt, it was old 4 and 30 that went or are going to surplus

[Andrew2340]

I found the next 3 rigs at a Fireworks Stand off I-75 at Exit 141 in Pioneer, TN. If you know any info about any of these, please tell me...



19?? Ford/Darley (Champion Pump)

X: ???



Andrew Messer Photo (2012)



   

[Andrew2340]

Relic #2 Supposedly this one still runs, pumps, etc.



1930 Studebaker/Boyer

??/??

S/N # (I found the # 1265 stamped on the back side of the Boyer compartment lid in the back of the truck, but I was unable to find any of the data plates)

X: ???



Andrew Messer Photo (2012)



   

[Andrew2340]

And the find of the day was this one...



"The World's Longest Fire Truck"



1941 ALF B-550-CO

???/100

Reg. # L-1445

X: Bluefield, WV (one of three delivered on 4-6-1941)



Andrew Messer Photo (2012)



   

[Andrew2340]

I found this truck sitting in a farmer's field off of Highway 63 near Harrogate, TN. Not really sure where its from, who owned it, or anything else. I had to max out my 300 zoom lens to get this pic from the side of the road.



   

[Guest]

[quote name='Andrew2340' timestamp='1336830014' post='484894']

I found the next 3 rigs at a Fireworks Stand off I-75 at Exit 141 in Pioneer, TN. If you know any info about any of these, please tell me...



19?? Ford/Darley (Champion Pump)

X: ???



Andrew Messer Photo (2012)





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This one looks like it could be ex military fire apparatus.

[GA_Dave]

[quote name='Andrew2340' timestamp='1336830390' post='484896']

And the find of the day was this one...



"The World's Longest Fire Truck"



1941 ALF B-550-CO

???/100

Reg. # L-1445

X: Bluefield, WV (one of three delivered on 4-6-1941)



Andrew Messer Photo (2012)





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That thing has been sitting there for YEARS! The "B-550-CO" indicates a "Type 500, 500 GPM, Centrifugal pump, Open cab".

[Guest]

[quote name='bige1998' timestamp='1240746845' post='300291']

Found this old Ward LaFrance in Orlando, Florida near Orange County Station 52. I could net get to close as it was in a used car lot.



-Eric





[/quote]Eric, This truck ran as a training engine for almost twenty years at the Central Florida Fire Academy. I know cause we used it for training over there. I do not know where it excatly came from. At one time Orlando ran alot of WLF ultravision, so did Reedy Creek/Disney, Winter Park had an open cab WLF, Altamonte Springs had 2 also. They all had Q's on the front. Now the other older WLF you shot it was Old Goldenrod/Dommerich/ Orange County Fire Rescue E-64. Thought this might help.

[Frank B]

1955 Dodge x Bethel PA x Sun Ship building (Chester PA)

[Frank B]

[quote name='Frank B' timestamp='1336934510' post='485014']

1955 Dodge x Bethel PA x Sun Ship building (Chester PA)

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[BILL S]

[quote name='Andrew2340' timestamp='1336830390' post='484896']

And the find of the day was this one...



"The World's Longest Fire Truck"



1941 ALF B-550-CO

???/100

Reg. # L-1445

X: Bluefield, WV (one of three delivered on 4-6-1941)



Andrew Messer Photo (2012)





[/quote]Is this for real or just made up for advertising