Keystone State Relics

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[GA_Dave]

The lime yellow one originally served with Irwin, PA where, I believe, it was a 1949 700 series (right?). I was under the impression that the lime yellow one became the green one pictured, then rechassied with the Alf 1000 series. They called it (the rechassied one) a "1949" even with the 1000 series front end. Once they got rid of the 1000/700 they got the ex. Bethel Park Century.



However, this doesn't explain:

Where the pump came from on the quint.

Was the yellow one a 100 footer, or was the first prior green one an 85 footer? My picture of it is from the passenger side, so no help there.



I hope this helps a little, or isn't too confusing

If we dig enough, we may eventually figure this all out! According to the current owner, the one with the 1000 Series cab was originally delivered to Dormont, PA and had a 75' aerial. It was refurbed more than once. Changes include the 1000 Series cab (mounted on the original 700 Series chassis), a Detroit Diesel and Allison automatic, and a 100' stick. Scottdale's current rig is a 900 Series, not a Century. I don't think the lime yellow rig is the same as the green 700 Series 85' ladder that Scott posted, based on the time of when I saw it and when I returned and shot the refurbed 1949 700 with the 1000 Series cab. When I was there, the lime yellow rig was pulled forward into the bay, stripped of all trim and equipment, and being readied for paint. This was in the early 1990's and I believe that the 700/1000 rig had already been refurbed by that time. I think that it was already refurbed when Scottdale bought it.

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[GA_Dave]

Mount Lebanon, PA operated this American LaFrance 1000 gpm 800 Series pumper. It's indentified on the slide as a 1955 which don't sound right to me.

Based on Bob's info, I'd say the 1955 is correct and that the 800 Series is not. This appears to be a 700. While rear compartments were pretty-much standard on the 800, they were an option on the 700. I see no indications of this being an 800, the cab is mounted in 700 Series style and the pump panel is on the right side.

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When Scottdale had the mutt up for sale and all ready purchased the one from Bethel Park I stopped at their firemans club and the civilians in the club said they had paid to put a new aerial on the one up for sale with money from take out food sales

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[quote name='smk' post='90973' date='Mar 25 2007, 20:31 ']When Scottdale had the mutt up for sale and all ready purchased the one from Bethel Park I stopped at their firemans club and the civilians in the club said they had paid to put a new aerial on the one up for sale with money from take out food sales[/quote]



Thanks for that bit of information. Keep it coming! <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

[EngineMan]

North Irwin VFD Westoreland County, PA ran this 1957 American LaFrance pumper until 1989. It was replaced by an E\-One canopy cab on a Ford chassis (which was recently sold to Kecksburg VFD same county). The 1957 was sold to a scrap dealer at the infamous Pechin's auction in Denbo, PA last year. Got a few photos of it in its dark grave (garage) before it was auctioned.

[LarimerSta1]

Scottdale's current rig is a 900 Series, not a Century

<img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/banghead.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/stretcher.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> Dang it Dave, I hate being wrong! You are right, it is a 900 series!



Since most of this occured before my time, I really don't know where else to go. Mabe the individual who posted the previous picture can go to Irwin and ask what happened to the lime 700 Series that ended up in Scottdale?



Dave, did you also know Irwin got rid of the ex. Youngstown American LaFrance Aerochief Snorkel/Ladder? I believe a collecter scarfed it up.

[BA000049]

Scott & The Commish,



Accept my tardiness in responding to your great posts. Been away from the PC for a couple days. Lot to catch up on:



Thorndale



1977 Ford F-350/Pierce - custom compartmented non-walk in rescue and cascade unit. It was delivered 6/77 and housed 7/14/79. It was sold to the Martins Corner Fire Company (Chester County) in 1990. It has a 460CI gas motor, automatic, with a 12.5KW gas Onan generator. Sold in mid 2003 by MC to a paving company in Norristown (Montgomery County) for $5,500.



Marietta



1960 International S160/Howe, full cab, 750/500, delivered 6/4/60, rear fender compartments, quad headlights, eggcrate grille, V-8 gas motor, manual transmission, sold in 1984 to a dealer in the south.



Manhiem



1970 Duplex/Howe Defender, Cincinnati semi-cab, 1000/500, Detroit diesel 350HP, automatic transmission, cost $33,000, reg. no. 12970, model HR-102, termed a “custom” bur used a Cincinnati cab. It was sold in 1987 to John’s Trucks, MO for $18,000 who sold it to the Wall Fire Company (Allegheny County) who re-sold it in 1992.



Millersville



1958 International R200/Pirsch, full cab, 750/500. 3-stage pump, in service till 5/30/94. For sale in 1994, sold to an individual in upstate PA out of the fire service.



Goodville



1959 International B160/Howe, full cab, Waterous model CF-3 500 GPM front-mount pump, 500 water, rounded rear fenders, bodyside running boards, 2 large compartments at rear step, cost $9,200 new. In service till the fall of 1992 when it was replaced and sold to the fire companies secretary, William Shirk.



Intercourse



1945 International K/John Bean, full cab, HP Fog/400, 1st HP Fog purchased in Lancaster County, light duty chassis. Sold in 1950 to Muncy Creek Fire Company (Lycoming County).



Minquas



1948 Autocar C-50/U.S. Fire Apparatus, 7 man sedan cab, 750 Hale pto/200, referred to as a squad. Purchased by the borough. It was sold out of the fire service to Ted Waltz of Downingtown. Still had in 2007.

[BA000049]

Correction on my prior post:



Intercourse



It is a 1950 Reo Gold Comet/John Bean, full cab, 70/600, high pressure pump, sold in 1993, not the Int'l/Bean.



What was I thinking !



Thanks Al.



Bruce

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