Keystone State Relics
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Scott,
Nice of you to dedicate this section to Al. You are already way ahead of me with your pictures. All information is from Al Powell’s files: COLMAR 1949 Amer LaFr, 710-PJO Spartan, semi-cab, 1000/300, in 1969 purchased used from North Wales (Montgomery Co.),PA, stationed at Charles Chips sub-station in Montgomery Twp as the first unit to be housed there, housed 1-31- 70, on 3-24-70 small airplane crashed into the sub- station building and fire ensued-this truck was removed from the building and used to extinguish the fire-the station sustained heavy damage as result of the crash and fire, in 1981 sold to Steamer Co. No.5 (fire museum)-Richmond,VA, in 1992 reacquired as parade piece, in 1997 sold to Spring Mill FC chief 1953 Intl R-185/Harwick, std.conv.Comfo-Vision cab, 750/800, $18,000, delvd 12-53, in 1984 sold, full-width smooth side compartmented body, pump accessible through wardrobe-style double doors TRAPPE 1951 Mack A-75, std.conv.cab, 750/?, free standing double door compart on running board each side before rounded rear fenders, in 1985 retired from service, in 1986 offered for sale, in 1991 owned by Ken and Linda Linsenbigler-co.member-in 2005 Ken was chief engineer at Sanatoga FC 1962 Amer LaFr, 900 series Spartan, canopy cab, 1000/500, in 1980 sold to Tuscarora (Schuylkill Co.),PA where remained in service until 5-04, in 8-04 sold to Kurt Tadich-Carlisle,PA-Dickinson college history major for $3000, ser.no.518839 WORCESTER 1932 Hale, open-cab conv., 600 gpm, model 75C, eng. no. 7523268, 7-25-32 on mfrs. plate, pump no.7007, job no.2660, type 75 pump, first truck purchased, in 1959 purchased from Norristown Hose Co.for $100, housed in Sam Mayberry's garage then in garage behind Center Point Hotel before station completed in Sept,1966, in 1970 retired from active service, restored parade piece, in 90s replacement sealed beam headlights replaced with original drum lights which co.had as spare parts-red painted encasements, side running boards replaced with polished wood 1952 Ford F-/Ward LaFr, std.conv.cab, light wagon with 250 gpm pump, in 1963 purchased from Phila FD, in 1977 replaced AMBLER 1965 Autocar/Hahn 78, semi Cincinnati cab forward, 100 ft midship mounted Thiabault steel service aerial, 250/250, model HA-101, delvd 12-4-65, first custom aerial built by Hahn, Waukesha gas motor eventually failed-replaced with Detroit diesel, set of outriggers on each side of turntable behind double door comparts, low bodyside comparts with walkway on top accessible from rear by steps on each side, ground ladders accessible from rear-open slide-in, in 1989 sold to Lower Frederick Twp.(Montgomery Co.),PA for $60,100-re- painted YW, in 1996 offered for sale, in 1998 purchased by Humane-Royersford (Montgomery Co.),PA for temporary service while their Seagrave aerial sent out for repairs, in 1999 sold to Ammon Morgan-Limerick Twp.,PA collector-maltese decal placed on cab doors, lettered LITTLE MORGAN- LIMERICK,PA on cab side, on 6-19-99 displayed at antique truck show at Macungie,PA-HAHN letters missing from cab front-sign posted requesting same, on 5-27-00 displayed at ATHS conv.and truck show-Valley Forge Conv.Ctr.-KofP,PA- HAHN letters replaced MCKINLEY 1968 Ford C-/Bruco, std.tilt-COE, custom enclosed walk-in rescue body, 12.5 KW generator, diamonette covered roof top, in 1976 sold to Southampton (Bucks Co.),PA, housed 4-27-68, in 1989 sold to Skippack (Montgomery Co.),PA-re-painted LYW, in 1995 replaced, in 1999 seen behind Upper Pottsgrove Twp.(Montgomery Co.),PA station NORTH PENN 1966 Ford C-950/Hahn, 750/800, model H7-112, delvd 7-29-66, started by Harwick-completed and delvd by Hahn, std. tilt-COE, in 1987 sold to Pennington (Choctaw Co.),AL 1969 Hahn 78, Cincinnati canopy cab, 1000/500, model C10, delvd 5-12-69, open crew seats in center of body behind cab canopy, in 1986 rebuilt by Hahn for $45,000- pump upgraded to 1250 gpm-hose bed enlarged to carry 2000 ft of 5 inch hose-750 gal tank replacement-crew seats removed
Bruce W. Anderson
Historian Southeastern PA Region
[color="#FF0000"]WOW! Thats the most Hahns I ever did see at one time! <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/blink.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/luxhello.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />
The North Penn Ford C is listed as North Wales![/color] Great photos!
Scott,
I am now caught up with you. Again, info from Al Powell’s files: POTTSTOWN - GOODWILL 1967 Hahn 78, Cincinnati canopy cab, model CS-10, 1000/500, delvd 12-15-67, housed 5-18-68, in 1994 taken out-of-service, 6-71 Detroit diesel, 3.5 KW Onan gas generator, purchased through Mike Boyd-Hahn sales representative, in 12-94 PAFM offered for sale 1972 Dodge Power Wagon 200 Custom/Swab, enclosed rescue unit, model LDR-10 ser.no.2968 1-72, in 1986 new Chev C-50 chassis replaced original chassis, V-8 gas motor, 6-ton front winch, 12 ft custom body, 5 KW Onan generator, roof mounted fold-down light tower, std.conv.cab, in 12-94, 12-95, 3-96 PAFM offered for sale, sold to Oxidental Chemical Co.-Lower Pottsgrove Twp.-used as plant haz-mat unit-towed trailer HARTSVILLE 1963 Autocar/Hahn 78, Cincinnati canopy cab, 1000/1000, model C-10,purchased 1-17-63 for $28,000, Waukesha gas motor, 184 inch wheelbase, in 1979 motor rebuilt, delvd 12-13-63, booster reel on each side in low open compart behind rear wheels, in May,1982 loaned to Alsace Manor (Berks Co.),PA when their station burned down, in Aug.,1982 sold to Alsace Manor fully equipped for $35,000-proceeds placed towards new air unit, on 7-15-91 taken out of first line service, in 1991 sold to Williamson County FPD,IL LANSDALE 1964 Mack C-95F, canopy cab, 1000/500, delvd 8-20-64, $24,000, when purchased bids received-Seagrave $28,700, Amer LaFr $25,381, Mack $24,000, housed 10-12-64, in 1971 upper cab painted white to match new Hahns, in 1989 became reserve and parade unit, in 1997 re-equipped for more extensive service-deck gun added, in 90s maintained in parade ready-award winning condition, in 1998 moved to 7th St station in reserve status, in 1998 carried 1500 ft 3 inch supply line, chassis no.1298, in 2003 lettered Eng.14-1, 707 gas motor, 5-speed manual trans, in PAFM 6-06 pg 202 offered for sale-sold to Lawrence J.Gaddis-Potomac,MD, in 2007 lettered STONEY CREEK POTOMAC,MD on cab front NORRITON 1967 Hahn 78, Cincinnati canopy cab, 1000/500, model CS-10- 107, delvd 5-18-67, housed 5-13-67 in conjunction with 50th.anniv., $31,000, 5 KW generator, in 10-90 sold to Auburn (Schuylkill Co.),PA for $1 after being unable to sell elsewhere-Auburn members along with local businesses began to refurbish in spring of 1991-repainted RW-hose bed removed and 1100 gal poly tank installed by Summit-pump valves rebuilt-pump upgraded to 1250 gpm-referred to as engine-tanker-in 10-91 placed in service at Auburn, in 2-92 gas motor blew head gasket, in 4-92 repowered with 250 HP Cat diesel by Diesel Service-Reading for $16,800, Norriton members housed at Auburn 7-18-92, in 2-95 auto tire chains installed TYLERSPORT 1969 Ford C-950/Hahn, std.tilt-COE, 750/1000, model H-7-152, delvd 3-20-69, gas motor, manual trans, 3KW generator, booster reels on top retro-fitted with dd enclosures, in 1993 offered for sale-asked $18,000-sold to location in MO KING OF PRUSSIA 1969 Intl CO-8190/Hahn, Cincinnati canopy cab, model HS-7-126, 750/500, delvd 6-20-69, first truck painted black and red in 1989-90 after refurbished by co. members-painted by Joe Burket-converted to a foam unit at that time, first co.in county to use red and black colors, carried 200 gal foam-in 5 gal containers on top of body in hose bed, in 1997 designated spill control pumper, designated as unit 47-22 thus 2 deuce playing cards painted on cab side dubbed “Double Deuce”, 540 ci V-8 gas motor, man trans, Low Speed Kohler generator, $43,000, in 2001 new 500 gal poly tank installed-body refurb, in 2-02 PAFM pg 98 offered for sale, in 2002 sold to individual near Yellowstone Natl Park-seats to be added in hosebed to be used for tours, housed 9-6-69, in 2005 sitting behind twp.garage awaiting auction?? WARRINGTON 1955 FWD, semi-cab conv., 750/500, $18,474, sales order no.70319, model F-750-T, delvd 6-13-55, in 1975 replaced with new Mack CF-retained and moved to sub-station as second piece-trade-in value of only $5000-valued at $15,000 so kept, in 1976 motor rebuilt-co.member Lewis H.Blair-Pres.Hatboro Concrete Block Co.provided parts and other members did work, hood top and area aside of radiator painted white, this model FWD had wood frame cab designed in 1941, in 1980 sold to individual out of state-seen at musters in MI area, purchased through Joseph B.Winder,Jr Fire Equipt-Willow Grove,PA
Bruce W. Anderson
Historian Southeastern PA Region
To Scott and everyone else that posted photos in this thread, great job!!!
I just returned today from my first trip to Pittsburgh and had quite a bit of exposure to the volunteer companies in the South Hills area. My wife and I were staying in Bridgeville with relatives for a wedding. Anyway, I managed to shoot quite a few rigs (nothing that you all haven't seen before I am sure, but will post if you want me to) and I am hoping there are some out there that can come up with shots of anything old or new from the following - not from the FD websites (I did find a few posted by Scott earlier in this thread): Mayview State Hospital (near Bridgeville - my Uncle said they had their own FD and didn't know when they disbanded) Bayer plant (I am told they have rigs there) Bridgeville (shot their current Truck and rescue - they are replacing their KME engine next month with a ALF) Rennerdale (shot the Quantum) Presto (shot the Pierce Lance) Glendale Hose Company Carnegie (shot all rigs here) East Carnegie (shot all but their older ALF they are disposing of) Bower Hill Kirwan Heights (from their website, their ALF is xFDNY) older Green Tree prior to their Mack CF pumper they are replacing Thanks David Greenberg Phoenix, Az
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You were certianly in the lower south hills. I will try and scan to post pictures of Bridgevilles older ladder an ALF mid mount as well as Rennerdales older engine. Please post the picture you were able to get. Apollo 75 |
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