1953 85LS-1699 Langhorne, Pennsylvania PA 750/500 Mack L Sold:Lebanon Lakes, NJ now PO in Rio Rancho, NM
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Mike,
Thanks for that. I thought it looked familar: From Al Powell's files: 1953 Mack, Type 85LS, semi-cab conv., 750/500, 85LS-1699, replaced 1932 Hale, in 1955 equipped with two-way radio, 2 reels on top with Hardie gun nozzles, in 1974 sold to Lebanon Lakes (Burlington Co.),NJ for $3200-was first apparatus of newly organized company, in 1984 purchased by Wm.B.Meredith family-NAFA-long-time Langhorne member for $2500-no mechanical changes but very dirty-covered with pine sap from service at Lebanon Lakes in NJ pine barrens, in 2001 sold to Langhorne member and former Penndel service center mgr.for $1200-had been transferred to Rio Rancho,NM and managed truck stop there-used in Albuquerque FD parades and funerals.
Bruce W. Anderson
Historian Southeastern PA Region
Terrific photos and information as always. Thanks for posting these Scott. Too many good looking rigs to mention, though the CF from Delran is exceptional!
[quote name='BA000049' post='236337' date='Aug 6 2008, 07:22 ']Keith,
That MacK L was not original to Lebanon Lakes - were did it come from ? Bruce[/quote] *Was gonna give a reply by Mike did it* LOL
Very Nice! Is John Walters still around?
Jackson Twp NJ 1971 Ford C-900 Hahn 1000/1000 Toms River NJ 1969 Hahn 1000/500 Thanks!
[quote name='Frank B' post='236886' date='Aug 8 2008, 08:19 ']Very Nice! Is John Walters still around?
Jackson Twp NJ 1971 Ford C-900 Hahn 1000/1000 Toms River NJ 1969 Hahn 1000/500 Thanks![/quote] John Walters is alive and well, he is living here in Vegas and still goes out shooting with Chuck Madderom and I. He does not shoot the apparatus any more but he gets all the stats of the rigs. He is a very friendly, down to earth person. |
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