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Scott,
From Al Powell's files.
Bruce
1940 Holabird/USA, open-cab conv., 750 gpm, model BF750, military surplus, original water tank was 150 gal with hose basket on body top over pump, dual real wheels, 105 HP 6 cylinder Continental gas motor, rounded rear fenders, one piece radiator had letters USA cast in front, chrome handrail fitted to entire motor cowl, no windshield, built by U.S.Army at Camp Holabird,MD for military use, converted home-heating fuel tank placed in hose bed to increase water carrying capacity, in 1970s designated as field piece, in 1982 offered for sale-sold to Jack’s Marine-Croydon, see Sept-Oct 2004 FIRE APPARATUS JOURNAL Vol.21 No.5 pgs 30-32, one of about 100 built

Scott,
From Al Powell's files.
Bruce
1940 Holabird/USA, open-cab conv., 750 gpm, model BF750, military surplus, original water tank was 150 gal with hose basket on body top over pump, dual real wheels, 105 HP 6 cylinder Continental gas motor, rounded rear fenders, one piece radiator had letters USA cast in front, chrome handrail fitted to entire motor cowl, no windshield, built by U.S.Army at Camp Holabird,MD for military use, converted home-heating fuel tank placed in hose bed to increase water carrying capacity, in 1970s designated as field piece, in 1982 offered for sale-sold to Jack’s Marine-Croydon, see Sept-Oct 2004 FIRE APPARATUS JOURNAL Vol.21 No.5 pgs 30-32, one of about 100 built
Bruce W. Anderson
Historian
Southeastern PA Region
Historian
Southeastern PA Region