[quote name='GA_Dave' timestamp='1320412555' post='462555']
The single rear tires would indicate that this rigs is a "Rear Admiral" with all wheel steering. Don't hold me to it, but I think Pennsburg bought this one used from Edina, MN.[/quote]
Dave,
You are correct. See below from Al Powell's files.
Bruce
1969 Seagrave, series, canopy cab, 100 ft Rear Admiral
RBL aerial ladder, 4 wheel steering option-under 10 mph,
RW 671 Detroit diesel, Allison 4-speed auto trans, 5 KW
Onan gasoline generator, in 1983 purchased from Edina
65-11 (Hennepin Co.),MN where in service as Truck 90 for
$52,759, housed 8-18-84, was Seagrave demo with 85 ft
ladder-Chicago was interested in 100 ft ladders only so
Seagrave replaced ladder and sold to Chicago, original
85 ft ladder sold to Columbus,IN as replacement for
their 1946 Seagrave’s main (ser.no.C7205 painted 12-11-
46), completely refurbed by co.members under direction
of member Bill Butterweck-skilled auto and truck body
mechanic- repainted RW from RBL, in 1994 ladder failed
certification testing, in 1995 offered for sale, in 1996
asked $10,000 obo-sold to dealer in FL or AL?
The single rear tires would indicate that this rigs is a "Rear Admiral" with all wheel steering. Don't hold me to it, but I think Pennsburg bought this one used from Edina, MN.[/quote]
Dave,
You are correct. See below from Al Powell's files.
Bruce
1969 Seagrave, series, canopy cab, 100 ft Rear Admiral
RBL aerial ladder, 4 wheel steering option-under 10 mph,
RW 671 Detroit diesel, Allison 4-speed auto trans, 5 KW
Onan gasoline generator, in 1983 purchased from Edina
65-11 (Hennepin Co.),MN where in service as Truck 90 for
$52,759, housed 8-18-84, was Seagrave demo with 85 ft
ladder-Chicago was interested in 100 ft ladders only so
Seagrave replaced ladder and sold to Chicago, original
85 ft ladder sold to Columbus,IN as replacement for
their 1946 Seagrave’s main (ser.no.C7205 painted 12-11-
46), completely refurbed by co.members under direction
of member Bill Butterweck-skilled auto and truck body
mechanic- repainted RW from RBL, in 1994 ladder failed
certification testing, in 1995 offered for sale, in 1996
asked $10,000 obo-sold to dealer in FL or AL?
Bruce W. Anderson
Historian
Southeastern PA Region
Historian
Southeastern PA Region
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