Sedan cab apparatus, 1975 or older

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In 1972, Ward LaFrance introduced a new concept in fire apparatus.  Teaming up with U.S. Steel, this fully enclosed crew cab was built around a welded steel safety cage and mounted on a Ford C-Series chassis..  The cab also tilted for access to the engine.  A nationwide contest was held to name the apparatus and the name "Vantage" was chosen.  WLF called it the Model 72.  This 1973 version was delivered to Erial, NJ.  It carried a 1000 GPM pump and a 500 gallon tank.  Only nine Vantage pumpers were built.