[quote name='Fireman5230' post='83779' date='Mar 6 2007, 14:19 ']Ok 3 things that I see that I question if this is the REAL Engine 51...
1) The way the numbers are on the front and side (Not the same as the ones on 'THE SHOW'
2) The hose rack on the side was NEVER on the real rig
3) Radio antena was not on the side of the cab.
But it still looks nice![/quote]
This IS the actual truck. Remember the show was in the 70's and LA County made some minor modifications to it. Not to mention when this photo was shot station 51 DID NOT exist, it was Station 60 and had a Crown until they received an early KME. Also, not to mention that my father was VERY good friends through his work with the PIO at the time, and had access to many things the casual buff did not. If I am remembering correctly, I was about 5 or 6 at the time this was taken, and it was during "Fire Service Day" when LA County has many displays for the public.
1) The way the numbers are on the front and side (Not the same as the ones on 'THE SHOW'
2) The hose rack on the side was NEVER on the real rig
3) Radio antena was not on the side of the cab.
But it still looks nice![/quote]
This IS the actual truck. Remember the show was in the 70's and LA County made some minor modifications to it. Not to mention when this photo was shot station 51 DID NOT exist, it was Station 60 and had a Crown until they received an early KME. Also, not to mention that my father was VERY good friends through his work with the PIO at the time, and had access to many things the casual buff did not. If I am remembering correctly, I was about 5 or 6 at the time this was taken, and it was during "Fire Service Day" when LA County has many displays for the public.
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