Quote:I have what may be a stupid question, but I'll ask anyway...what parts are hard to get on the ALF's? Aren't most major components sourced from other companies, such as Cummins, Waterous, Allison, etc.? I can see things like windshields, grilles, fiberglass nose pieces, etc hard to come by, but a good shop should be able to come up with something or "kit-bash" it together. I have heard other departments having the same parts issues, so inquiring minds want to know! Thanks in advance.
Yes, those parts you speak of. When they repaired our spare Rescue (ALF was still alive) it took forever to get a grille, headlight bezels etc. Also know of another instance where it took long long time to get a door to replace a wrecked one.....Our mechanics (City employed full time YFD mechs) do a great job, but have complained on availability of certain parts.