[quote name='Crossbronxxpress' post='92225' date='Mar 29 2007, 16:33 ']Where was this rig prior to it's restoration??? Did someone have it, or was it found in a junkyard?[/quote]
Mark,
This rig was owned by the city since it was brand new. When it was at Engine 8 it was being stored not restored. Prior to that it was sent to the Shops to have some work done on it. The Shops people took it apart and couldn't get back together. To prevent any further "damage", it was towed to Engine 8's house and stored there with all of the parts that had been removed. A local doctor who collected antique rigs took it to his farm in Chester County and had his mechanic put it back together. In the past month a new radiator has been installed. They are currently using it for a promotion for the Phillies.
Jack
Mark,
This rig was owned by the city since it was brand new. When it was at Engine 8 it was being stored not restored. Prior to that it was sent to the Shops to have some work done on it. The Shops people took it apart and couldn't get back together. To prevent any further "damage", it was towed to Engine 8's house and stored there with all of the parts that had been removed. A local doctor who collected antique rigs took it to his farm in Chester County and had his mechanic put it back together. In the past month a new radiator has been installed. They are currently using it for a promotion for the Phillies.
Jack