[quote name='jgohio' post='145218' date='Aug 31 2007, 22:45 ']Frank,
Great shots as usual of these old Macks. I have a question for those familiar with old Chicago apparatus. I nver see srens in these pic of old chicago rigs. where were they mounted?
Joe[/quote]
A lot of the sirens were mounted behind the radiator grill on a part of the frame that extended to where the front bumper was mounted to. Most were of a not polished type, as the chrome ones are now day. During the 1930’s and 1940’s there wasn’t a need for the big chrome model sirens since they were mounted in an obscured place. During World War 2, most apparatus made did not have any chrome on them. Every thing was painted, rails, bumpers, radiator cowlings and even lights.
Great shots as usual of these old Macks. I have a question for those familiar with old Chicago apparatus. I nver see srens in these pic of old chicago rigs. where were they mounted?
Joe[/quote]
A lot of the sirens were mounted behind the radiator grill on a part of the frame that extended to where the front bumper was mounted to. Most were of a not polished type, as the chrome ones are now day. During the 1930’s and 1940’s there wasn’t a need for the big chrome model sirens since they were mounted in an obscured place. During World War 2, most apparatus made did not have any chrome on them. Every thing was painted, rails, bumpers, radiator cowlings and even lights.
John Hinant
Retired Member of Richmond VA Fire Bureau
October 25, 1858 - October 25, 2020 = 162 years old
The sixth oldest paid, documented, Fire Department in the United States
First established in 1782
"In God We Trust - All Others We Take For Granted"
Retired Member of Richmond VA Fire Bureau
October 25, 1858 - October 25, 2020 = 162 years old
The sixth oldest paid, documented, Fire Department in the United States
First established in 1782
"In God We Trust - All Others We Take For Granted"
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