[quote name='Magon Master' post='153551' date='Oct 4 2007, 11:31 ']Alot of the apparatus had were equipted with exaust sirens during this time as well... Im not to sure of how they worked though.[/quote]
This is true. I failed to mention that, Thanks for the input. They operated on the principal of the engine exhaust going through a valve into a device, aka siren, by pulling a rope, stepping on a floor board button or by pulling a small chain to release the engine exhaust before the muffler, if the truck had one, or inline with the exhaust pipe, thus causing the siren to emit a shrill noise.
I had an exhaust cut on a ‘55 Chevy. It sure sounded good. The neighbors didn’t like it back then. It was like having a straight exhaust pipe. Probably still can be bought.
This is true. I failed to mention that, Thanks for the input. They operated on the principal of the engine exhaust going through a valve into a device, aka siren, by pulling a rope, stepping on a floor board button or by pulling a small chain to release the engine exhaust before the muffler, if the truck had one, or inline with the exhaust pipe, thus causing the siren to emit a shrill noise.
I had an exhaust cut on a ‘55 Chevy. It sure sounded good. The neighbors didn’t like it back then. It was like having a straight exhaust pipe. Probably still can be bought.
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
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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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