[quote name='Steve Loftin' post='199381' date='Mar 23 2008, 20:43 ']Could this be the same truck, but in her original single-axle configuration:?
(FIRE ENGINEERING - April, 1965)[/quote]
That does appear to be Aerial 1 (the original designation). The truck was originally spec'd with a 65' ladder and at the last minute the county changed it to a 100' without upgrading to a duel axle. Once in service, the extra weight caused serious braking problems. After an accident the truck was upgraded to the duel axle configuration. Thanks for the pic.
Fred
(FIRE ENGINEERING - April, 1965)[/quote]
That does appear to be Aerial 1 (the original designation). The truck was originally spec'd with a 65' ladder and at the last minute the county changed it to a 100' without upgrading to a duel axle. Once in service, the extra weight caused serious braking problems. After an accident the truck was upgraded to the duel axle configuration. Thanks for the pic.
Fred
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