History of the truck:
1951-59 Chicago Fire Patrol
1960-81 Village of Lombard, IL Fire Department (converted into a 65ft ladder/ with front mounted pump for a few years- then ladder was removed and it became their light truck with large generator in bed)
Vehicle sat out side 10-15 years in commercial lot
Amusement Company purchased it around 2000? and was going to rent it out for childrens parties.
Museum of Greater Chicago purchased it in 2001 for $400 (was running)
I bought it from the Museum in May 2007 for $800
Pretty impressive that it had fire service duty for 30 years!!
1951-59 Chicago Fire Patrol
1960-81 Village of Lombard, IL Fire Department (converted into a 65ft ladder/ with front mounted pump for a few years- then ladder was removed and it became their light truck with large generator in bed)
Vehicle sat out side 10-15 years in commercial lot
Amusement Company purchased it around 2000? and was going to rent it out for childrens parties.
Museum of Greater Chicago purchased it in 2001 for $400 (was running)
I bought it from the Museum in May 2007 for $800
Pretty impressive that it had fire service duty for 30 years!!
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