West Virginia - Need help

[GA_Dave]

Also interested in verifying the water tank - I was given a variety of options on what the tank size might be.





1984 Ford C/Pierce Suburban

1000 gpm

job number E1666

ex- Richardsville, VA

A "rule of thumb" on Pierce bodies......There were basically three body lengths used, this being the shortest. Look at the compartment forward of the rear axle. If it is taller than it is wide, its the short body, if it's wider than tall, its the medium body. The long body had two compartment doors forward of the rear axle. Pierce rarely built odd-sized tanks, most are 500, 750, 1000, 1250, or 1500. Short bodies have 500 or 750 tanks. A look at the hosebed will determine which. If there is a taller tank and shallow hosebed, it's a 750. If it's a larger hosebed and a shorter tank, it's 500. With experience, this will become easier to judge. Same for the medium body, either 1000 or 1250 tanks, unless it has some unusual feature such as ladder storage under the hosebed. Sometimes a quick look under the rear wheelwell will reveal if the tank fills the entire space under the body. A medium body with rescue compartments may have a smaller tank than expected. The 1500 gallon tank will have the body with two doors ahead of the rear axle. Of course, there are exceptions to every rule, but this should help you guess.