Keystone State Relics

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[color="#FF0000"]Trainer, PA had this handsome 1960 Ward LaFrance pumper. Engine # 33-1 had a 1000 gpm pump. Excellent apparatus photography by Bob Norman/Mattson Collection[/color]

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[color="#3333FF"]The Viscose FC of Marcus Hook, PA operated this rare 1962 Mack N/Maxim 75' quint. This beauty had a 750 gpm pump and a 250 gallon water tank. Sadly, this rig was bastardized by the addition of an IH cab. Mattson Collection[/color]

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[color="#009900"]Castle Shannon, PA probably still runs this 1987 Pierce Arrow pumper. Engine # 3559 has a 1500 gpm pump and a 500 gallon water tank. Mattson Collection[/color]

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[color="#009900"]Castle Shannon, PA also had this little 1967 IH squad truck. Mattson Collection[/color]

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[color="#999999"]Fort Washington, PA ran this 1965 Ford C/Bruco squad. Mattson Collection[/color]

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[color="#FF0000"]Monroeville, PA operated this little IH pumper. Mattson Collection[/color]

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[color="#FF6600"]Allegheny Township, PA had this cool GMC tanker. Check out the warning lights on the upper, rear of the tank! Love it!! Mattson Collection[/color]

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Harmony Township, PA had this 1978 Mack R pumper that was equipped with a 1250 gpm pump and a 500 gallon water tank. Is this a 4-Guys? Mattson Collection

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Norvelt, PA operated this 1950s vintage Ford F 4-door pumper.

Ford/Howe 600/500

Norvelt, PA also operated this Ford C/Howe pumper.

Ford C/Howe 1000/650

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[quote name='tascman' post='7505' date='Jul 11 2006, 17:06 '][color="#999999"]Fort Washington, PA ran this 1965 Ford C/Bruco squad. Mattson Collection[/color][/quote]



Scott- Additional info:



1965 Ford C-800/Bruco, 14 ft custom walk-in rescue body. Delivered to Fort Washington FC (Montgomery Co.),PA in Nov.,1965. Original motor was gas powered. In 1980 repowered with Cat diesel and Allison auto trans installed. Repainted white over lime yellow in its later years. In 1994 sold to Jon's Truck Sales-Rogersville,MO.

[kieferfire]

These old Bruco engines are fantastic. I would love to see a Bruco book. <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />



Juergen

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Scott,



Additional info on:



Trainer:



1959 Ward LaFrance, semi-cab, 750/200, model 185t. In 1975 it was completly rehabed and refinished with a new 750 gallon tank, Waterous pump was rebuilt for $1,200, the motor was completly cleaned and tuned, and it was repainted BW. It was sold in 1979.



Viscose #2 - Marcus Hook



1962 Mack N/Maxim, semi-tilt COE (cutaway cab roof), 75 ft steel mid-mount ladder. It was purchased by the borough for $46,000 and housed 11/62. I believe this was the only one built of this kind. The chassis was replaced in 1981 with the International.

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[quote name='tascman' post='7487' date='Jul 11 2006, 16:49 '][color="#009900"]Norvelt, PA also operated this Ford C/Howe pumper. John Toomey pic/Mattson Collection[/color][/quote]









Still have it

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[quote name='tascman' post='7506' date='Jul 11 2006, 16:09 '][color="#FF0000"]Monroeville, PA operated this little IH pumper. Mattson Collection[/color][/quote]

1937 Int'l/Howe 500 Gpm

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Great pics as allways <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> thanks for bringing this back!



Jim

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Castle Shannon 1971 American LaFrance 1500/500 Eng-12

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Castle Shannon, 1982 American LaFrance/ Century 1500/500 Eng-11

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Not really a Relic, But I'll add it anyway 1994 Pierce/Arrow 2000Gpm 100' #E-7862 Truck-15

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[quote name='The Commish' post='8122' date='Jul 12 2006, 19:05 ']Castle Shannon 1971 American LaFrance 1500/500 Eng-12[/quote]





I believe that truck was purchased by the bunola Fire department, the only thing they changed on the truck was the lettering.

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[quote name='kieferfire' post='7838' date='Jul 12 2006, 04:48 ']These old Bruco engines are fantastic. I would love to see a Bruco book. <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />



Juergen[/quote]







So would I. We stopped by the Bruco factory one day (yes they are still in business) to inquire bout old photos. We were told they threw out all that old junk. <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/blink.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />