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[davebowen]

JEFFERSON COUNTY OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES

CHARLESTOWN, WEST VIRGINIA

JEFFERSON COUNTY

LIGHT UNIT

GMC 530B



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I DON'T KNOW WHAT YEAR THIS UNIT IS.

[davebowen]

JEFFERSON TWP. FD

MT. COBB, PENNSYLVANIA

LACKAWANNA COUNTY

INTERNATIONAL VCO/HOWE



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I DON'T KNOW THE YEAR, PUMP OR TANK SIZE.

[davebowen]

PARADISE-LEAMAN PLACE, PENNSYLVANIA

LANCASTER COUNTY

ENGINE 4-7

1960 CHEVROLET C/HOWE 750/500



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[davebowen]

MERION FC

ARDMORE,PENNSYLVANIA

MONTGOMERY COUNTY

ENGINE 25-25

1940 AUTOCAR/US FIRE APPARATUS 750/?????



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FOAM UNIT 25-21

1976 WHITE/PIERCE 1000/500



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ENGINE 25-23

1977 MACK CF 1000/500



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LADDER 25-11

1980 AMERICAN LAFRANCE CENTURY 100'



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[rawhitejr]

[quote name='davepa' timestamp='1299621394' post='428601']

MERION FC

ARDMORE,PENNSYLVANIA

MONTGOMERY COUNTY

ENGINE 25-25

1940 AUTOCAR/US FIRE APPARATUS 750/?????



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FOAM UNIT 25-21

1976 WHITE/PIERCE 1000/500



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ENGINE 25-23

1977 MACK CF 1000/500



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LADDER 25-11

1980 AMERICAN LAFRANCE CENTURY 100'



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Just curious...... Are you sure that the mack is a "77"??? I was wondering if it was a "67" because of the front end (grille).



Just checking.



Rob

[BA000049]

Info on Ardmore rigs from Al Powell’s files.



Bruce



1958 Autocar/Edgar Rd Tank Wks, semi-cab conv., 750 Hale GL/500, no.39430, model C65S, chassis ser.no.46017, 176 in. wheelbase, 215 HP gas motor, 5-speed trans, the last Autocar in service in Lower Merion Twp.where they were built until 1954, this chassis built in Exton,PA, Autocar trucks were bolted together-no rivets were used in their construction, large plated diamond shape on front bumper center with lettered M in center, in 1984 sold to Bob Linke-Quakertown,in 1989 owned by John Crowell-Hancock,NH (aka Prospect FC)-repainted and relettered, in 1994 repurchased by Bob Linke (aka Cedar Grove FC)-Quakertown,PA, in 1995 sold to collector in NJ or NY, built by Boyer reg.no.MA 3784, pump no.46017, 3000 ft 2½ in.hose



1968 Mack CF-608-F10, canopy cab, 1000/500, delvd 12-19-68, fiberglass painted cab front, in 10-66 the purchase of heavy-duty pumping engine for $30,000 planned, in 1984 sold to Towamencin (Montgomery Co.),PA, in 1991 sold to Springville (Susquehanna Co.),PA, in l90s sold to Nescopeck Twp.,PA?, chassis no.1402, in 2008 offered for sale by Persia (Hawkins Co.),TN-was part of deal when Persia purchased chassis no.1042



1977 White Road Xpeditor COE/Pierce,canopy tilt-COE,job no.8997-C1000/500/120, designated foam unit, unusual transmission with unique sound-Sondstrom, around 1991 replaced with NTC 230 Cummings/Allison auto and new rear end for $25,000, around the pump foam unit, pre-piped deluge gun, lettered FOAM UNIT on cab canopy side, in 1996 offered for sale-asked $50,000, in 2-98 PAFM pg 174-asked $20,000 OBO, on 3-30-98 sold for $18,750 to dealer-Company Two Fire Apparatus-Snellville,GA who re-sold to Louisville (Jefferson Co.),GA-not happy with foam system-requested Company Two to take back and resell by 2000- housed 6-11-77, in 2005 in service in Gilmer County,GA as Eng.10-still lettered FOAM UNIT on cab canopy side



1981 Amer LaFr, Century series, canopy cab tractor, 100 ft tillered trailer aerial ladder, $190,000, speced to have an enclosed tiller cab however never built with it because it would not fit through fire station door, contribution toward purchase cost made by U.S. Ambassador Walter Annenberg-$50,000 challenge gift, housed 10-10-81, 6 KW diesel generator, 8V92 Detroit diesel, Allison auto trans, in 1996 offered for sale-asked $110,000, in April,1997 sold to Mt.Penn (Berks Co.),PA, delvd to Mt.Penn 5-28-97, Mt.Penn by 8-98 added cab over tillerman-retained ARDMORE lettering on bodyside behind trailer wheels, sold in 2010 for $8,000 to some private individuals from the Berks/Lehigh County area. Sold again in 08/2010 to John Urso, who is a lieutenant with the Blackwood Fire Company (Camden County, NJ). There are plans to repaint it New York Jets and New York Giants colors (not sure what the final product will look like) with the plan of the vehicle being driven up to the Meadowlands for home games.

[Frank B]

I have a question about CF Macks, Why do they show CF-600 on the side, but they are CF-608 or some other number?

Can anyone help with what numbers were used over the years and what exactly these numbers represent.

[davebowen]

[quote name='BA000049' timestamp='1299677958' post='428668']

Info on Ardmore rigs from Al Powell’s files.



Bruce



1958 Autocar/Edgar Rd Tank Wks, semi-cab conv., 750 Hale GL/500, no.39430, model C65S, chassis ser.no.46017, 176 in. wheelbase, 215 HP gas motor, 5-speed trans, the last Autocar in service in Lower Merion Twp.where they were built until 1954, this chassis built in Exton,PA, Autocar trucks were bolted together-no rivets were used in their construction, large plated diamond shape on front bumper center with lettered M in center, in 1984 sold to Bob Linke-Quakertown,in 1989 owned by John Crowell-Hancock,NH (aka Prospect FC)-repainted and relettered, in 1994 repurchased by Bob Linke (aka Cedar Grove FC)-Quakertown,PA, in 1995 sold to collector in NJ or NY, built by Boyer reg.no.MA 3784, pump no.46017, 3000 ft 2½ in.hose



1968 Mack CF-608-F10, canopy cab, 1000/500, delvd 12-19-68, fiberglass painted cab front, in 10-66 the purchase of heavy-duty pumping engine for $30,000 planned, in 1984 sold to Towamencin (Montgomery Co.),PA, in 1991 sold to Springville (Susquehanna Co.),PA, in l90s sold to Nescopeck Twp.,PA?, chassis no.1402, in 2008 offered for sale by Persia (Hawkins Co.),TN-was part of deal when Persia purchased chassis no.1042



1977 White Road Xpeditor COE/Pierce,canopy tilt-COE,job no.8997-C1000/500/120, designated foam unit, unusual transmission with unique sound-Sondstrom, around 1991 replaced with NTC 230 Cummings/Allison auto and new rear end for $25,000, around the pump foam unit, pre-piped deluge gun, lettered FOAM UNIT on cab canopy side, in 1996 offered for sale-asked $50,000, in 2-98 PAFM pg 174-asked $20,000 OBO, on 3-30-98 sold for $18,750 to dealer-Company Two Fire Apparatus-Snellville,GA who re-sold to Louisville (Jefferson Co.),GA-not happy with foam system-requested Company Two to take back and resell by 2000- housed 6-11-77, in 2005 in service in Gilmer County,GA as Eng.10-still lettered FOAM UNIT on cab canopy side



1981 Amer LaFr, Century series, canopy cab tractor, 100 ft tillered trailer aerial ladder, $190,000, speced to have an enclosed tiller cab however never built with it because it would not fit through fire station door, contribution toward purchase cost made by U.S. Ambassador Walter Annenberg-$50,000 challenge gift, housed 10-10-81, 6 KW diesel generator, 8V92 Detroit diesel, Allison auto trans, in 1996 offered for sale-asked $110,000, in April,1997 sold to Mt.Penn (Berks Co.),PA, delvd to Mt.Penn 5-28-97, Mt.Penn by 8-98 added cab over tillerman-retained ARDMORE lettering on bodyside behind trailer wheels, sold in 2010 for $8,000 to some private individuals from the Berks/Lehigh County area. Sold again in 08/2010 to John Urso, who is a lieutenant with the Blackwood Fire Company (Camden County, NJ). There are plans to repaint it New York Jets and New York Giants colors (not sure what the final product will look like) with the plan of the vehicle being driven up to the Meadowlands for home games.

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THANKS BRUCE. I WILL MAKE THE CORRECTIONS.

[truck1882]

[quote name='Frank B' timestamp='1299699371' post='428730']

I have a question about CF Macks, Why do they show CF-600 on the side, but they are CF-608 or some other number?

Can anyone help with what numbers were used over the years and what exactly these numbers represent.

[/quote]



I can't give you exact details, but They are CF-600 Series, they didn't make up castings for every individual typ within the series. I am not sure, but I think some of the variations in numbers had to do with the engine size used, and Gas or Desiel. I am sure a Mack afficanado will fill in better details.

[Roto-Ray]

Truck1882 is correct, the different model numbers correlate to the engine options:



608 - Thermodyne Gas, 276HP

611 - Thermodyne, 260HP

612 - 315HP

685 - Maxidyne 237HP

686 - 285HP

688 -350HP

690 - 275HP

719 - Gas V8, 300HP

795 - Gas V8, 325HP

797 - Gas V8, 375HP



Hope this helps....

[OPEN CAB MACK]

[quote name='Roto-Ray' timestamp='1299809124' post='428864']

Truck1882 is correct, the different model numbers correlate to the engine options:



608 - Thermodyne Gas, 276HP

611 - Thermodyne, 260HP

612 - 315HP

685 - Maxidyne 237HP

686 - 285HP

688 -350HP

690 - 275HP

719 - Gas V8, 300HP

795 - Gas V8, 325HP

797 - Gas V8, 375HP



Hope this helps....

[/quote]

You couldn't explained it any better. The CF series was the CF-600 series. If it had the V-8 enginge, it was a CF-700 though. The gas engine used was the 707 C Thermodyne. It was availableup to 1972. Then after that, the diesel was the only engine available.

[davebowen]

CHEVY CHASE, MARYLAND

MONTGOMERY COUNTY

HAZMAT 7

1976 CHEVROLET C/FIREMASTER



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[davebowen]

KENSINGTON, MARYLAND

MONTGOMERY COUNTY

ENGINE 212

1966 Seagrave KB 1000/500



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[davebowen]

FAIRMOUNT FC

NORRISTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA

MONTGOMERY COUNTY

RESCUE 27-6

1963 GMC L/TASC



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[davebowen]

EAST BANGOR, PENNSYLVANIA

NORTHAMPTON COUNTY

ENGINE 7A

1971 AMERICAN LAFRANCE PIONEER 1000/1000



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[davebowen]

ELK GROVE, CALIFORNIA

SACREMENTO COUNTY

TANKER

1978 FORD L/VAN PELT 1500/1500



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SUMMERDALE, PA. (CUMBERLAND COUNTY) BOUGHT THIS AND PAINTED IT ORANGE AND WHITE.

[davebowen]

LAPATCONG TWP. #2 FD

DELAWARE PARK, NEW JERSEY

WARREN COUNTY

ATTACK 249

1978 GMC K/EMERGENCY ONE 450/250



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[davebowen]

BRADFORD TWP. FD

BRADFORD, PENNSYLVANIA

McKEAN COUNTY

ENGINE 155

1992 INTERNATIONAL N/KOVATCH 1250/1000



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[davebowen]

BOSWELL, PENNSYLVANIA

SOMERSET COUNTY

RESCUE E-3

1979 FORD F/4 GUYS



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[davebowen]

CITIZENS FC

MILESBURG, PENNSYLVANIA

CENTRE COUNTY

TANKER 920

2006 STERLING/4 GUYS 1250/2000



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