THINGS FROM MY COLLECTION

[Guest]

Thanks for the updates and such. They're appreciated. <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />



[size=5]Bellport, NY had this 1943 Chevrolet pumper. Wes Howe pic/Mattson Collection <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> [/size]

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Middletown, NY had this handsome American LaFrance pumper. Jim Burner pic/Mattson Collection <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

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Redwood City, CA had, according to the notes on the slide, this "Custom" Van Pelt/HiRanger 75' snorkel. Would love to hear the info one this one! Mattson Collection <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

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Taunton, MA had this 1943 Buffalo 750 gpm Civil Defense pumper. Mattson Collection <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

[Guest]

I have no info on this nice Seagrave pumper. Can anyone provide the location and/or specs? Mattson Collection <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

[Guest]

Here's another mystery Seagrave from my collection. Any ideas? Mattson Collection <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

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Oak Harbor, WA had this 1945 Seagrave 65' ladder truck. Mattson Collection <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

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Oxford, NY had this interesting Ford. Mattson Collection <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

[Guest]

San Mateo, CA was running this 750 gpm Seagrave pumper as a spare. Mattson Collection <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

[Guest]

San Diego, CA had this 1936 Seagrave 1000 gpm pumper. Looks like this shot was taken at a city surplus sale. Mattson Collection <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

[Guest]

Kern County, CA Engine # 23 was this 1960 White/Van Pelt 750 gpm pumper. Mattson Collection <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

[Guest]

Kulpmont, PA had this black 1949 American LaFrance 700 Series 750 gpm pumper. Mattson Collection <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

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Lewistown, PA ran this 1950 Seagrave 750 gpm pumper. Mattson Collection <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

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Erie, PA Engine # 1 was this American LaFrance 700 Series pumper. Mattson Collection <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

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Warren, OH operated this 1948 IH-KB pumper. Slide taken in July of 1972. David Albrewczynski pic/Mattson Collection <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />



[size=4]More During the week. <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/fireman.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> [/size]

[GA_Dave]

[quote name='tascman' timestamp='1317675770' post='458916']

Redwood City, CA had, according to the notes on the slide, this "Custom" Van Pelt/HiRanger 75' snorkel. Would love to hear the info one this one! Mattson Collection <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

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Straight from the Van Pelt book, this is a 1962 Van Pelt Custom 300 with a 75' Hi-Ranger platform, #615552. It was powered by a Hall-Scott motor and would later get a white/red paint job. Van Pelt built their own custom chassis from 1960-1977. Early versions used a cab constructed by Van Pelt, but later models used the TCM cab.

[chfc14]

[quote name='tascman' timestamp='1317676310' post='458919']

Here's another mystery Seagrave from my collection. Any ideas? Mattson Collection <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

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Originally delivered to Plymouth, Mass. Even though "Manomet" is a section of town right on the ocean, the piece was not lettered this way when still in service. This pic shows it when it was privately owned by a damn fine gentleman, who unfortunately passed on way too early. Whereabouts unknown today, R.I.P. Glen. TJ

[Pete Muller]

[quote name='tascman' timestamp='1317677061' post='458925']

Kern County, CA Engine # 23 was this 1960 White/Van Pelt 750 gpm pumper. Mattson Collection <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

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The Van Pelt List I have shows this as a 1959 White COE (3200 or 3208)/Van Pelt 750 gpm/1000 gwt no serial number on the list

[Guest]

[quote name='tascman' timestamp='1317677738' post='458929']

Warren, OH operated this 1948 IH-KB pumper. Slide taken in July of 1972. David Albrewczynski pic/Mattson Collection <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />



[size=4]More During the week. <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/fireman.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> [/size]

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Amazing the things you come across here and seeing the equipment people you knew rode before you knew them. Thanks for the memories Scott; RIP Ray.

[theunknowncomic]

[quote name='tascman' timestamp='1317677196' post='458926']Kulpmont, PA had this black 1949 American LaFrance 700 Series 750 gpm pumper. Mattson Collection <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> [/quote]they still have it.