Utica NY 1949 American LaFrance pumper

[John Kenealy]

I am on the board of a civic organization called Engine 11, its purpose is to support the Utica FD.  Every year, the group hosts a dinner to honor the Firefighter of the year as selected by the Chief, and the retirees from the present year. 

 

We are also restoring this 1949 American LaFrance,  which is still owned by the city.  It served as Engine 5, and then in reserve for many years as Engine 8.  This photo was pre-restoration.  One question I have is regarding a source of parts especially at this time, the rear fenders need replacing.  

 

I tried to visit the ALF Owners website, but registration is not open at this time.  There are some current posts which may seem helpful, but without registering, the contact info is not viewable.  

 

Anyone here a member of that site?  Or who might have a line on some parts for this truck? 

 

Thanks.

John Kenealy

 

[Guest]

There is Yahoo group of ALF owners that may be able to get you in the right direction...

 

http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Amer...=213365451

[fyreline]

John,

 

I know a downstate collector who may have some ALF 700 parts . . . next time I talk with him I will ask and let you know.

 

Dave

[Bob-Ont]

John, send me a PM with your needs and I will post it for you on the ALF Owners website.

[wfdstation42]

The rear fender in the pic doesn't look like it's rusted out, just banged up. The metal as I'm sure you know is heavy gauge and should be repairable. Some hammer and dolly work and a little heat shrinking will bring them back.

[John Kenealy]

Thanks, guys.  I will provide a list once I get it. 

[John Kenealy]

The rear fender in the pic doesn't look like it's rusted out, just banged up. The metal as I'm sure you know is heavy gauge and should be repairable. Some hammer and dolly work and a little heat shrinking will bring them back.

I guess the rest of the fender has a big hole in it.  The repair guy said the fabrication job would be a lot of work, and if we could find replacement fenders, we would be better off.  We also need the kick plates from both sides under the doors.  The photo above was taken before the rig was dismantled for refurbing, by a garage that never finished the job.  Some parts are missing, including the plates.  We are now taking it to a new repair shop to finish. 

[wfdstation42]

I guess the rest of the fender has a big hole in it.  The repair guy said the fabrication job would be a lot of work, and if we could find replacement fenders, we would be better off.  We also need the kick plates from both sides under the doors.  The photo above was taken before the rig was dismantled for refurbing, by a garage that never finished the job.  Some parts are missing, including the plates.  We are now taking it to a new repair shop to finish. 

 Yeah, if you have to pay someone to do the work then used fenders in good shape would be cheaper. But as a last resort rust holes can be cut out and patched and dents fixed.