1947 American LaFrance

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Hey the NEW 700 stick is lookin' good kid..........................

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Here's one more picture that I forgot to post with the others last night.



Look, you're missing the outrigger on your side, but you get a free section of hose. You even get a mis-matched set of ladders. What a great assortment of equipment you're making out with on this deal. Can you feel the love?



Photo by Nick S.







All we need to do now is find out what the deal was with L-4582 and transform the little, red ALF into it. Can you imagine a pack of three Gray Ghosts? Wow.



At this rate, we'll have to name the garage "Marion Sub-Station 3½." <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

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I'll get back on topic now.



Here are a couple of pictures from the PPPSI Annual Muster in July 2003. I'm sure you remember the nice 1966 American LaFrance 900 Series Quint you were following on your way out of the muster grounds that day, too. The owner of that Quint was, as usual, enthralled with Gray and had to have her picture taken with it, again!

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Hey,that was a fun day wasn't it?I'd trade the warm temps we had the day thoes photos were taken for what we have today!With a little luck I'll be back up there again in 2009.Thanks again for posting all the photos of ole gray..............Bruce

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[quote name='1947ALF' post='167621' date='Nov 29 2007, 18:17 ']Hey,that was a fun day wasn't it?I'd trade the warm temps we had the day thoes photos were taken for what we have today!With a little luck I'll be back up there again in 2009.Thanks again for posting all the photos of ole gray..............[/quote]



You're supposed to be making phone calls, not playing online. Tsk, tsk. Just kidding.



We can always have our own muster in the K-Mart parking lot. <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

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It's all fun and games until the kid decides she really does want that bumper off of the parts truck after all.







I'd post a picture of Ole Gray, but we haven't had it out yet ... Yet! The bumper is going on its ladder truck counterpart, though, so, I suppose this counts as a legitimate picture for this topic. <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

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Who is that fAT guy and why is he stealing parts from that poor ole fire truck.Another hot day foolin'around with 700 LaFarnces,huh kid..................Bruce

[Engine2524]

[quote name='1947ALF' post='236420' date='Aug 6 2008, 14:19 ']Who is that fAT guy and why is he stealing parts from that poor ole fire truck.Another hot day foolin'around with 700 LaFarnces,huh kid..................Bruce[/quote]

Ah, you're not that fat Bruce.... <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/hysterical.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

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Hey Jay.Thanks for your"not that fat comments".Ineed to dig out some photos when I around in the 190 lbs.range.I really felt alot better then.How are you doin' Jay?I haven't been in the chat room forever,sorry about that.The dump truck business is eally slow this summer.Spending alot of time at home this year but there alot of things to do around here but no $$ to do them with!!Good to hear from you buddie,best wiahes..................Bruce

[Guest]

[quote name='1947ALF' post='236732' date='Aug 7 2008, 13:24 ']Hey Jay.Thanks for your"not that fat comments".Ineed to dig out some photos when I around in the 190 lbs.range.I really felt alot better then.[/quote]

Too much hair! <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/ohmy.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':o' />

[1961MackC95]

[quote name='1949ALF' post='240725' date='Aug 23 2008, 16:08 ']Too much hair! :o



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Bell bottoms, Dingo boots and a perm-can't get much more "old school" than that!



I am surprised a picture this old is actually in color.



Lindsay D

Richardson, TX



   

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[quote name='1961MackC95' post='240821' date='Aug 23 2008, 20:51 ']Bell bottoms, Dingo boots and a perm-can't get much more "old school" than that!



I am surprised a picture this old is actually in color.[/quote]

Shoot, Lindsay, it was only 1981. Of course, I was still a twinkle in my parents' eyes. The memories I do have from the 1980s don't include bell bottoms and boots, thank goodness. There's more 'fro than Fire Engine in that picture! <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

[Truckman]

[quote name='1949ALF' post='240725' date='Aug 23 2008, 15:08 ']Too much hair! <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/ohmy.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':o' />



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Nice shot of you guys.



Do you have a full photo of that beautiful Maxim behind you??

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[quote name='Truckman' post='241314' date='Aug 25 2008, 14:52 ']Nice shot of you guys.



Do you have a full photo of that beautiful Maxim behind you??[/quote]

Since I have the picture, I'll answer for him. Yes, he does. <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

[Truckman]

[quote name='1949ALF' post='241342' date='Aug 25 2008, 16:26 ']Since I have the picture, I'll answer for him. Yes, he does. <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />



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Thank you Trina. It is beautiful!! What year is it? looks to be 1000 GPM maybe a 250 or 300 tank.



You are so sweet. I owe you one!! <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

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[quote name='Truckman' post='241543' date='Aug 26 2008, 11:16 ']Thank you Trina. It is beautiful!! What year is it? looks to be 1000 GPM maybe a 250 or 300 tank.



You are so sweet. I owe you one!! <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote]

Not a problem, John. It's marked as a 1965 Maxim with a 1000 G.P.M. Pump and a 300 G.W.T.

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Because I know you miss us when we're not here ...



And because I'll be gone for three months at Boot Camp ...



And because Patrick will be half a world away ...



Here's the picture of you, me, the brother, and the 1948 ALF from when we were at the Texas Fire Museum on Thursday.







Until I return, take care of our old Fire Trucks. I'll miss you, and I love you.



<img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

[Engine2524]

<img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> [color="#2E8B57"]GOOD LUCK TRINA!! We'll miss you around here! Stay safe and we'll be here patiently awaiting your return.[/color] <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/usa.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

PS- I'll do my best to keep Bruce in line for you! <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

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Aah,Nice family picture Trina,thanks for posting it.I'm sure guys at Dallas will keep an eye on the future Big Gray while your away.Great to have spent some time with you before you leave.I'm sure the time will pass quickly and you'll be home before you know it.Best Wishes Sweetie..................Bruce

[1961MackC95]

[quote name='1949ALF' post='244742' date='Sep 6 2008, 15:21 ']Because I know you miss us when we're not here ...



And because I'll be gone for three months at Boot Camp ...



And because Patrick will be half a world away ...



Here's the picture of you, me, the brother, and the 1948 ALF from when we were at the Texas Fire Museum on Thursday.







Until I return, take care of our old Fire Trucks. I'll miss you, and I love you.



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We certainly will keep an eye on the future "Big Gray" while you are doing your patriotic duty.



All of us in Texas and around the country will miss you on the board and will hold that good thought for you.



Lindsay D aka "The Old Gray Wolf"

Richardson, TX