My last shot for the day was at the FD I started with back in February, 1982. That summer, we purchased a used 4000 gallon stainless milk tanker, mounted on a 1971 International chassis. First, the rear axle had to be replaced. The tank was removed and taken to a local welding shop where fill and dump valves and baffles were added. Due to a clearance issue with the bay doors, the original dome was replaced by a flat cover with a 3" hole. During that time, the axle was replaced, the cab and frame painted, and lights and siren installed. The rig was reassembled and placed in service in late August, 1982 at a total cost of under $16,000.
By the late 1990's, the original chassis was wearing out. It was replaced by a 1992 Ford LTL-9000 and continued to serve for many more years. In 2010, the Ford was getting long in the tooth, so it was replaced by this used Peterbilt.
Tanker 201, Brocton, NY
Peterbilt/BFD
0/4000
By the late 1990's, the original chassis was wearing out. It was replaced by a 1992 Ford LTL-9000 and continued to serve for many more years. In 2010, the Ford was getting long in the tooth, so it was replaced by this used Peterbilt.
Tanker 201, Brocton, NY
Peterbilt/BFD
0/4000
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