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Is that a Federal Model WL siren on the front....the one in the center with the red light?
Also, I see the beacon is a "high skirt". Were high skirt beacons for fire trucks and the smaller skirt beacons for police?
PS I like the nuke power plant background in pic 1
Also, I see the beacon is a "high skirt". Were high skirt beacons for fire trucks and the smaller skirt beacons for police?
PS I like the nuke power plant background in pic 1
That 174 appears to have a standard skirt. Shorter skirts started out as standard height, but were cut down by the purchaser. The cut was often to make the base of the skirt match the profile of the vehicle roof.
Here is my 1944 Chevy WWII model 325 fire truck. This pic was taken a couple years ago the day it was delivered to me. It is now in my garage, disassembled so I can turn it back to olive drab.
Love that 1954 American Lafrance and the 1944 WW2 fire truck, awesome with those beacon rays and everything else it has. :shock:
Pimp, not sure they have a whelen tag on them but the rest of the plate is faded. I will try to get some close up pics of them along with video. They are cool lights though!
heres another shot of mine. Lighting includes deitz 4 bulb beacons, mars 888. i added the sentrys in the back and a HL flasher. Since this pic i put the Q in the nose where is belongs and moved the siren speaker to where the bell used to be
Sold the Chevy military Pickup I had posted before and bought a 1984 Military M1009 Blazer to replace it. Put the same Federal Signal AeroDynic on the Blazer and added some old Whelen 900 strobes as well. Still have the Chevy Military M1010 ambulance, but the lightbar is the same one I moved to the Blazer.
Video(Bridgeport OHV Park):
Video(Bridgeport OHV Park):
Back when I was with the VFD, we had a M1009 CUCV that we used for med calls or to haul air bottles to a scene.
K9Vic said:
That looks awesome, man! I noticed in your video you switched the pattern around for the Areo. From right-arrow to the alternating inside-out, correct? The bar and strobes fit that truck very well for that year.
Thanks, yes I changed the flash pattern as the arrow pattern was too boring. I still want to move the timing of the two center so they will flash just after the driver side goes by and not in the same line.
This is my '78 CHP GMC Jimmy(replica) , soon to be replaced by a 80's E350 typeIII ambulance ..... (still looking)
http://www.vimeo.com/14331987 @ 4:02min
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Engine-6, A 78 American Lafrance Century Pumper can be seen here
http://www.alfowners.com/forums/showthread.php?p=4168#post4168
http://www.alfowners.com/forums/showthread.php?p=4168#post4168
kitn1mcc said:
thanks
which words do you mean ?? The in-vid text at the starts is " trip from town to zoo" half way it says that the Zoo visit is over and it's time to go back. Below the vid is an expl. of what the trip is about.By the way: where are you located ?
i am in old lyme ctpolice-jimmy said:thanks
By the way: where are you located ?
Open yourself an account on "photobucket", and then enter the image link.
They also tell you how in the FAQ's
They also tell you how in the FAQ's
Crown_Vics said:
Just use the attach feature... hit browse, find the image on your hard drive and hit attach. Repeat.
A little late to the party since the venue change but here are mine:
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Cleveland Ohio PD cars.
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Cleveland Ohio PD cars.
First Apparatus 1967 Seagrave 1000gpm Pumper fully equipped and operational.
Federal "Hill Light" Beacon
Alternating sealed beam flashers on "A" posts
Alternating inner sealed beam flashers
Federal Q2 (not B) siren
Grover Stutter-tone horns
Rear are Whelen "Jrs'"
Second Apparatus 1984 Ford-Darley 1000gpm Pumper fully equipped and operational.
Federal AeroTwin light bar.
Carson SA-400 siren
Grover Stutter-tone horns
Dietz alternating flashers
Rear are Arrow red strobe beacons.
Third Apparatus 1957 Willys-Overland Jeep CJ Utility unit fully equipped.
Unity RV-15 Beacon
Dietz alternating flashers on cowl.
Federal Model-66 siren
All equipment and warning devices are either original or period-correct replacements.
I got both pumpers fully equipped. The Jeep was restored and outfitted as a Utility.
Click photos to enlarge.
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Federal "Hill Light" Beacon
Alternating sealed beam flashers on "A" posts
Alternating inner sealed beam flashers
Federal Q2 (not B) siren
Grover Stutter-tone horns
Rear are Whelen "Jrs'"
Second Apparatus 1984 Ford-Darley 1000gpm Pumper fully equipped and operational.
Federal AeroTwin light bar.
Carson SA-400 siren
Grover Stutter-tone horns
Dietz alternating flashers
Rear are Arrow red strobe beacons.
Third Apparatus 1957 Willys-Overland Jeep CJ Utility unit fully equipped.
Unity RV-15 Beacon
Dietz alternating flashers on cowl.
Federal Model-66 siren
All equipment and warning devices are either original or period-correct replacements.
I got both pumpers fully equipped. The Jeep was restored and outfitted as a Utility.
Click photos to enlarge.
These are privately owned by myself.100_0960.2.jpg[/attachment:2qt2cd0s]FD E42 2007 8.2.jpg[/attachment:2qt2cd0s]100_2709.JPG[/attachment:2qt2cd0s]
Wife now wants a Chief's Car! Working on it. Maybe in service next year.
Everyone around here like the Seagrave. Has a Detroit 2 - stroke and is LOUD!
Everyone around here like the Seagrave. Has a Detroit 2 - stroke and is LOUD!
Great threads and very nice cars !
Here is my '91 CVPI CHP replica (now for sale for a new project with a '59 Dodge):
Here is my '91 CVPI CHP replica (now for sale for a new project with a '59 Dodge):
I guess it's my turn...
I've personally owned three restored replicas, and helped out with at least three others.
My first was this 66 Plymouth Fury I, representing NYSP. Fully accurate including period vintage GE radios and an NOS Dietz 211-WW.
Second up is a 76 Plymouth Gran Fury, an original package car with a 440 U code motor. It too was restored to represent an NYSP unit. Again, period correct GE radios, a Unitrol 800 and a pair of new Unity RV-26s on the roof. The only thing I couldn't find were the Spitfire domes for the roof lights.
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Both of these cars have been sold to retired NYSP Troopers.
My current car (which happens to be for sale) is my 1973 Dodge Polara restored as a replica of my departments cruiser from that year. And that's a Federal 174 up top, mounted on an NOS Unity Uni-rack with a pair of Unity Stratolites on the ends.
My department own this 1963 Pontiac Catalina restored as a replica of our 63 cars. It should have a 174 on it, but couldn't find a good one, so it has a 176.
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I've personally owned three restored replicas, and helped out with at least three others.
My first was this 66 Plymouth Fury I, representing NYSP. Fully accurate including period vintage GE radios and an NOS Dietz 211-WW.
Second up is a 76 Plymouth Gran Fury, an original package car with a 440 U code motor. It too was restored to represent an NYSP unit. Again, period correct GE radios, a Unitrol 800 and a pair of new Unity RV-26s on the roof. The only thing I couldn't find were the Spitfire domes for the roof lights.
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Both of these cars have been sold to retired NYSP Troopers.
My current car (which happens to be for sale) is my 1973 Dodge Polara restored as a replica of my departments cruiser from that year. And that's a Federal 174 up top, mounted on an NOS Unity Uni-rack with a pair of Unity Stratolites on the ends.
My department own this 1963 Pontiac Catalina restored as a replica of our 63 cars. It should have a 174 on it, but couldn't find a good one, so it has a 176.
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One more for all of you Whelen fans...
This is a squad I just recently assisted with. Its owned by another memeber of my department. Starting in 1973, we began using a pair of Whelen Model 5000 Commanders on a Mars bar, along with a pair of Unity S-6 spots and a small center speaker. I have an original rack awaiting restoration. However, I was able to put this one together using another pair of Commanders and a Federal crossbar. This is definitely an unusual set up, but we used it from late 73 to 1983.
The car is a 1981 Plymouth Gran Fury, package car that originally was in service with the North Carolina Highway Patrol.
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The original one I'm saving...
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A few in service shot from the archives...notice the one from 76 with a few split red/blue domes that we were testing...
Also notice that the Dart in the first photo has a single strobe in the center. That light is not a Whelen. It is a a light made by Strobe Champion of Long Island NY. I can't find any details about that company, but I do have the light. It powers up and fires a strobe burst, but the strobe tube must be shot, since it doesn't light up.
This is a squad I just recently assisted with. Its owned by another memeber of my department. Starting in 1973, we began using a pair of Whelen Model 5000 Commanders on a Mars bar, along with a pair of Unity S-6 spots and a small center speaker. I have an original rack awaiting restoration. However, I was able to put this one together using another pair of Commanders and a Federal crossbar. This is definitely an unusual set up, but we used it from late 73 to 1983.
The car is a 1981 Plymouth Gran Fury, package car that originally was in service with the North Carolina Highway Patrol.
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The original one I'm saving...
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A few in service shot from the archives...notice the one from 76 with a few split red/blue domes that we were testing...
Also notice that the Dart in the first photo has a single strobe in the center. That light is not a Whelen. It is a a light made by Strobe Champion of Long Island NY. I can't find any details about that company, but I do have the light. It powers up and fires a strobe burst, but the strobe tube must be shot, since it doesn't light up.
EngCo4 said:
Did Seagrave still make open cab pumpers of that style in the late 1960s?
ny04350 said:A few in service shot from the archives...notice the one from 76 with a few split red/blue domes that we were testing...
What make and model of siren was used in those cars?
The Seagrave conventional cab (both open cab and closed cab)
"Anniversary Series" was produced from 1950 - 1970. After that
only cab forward apparatus were built unless on a commercial
chassis.
The Anniversary Series were mainly produced with gasoline motors
but some were built with Detroit Diesels. Many were repowered
in the late 60s and early 70s with diesels as they were more
reliable and efficient for fire apparatus. Detriot'-Allison was the
primary provider of diesel engines in this era but Seagrave did
build apparatus with other makes of engines if specified. I know
of one Anniversary Series ladder truck that was produced with a
Cummins Diesel from the factory and Seagrave even badged the
truck with the Cummins logo! (My pumper was originally produced
with a Seagrave 530ci V-12 gasoline motor with dual magneto
ignition. It was repowered in 1976 with a Detroit Diesel.)
I knew the ladder truck from both the original FD that bought and
operated it and the 2nd FD that had it. It is now in private hands and is
presently for sale. It still has all of its ladders and over 90% of its
original equipment. And it still runs just fine! It is a tiller-drawn
ladder truck.
Cab forward apparatus later replaced the Anniversary Series, but
Seagrave was producing cab forwards beginning in the early 60s
in both open and closed cab models.
The urban riots and civil disturbances of the late 60s and early 70s
spelled the end for open cab apparatus. According to my research,
the last open cab appratus was produced in 1982 by American
LaFrance. I have a photo of it, but no FD listed for it. It was built
with a Century Cab.
While the 1970s broought about the exclusive use of enclosed cabs
of various forms, (both 'canopy' cabs with the open rear but sheltered
on three sides, and the fully enclosed cabs with weather-tight cabs
and crew doors) enclosed apparatus has been around since the early
1930s. Seagrave pioneered their "Safety Sedan" which not only had
an enclosed crew area, but actually enclosed the ENTIRE apparatus
incuding the pump panel, hose bed and tools storage!
Chicago FD has one of these that they have completely restored from
the frame up for ceremonial use. They operated several back in the day
as did other major FDs such as FDNY, DCFD, Chicago FD and others.
Emergency lighting varied over the years and also to customer specs.
Normal lighting/warning was either a Federal or Sterling siren/light
combination mounted in the unique nose nacelle of the Anniversary
Series apparatus with anything from a Roto-Ray to a Beacon on the
roof. Chicago FD equipped their apparatus at the time with the unique
Mars "football" oscillating light on the roof.
Hope this information is helpful.
"Anniversary Series" was produced from 1950 - 1970. After that
only cab forward apparatus were built unless on a commercial
chassis.
The Anniversary Series were mainly produced with gasoline motors
but some were built with Detroit Diesels. Many were repowered
in the late 60s and early 70s with diesels as they were more
reliable and efficient for fire apparatus. Detriot'-Allison was the
primary provider of diesel engines in this era but Seagrave did
build apparatus with other makes of engines if specified. I know
of one Anniversary Series ladder truck that was produced with a
Cummins Diesel from the factory and Seagrave even badged the
truck with the Cummins logo! (My pumper was originally produced
with a Seagrave 530ci V-12 gasoline motor with dual magneto
ignition. It was repowered in 1976 with a Detroit Diesel.)
I knew the ladder truck from both the original FD that bought and
operated it and the 2nd FD that had it. It is now in private hands and is
presently for sale. It still has all of its ladders and over 90% of its
original equipment. And it still runs just fine! It is a tiller-drawn
ladder truck.
Cab forward apparatus later replaced the Anniversary Series, but
Seagrave was producing cab forwards beginning in the early 60s
in both open and closed cab models.
The urban riots and civil disturbances of the late 60s and early 70s
spelled the end for open cab apparatus. According to my research,
the last open cab appratus was produced in 1982 by American
LaFrance. I have a photo of it, but no FD listed for it. It was built
with a Century Cab.
While the 1970s broought about the exclusive use of enclosed cabs
of various forms, (both 'canopy' cabs with the open rear but sheltered
on three sides, and the fully enclosed cabs with weather-tight cabs
and crew doors) enclosed apparatus has been around since the early
1930s. Seagrave pioneered their "Safety Sedan" which not only had
an enclosed crew area, but actually enclosed the ENTIRE apparatus
incuding the pump panel, hose bed and tools storage!
Chicago FD has one of these that they have completely restored from
the frame up for ceremonial use. They operated several back in the day
as did other major FDs such as FDNY, DCFD, Chicago FD and others.
Emergency lighting varied over the years and also to customer specs.
Normal lighting/warning was either a Federal or Sterling siren/light
combination mounted in the unique nose nacelle of the Anniversary
Series apparatus with anything from a Roto-Ray to a Beacon on the
roof. Chicago FD equipped their apparatus at the time with the unique
Mars "football" oscillating light on the roof.
Hope this information is helpful.
A few from my fleet:
1991 Ford Crown Vic 351w California Highway Patrol unit 8849
1991 Ford Crown Vic 351w San Diego County Sheriff Replica
-Federal Aerodynic, Federal 480k siren/switch box, motorola syntorx radio
1973 Dodge Polara California Highway Patrol Unit 1555
-Federal Twinsonic CTS, PA1000, Motorola Radio
1978 Dodge Monaco (unmarked) Federal PA20a and Fireball
1987 Chevy Caprice 9C1 (unmarked) Currently unequipped
1991 Ford Crown Vic 351w (Future MA MDC replica)
1997 Ford Crown Vic Mass State Police
When restored will have Federal Vista, SS2000, BP100, Lectric Lites push bar, Motorola MCS2000, Motorola Maxtrac100, and Uniden 760xlt.
Got a few other and or have one or two in the pipeline.
1991 Ford Crown Vic 351w California Highway Patrol unit 8849
1991 Ford Crown Vic 351w San Diego County Sheriff Replica
-Federal Aerodynic, Federal 480k siren/switch box, motorola syntorx radio
1973 Dodge Polara California Highway Patrol Unit 1555
-Federal Twinsonic CTS, PA1000, Motorola Radio
1978 Dodge Monaco (unmarked) Federal PA20a and Fireball
1987 Chevy Caprice 9C1 (unmarked) Currently unequipped
1991 Ford Crown Vic 351w (Future MA MDC replica)
1997 Ford Crown Vic Mass State Police
When restored will have Federal Vista, SS2000, BP100, Lectric Lites push bar, Motorola MCS2000, Motorola Maxtrac100, and Uniden 760xlt.
Got a few other and or have one or two in the pipeline.
I see at least one area of the 87' Caprice equipped with something .
Nice "fleet" you got there. Very impressive!
.Nice "fleet" you got there. Very impressive!