It’s in my unit I can show you at a safe distance. No pics, if you want to view just come and see it. I also have a project LaFrance which is dismantled for sale. It is capable of running and operating three discharge lines at. If you know of any LaFrance parts I would be interested. This model is an amalgamation of several Fire Engines as so many versions and variants existed. We can register the vehicle in your name in the UK or export it anywhere. The vehicle is currently in Cubley, Derbyshire and can be delivered anywhere. They will also run on low combustion/low octane fuel. They are used for the Paris to Peking Rally due to being so robust. The cross references are for general reference only, please check for correct specifications and measurements for your application. Option 2 is we can build it into whatever you want. We have not attempted to start it but the engine is free turning. They are a three speed manual and low geared so in order to get more speed you can just increase the size of the rear sprockets. If you remove the back, lower the steering column and the suspension by removing a few leaf springs, you have a giant 1920’s chain drive racing car! Most people also shorten the chassis although this is optional. Americas Fire Engine: The American-LaFrance 700 Series, 1947-1959 Americas Fire Engine The American-LaFrance 700 Series, 1947-1959 Qty:1 Buy Used. This amazing vehicle was built in Elmira New York almost 100 years ago.ĭespite being American, they are RHD, apparently so the firemen could dismount safely onto the sidewalk but I can’t remember where I heard that! For those that don’t know much about these, they are desirable due to being excellent Speedster candidates. As a youngster that grew up in the area, a firsthand look at the devastation strengthened the healthy respect for tornadoes that still resonates to this day.Up for your consideration is this incredible chain drive American LaFrance fire truck.
Massive property damage to the tune of $8 million ($30 to $40 million in today’s dollars) occurred, including the destruction of the fire station.
The storm claimed four lives and injured 76 people. The National Weather Service retroactively designated this tornado as an F4 (200-mph wind speeds). On June 2, 1965, the small Texas town of Hale Center was devastated by a massive tornado. After serving for nine years with the Navy, the fate of this engine was changed in the summer of 1965. However, the body and hose bed make this appear to be a transition apparatus to the 800 Series. The model number of this unit (775-PCO) shows this to be a 700 Series. This type of specification was fairly standard for the time period.
The pumper is equipped with an American LaFrance (ALF) Twin-Flo 750-gpm pump, a 300-gallon water tank, Continental gasoline engine, and manual transmission. In 1956, this fire truck, along with several others, was delivered to the United States Naval Engineers.
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