08/27/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 08/27/2024 07:03
What happens to old fire trucks when they wear out or become obsolete? Some lucky ones get forever homes with enthusiasts (which is easier when they're tiny kei trucks), but others end up in the local vehicle graveyard. That's what happened to this American LaFrance pumper, which now resides near a 1952 International L-130 tow truck at a yard in Englewood, Colorado.
Murilee MartinEnglewood is a city of 34,000 located just south of Denver, and it had its own fire department from 1907 until it was merged with the Denver Fire Department in 2015.
Murilee MartinIt appears that this truck worked out of Englewood Station 22, about 15 blocks away from its current residence. It was designated as Engine 2 and/or Pumper 2, replacing a 1948 American LaFrance and itself replaced by a 1972 Seagrave/Pierce.
Murilee MartinAmerican LaFrance had a history going back to the 19th century. The company went through a number of ownership changes, moves, and financial difficulties after this truck was built in Elmira, New York. After filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in 2008, the company shut its doors forever in 2014.
Murilee MartinThe mid-mounted engine is a Detroit Diesel 6-71, an inline-six two-stroke.
Murilee MartinThe label on the valve cover indicates a build date in the middle 1970s, so this wasn't the original powerplant.
Murilee MartinSince the engine has to run a serious water pump for hours on end while fighting fires, the "Motor Miles" counter on the tachometer kept track of total engine use.
Murilee MartinHow many Englewood lives did this truck help save?
Murilee MartinMost folks don't go to a self-service junkyard for parts like these, but this truck will be a bonanza for anyone restoring old firefighting machinery. Let's hope it avoids the crusher for a while.
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