I am looking for a way to replace the 2 inch bushing around the hole in my booster hose bed. LaFrance Fire Engine and Foamite, Ltd in Toronto, ON, Canada: American LaFrance set up LaFrance Fire Engine and Foamite, Ltd as an affiliate in 1928 to capture Canadian market share. Your last chance to own an antique from the Golden Age of fire apparatus. ALF hose bed 2.jpg I hope I dont get in too much trouble for posting this here. Some historical documentation available but no maintenance records. This truck was originally purchased from the City by the then-fire commissioner and later sold to current owner. Truck is currently registered and insured in the State of Connecticut. Underside of fenders still show original red paint. Original paint, gold leaf lettering and chrome still look good. This was Engine 1 in the City of Bristol, Connecticut, during a time when fire companies responded on average only once per week to alarms.
Starter and siren circuits have been upgraded to 12 volts. This is that rare opportunity to own a piece of antique fire apparatus from the golden age of fire trucks with the fully open cab which has not been bastardized into an old muster truck or an ugly brush truck. Mileage is estimated but, as you know, engine hours are of more significance and the engine hours on this truck are considered to be minimal. Truck runs very strong, steers well, runs straight and true and the mechanical brakes provide excellent stopping power.
Runs and drives good, never had a problem always starts after sitting for months. not numbers matching block, but is period correct engine for the truck. American LaFrance Pumper Fire Truck Unassembled plastic model kit. Has 491 CI flathead V12 rated at 190 H.P. Each vintage fire truck art print is produced using archival inks, ships within 48.
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Truck outfitted much as it was when taken out of service except there is no hose load. Very Rare 1942 American LaFrance 600 Series Firetruck for sale Up For Sale Old American-Lafrance Fire Truck, 1942 American LaFrance 600 series Fire Truck. Brand new front tires, dual rear tires in solid condition. Sterling Model 30 siren, Mars FL Figure 8 light, all warning lights, headlamps, spot lamp in solid working condition. Condition of pump is unknown but there is no known reason for the truck to not pump. Condition of the rare V-12 cylinder American LaFrance motor is very strong with a strong clutch assembly.