Guess this rig

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Can anyone guess where this rig was in service when new? and what year and make. I have many photos of older rigs that I will put up from time to time to see if any of the members can get it right.

[x635 4,066]

I like this game idea!

Is the answer Bristol, CT?

Ha, Izzy, I beat you to it, lol!

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NO ! x635 can you make the photo biggier

[x635 4,066]

NO ! x635 can you make the photo biggier

You have to upload a bigger photo.

Isn't this the same rig as pictured above?? I photographed it in November, even the background looks the same. I guess I just missed the "when new" part, lol.

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Thats it now guess away!

[Future Fireman 4]

Is it Izzy's old truck before the Pierce mid-mount?

Mike

[ajsbear 11]

1973 American LaFrance

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WRONG STATE, TRY AGAIN

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WRONG YEAR ,BUT CLOSE

[TL2L31 8]

I was with Eng58 when we phototgraphed this rig in the lot of New England Fire Equipment . I think it belonged to Elmsford?

[cas2383 22]

ossining's old ladder?

[cas2383 22]

retracting my last post disregard

[IzzyEng4 427]

Nope that is not Bristol, CT. It is either Bristol New Hampshire or Maine. I forget who's numbering system it is. The 4 = deptartmetn number, L = Ladder and 1= unit number.

It is an American LaFrance 1000 series and it has to be a late 60's / early 70's model. In 1973 the Century Series was introduced but they still produce the 1000 series until about 1976 - 1978 I beleive. Remember Century Series rigs had the rounded out edges behind the front doors for more room in the jumps.

Mike, Ansonia's old Ladder 7 was a 1982 Century Series mid-mount and it was a true truck (no pump).

Seth, too bad I'm at work protecting the largest casino in the world and just got to the computer!!!! LOL

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After using my bincolars to see the photo....lol, I can only say its a 1968 ALF, but have no clue to whom it belongs.

[Ex-2114 7]

Can anyone guess where this rig was in service when new? and what year and make. I have many photos of older rigs that I will put up from time to time to see if any of the members can get it right.

Looks to be a 1972 ALF Quint.... I would say that it's now in New Hampshire and was initially Elmsford Quint 2 - nicknamed Agnes. If I am correct it was the first non-red piece of apparatus in Westchester.

Of course a bigger picture would be more helpful though.

[Future Fireman 4]

Alright Izzy, since I got it wrong. Here's my guess: Bristol, NH. Did I get it?

Mike

Edited December 31, 2007 by Future Fireman

[rfdu39 89]

Is it Lake Mohegan Quad 10 (1966 ALF)?

[FDNY 10-75 640]

Elmsford, NY - 1972 American LaFrance - 1250/300

Also:

Bristol, NH now operates with a 1978 Seagrave 100’ RMA ex Avon, MA

Edited January 1, 2008 by TR54

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OK you guys are good . It is fact the 1972 quint 2 from Elmsford. I arranged the sale of this piece back in 1994 when they needed a new ladder. IF you guys liked this topic will do it again. and yes that is old engine 62 1957 mack B95 in my profile

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OK as a bonus why did they call her AGNES?

[Ex-2114 7]

OK as a bonus why did they call her AGNES?

Is there a prize for having this information??? Oh well -- I'll give it to you anyway...

In 1972, Quint 2 was being assembled at the American LaFrance factory in Elmira, NY. It was the only lime yellow piece of apparatus being built in that facility at the time (this is important - just read on).

Hurricane Agnes decided to pay a visit to Elmira right at the time that ALF had finished painting each of the body parts individually... Well, the flood waters rose higher and higher... and there was news footage and pictures of it too... And all of a sudden, floating down the road were the lime yellow fenders to Quint 2. Now remember - this was the only non-red truck being built at that time -- what other truck could these parts belong to???

So ALF did their thing after the floods subsided.... the parts were all recovered... and were PUT ON THE TRUCK!!!!! Yup. You read it right -- they put the formerly submerged parts, including the frame, all together and delivered the truck.

Now mind you, this is how the story was told to me during my time in the Department -- I believe it to be at least 99% accurrate.

The Quint was referbed once to abate the rust, but over time.... and age... and needs.......

In 1994 Elmsford took delivery of a new Quint 2 - a Pierce 100' Aerial Platform with pump and all...

Nowadays.... you know it as Elmsford Tower Ladder 21.

For a short time, the current Ladder 55 was named Quint 2, but with the county's naming requirements, Ladder 55 it is.

Happy New Year...

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Is there a prize for having this information??? Oh well -- I'll give it to you anyway...

In 1972, Quint 2 was being assembled at the American LaFrance factory in Elmira, NY. It was the only lime yellow piece of apparatus being built in that facility at the time (this is important - just read on).

Hurricane Agnes decided to pay a visit to Elmira right at the time that ALF had finished painting each of the body parts individually... Well, the flood waters rose higher and higher... and there was news footage and pictures of it too... And all of a sudden, floating down the road were the lime yellow fenders to Quint 2. Now remember - this was the only non-red truck being built at that time -- what other truck could these parts belong to???

So ALF did their thing after the floods subsided.... the parts were all recovered... and were PUT ON THE TRUCK!!!!! Yup. You read it right -- they put the formerly submerged parts, including the frame, all together and delivered the truck.

Now mind you, this is how the story was told to me during my time in the Department -- I believe it to be at least 99% accurrate.

The Quint was referbed once to abate the rust, but over time.... and age... and needs.......

In 1994 Elmsford took delivery of a new Quint 2 - a Pierce 100' Aerial Platform with pump and all...

Nowadays.... you know it as Elmsford Tower Ladder 21.

For a short time, the current Ladder 55 was named Quint 2, but with the county's naming requirements, Ladder 55 it is.

Happy New Year...

100% CORRECT, YOU GET A COOKIE. WILL MOVE ON TO A NEW RIG IF YOU GUYS WANT TO.

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Yeah!!!