Looking For Info - Former Eastchester NY 1947 American LaFrance

[x635 4,066]

Posting on behalf of a friend...

Seeking any pictures and/or information about a engine I purchased last year.

American LaFrance 700 series model 710-PEO with registration #9008 was delivered to Eastchester, NY in February 1947. It was stationed at Union Corners Engine and Hose Co. and has a #4 in the center of the emblem. Somehow the engine made it's way here to West Texas.

[bfd550 2]

seth i was in eastchester fd when that rig was in service.it is now engine 30.there were 3 alf engines at that time .engine 29 bronxville,union corners and my company north end engine.all open cabs.could you find out were in texas it is. thx.

[kinkchaser 352]

That year and model use to be known as "bathtubs" because of the cab design, There were a lot of hose around both as Engines and Ladders both straight jobs and tractor trailers,, of course the years went beyond 1947 into the 50's

[PCFD ENG58 1,085]

I owned the 1949 American Lafrance that was engine 29 still running the J-12 gas engine in the early 90's

[ptwatson 82]

This is my company's old engine!!! I have been looking for her for years!!! Any chance she can be bought and brought home?? 

[ptwatson 82]

This is my company's old engine!!! I have been looking for her for years!!! Any chance she can be bought and brought home??   As you can see she is my profile pic on here. Would be a life accomplishment to get her back!!