American LaFrance 400 Series

[Engine33Truck]

If one looks at the bottom of the ALF database, there are 6 pdf files that explain abbreviations, serial numbers, and types. Easily printed for future reference.

Thanks Warren! I didn't know that!

[paulromano]

Some Jrs had the V12 Bell top. My Sr came with a #3 topper from factory.

Thank you for posting that.  That's interesting, I've never seen a #3 bell top.  What did it signify?

The number 3 on the top of the bell represented Engine or Ladder 3.  The factory would supply a generic top or a specific engine number.

[Engine33Truck]

The number 3 on the top of the bell represented Engine or Ladder 3.  The factory would supply a generic top or a specific engine number.

That's interesting, certainly not used anymore!

[Box 2565]

Corvallis, Oregon
1936 American LaFrance
750 GPM - Quad
#L 780
Bill Hattersley photo.

St. Joseph, Michigan
1937 American LaFrance
750 GPM - 200 Tank
#L 858
Jack Connors photo.

[Fire Medic 102]

Hi guys- Been quite busy for quite some time & haven't posted for awhile-
Here is some 400 fun...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WorIXxsY3X8

On a different topic, my sign business is really taking off. I am doing vinyl goldleaf. Looks great & is 20% the cost of hand applied. I will attach a photo of an ALF scroll I did. The photo doesn't do justice.

[Fire Medic 102]

I just thought it would be easier posting a link for photos then posting all the photos- Here is a bunch  of shots of my 400



https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1099626698423.2014835.1459326851&l=f5f58a428a&type=1

I have to chuckle when someone suggests I bring the truck down for a quick parade or activity. They don't understand alot...
-It takes 4 hours to wash the truck, not including wax
-It take $50 worth of gas to go 15 miles or so
-I run octane booster, another $15
-I run lead additive, another $15
-I run Seaform, another $15 (everything needs seafoam)
-It requires 3 people, Driver, tiller & spotter. Tiller is the one job everyone wants, but no one "gets". There is alot more then just sitting looking cool
-To back it in requires 3 people plus a farm tractor. I have a small shop with no room for error. I get it almost in the door & shut it off, then pull it in super slow with a tractor.
-Because I have not performed a restoration, there is always something wrong. A fouled plug, a blown fuse, a radiator leak, it is a full time job, (not that I'm complaining)
At $100 per parade, I have to budget. I live in the middle of nowhere, and no parades are close!
Factor in 3 kids, a full time & part time job, and a wife... you get the idea!

[Box 2565]

Tremonton City UT
1938 American LaFrance
500 GPM – 300 Tank
#L 983   Type: 450 RB
Mark Boatwright photo.