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These new economy model pumpers were powered by Continental engines instead of the usual ALF V-12s. These plain-looking, discontented 700s sported painted bumpers, a cut-down windshield header, cab doors with no side glass and compartmented rear fenders.
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In 1955, the company introduced a trio of new economy-model 700 Series pumpers named the Ranger, Crusader and Protector. With continuous improvements, the spectacularly successful 700 Series remained in production for 12 years. By the end of 1950, American LaFrance had delivered more than 1400 of these cab-forward wonders.
The first production 700 Series fire engines were delivered to fire departments in March of 1947. Special hose and booster cars, rescue and floodlight cars, airfoam pumpers and 4x4 airport crash fire trucks rounded out the big 700 Series. The comprehensive 700 Series model lineup included 500, 600, 750, 1000, 12 gallon-per minute pumpers 65-, 75-, 85- and 100-foot service aerials 75-, 85- and 100-foot tractor trailers aerials city service ladder trucks and quadruple and quintuple combinations.
Standard pump in the 700 Series was a new American LaFrance Tripflow two-stage centrifugal. Depending on pump or ladder size, 700 Series customers had a choice of four V-12 engines - 190-, 204- and 215-horsepower variants of the Lycoming-based V-12, or the big 240-horsepower ALF "E" V-12, the former 312A engine. A pair of rear-facing crew seats flanked the engine compartment. The design was somewhat reminiscent of GM's now "F" type diesel locomotives. Forward visibility was increased 250 percent compared to the wartime 500/600 series.Ī dramatically styled 700 Series had a sleekly-tapered front end with no grille. With its nimble 160-inch wheelbase, a standard 700 Series pumper had a turning radius of only 25 feet, a vast improvement over the bulky 600 Series. The cab-forward configuration also resulted in reduced weight on the front axle resulting in easier handling and steering.
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The dramatically different-looking 700 Series pumpers and aerials placed the driver ahead of the motor for vastly improved forward visibility compared with the 500/600 series.
We wish that there were some photos of the frame because we’re guessing it could support the weight of a building.The all-new postwar 700 Series pumpers and aerials were announced with great fanfare in the leading fire service trade journals in October, 1945. Sure a four speed OD automatic will help some but a Gear Vendors would really help to overcome the steep ratio that was likely used to get this truck up and at ’em back in the 1950s.
While it doesn’t say anything about having a gear vendors unit in the truck, something had to be done to help overcome what must be an awfully steep ring and pinion in the back. This one is all underpinned with the original American LaFrance parts and pieces, axles, etc so that’s neat. Trust us here.Īs is usually the case, we’re most thankful that someone didn’t just grab the cab and some other cool pieces and plop them on a modern truck frame, thereby creating something that has the appearance of complete coolness and bad assery but is actually kind of boring when you get right down to it.
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Remember the movie “The Iron Giant”? If you look at the front of this truck it looks just like the head of the giant. We’re not sure how long ago it was built, but this truck is in really impressive shape. Apparently the seller used this truck to haul vintage tractors and cars around. The engine is a 500ci Cadillac and we’re guessing that the transmission is an automatic because can’t clearly see a third pedal on the floor of the cab. Using the entire cab from the fire truck and then adding a long sloping ramp, the truck has style and obvious utility. We never thought about turning an old fire truck into a ramp truck/hauler before but someone did and they either created this themselves and are incredibly talented or they found someone to bring their dream to life and boy, did they ever.
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