In 1903 the firm merged with the American Fire Engine Company (itself formed by the amalgamation of four smaller enterprises), becoming American-LaFrance. *Complete with ladders, hoses, siren and bellįounded in 1873 by Truckson LaFrance and based in Elmira, New York, the LaFrance Manufacturing Company was originally famous as a maker of steam-powered fire pumpers, some 500-or-so of which had been sold by 1900. *Beautiful fire engine red with gold leaf detail Colognato, Past Chiefs S.*From John Staluppi's Cars of Dreams collection The ALF’s current response assignment is limited to parades and the occasional muster. The rig runs and pumps great to the pleasure of the Department’s members. In 2013 the 4-cylinder engine was rebuilt by several members to solve a smoking problem. The gold leaf work was completed consistent with the original delivery photos but with a little extra artwork The pump was rebuilt and its leather seals The original tires were solid rubber, however pneumatic tires believed to be available as an option, were obtained. Those parts were stripped and re-plated with nickel consistent with the original delivery. Many remaining parts had been chromed several years after delivery. Support locating replacements for the missing parts proved to be difficult but was accomplished with the assistance of several antique ALF enthusiasts. Most of the major parts were still intact but many parts had been discarded or replaced with non-original parts over the years including the soda-acid tank, kerosene lamps, acid storage container, wooden spoke wheels, etc. The pumper was stripped, sandblasted and rebuilt from the garage floor up. The restoration took several years during the ‘80s. The former ALF Service Center in Dunmore (PA) provided substantial support in the restoration. Clinton’s ALF was restored partially by the members and partially by some private parties that had expertise in the restoration of American LaFrance apparatus. The American LaFrance Type 65, Serial #5647, is equipped with a soda-acid extinguisher tank and a 400-gpm rotary gear pump. The Department has retained ownership since its delivery. In 1926 the Town of Clinton, Hunterdon County (NJ) Fire Department was pleased to accept delivery of its first motorized apparatus. Silver Trumpet – Current & Back Issues 🔒.

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