ALF1920

there is more than just brushing it on. the kit includes 2 base coats, 1 can 6 oz. chrome, deluxe brush, a power unit, 1 pr. gloves, 1 microfiber cloth, and 1 minispeed shape for $299

the haze is the interior items off-gassing in the heat. common. there are ways to clean it with micro-fibre towels, I believe you can find out how to do it on you-tube.

I have a 1933 Franklin with the same problems. Had the liquid drained and sent to a county hazardous waste site. Had the tank opened and sandblasted and then coated with a sealant. The removed metal was soldered back on.

wow!!!!! A loud exhaust pipe for country driving and a small one for the city.

Make sure that the tonnage rating is adequate to raise the vehicle.

these people in PA advertise window channel restorationspecialties.com. quite a few options, helps if you have a cross section sample that you can match up.

Sorry I didn't answer quicker but I just was scrolling thru when I saw it. I had a 1920 6 cylinder, 1000 gpm rotary gear pumper, 3 spark plugs per cylinder, crank start or battery. Sold to Hal Fillinger. Have a few brand new TT10 spark plugs and some older used ones that came from the engine. Also have the old Schebeler carb that weighs about 25 lbs.

Just knowing the manufacturer of the apparatus, i.e., Sanford, Young Fire, Foam-mite Childs, International Harvester, just to name a few would put the person in the right ball park. Looking at a fire book I came across the Buffalo Fire Appliance Corp. that stretched the wheelbase of a REO speedwagon to make a small triple combination For Kenilworth, NJ. in 1926. Quite a few have come and gone, including American La France.

You have to remember, it is only a show. Something to amuse the watcher.

they manufactured strictly ladder trucks to carry ladders, minus the pumps and water tanks.

looks like a re-purposed ladder fire truck.

fertilizer spreaders and seed planters did have pneumatic tires on them. later hay rakes had pneumatics also.

I was also looking at getting my vacuum motors fixed for the 1933 Franklin and was advised by Ficken..........."don't waste your money"...........I put 6 volt electric wipers in. I do have 2 different vacuum motors that I can part out.

have you tried Hal Fillinger out of Pennsylvania? He rebuilds American LaFrance. I had a starter that looked like that but sold it to a fire department in California.

I can understand being cautious, but to depend on a person's lack of postings is like a punishment. Everyone at one time or another has had 3 or less postings including a super moderator, senior member, etc. Sounds like you would ban a new member for selling 1 item with zero posts. Buyer be ware but use some common sense. I have several brand new spark plugs that will fit an American LaFrance fire truck. I sold the truck and came across these. Still in the box. Am I considered a scammer?

when I was looking at painting my wheels for my 1933 Franklin, the man advised against powder coating them due to being in direct sunlight quite a bit and fading.

I have a 1933 Franklin Olympic that came with a crank that does not fit, the last leg that engages is too short. If you wish more info/better photos, I will be glad to get them Monday. from crank attachment to 1st bend is 6", next length is 10", final bend is 5". the final bend has a handle that revolves over the 3/4" thick rod. the attachment at the crankshaft itself is 1.5" Augie Vorndran, III, Ontario, NY alf1920@aol.com