Alcatraz Diamond T News Story and Pictures
The San Francisco Chronicle published this story and two pictures on the history, restoration and return of the Alcatraz Island 1934 Diamond T fire engine. http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?fi... »
Cliff replied to the topic New Member Introductions in the forum GENERAL B.S. 9 years, 11 months ago
Post some photos; if it looks usable, someone may pay you for the privilege of hauling it away.
Louise E replied to the topic New Member Introductions in the forum GENERAL B.S. 9 years, 11 months ago
Just a bit more info.
Truck says 1937 on paint detail on body
Plate in engine compartment has the following info:
Chassis # 18901
Chassis Model # 244D
Can’t find any other numbers without crawling under it. A friend says it looks like an eagle on the oil pan. Has an official AFL-CLO sticker and original fire hoses and siren are on the truck.…[Read more]
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Louise E replied to the topic New Member Introductions in the forum GENERAL B.S. 9 years, 11 months ago
Hi, I am new as of today! Main reason for joining is I have a 1933 sitting in my yard for the past 9 years and I need it gone! Going to be difficult to sort with our MTO up here in Canada. Anyone that can assist or is interested I would be very grateful to. I’m at wits end and may end up calling scrap yard to pick it up if they will! Give me a…[Read more]
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