Wassaic 225 Returns to WFD!

[markmets415 524]

Well Signman and me went on alittle trip this morning based on a rumor that our 1949 FWD was spotted, we found it, I was pretty sick to my stomach to see her in this condition, I took some shots to share with all here. Man was she some piece of equipment. The next thing to see is if we can get her back home. She is still equipped as the day she left in 1990.

The mice have been busy

Edited December 7, 2008 by xfirefighter484x

[markmets415 524]

[IzzyEng4 427]

I bet with some elbow grease, TLC and hard work you can bring her back to her former glory.

[markmets415 524]

[markmets415 524]

I bet with some elbow grease, TLC and hard work you can bring her back to her former glory.

Man I just hope the guy that has it will be resonable so me and the Signman can get her back.

[markmets415 524]

Here are some of her when she was in service.

Brand new

[markmets415 524]

pictured here is also our 35 seagraves which is currently awaiting restoring and is at New England Fire Equipment in CT. awaiting more grant $$$$$$.

Edited November 15, 2008 by markmets415

[EJS1810 7]

I bet with some elbow grease, TLC and hard work you can bring her back to her former glory.

But how will it look in Blue?

[markmets415 524]

But how will it look in Blue?

she would look pretty bad a$$ in blue, but I was thinking maybe a soft pastel pink!!!!

Edited November 15, 2008 by markmets415

[Guest]

Mark that looks horrible good luck with that !!!! Bring her home and fix it up...

[markmets415 524]

Mark that looks horrible good luck with that !!!! Bring her home and fix it up...

Joe, Lester told to be prepared, well to say the least I was not expecting this, but it has sat there for 18 years.

[markmets415 524]

Well I have enlisted a few more members for some $$$$ so maybe we can make this happen and get her back home, I called the guy and haven't heard back as of yet.

[Guest]

Well I have enlisted a few more members for some $$$$ so maybe we can make this happen and get her back home, I called the guy and haven't heard back as of yet.

let Me know if it happens maybe i can go down and give you guys a hand picking it up also do you know why the guy bought it in the frst place? ie fire protection , collector etc?

[markmets415 524]

Not really sure why he did but I know he drove it around for several years, it does have a 1997 inspection sticker on it. I will keep you posted, need any

2 1/2?? There are a few other older rack trucks there as well so I would figure a collector.

Edited November 16, 2008 by markmets415

[markmets415 524]

Here is a picture of a 1954 in Michigan that is on ebay, price is $1000.00, much better shape.

Edited November 16, 2008 by markmets415

[Mofire24 27]

your company wont buy it back as a parade truck/muster truck

[markmets415 524]

There are a few of us that want to get it back privately, the company doesn't have the $$$$$ to spend of it, we are in the process of trying to secure more funds for our 1935 Seagraves (below) at this time for it's restore. We got the Seagraves from Port Chester in 1958 or 1959.

Edited November 16, 2008 by markmets415

[Guest]

Here is a picture of a 1954 in Michigan that is on ebay, price is $1000.00, much better shape.

shipping would kill you

[Guest]

Not really sure why he did but I know he drove it around for several years, it does have a 1997 inspection sticker on it. I will keep you posted, need any

2 1/2?? There are a few other older rack trucks there as well so I would figure a collector.

any other fire truck?

[markmets415 524]

no other fire trucks.

[Guest]

Take it home and put it in your driveway Mark, your wife would'nt mind.....Good luck.

[markmets415 524]

Take it home and put it in your driveway Mark, your wife would'nt mind.....Good luck.

Driveway is full, yeah I am sure she'd love that one.

[RWC130 594]

Very sad to see her in that condition,

Bring her home!

[markmets415 524]

Very sad to see her in that condition,

Bring her home!

Going to try Rob, still waiting for the guy to call me back, not a good sign.

[nhfd241 4]

the hose bed is probly full of mold

Edited November 17, 2008 by nhfd241

[markmets415 524]

yes i would have to agree with that

[jack10562 414]

Good luck w/getting it back home. It sure needs some serious work.

You would think the "owner" would be glad to just get it off his land.

[fdny2817 6]

Mark, between our 2 Explorer Posts we should be able to clean her up good. As you know, I've kind of done this before. So any help I can gave let me know

[SIGNMAN 4]

Good luck w/getting it back home. It sure needs some serious work.

You would think the "owner" would be glad to just get it off his land.

YA, just like he's doing something with it. Hand it over would be the best thing for it !! Thanks

[markmets415 524]

Thanks Craig and I will try to call again, maybe he'll get sick of me calling and say come get the $^&(!#!&7 thing outta here