1963 Ford/Shop Service Truck
History: T7
Courtesy Raleigh News & Observer
| Model year |
1963 |
| Make/Model |
Ford |
| Serial number: |
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| VIN number: |
C70CU380281 |
| License plate: |
71028 |
| Shop number: |
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| Purchase price: |
$5,000. |
| Purchase date: |
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Notes: Built by firefighters in 1963 and using
ladder rack from 1922 American LaFrance service truck.
History:
- Placed in service as Truck 7 by June 15, 1963.
- Removed from service after accident on May 31, 1979.
Truck 7
collides with an automobile at the intersection of Raleigh Boulevard and
Milburnie Road, while responding to a fire alarm at Holly Hill Hospital. The
apparatus follows Engine 7 through the intersection, and reportedly through
a red light. Their speed is 35 MPH, with lights and siren activated. The
automobile enters the intersection at about 10 MPH. Two of the three
firefighters aboard are transported for observation. One person in the car
receives serious injuries and is transported to Wake Medical Center. Sources: News & Observer, June 1, 1979; Raleigh Times, June 1, 1979.
- Rebuilt in 1980 with new chassis. See entry for
1980 Ford service truck.
Courtesy Raleigh News & Observer
Courtesy Raleigh News & Observer
Differences between versions:
| 1963 |
1980 |
| no air horns |
air horns |
| clear beacon |
red beacon |
| Ford nameplate on door |
no nameplate on door |
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11/05/20 02:34:13 PM
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