umodelnut Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 I found this on google images. He says its a 75' U model. It resembles what my U model looked like, so since its a 75' like mine, it could be a close serial number to mine!!! It says Laureldale on the tanker and the truck, and if you zoom in on the licence plate, I think it looks like a Pennsylvania plate. Does anybody go by here or know where it is so I can get the serial number off it? Thanks, Vinny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
220cummins Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Looked like a New Jersey plate plus it says twp of laureldale on the side of the hood....http://www.laureldalefirerescue.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Look on the front fender says Hamilton Township 18-3 The building on the site is the same place and same code call out. Paulhttp://www.laureldal....com/index.html Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted April 5, 2012 Author Share Posted April 5, 2012 Oh ok, thank you guys!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Vin, as already answered,that is Laureldale,NJ its about 30 miles southeast of where i'm originally from in Jersey..............i got a buddy thats a "volly" at a neighboring fire company,i'll see if he can get some info on it,his department does'nt have a U-model,buthey they do have a pretty nice R...................................Mark 1 Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Found a picture of the R-model i was talking about.....................................Mark 1 Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted April 5, 2012 Author Share Posted April 5, 2012 Vin, as already answered,that is Laureldale,NJ its about 30 miles southeast of where i'm originally from in Jersey..............i got a buddy thats a "volly" at a neighboring fire company,i'll see if he can get some info on it,his department does'nt have a U-model,buthey they do have a pretty nice R...................................MarkOK Mark, that would be cool if he can get me some info on that U model there. Thanks!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted April 5, 2012 Author Share Posted April 5, 2012 Found a picture of the R-model i was talking about.....................................MarkThat is a pretty nice R model!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajt3138 Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 is that normal in some parts of the country to have a semi tanker setup?. all i have ever seen is frame mounted tankers.seems like staging would be an issue with the semi tractor.aj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 I found this on google images. He says its a 75' U model. It resembles what my U model looked like, so since its a 75' like mine, it could be a close serial number to mine!!! It says Laureldale on the tanker and the truck, and if you zoom in on the licence plate, I think it looks like a Pennsylvania plate. Does anybody go by here or know where it is so I can get the serial number off it? Thanks, Vinny.That truck was torn up pretty good when it rolled onto it's left side.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 is that normal in some parts of the country to have a semi tanker setup?. all i have ever seen is frame mounted tankers.seems like staging would be an issue with the semi tractor.ajIn the Pine Barren Areas of Jersey and out on the Eastern end of Long Island Barrens, they are pretty common One department here has an old CF White Mountaineer and a 9000 gal tank trailer to run the fire breaks with. Paul Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucerne tractor Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 That truck was torn up pretty good when it rolled onto it's left side.RobI heard that happens with those U models the way they're off set. You can only turn one way or they flop over. Thats why you never see a left directional bulb burnt out in a U model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 I heard that happens with those U models the way they're off set. You can only turn one way or they flop over. Thats why you never see a left directional bulb burnt out in a U model.They were bad about that. Attrition finally got the best of them and we no longer have to look at too many.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted April 6, 2012 Author Share Posted April 6, 2012 That truck was torn up pretty good when it rolled onto it's left side.RobThey were bad about that. Attrition finally got the best of them and we no longer have to look at too many.RobI heard that happens with those U models the way they're off set. You can only turn one way or they flop over. Thats why you never see a left directional bulb burnt out in a U model.I'm goona cry. They are not known for rolling over on the left side dammit!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 Is that normal in some parts of the country to have a semi tanker setup?. all i have ever seen is frame mounted tankers.seems like staging would be an issue with the semi tractor.I have seen several in south Jersey and Delaware. Since most use converted gas tankers they are even more unsafe than most tankers. 6000 gallons of water = 50,000 pounds; 6000 gallons of gasoline = 39,000 pounds. The better ones use converted milk tankers. Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 I can think of at least 10 fire companies in South Jersey right off the top of my head that use this very same set-up......................................Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldogboy Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 is that normal in some parts of the country to have a semi tanker setup?. all i have ever seen is frame mounted tankers.seems like staging would be an issue with the semi tractor.ajIn my area of New Hampshire back in the '70s there were several fire departments that had TT tankers pulled by Mack tractors; several of them had "U" models ifI remember correctly. These units were used tractors and trailers that were purchased cheaply and used until the departments could afford new tankers. All havebeen replaced by straight trucks. The TT units were not manuverable on narrow country roads, clogged up the tanker shuttle, and departments did not have a lotof licensed TT drivers. Unfortunately, I have not seen any pictures of these trucks even on the department websites.The problem with converted milk tankers is that their tanks are not baffled. This causes the water to slosh around in the tank which may lead to loss of control.Modern fire tankers have baffled tanks. As long as drivers are aware of the unbaffled tank and drive accordingly the response should be okay. bulldogboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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