This from Dennis McGuire, Jr.
This is a Ex-Dixmoor, Illinois rig for sale.
1964 American LaFrance fire engine, formerly owned by the Dixmoor Fire Department. Photo by owner
Have the only one in your neighborhood! This is a 1964 American LaFrance Fire Truck. I have owned it over 18 years. It originally came from the Community of Dixmoor IL and I have a photo of it when it was serving in active duty. It is complete with pump, working lights, working siren, ladders, fire extinguishers, and some hoses. It has approximately 23,000 miles. Garage kept. It is powered by a 608 cubic inch 6 cylinder Continental gas engine and has a manual transmission. The entire truck is in good mostly original condition. It will fit in an 8 foot high overhead door as long as you remove the light bar (4 bolts and unplugging 2 wires). The truck is about 26 feet long. It is great for parades, cruise nights, shows, and neighborhood parties. Please call with any questions. I would consider trading up or down for unique cars, trucks and boats. There are many things I am interested in, so please let me know what you have. I can provide inexpensive storage in either Mendota or LaSalle/Peru IL Thank you for your interest – Bill 630-988-4455.
#1 by Oscar Ferrari on June 22, 2013 - 10:30 PM
I currently have for sale? It can export to Argentina. What is the value?
#2 by Mark on June 2, 2013 - 9:29 AM
Wow! I didn’t think any of these survived. The last one I remember seeing died a rather unceremonious death in the back of the DPW garage. Makes me wish I had a few pennies to rub together and buy her.
#3 by Laurie Reynolds on June 1, 2013 - 7:08 PM
G,Day We are after an old Fire Motor for Charity use in Raising money if you know where we cab obtain an old Motor please let me know it will Only be used for charity Use and will not be used for any other Purpose Thank You Fireman Ret 203 Station 209 Station Albury NSW Australia.
#4 by John on June 1, 2013 - 10:49 AM
Beautiful engine. A bell, and a Federal Model 17 instead of the Twinsonic, and it would be perfect.