This from Jon Hultman:
Hello, my name is Jon Hultman and I am sending you this information on an old squad truck that I have been following to see if anyonehas an interest in it. It is presently at Precision Truck in Lansing where the squad box will be removed and the top cut down. It will then be remounted an a newer chassis to serve the private sector as a service truck. The cab and chassis will then have a snowplow, flat bed, and salt box installed for Crete Gardens. The rig last served in Thornton EMA until just a couple of weeks ago and before that was in Wilmington ESDA as a Water Rescue Unit. The labels on the body indicate it was originally built by Rescue Systems, Inc. of Fairmont, West Virginia. I haven’t been able to locate any info on that company or any more prior history. It has its original Ford 374 4-valve gasoline motor and an Allison automatic transmission with a PTO generator. I just think it’s a cool little unit and these Ford fire and emergency service units are starting to become rare birds as they pass 30 years of age. Thanks for your time. A loyal follower, JJH
This rig last served the Thornton EMA and before that with Wilmington ESDA as a Water Rescue Unit. Jon Hultman photo
Jon Hultman photo
#1 by Josh R on November 6, 2015 - 7:53 AM
I am current owner of this truck. I found this story on google images. I have the body from the truck yet. It is for sale. Call me at 708-672-4800.
#2 by John on October 16, 2015 - 7:25 PM
The engine should be a 370 4 barrel. The Lima gas engines had 2 valves,not 4.The L series Ford was overshadowed in the fire service by the C series,but still put in a good showing.I may be biased because I had one,but I think the L was a fine truck.
#3 by Dennis on October 15, 2015 - 2:28 PM
I photographed this rig while in Wilmington on 4/25/2001. It is a 1984 Ford(L Model) with Rescue System body. It was originally in service at a fire department in North Carolina.