From the Village View Newspaper:
A fire department ladder replacement for the ladder truck was approved with Seagrave Manufacturing at a cost not to exceed $158,00.00.
thanks Mike
Alsip Truck 2014, a 2002 Seagrave 100′ rear mount truck. Mike Summa photo
#1 by Walter on May 18, 2019 - 9:52 PM
I was the last mechanic to work on it and I can tell you the wear pads on the base end of each section where worn out. Those wear pads are braze on. Only Seagrave can make this repair.
#2 by Mike C on May 17, 2019 - 8:18 PM
If Alsip can get another 10 years out of this truck, I’d say this is money well spent. I am curious to know if the ladder was involved in some sort of collision. This is the Force ladder which is a little different than the Patriot ladder. Chicago has some patriot ladders still in use that are almost 25 years old. Regardless, this is a solid stainless steel cab and body truck. Lots of life left on her!
#3 by Chuck on May 17, 2019 - 4:57 PM
That’s just for replacing the ladder. AND, I would hope, going over the chassis to make sure there are no major issues with it. Otherwise it’s 158k down the drain.
#4 by MABAS 21 on May 17, 2019 - 4:44 PM
Ok, are they replacing the main or trading in the current truck for a new one? The dollar amount doesn’t add up?