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From Steve Redick for #TBT:

Chicago FD Engine 52 (taken in 1958)

Warren Redick photo

Tags: Chicago FD Engine 52, Chicago Fire Department history, historic Chicago fire photo, vintage Chicago FD FWD fire engine, vintage Chicago fire truck, Warren Redick

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3 Comments

• #1 by Crabbymilton on April 3, 2020 - 10:51 AM

  

  I read someplace that since they were designed for construction work, driving over 30 mph was an adventure.

• #2 by Mike L on April 3, 2020 - 9:25 AM

  

  Those FWDs were BADASS!

• #3 by CrabbyMilton on April 3, 2020 - 6:06 AM

  

  Another example of not being as attractive as a full custom but since those were mostly designed for construction work, they were tougher than a bad streak.

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