Martin Nowak found a former Peotone squad being offered for sale:
Former Peotone FPD squad for sale
Price: $29,900
Specification
Year: 1985
Make: PIERCE
Model: OTHER
Class: CLASS 6 (GVW 19501 – 26000)
Category: Fire Truck
Engine Make: Detroit
Mileage: 26096
#1 by Dfdoldtimer on January 22, 2014 - 9:29 AM
The photos keith posted are not the same rigs. His pics are the rig that was the replacement
#2 by FFPM571 on January 22, 2014 - 9:28 AM
Different rig NJ. That rig started off as a 1952 ALF mid mount truck then rehabed by Pierce and later the ladder and body was taken off and the beer truck body was put on..Its quite the mishmosh of parts..
#3 by NJ on January 22, 2014 - 8:47 AM
If that is the same squad, it has been completely redone from the cab back. They look like completely different rigs.
#4 by Keith Grzadziel on January 22, 2014 - 7:54 AM
Trackback of this squad
http://chicagoareafire.com/blog/2011/02/newold-haz-mat-unit-for-divisions-19-22/
#5 by LFD 543 on January 22, 2014 - 12:32 AM
The first thought that came to my mind was that it looks like a transport vehicle for horses or other animals. But I like the idea of a motorhome a whole lot more. That would be awesome! I would not change much, if anything, on the outside if I converted it to an RV. A repaint of black over red cab and 2nd rear axle would make it even better though.
#6 by Keith Grzadziel on January 21, 2014 - 10:30 PM
Peotone currently has the former Braidwood, IL Pierce Arrow squad. It is designated as Squad 6907 of the Southwest Hazmat Team and is relettered with upgraded LED warning lights.
#7 by Robert on January 21, 2014 - 6:15 PM
Wonder if they got a new unit
#8 by Crabby Milton on January 21, 2014 - 5:54 AM
Really nice picture. Looks like someone could convert it to a motorhome or some PD or FD use it for a command post or just a PR vehicle.
#9 by Tom Foley on January 20, 2014 - 8:58 PM
Interesting piece.
Was it originally delivered like this? Just looking at it, it seems like it should have a second rear axle.
#10 by Admin on January 20, 2014 - 9:26 PM
information on the rig is on the website HERE