Thanks Bobby!

Dave, I have never seen that pic before and I have seen hundreds of Patrol photos. Where did you find it? Could you please scan a copy of it at 300 dpi and email it me? Its a very cool pic! The photo looks like the interior of Patrols 1 & 2. My rig was out of Patrol 5. My email is kseafield@bellsouth.net

Thanks! I got you down for a book.

 

I want the Buick. So cool.
And a 49 to 50 Army Staff car would be
so cool also. Hello?? Santa??

 

Rich,
Here's a nice period color photo of Chief Fred Kempf's 53 or 54 Buick.

I want it too!!

 

Asst Chief got the FORD!!!

 

Keith,

Your photo of the Chicago Buick fire chief's car is in fact a 1952 Buick Roadmaster, Model 72. It would be a twin to the one in the in-quarters black & white photo I posted . . . if not in fact the same car. Larger fire departments typically purchased these types of units in multiple lots - I know ours did, and still does. The Ford is from a bit later, 1957. My photo was one of many thousands I have collected over the years. I just happened to come across it while moving some material from one place to another, and I immediately thought of you and your truck.

Since I retired from the Syracuse Fire Department in September after 40 years of service, I find myself with a bit more time (finally) to try and organize some of the huge amount of "stuff" I have accumulated along the way, both from advancing through the ranks (I retired as Deputy Chief of Operations) and as the long-time Chairman of our Historical Committee. Among the "stuff" are boxes and boxes of photographs, many thousands all together. I am attempting to organize and catalog them all . . . who knows what else I may find? I will work on getting a copy of this one to you.

Dave Reeves

 

OHH YES!! the Ford would work too. Better in fact.
Either would roll over these gravel roads a lot better
than my trucks. Thanks for the pic's. Now on my
desk top slide show.

 

Dave, thanks for the info on the Buick. I know the 68-72 models real well. Congrats on your 40 years of service. I will have 30 years next April. Only 56 more months to go!! Boy, I hope you can find some more treasures in your thousands of photos. Thanks for a copy when you get a chance!

 

No problem Rich!!

 

Wow! those are some great pictures.

Thanks Dave for digging that Patrol pic out and getting it posted. Great pics of the Chief's and Asst Chief's cars.

Bobby

 

Very exciting news!!! My sister just arrived from Chicago and she brought a bunch of 8mm films from the late 30's. (Yellow boxes have 2 rolls each)They were donated to the Fire Museum of Greater Chicago. Their content: The Police and Fire Thrill shows from Chicago. My grandfather usually attended these shows and was often utilized to give speeches/ demos at those events. I am hoping that he is in some or any of these films. The Museum got estimates to convert them to DVD's .... around $500. They didn't want to spend the money so I borrowed them. If he is in them I will pay for the conversion. My next door neighbor has an old movie projector and I just asked him to pull it out. The suspense is killing me!!

 

Super Cool Keith!!!

 

Thats a great bit of history. I sure hope you find good footage of your grandfather. I think the chances are pretty good that you will.

What a neat find. I'll keep my fingers crossed that Grandpa is in there.

I hope you had a great Christmas and I hope you have a great time in the new year.
Bobby

 

Wow, that's awesome. I'm sure you will really enjoy the films. They are old, load them carefully. Be sure to give us an update on what you find.

 

Great news. You'll have fun watching them I am sure.

 

Thanks Guys!! My neighbor hasn't brought over the projector yet. I hate to bug him again. He is off tomorrow so I will definitely get it then.

Bobby, I had a great Christmas ... hope u did too.

Dennis Gage from my Classic Car will be in town soon at a car/truck show. I plan on bring the truck there. Maybe it will lead to more coverage!!