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Knuckle Bandage Sales Rep
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 3,676
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From: Maine
That high-rise platform on the truck with the palm tree in the background is interesting.
I say that because folks still do something very similar to that in northern Maine. The hunting guides build an elevated platform so that they can spot moose along the dirt roads during moose hunting season. There are no power/telephone lines to get in the way up there.
it's against the law to shoot from a vehicle - but they spot them from up high and send the hunter in the direction of where is moose is.
I'm thinking that this picture might be for the beach automobile races...where the officials are watching the race from it. It can't be Daytona cause there aren't any mountains there.
I say that because folks still do something very similar to that in northern Maine. The hunting guides build an elevated platform so that they can spot moose along the dirt roads during moose hunting season. There are no power/telephone lines to get in the way up there.
it's against the law to shoot from a vehicle - but they spot them from up high and send the hunter in the direction of where is moose is.
I'm thinking that this picture might be for the beach automobile races...where the officials are watching the race from it. It can't be Daytona cause there aren't any mountains there.
Fleet Owner
Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 25,375
Likes: 5,385
From: Central PA
My first thought was it was in Hollywood. The berets the men are wearing like the hats movie producers wore . But after looking at it again I was thinking it might be in Cuba or the Dominican Republic after looking at the architecture and the people in the background. But if so I have no clue why they needed the high platform.
Elder User
Joined: Jun 2015
Posts: 791
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From: Louisville
It appears to be stacked, i.e. it could be raised higher. The rods dangling in front would allow bracing the cantilever at various heights. Maybe for window and stucco repairs to buildings or maybe even be wheeled out on the tarmac to assist passengers on and off planes. LOL
Logistics Pro
Joined: Sep 2014
Posts: 4,920
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From: Bothell & Silverdale, WA
The truck with the adjustable scaffold is for servicing overhead streetcar/trolley wires and switches. The scaffold platform also rotates. I remember seeing these back in the day, even with more modern trucks from the '40's. The literal translation is "company car".
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Joined: Jul 2004
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From: NM
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Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 25,375
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From: Central PA
Here's the original photo, appears to confirm it is for electric line maintenance:
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