Welcome, you are visiting our website that is dedicated to the preservation and restoration of our Crown Firecoach Engine collection.  On this website you will see our five Crown Firecoach Engines and Truck Companies as they are restored.  You will also see other Crown Firecoach’s that we have had contact with and are searching for.  We would like to share with you the fun and labor that consumes are free time.  We have learned a lot and still have a lot to learn.  We welcome any help in the preservation and restoration of these magnificent vehicles. 

 


UPDATES FOR 8-29-2010

F1246 MFD PUMPER

The Monrovia Pumper F1246 is going to a local paint shop to begin it's bodywork and paint that will include the following:

Replace the center panel on the cab.
Major body work to both quarter panels.
Body work to the Engineer and Captain's Door.
Replace Engine Cover.
Major body work to the compartment doors.

I will take pictures once the body work begins next week and update weekly.

UPDATES FOR 8-31-2010

F1568 BFD TDA

The Berkley Fire Department Tiller F1568 had it's treadle valve replaced.
The Head Set Communication Line was ran from the cab to the tillerman seat.



Bruce Vandehorst                                             Bruce Vanderhorst II
crownfireengine@aol.com                                 firecoachf1246@aol.com

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