"The Joker"

Published by the Miles Greenwood Historical Fire Apparatus Society

The Southwest Ohio Chapter of the Society for the Preservation And Appreciation of Antique Motor Fire Apparatus in America

David J. Jones, Editor

JANUARY 2008

Club News:

NOTE: January meeting change: A decision was made at the December meeting for the regularly scheduled January meeting to be canceled due to schedule conflicts with officers unable to be present. A Milford (Auction and Flea Market) planning meeting will be attempted when additional information is obtained and availability of key individuals are determined.

In February, we will once again have a regular monthly meeting at the Wyoming Ohio Fire Station. The February Miles Greenwood meeting will be held Tuesday, February 19, at 7:30pm at the. The fire station is at 600 Grove Avenue near Wyoming Avenue, behind Encore Bistro and bar, (formerly Sturkey’s Restaurant). Parking is across the street in the public arts lot. Use the front public entrance to the Safety Service Building.



Our webmaster Bill Strite would like remind the membership to continue to submit photos & information to publish on the club website. Bill can be reached at webmaster@milesgreenwood.org. If you have not already done so, take a look at our site: http://milesgreenwood.org/


Wanted:

Red lens for a General Detroit Model RE954E8. Contact Phil Eha at firetruck@fuse.net or 859-866-0714.


My husband is restoring a 1929 (rebuilt in 1935) Stutz fire engine that was used in Arnold, Pennsylvania. I would like the patches, badges or whatever decorations would be seen on a uniform for a chief in that town of that era. Any information you can provide will be appreciated. Thanks. Judy Buntin NITNUB007@aol.com.


Vintage fire truck for a wedding. Hello, my name is Jessica Hayes and my fiancé is a firefighter with the City of Cincinnati. We are getting married on May 10, 2008 and we would LOVE to rent a vintage fire truck for our wedding day. Please contact Jessica if you can help. Jessica.Hayes@hamilton-co.org or office:513-946-4729


May 10, 2008 the Village of Carroll, Ohio will be celebrating its 175th anniversary, and the Greenfield Twp Fire Department will be celebrating its 60th anniversary. We would like antique fire apparatus for our parade that day. If anyone is interested, please contact Chief Terry Morris Greenfield Township Fire Dept. 3245 Havensport Rd NW Carroll, Ohio 43112 740-756-4644 or chief560@greenfieldtwp.org.


For Sale:

1962 GMC Indy Fire Department built Hose Tender. It is approximately the size of a full size pickup truck and is rated a Ton and 1/2. 11,700 miles. In good mechanical shape. V-6 with manual transmission. Presently located in Battle Creek, MI. $3200. Drivable Questions or want pictures email mailto:engine4@voyager.net or cell 269 963-3473. Warren Lun, Battle Creek, MI

A few thousand Seagrave parts for sale. We recently purchased Cincinnati’s entire inventory. We have all kinds of stuff springs, axles, spring pins, doors new in shipping crate, windshields, cozy wings, tail boards, windshield wiper arms and motors, bumpers, spring shackles, ladder cables and pulleys and more. If you are interested email me or give me a call at 513-616-5389 or justinbarkey@yahoo.com.

1977 Ford E-One. 30,000 Miles Diesel, Engine Automatic Transmission, 500 Gallon Tank. No Pump, to be removed before sale. 6-new tires less than 1,000 miles. Light bar and Federal Siren. Generator,14 Foot Ladder, 24 Foot Ladder, Rust on cab, body in good shape. Asking $2,500. This truck is sold as is and will be available 10/15/2007. Contact Chief Nathan B. Nation, Spencer County (KY) Fire Protection District at 502-477-3228.

1951 International Harvester L-160 Fire Truck, Howe body, fully equipped, just as it came from the firehouse! Only 10,700 actual miles. 100% original. Runs great. Looks great. Always kept inside. Asking $3700. Contact: Charlie Thies @ 812-926-2573. 2007-09-19

1945 Mack pumper for sale, served Earl Navy Base, NJ. Fair condition. Located in Northeast PA. $3000.00 email for pictures: wendy@hazleton.net.


1978 American LaFrance Century 1500 GPM pumper. Ex-Des Moines, IA. Contact Miles Greenwood member Tom Schneider at 859-283-2676


1967 Ford Fire Truck. Gas Engine, 5-speed, manual transmission. All hoses, ladders, tarp, reels, axe, included. Runs very well, it does 65-70 on the highway. Brakes have just been maintained. Sirens, lights and emergency band radio are operational. No rust. Body is in excellent condition. Make Offer. Being sold on consignment to raise funds for a local grade school, Royalmont Academy in Mason Ohio. Contact: Peg Wiederhold 513-398-7351 studio@go-concepts.com.

Events:

February 20-23, 2008: Dallas, TX. SPAAMFAA Annual Meeting and Convention hosted by the North Texas Chapter. www.texasfiremuseum.org for details.


March 14 & 15, 2008: Miles Greenwood indoor Flea Market. Friday, March 14: Auction of fire memorabilia by Howard Kuhnell. Milford Firefighter’s Community Hall, 1015 Lila Ave. Milford OH.


Central Ohio Chapter's 20th Annual Muster Muster, Saturday, June 21, 2008 State Fire Academy, Reynoldsburg, OH


July 5, 2008: Germantown, OH. Eleventh Annual Fire Apparatus Show Antique and Flea Market at Veteran's Memorial Park on N. Walnut St. starting at 10 AM.


July 30-Aug 3, 2008: Syracuse, NY. SPAAMFAA Summer Convention and Muster hosted by the Central New York Chapter. SPAAMFAA’s 50th Anniversary


August 3, 2008: Northern Kentucky parade. Drawbridge Inn to the Newport Peace Bell. Looking for antique fire apparatus to participate in the parade to be held on the afternoon of Sunday, August 3, 2008. If you are interested, and would like to be in the parade, contact Ft. Thomas Fire Chief Mark Bailey at 859-441-8393 or mbailey@ftthomas.org.



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Contact the Miles Greenwood Society at: President: Jeff Placke 7808 Seward Avenue, Cincinnati OH 45231, 513-931-939, jfp081@aol.com

Editor: David J. Jones 1632 Robinson Circle, Cincinnati, OH 45223, 513-541-1318, jonesd332.yahoo.com

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