"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

July 2007

Club News:

The next Miles Greenwood meeting will be held Tuesday, July 17, at 7:30pm. We will meet at the Wyoming Ohio Fire Station, 600 Grove Avenue near Wyoming Avenue. The fire station is behind Sturkey's Restaurant (now Encore Bistro and Bar). Parking is across the street in the public arts lot. Use the front public entrance to the Safety Service Building.


Saturday, July 7 is the Miami Valley Chapter annual apparatus muster at Germantown, Ohio. It runs from 10am -4pm in the shady park. Don't miss this great event!


Well, it was a summer scorcher on Father's Day for the Miles Greenwood Muster at the Child Wellness Fair. We had approximately 15 antique apparatus and many modern trucks in attendance. Thanks to all who participated. A special thanks to Mark Radtke for donating a new red Miles Greenwood banner and Bill Strite for revising our club muster safety rules.Tom Schneider, Nick & Jeff Placke for checking in apparatus and Bonnie and Jamie for running the whole show and many more thanks to all! Fantastic job everyone!


Save the date! The Miles Greenwood club picnic is scheduled for Sunday September 16th, 2007 at Chip Lytle's place in Blueball, OH. Details to follow.


Save the date! The Miles Greenwood club picnic is scheduled for Sunday September 16th, 2007 at Chip Lytle's place in Blueball, OH. Details to follow.


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

Wanted:

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


March 02, 2007 - I am restoring the 1st fire truck our department purchased in 1951. I have located all the parts that have been lost over the last 55 years except for three Hardie nozzle brackets (see attached picture). Is there any chance you could share my search request with you members to assist us with the parts? We are willing to purchase the brackets once they can be located. We have been searching locally for several years without luck. Here is the link to our fire truck web site: http://rides.webshots.com/album/483681592tjBocg. Thank you for your time with this important matter. Sincerely, Bill Bailey ThaliaVolunteerFD@cox.net, TVFD 407 Thalia Road Virginia Beach, Va. 23452-1835,Phone: 757-288-5761


MACK motor wanted: I am looking for a ENF510A motor in running condition that I can put into my chassis. I would prefer a running motor but will consider one that is not running if it has minor problems and can be repaired quickly. I will also consider other Mack motors such as a 707 or END510 if it is running and it only needs to be installed. Will pay cash and can pick up in the Eastern US, I can also make arrangements to have it picked up if it to far for me to drive. Contact: David at latigo@bellsouth.net. (3/29/2007)


For Sale:

Vintage Ahrens Fox Fenders for sale: Set of front and rear fenders off a late 1920's, 1930's vintage Ahrens Fox apparatus. I do not know what type or pumper or truck they came off of. They are the crowned type (slightly rounded) and the rears are also round shaped. They have mostly old flaking paint on them and very little surface rust. They are in very good to excellent condition, metal-wise considering their age. If interested, contact me at engine4@voyager.net. I will send pictures. Will consider $800 for all. Fenders must be picked-up in Battle Creek, Michigan. I will not ship. Contact: Warren D. Lun engine4@voyager.net.(posted: May 11, 2007)


The Firefighters Museum Calgary is disposing of an American LaFrance Tractor registration number 9213. The truck is located in Calgary Alberta Canada and is not complete nor has it run for several years. Anyone interested in obtaining this unit should submit a tender to purchase to curator@firefightersmuseum.orgor Firefighters Museum 4124 11 St SE Calgary, Alberta T2G 3H2. Purchaser responsible for all transportation arrangements. (posted: May 8, 2007)


1978 American LaFrance Century 1500 GPM pumper. Ex-Des Moines, IA. Contact 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:

Saturday July 7, 2007, 10am-4pm. 11th Annual Fire Apparatus Show. Germantown, OH. Veterans Memorial Park, North Walnut Street. Miami Valley Antique Fire Apparatus Association. Info: Bob McClain (937)-855-2479, rmcclain3@woh.rr.com or Matt McClain (937)-256-1726


July 20-21, Indianapolis, IN. Muster & Flea market. Host hotel is Comfort Inn, just off I-465 at Rockville Rd exit. Info: Rodger Birchfield, migirus@pdswireless.com; or Scott Rollins, firetrux@comcast.net.


July 27-28 Frankenmuth MI 10th Annual Great Lakes Chapter Frankenmuth Muster, Heritage Park. Info: Walt McCall at wmccall@sympatico.ca.


July 28- Antique & classic car parade. Parade forms at Hamilton West Shopping Center, Brookwood Ave from 8am-Noon. Parade starts at 1pm. Open to vehicles 1896-1982.


Aug. 8-11, Burnsville, MN. SPAAMFAA Summer Convention and Muster hosted by the Land O'Lakes Chapter. Info: Ken, oldfiretruck@yahoo.com; Nick, nickmodders@integra.net.


Aug. 18, Crothersville, IN. 4th Annual Antique Fire Engine Show, 10 AM to 3PM, hosted by Jeff Rider & the Derby City Truck Club at the Uniontown Fire Museum & Jeff Rider home. 1628 S. US Highway 31. Information contact: Jeff 812-523-3305 or 812-498-4777 or Charlie Hatfield 800-999-8972, Email: firetruckjr@yahoo.com.



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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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