1972 Firetruck

1972 Firetruck

Description

Here's a very cool 1972 firetruck that was a regular at the Laytonsville Cruise In.

The 1972 Granite Falls No. 3 firetruck is an iconic American LaFrance 1000 Series pumper originally operated as "Engine 3" by the Granite Falls Fire Department in North Carolina.
Equipment Specifications
Year1972
ManufacturerAmerican LaFrance
Model1000 Series pumper
LocationLaytonsville Cruise In
Detailed Information
Detailed Description
1972 Firetruck.
Engine Specs
Engine: Detroit Diesel 8V-71
Transmission: 5-Speed Spicer

The Detroit Diesel 8V71 is a legendary 2-stroke V8 diesel engine introduced in 1957 as part of the iconic Series 71 family. Displacing 568 cubic inches (9.3 liters), it is renowned for its mechanical simplicity, exceptional low-end torque, and unmistakable high-pitched mechanical howl, which earned it the nickname "Screaming Jimmy".
Additional Equipment
Pump Capacity: 1,500 GPM Twin-Flow Pump
Water Tank: 500 Gallons
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