Publications For Sale
 

To order any of the publications below, indicate your selection(s) and the quantity of each. Make your check or money order payable to California SPAAMFAA and send it to Chris Cavette, 42800 Castillejo Court, Fremont, CA 94539. All publications are 8½" x 11", shipped flat, postpaid. Availability of newsletters is limited to supplies on hand. We will not photocopy out-of-print issues -- when they're gone, they're gone!

Apparatus Delivery Lists

P.E. Van Pelt

Van Pelt was the largest fire apparatus manufacturer in California. They built their first fire apparatus in 1925 and remained in operation until 1987. During the 63 years they were in business, they built approximately 3,200 rigs of all kinds. This delivery list has information on more than 2,980 Van Pelt rigs. 53 pages with extensive notes. $15.25

Beck

Beck began operations in California in 1978 and closed in 1992. During the brief time they were in operation, they built a little over 400 fire apparatus -- mostly pumpers, but also some aerials, tankers, rescues, and others. Many of their custom rigs used the stylish Ottawa cab and chassis. This list is based on official factory records. 8 pages with extensive notes. $4.00

Neep/Western States

Neep Equipment Company started selling fire apparatus in Oregon in 1940. Western States took over the operation in about 1956. This list was assembled by fire apparatus buff Jack Steidel from unofficial sources and is current up to 1992. Some of the handwritten notes may not be legible. 30 pages with extensive notes. $9.50

Yankee

The Yankee Motor Bodies Company of Los Angeles built a wide variety of fire apparatus starting in the 1930s -- most were delivered to departments in Southern California during the 1950s and 60s. Yankee also formed an alliance with Walter to build airport crash trucks, which were delivered nationally and internationally. 5 pages with extensive notes. $3.25

Seagrave in the West -- 1950 to 2004

Seagrave introduced their classic 70^th Anniversary Series in 1951, followed by their early cabover K series in the late 1950s. This list includes more than 1,650 deliveries to Alaska, Hawaii, California, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, Nevada, Idaho, and Utah during the period of 1950 to 2004. 35 pages with extensive notes. $10.75

American LaFrance in the West -- 1947 to 1991

American LaFrance introduced their 700 Series in 1947 and followed it with equally popular models through the early 1990s. This list includes more than 1,750 deliveries to Alaska, Hawaii, California, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, Nevada, Idaho, and Utah during the period of 1947 to 1991. 35 pages with extensive notes. $10.75

Emergency One/E-ONE in the West -- 1974 to 2004

E-ONE entered the market with aluminum apparatus bodies at a time when most other manufacturers were still using steel. This list includes more than 950 deliveries to Alaska, Hawaii, California, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, Nevada, Idaho, and Utah during the period of 1974 to 2004. 18 pages with notes. $6.50

Howe in the West -- 1909 to 1982

Howe shipped apparatus to departments all over the West. This list contains over 330 deliveries to Alaska, Hawaii, California, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, Nevada, Idaho, and Utah during the period of 1909 to 1982 -- mostly from 1950 to 1981. 6 pages with notes. $3.50

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Manual Reprints

Operation and Service Instructions for American LaFrance Model M Engine

(Continental Model S-6820 Base Engine)

Includes photos, line drawings, and descriptions of the engine and components, technical data, a troubleshooting chart, and instructions for the proper operation, maintenance, service, and lubrication. The reprint is a photocopy. 34 pages. $10.50

Overhaul Instructions for American LaFrance Model M Engine

(Continental Model S-6820 Base Engine)

Includes photos, line drawings, and a detailed description of engine overhaul procedures. The reprint is a photocopy. 29 pages. $9.25

[Sections from an Untitled Manual] for American LaFrance Aerial Ladders

Consists of various sections including an introduction and detailed description, aerial ladder truck operations, lubrication, aerial truck maintenance and overhaul, and the hydraulic oil pump for American LaFrance aerials of the late-1950s to 1960-1961. The reprint is a photocopy. 33 pages. $10.25

[Sections from an Untitled Manual] for American LaFrance Chassis.

This consists of various sections relating to the operation, lubrication, and adjustment procedures for the clutch, brakes, steering gear, and Hydrovac brake booster, plus a chassis lubrication chart and a large-format wiring diagram for American LaFrance apparatus of the late-1950s to 1960-1961. The reprint is a photocopy. 16 pages. $9.00

Instruction Manual for Mounting, Operating and Maintaining the Barton-American

Front Mounted Centrifugal Fire Pump -- Types UA, U, GF, GK, F

Published in 1954, but it covers pumps, power takeoffs, and primers back through the 1940s. It contains text, photos, line drawings, and parts lists. The reprint is a photocopy, and the quality of some photos may vary. 24 pages. $8.00

Lubrication, Care and Operation Manual for Hale Multi-Service Centrifugal Pumps

-- Z Series

Also contains information on Hale G Series pumps, as well as Hale VAC primer pumps. Originally published in the early 1930s. It contains text, line drawings, and parts lists. The reprint is a photocopy. 26 pages. $8.50

Care and Operation Manual for Hale H and 2H Booster Pump

Originally published in the early 1930s. The manual contains text, a line drawing, and a parts list. The reprint is a photocopy. 4 pages. $3.00

Detroit Diesel Series 53 Engine Operators Manual

Covers engine components, operation, preventive maintenance, tune-up, troubleshooting, and parts for Series 53 diesel engines including the 6V53 and 8V53N models. Published in 1972. Approximately 150 pages. 8-1/2 x 11. Inquire for copy rates.

Caterpillar 3208 Engine Service Manual

Covers engine operation, testing and adjustment, troubleshooting, disaasembly and assembly, and other subjects for 3208 truck engines with serial numbers of 40S1 and higher. Published in 1977. Approximately 300 pages. 8-1/2 x 11. Inquire for copy rates.

Spicer Heavy-Duty 6 Speed Transmission Service Manual

Covers maintenance, disassembly and reassembly, troubleshooting, and other topics for several Spicer 6-speed manual transmissions. Published in 1979. 72 pages. 8-1/2 x 11. Inquire for copy rates.

Pacific Pumper Model Y Instruction Manual and Parts List

Covers preparation for operation, starting, care, and repair parts for the popular Model (Type) Y portable pump widely used for forestry firefighting in the 1930s and 40s. Published date not specified, but probably in the 1940s. 31 pages. 6-1/2 x 9-1/2 pages photocopied onto 8-1/2 x 11 paper. $9.75 postpaid, shipped flat.

[We have similar manuals for Pacific Pumper Model WX, NY (Navy version of the Y), WA-7, Mark 26, and Wajax Mark 1 portable pumps. Inquire for content, page count, and prices.]

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Newsletter Back Issues

Yankee Fire Apparatus

(Two-Issue Set): (November 1999 and May 2000) This two-issue set covers their production from 1950 to 1971 with 10 pages and 23 photos including pumpers, tankers, rescues, brush rigs, salvage units, and airport CFR rigs. 18 pages total. $4.00 for the set. Individual issues not sold separately.

Fabco

(July 2000) Fabco of Emeryville, California, built custom and commercial apparatus in the 1930s and 40s. The article contains 3 pages and 7 photos. 6 pages. $2.00

Antique Apparatus in Nevada

(January 2001) The Silver State has a lot more than sagebrush as witnessed by these great old rigs. The article contains 3 pages and 8 photos. 6 pages. $2.00

American-LaFrance 400 Series

(March 2001) Many feel the 400 Series is the epitome of classic fire apparatus styling. The article contains 3 pages and 7 photos. 8 pages. $2.00

Santa Clara County Central Fire Protection District: Part One -- The 1940s

(May 2001) Small pumpers and an interesting collection of tractor-trailer tankers marked their early years. The article contains 4 pages and 9 photos. 10 pages. $2.00

American-LaFrance 500 Series

(July 2001) Sorry -- out of print.

Santa Clara County Central Fire Protection District: Part Two -- The 1950s

(September 2001) The 50s saw a change from hand-me-down pumpers to more modern units. The article contains 3 pages and 7 photos. 8 pages. $2.00

American LaFrance 600 Series

(January 2002) Sorry -- out of print.

Seagrave Apparatus in California: The Gorham Era -- 1912-1915

(March 2002) Oakland-based Gorham Engineering helped Seagrave break into the motorized pumper market with these huge rigs. The article contains 3 pages and 5 photos. 8 pages. $2.00

Unusual Fire Apparatus of the West

(May 2002) Railroad fire engines, cranes, the largest pumper/tanker in the world, and more. The article contains 4 pages and 10 photos. 10 pages. $2.00

Santa Clara County Central FPD: Part Three -- The 1960s

(July 2002) The final part of this series covering the growth of SCCFPD. Contains 3 pages with 7 photos. 8 pages. $2.00

American-LaFrance JO/JOX Aerials

(September 2002) These odd-looking cab-forward aerials were the forerunners of the 700 Series. Only 100 were built from 1938 to 1946. This 3-page article contains 6 photos. 8 pages. $2.00

American-LaFrance 700 Series

(November 2002) Sorry -- out of print.

American LaFrance 800 Series

(January 2003) Sorry -- out of print.

Fire-X

(March 2003) Sorry -- out of print.

L.N. Curtis and Sons

(May 2003) Sorry -- out of print.

Seagrave Apparatus in California: The Gable Hood Era -- 1913-1919

(July 2003) Sorry -- out of print.

American LaFrance 900 Series

(September 2003) Sorry -- out of print.

CDF Apparatus in the 1930s and 1940s

(November 2003) Sorry -- out of print.

American LaFrance 1000 Series

(January 2004) The 1000 Series was a dressed-up 900 Series that could be specified for many applications. This 3-page article contains 5 photos. 6 pages. $2.00

CDF Apparatus in the 1950s and 1960s

(March 2004) Neat old brush rigs and dozer transporters. This 4-page article contains 10 photos. 8 pages. $2.00

Seagrave Apparatus in California: Transition to the Round Hood Era -- 1920-1929

(May 2004) Seagrave went from antique to (relatively) modern in less than a decade. This 5-page article contains 10 photos. 10 pages. $2.00

California OCD and OES: The Early Years -- 1953-1959

(July 2004) If you think all OES apparatus looked alike, take another look. This 3-page article contains 7 photos. 8 pages. $2.00

California Chapter of SPAAMFAA 1969-2004: Thirty-Five Years and Still Having Fun!

(September 2004) Sorry -- out of print.

American LaFrance Apparatus at the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition

(November 2004) San Francisco celebrated the opening of the Panama Canal, and American LaFrance built ten rigs for the event before selling them to California departments. This 3-page article contains 4 rare photos. 8 pages. $2.00

Earl Sherman & Co Apparatus

(January 2005) Sherman was an Oakland-based body shop. They got started in the fire apparatus business by building rigs for Curtis, then sold some of their own. This 2-page article contains 5 photos. 6 pages. $2.00

American LaFrance Pioneer and Spartan Series

(March 2005) These unique rigs were American LaFrance's answer to a mid-priced custom apparatus. This 4-page article contains 10 photos. 8 pages. $2.00

Seagrave Apparatus in California: The Depression Years -- 1930-1939

(May 2005) The Great Depression meant tough times for Seagrave. Sales were so low that customers could take delivery of a new rig in just four weeks. This 3-page article contains 8 photos. 10 pages. $2.00

Western Fire Equipment Apparatus

(July 2005) Western outfitted a few brush rigs during the 1970s and 1980s in addition to selling fire equipment. This 3-page article contains 7 photos. 8 pages. $2.00

American LaFrance Commercial Chassis Apparatus from 1945 to 1965

(September 2005) Despite the popularity of American LaFrance custom chassis apparatus, some post-war customers wanted rigs built on less-expensive commercial chassis. This 4-page article contains 10 photos. 8 pages. $2.00

Fire Engines and Fire Stations

(November 2005) This scrapbook features an interesting bunch of old California rigs posed in front of equally old stations. The article includes 3 pages with 6 photos. 8 pages. $2.00

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