The Engine 17 Project

The story of my discovery and acquisition of Tacoma Fire's former Engine 17, one of the eight 1970 American LaFrance Type 900 pumpers once owned by the TFD and revered during my childhood, and its hoped-for road towards restoration.

Friday, April 17, 2020

Seasons and Discoveries

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It's been ages since I've posted, and I apologize. There's been a lot of change in our family, which I won't drag you thro...

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Thursday, August 10, 2017

TFD's Last Sister Rig

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I received a surprise Facebook Message a few days ago. It was from a man who will remain nameless for now (not that he is in hiding, but I ...

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Saturday, October 31, 2015

Dear old Engine 8 found

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The entire tale of this blog starts with me growing up by Tacoma Station #8, and the special place in my heart for the 1970 American LaFranc...

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Saturday, October 10, 2015

Hello there

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I still have E17, no worries! Can't believe it's been well over two years without an update, so sorry! Just have been very busy, ...

Friday, June 14, 2013

We wind up the Q2B to goodness gracious - HQ video

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Here ya go. What a lovely, lovely sound!

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Thursday, June 13, 2013

Q2B Installed

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Well, that was more of a chore than I anticipated. First off, let me just gripe a bit about the rats nest under the dash. Surely some of ...

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Friday, June 7, 2013

Q2B - with video

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Got an excellent deal from a friend for a Federal Q. In the early days I wanted to do paint before anything else, but this was driving my c...

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