1960 GMC / Seagrave - Engine 80-5 (Retired)

1960 GMC 6000 Series B Cab built by Seagraves (pump and body)

V6 (401 engine) gasoline,

750 gpm pump,

1000-gallon tank,

5 speed manual transmission,

2 speed rear axles,

chrome grill and front bumper.

Originally acquired in red and operated as Engine #80-5.

In later years, it was refurbished and repainted yellow and re-numbered and operated as Engine #80-2 before being purchased by a local farmer.

Photograph of original Engine #80-5 donated to Indian River Volunteer Fire Company by Steve Loftin of McLoud, OK.

Other commentary regarding this unit was found when researching our archives for apparatus information.

When Indian River ordered this new 1960 GMC 6000 Series B Cab built by Seagraves (built pump and body) the chassis was lost during delivery and never located.  The company had to re-order in late 1960.

The first night this unit was placed in the firehouse some members (identities will remain unnamed) cut off the muffler to make the apparatus louder. This was extremely common with fire apparatus during this time period. The instructor from the factory was not impressed to say the least.

Actual purchase price of this piece of equipment was $16,500.

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