1973 Ward LaFrance P80 Ambassador

1973 Ward LaFrance P80 Ambassador in CHiPs, TV Series, 1977-1983 Ep. 1.08

Class: Trucks, Fire truck — Model origin:

Minor action vehicle or used in only a short scene

Author	Message
firebird86 ◊ 2006-01-27 05:25	Seagraves?
Junkman ◊ 2006-01-27 11:07	That's what I thought initially, but I was unable to find a Seagrave with the little Grille and the Emblen with what looks like three wheat-ears. One would think these are hints that make it easy to identify, alas, this is not the case.
Alexander ◊ 2006-01-28 02:15	An image of this type of fire pumper: Link to "www.elpasotexas.gov" Perhaps it helps.
JediTalen ◊ 2006-01-28 09:15	This is a Ward LaFrance and is the same engine as is seen in the series Emergency. It is currently on duty at Yosemite as Engine 7. http://www.emergencyfans.com/things/engine_51/index.htm
stronghold ◊ 2006-01-28 18:29	Well done for the above info.! (..another new manufacturer.!)
stronghold ◊ 2006-03-04 19:09	in eps 1.18 the exact same footage used in episode 2.15 -- Last edit: 2007-10-25 10:10:35
Pokeoddsponge ◊ 2007-01-28 00:27	1973 Ward LaFrance P80 Ambassador (also seen on the TV show Emergency!, looks like it was owned by the production company since this same truck is seen on here quite a few times)