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<br />~ <br /> <br />SilCTION HOSE BRACKETS, ~, t ~...The suction hose brackets are made of <br />tubular steel to conform with ladder brackets, and are fastened to the <br />body in like manner. The suction hose troughs are constructed of 12 gauge <br />metal and of sufficient length to hold the hard suction hose in straight <br />line. Suction hose locks are of quick-acting type, and all springs and <br />other mechanism are enclosed and packed in grease. The locks are made of <br />brass and chromium-plated. The tubular brackets also serve as wire 'conduits. <br /> <br />-, <br /> <br />~ RAILINGS ! ~~.. .Are made of I" brass pipe chromium-plated, and extend <br />all the way along top of hose body on both sides from front to rear to a point <br />flush with bottom of body. They are fastened by means of 14 heavy chromium- <br />plated stanchions. There is also a chromium-plated bar across rear of hose <br />body to serve as a handhold for men riding the rear step. This bar is <br />approximately 14" above top of body and made in the shape of a "U" in one <br />piece. It is securely fastened to the rear suction hose bracket on left <br />side and to the rear ladder bracket on right side. It is very handsome in <br />appearance and unique in design. Chromium-plated rear pick-up lights are <br />fastened on both sides of this cross bar, one on the right side and one on <br />the left. <br /> <br />REAR STEP, RUNNING BOARDS & DUST SHIELDS.. .The rear step or platform and running <br />- "];Qar~ mideOf 1/8" diaiiiOiiii'floorplate, - the outer edges of which are <br />rounded to form a 2!" lip. The corners of the rear step are covered with <br />a brass Chromium-plated casting. It also has l~" x l~" X ~" angle iron <br />welded on underneath side for reinforcement to fom a substantial bumper. <br />This rear step extends the full width of truck from out to out of fenders <br />and is 24" deep. The side running boards are made in like manner. The <br />dust shields, or splash aprons, extend the full length of the body, entirely <br />concealing the springs and spring shackles, and across the rear end, forming <br />a complete enclosure. The shields on the rear are made of diamond plate. <br />There is adequate provision for Chassis lubrication. <br /> <br />FENDERS.. .Front fenders are those furnished with Chassis. Rear fenders are of our <br />-own design and make, and constructed of 16 gauge bonderized sheet metal with <br />rolled edges turned up on the inside to fom a trough for drainage and for <br />extra strength, and have a skirt on rear of fender to conform with present <br />day styling. Three ~ aluminum. stell-plates are mounted on each rea'r <br />fender. They are poliShed and processed, and are placed: one to the front, <br />one on top, and one to the rear. <br /> <br />',I <br /> <br />SIMMS FIRE ~U!PMFJllT COMPANY <br />San Antonio, Texas <br /> <br />Page 5 <br />