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Dodge Kew WrT ex Essex 303DNO
1970s photo by Norman Tarling. This is the first Dodge Kew to appear on this site, a rare type favoured by Essex who had them both in this red configuration, and with aluminium sides later e.g. 757-763JNO. 763 turned over and ended up on its roof. The early Essex Kews had a immediate post war heavy pump appearance with open rear deck. Circuses often has ex local authority appliances.
1970s photo by Norman Tarling. This is the first Dodge Kew to appear on this site, a rare type favoured by Essex who had them both in this red configuration, and with aluminium sides later e.g. 757-763JNO. 763 turned over and ended up on its roof. The early Essex Kews had a immediate post war heavy pump appearance with open rear deck. Circuses often has ex local authority appliances.
The amazing thing about these is the extreme height of the first aid hose reels. The Commer Whitsons of this vintage had a similar installation, but with the addition of an extra step and a vertical grab handle. Did these have to be accessed by climbing on the back of the appliance, or did Essex simply insist on hiring very tall recruits?
Added by Rob Johnson on 07 December 2016.
Added by Rob Johnson on 07 December 2016.
Dodge
Added by Andy Bradley on 20 January 2016.