Foo - Double ended fire truck!

I was always fascinated by fire trucks as a kid and even at 50 I still think they are pretty cool, so if I see a truck I take special notice.


Well I went out on a ride today and noticed a fire truck across the road. For some reason this one seemed a bit odd. As we passed on another I noticed what I thought was another cab on the back of the truck! I took a double take over my shoulder and it sure looked like a second cab.

I thought for sure I was seeing things. I got home and thanks to the internet, I found that these things are actually demo models. Made by a company named Spartan. They take them to expos and such to show off the various cab configurations.

Just when I thought I have already seen it all. ;)

Because a photo is always called for, otherwise it doesn't exist or it didn't happen...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3401/3409119106_2fef80abe7.jpg?v=0

hey thats pretty cool, I dont think I have ever seen one down here in San Diego before.

hey thats pretty cool, I dont think I have ever seen one down here in San Diego before.

As noted in the OP's post, it's a one-of-a-kind demonstration vehicle produced by Spartan -- a fire truck manufacturer.

Just looking at the photo you can see where they installed the two different types of cabs they offer on both ends of a standard chassis, where the cab to the right in the photo with the black top is the REAL cab sitting on the front-end of the chassis. The red top cab is sitting over the dual rear tires.

So, unless there was a trade shown or Spartan was on a marketing tour of the region, you probably won't see it.

Because a photo is always called for, otherwise it doesn't exist or it didn't happen...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3401/3409119106_2fef80abe7.jpg?v=0


Thanks TG. I was looking for one but could not did one.


Does anyone know if these things are drivable from both ends or is the one cab just for show?

Oops I guess TG answered my question above

"the cab to the right in the photo with the black top is the REAL cab"


Thanks again TG. I am sure glad I was not seeing things. :)

As noted in the OP's post, it's a one-of-a-kind demonstration vehicle produced by Spartan -- a fire truck manufacturer.

Just looking at the photo you can see where they installed the two different types of cabs they offer on both ends of a standard chassis, where the cab to the right in the photo with the black top is the REAL cab sitting on the front-end of the chassis. The red top cab is sitting over the dual rear tires.

So, unless there was a trade shown or Spartan was on a marketing tour of the region, you probably won't see it.

Well I don't think we use Spartan trucks here in SoCal, I believe Pierce is the most widely used. Also I have never been invited to any of the trade shows, booooo.

Well I don't think we use Spartan trucks here in SoCal, I believe Pierce is the most widely used. Also I have never been invited to any of the trade shows, booooo.

I believe the actual brand name of Spartan's fire trucks is Crimson Fire.

This is common at the fire expos'. They do look kinda cool though, huh?

I'd bet it would go over big at tractor pulls.

Kind of reminds me of one of these. :)

http://www.myshingle.com/PushMePullYou(1).jpg

Kind of reminds me of one of these. :)

http://www.myshingle.com/PushMePullYou(1).jpg


OMG!!! They DO exist! :eek:

What is the point of those anyways?

What is the point of those anyways?

A double headed Llama has many uses. They graze more grass, spit more spittle, and have two heads to pet. They also can't poop up the lawn, however after a while they can explode, making a terrible mess.

they're also twice as smart.

Excellent observation!!!

What is the point of those anyways?

The fire engine with two cabs? To apparently allow the manufacturer to send out one vehicle that lets customers see both the standard Metro Star & top of the line Gladiator Cabs at demos and trade shows.

The two headed llama? To allow amateur photochoppers to recreate the illusion of Dr. Dolittle's fictional two-headed Llama, Pushmi-Pullyu by splicing reversed images together.

The two headed llama? To allow amateur photochoppers to recreate the illusion of Dr. Dolittle's fictional two-headed Llama, Pushmi-Pullyu by splicing reversed images together.

No!!! It isn't true!! There IS a two headed llama. There's a picture of it above!!! Pictures don't lie!

It even has a picture of Ron Jeremy in the fur. Ron Jeremy? Llamas? Yeah, I guess it could happen.

I believe the actual brand name of Spartan's fire trucks is Crimson Fire.

hmm still a no. But it isnt as if I have seen every fire truck in SoCal so there may well be some.

No!!! It isn't true!! There IS a two headed llama. There's a picture of it above!!! Pictures don't lie!

It even has a picture of Ron Jeremy in the fur. Ron Jeremy? Llamas? Yeah, I guess it could happen.

ZOMG! I see it!