Fire Engines Photos

Ex Northwich replacing a Austin K4 PE (light) ie ECU with a Barton pump. Circa 1953.

Added by Neal Glover on 16 August 2013.

A question for our knowledgeable Dennis history experts. What was the reason for the hinged windscreen on these 1950s vintage F12s?

Added by Rob Johnson on 30 August 2013.

Its probably the same reason 1940/50's Half cab Buses have hinged front windscreens ventilation! With the engine along side the driver it gets Very hot in there. However after you open them once they never seal properly and the rain seeps in!

Added by Chris Stone on 31 August 2013.

In case of windscreen wiper failure??

Added by Neal Glover on 31 August 2013.

Ventilation Rob.....It can get very warm in the cab of these machines...the engine is in the cab with you with a metal cover....opening the front screen is as good if not better than air con....except that you need to be aware of the wasps in the summer....had ours on the F7 and F8 open quite a bit this summer

Added by Barrie Green on 31 August 2013.

It looks as if the front door vent windows on these Dennises were fixed. On some contemporary trucks these were hinged, and could be turned around almost 180 degrees if necessary to create a nice draught. Also quite effective, with possibly a slightly lower risk of inviting unwanted guests in!

Added by Rob Johnson on 01 September 2013.

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