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The unusual graphics -- 2 red stripes, 3 stars -- represent the DC flag. Also note that the crew cab is part of the pumper body, not added on to the driving cab. I think these Fords were the only D.C. trucks to use this unusual cab style.

Added by Michael Feldman on 23 January 2014.

The DC graphics reflect the Washington family crest, which includes the three stars and two bars in red on a white ground.

The added-on "telephone box" crew cab is probably the least attractive crew cab ever imposed on a Ford C series, but - to be fair - the styling of the Ford cab does make an integrated crew cab with styled-in rear doors quite a challenge, and they are very rare. Canopy cabs, however, often looked very well integrated, and at this point in time most departments were quite happy with a canopy crew cab.

Added by Rob eo on 23 January 2014.

The crew boxes were a solution to members protection during riots. This started in the early 1970s.During the 1968 riots, many open-cab rigs were temporarily covered with chicken wire and tarps.

Added by Warren W. Jenkins on 24 January 2014.

Thanks Warren - an interesting but sad bit of history.

Added by Rob Johnson on 25 January 2014.

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