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Re: Franklin Mint Ladder Truck Question

2020-03-08T02:13:25

As I recall from my Franklin Mint snorkel, which I displayed booms-raised for years before selling a year or two ago, the upper boom weakened over time. I used a folded piece of white cardboard to brace the thing in a raised position.

mjl

Statistics: Posted by legeros — Sun Mar 08, 2020 2:13 am

Re: Franklin Mint Ladder Truck Question

2020-03-08T01:24:10

Update: in case the booms of your Franklin Mint Snorkel ever weaken, a simple repair solution has been discovered and implemented! The size of my photos makes it challenging to post them, so give a shout if I can be of assistance. I have a feeling this has never happened to anyone but me, though

Statistics: Posted by firebuff123 — Sun Mar 08, 2020 1:24 am

Re: Franklin Mint Ladder Truck Question

2020-03-02T08:16:08

That is fantastic! I obtained a brand new FM snorkel. The lower boom is firm. But the top one which holds the upper arm - it does not stand up at all.

In case anyone can suggest...how does one firm up or repair this boom?

Thank you,
Michael

Statistics: Posted by firebuff123 — Mon Mar 02, 2020 8:16 am

Re: Franklin Mint Ladder Truck Question

2020-03-01T19:25:26

rastuman wrote: ↑
Sun Mar 01, 2020 6:16 pm
Here's how I have mine displayed

That display looks great

Statistics: Posted by JoeO — Sun Mar 01, 2020 7:25 pm

Re: Franklin Mint Ladder Truck Question

2020-03-01T18:16:00

Here's how I have mine displayed

Statistics: Posted by rastuman — Sun Mar 01, 2020 6:16 pm

Re: Franklin Mint Ladder Truck Question

2020-01-01T23:20:22

Also- My Franklin Mint- Code 3 Norwalk Ladder has also be in the extended position for years as well.

Statistics: Posted by rastuman — Wed Jan 01, 2020 11:20 pm

Re: Franklin Mint Ladder Truck Question

2019-12-30T16:26:04

Thank you, these replies were all very helpful.

Statistics: Posted by firebuff123 — Mon Dec 30, 2019 4:26 pm

Re: Franklin Mint Ladder Truck Question

2019-12-30T04:40:36

Never had a problem but don't leave them extended either

Statistics: Posted by scubaski — Mon Dec 30, 2019 4:40 am

Re: Franklin Mint Ladder Truck Question

2019-12-29T22:47:25

I have displayed my snorkel with the boom extended up for years and it has stayed in place. I do not lower it or move it- just have left it in the up position in my display cabinet.

Statistics: Posted by rastuman — Sun Dec 29, 2019 10:47 pm

Re: Franklin Mint Ladder Truck Question

2019-12-29T20:02:03

UnMarkedCarr wrote: ↑
Sun Dec 29, 2019 7:55 pm
I've never had a problem with them but I don't generally leave the boom or the ladder extended for very long.

Same here, the ladder doesn't stay extended long enough for me to know how well they'd do long term.

Statistics: Posted by CCFR-45 — Sun Dec 29, 2019 8:02 pm

Re: Franklin Mint Ladder Truck Question

2019-12-29T19:55:31

I've never had a problem with them but I don't generally leave the boom or the ladder extended for very long.

Statistics: Posted by UnMarkedCarr — Sun Dec 29, 2019 7:55 pm

Franklin Mint Ladder Truck Question

2019-12-29T15:30:22

Hello, has anyone owned a 1965 Franklin Mint Seagrave ladder? Do you know if the ladder and booms still function over time? Or do the booms and/or ladder sections wear out, causing it to be inoperable or fall down, as in some other models?

I have the same question about their snorkel.

Any help is appreciated!

Statistics: Posted by firebuff123 — Sun Dec 29, 2019 3:30 pm