Difference between revisions of "Valco"
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| + | In 1957, George Gregory was vice-president and general manager of Valley Aluminum (see 1957 article below). This may be the George W. Gregory who founded [http://www.gregorboats.com/ Gregor Boats] which is still in business and producing welded aluminum boats. Valco was known for its riveted aluminum boats. | ||
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| + | Valco also produced jet-propelled fireboats with one in service with the [http://books.google.com/books?id=Ru5PING2ancC&lpg=PA77&dq=valco%20boats&pg=PA77#v=onepage&q=valco%20boats&f=false Monterey, California Fire Department] starting in 1962. Rudder magazine detailed the Valco fireboats in the January 1964 issue. The magazine reported the Valco Boat was powered with a 215 HP [[Dearborn|Interceptor]] engine with a fire pump mounted ahead of the engine, the propulsion jet pump behind the engine. The boat could pump water to put out fires and move as needed. This allowed the boat to maintain position. [[Buehler Turbocraft]] advertised a similar fireboat. | ||
'''Model Information''' | '''Model Information''' | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| − | File:Valcobb001.jpg|1958 to 1959 Valco models | + | File:Valcobb001.jpg|1958 to 1959 Valco outboard boat models |
| − | File:Valcobb002.jpg|1960 to 1962 Valco models | + | File:Valcobb002.jpg|1960 to 1962 Valco outboard boat models |
| − | File:Valcobb003.jpg|1965 to 1967 Valco outboard models | + | File:Valcobb006.jpg|1962 Valco inboard boat models |
| − | File:Valcobb004.jpg|1968 to 1969 Valco outboard models | + | File:Valcobb003.jpg|1965 to 1967 Valco outboard boat models |
| − | File:Valcobb005.jpg|1970 to 1971 Valco outboard models | + | File:Valcobb004.jpg|1968 to 1969 Valco outboard boat models |
| + | File:Valcobb005.jpg|1970 to 1971 Valco outboard boat models | ||
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| + | '''1957 Information''' | ||
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| + | File:Valcoa55001.jpg|1955 Valco ad | ||
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'''1957 Information''' | '''1957 Information''' | ||
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| − | File:Valcoa57001.jpg|1957 Valco | + | File:Valcoa57002.jpg|1957 Valco ad |
| + | File:Valcoa57001.jpg|1957 Valco magazine article | ||
| + | File:Valcoarticle57001.jpg|1957 Valco magazine article | ||
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[[Category:Aluminum]] | [[Category:Aluminum]] | ||
[[Category:California]] | [[Category:California]] | ||
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Revision as of 01:49, 27 November 2012
Additional History Needed. Please contact us to edit or contribute to this page.
Valco Boats
Division of Valley Aluminum Co.
5733 E. Shields Ave.
Fresno, California
In 1957, George Gregory was vice-president and general manager of Valley Aluminum (see 1957 article below). This may be the George W. Gregory who founded Gregor Boats which is still in business and producing welded aluminum boats. Valco was known for its riveted aluminum boats.
Valco also produced jet-propelled fireboats with one in service with the Monterey, California Fire Department starting in 1962. Rudder magazine detailed the Valco fireboats in the January 1964 issue. The magazine reported the Valco Boat was powered with a 215 HP Interceptor engine with a fire pump mounted ahead of the engine, the propulsion jet pump behind the engine. The boat could pump water to put out fires and move as needed. This allowed the boat to maintain position. Buehler Turbocraft advertised a similar fireboat.
Model Information
1958 to 1959 Valco outboard boat models
1960 to 1962 Valco outboard boat models
1962 Valco inboard boat models
1965 to 1967 Valco outboard boat models
1968 to 1969 Valco outboard boat models
1970 to 1971 Valco outboard boat models
1957 Information
1955 Valco ad
1957 Information
1957 Valco ad
1957 Valco magazine article
1957 Valco magazine article
