Boulder Ladder Truck Repair

Boulder Ladder Truck


Boulder (CO) Fire Department’s ladder truck suffered streetside compartment door damage during an accident. SVI Refurb was tasked with the fire truck accident repair, and during the repair, Boulder enlisted Refurb’s graphic division with rear treadplate chevron installation to make the truck more visible.


damaged area


Most of the damage was sustained to the S1 compartment, just right of the pump. Damage extended from the bottom rub rail/running board rail to the top diamond-plate header and included the handle and both doors.


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OVERALL DAMAGE

 

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DOOR / RUB RAIL DAMAGE

 

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HANDLE DAMAGE

 

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DIAMOND PLATE DAMAGE

 

THE REPAIR PROcESS

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REMOVED BENT RUB RAIL

 

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REMOVED  DOORS AND SANDED DAMAGED AREAS

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FILLED AND SANDED WHERE NEEDED

 

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PERFORMED IN-PROGRESS INSPECTION

 

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UTILIZED A WELDING BAR TO ENSURE TRUENESS

 

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REMOVED DAMAGED AREA

 

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APPLIED PRIMER

 

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REMOVED DAMAGED DIAMOND PLATE

 

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INSTALLED TREADPLATE CHEVRON

 

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FINISHED PAINT AND GRAPHICS

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SANDED DOWN WELDS

 

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INSTALLED NEW RUNNING BOARD

 

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PAINTED DOORS

 

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INSTALLED NEW DIAMOND PLATE

 

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DETAIL VIEW OF INSTALLED TREADPLATE CHEVRON

 

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FINISHED TREADPLATE CHEVRON