Ambulance [Dodge Waipa Sawmill ambulance]
Maker and role
Dodge Brothers Company, Manufacturer
New Zealand Forest Service, Commissioned by
Production date
1975
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Object detail
Accession number
1995.5
Production period
Description
1975 Dodge Ambulance. White in colour, petrol driven, 4200 cc (4.2 litre). Waipa Sawmill ambulance. Tare 2220 kg 88010 written on the drivers door. Dodge 200 badge on the side of the ambulance.
Brief History
During the 1970s the New Zealand Forest Service operated three Dodge manufactured ambulances. This ambulance was based at Waipa Sawmill, near Rotorua. The sawmill had been operating since 1935/39, and would grow to be one of the largest sawmills in New Zealand.
The New Zealand Forest Service was established in 1919 (then known as the State Forest Service). Ambulances were based at selected mills in order to reduce the response time if accidents occured.
The New Zealand Forest Service was established in 1919 (then known as the State Forest Service). Ambulances were based at selected mills in order to reduce the response time if accidents occured.
Marks
DODGE Maker's Plate
88010 Maker's Number
88010 Maker's Number
Media/Materials
Credit Line
Dodge Brothers Company et al. 1975. Ambulance [Dodge Waipa Sawmill ambulance], 1995.5. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).
Public comments
Thanks for this. This record has been updated.
- MOTAT Curatorial Research posted 4 years ago.
The reference to "Fare 2220 kg" in the 'Description' above should perhaps be "Tare 2220 kg" being the Tare Weight.
- JT. Mil Sec. posted 4 years ago.
Thank you for this information. I've amended our records.
- MOTAT Curatorial Research posted 4 years ago.
Officially registered as a 1977 Dodge D5N200, one of at least three Dodge ambulances used by the NZ Forest Service. The number 88010 is the Forest Service plant number.
- Ron Averes posted 4 years ago.