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Re: Biersach & Niedermeyer Mobil Directo.
Posted: Mon Dec 07, 2015 9:24 pm
by Valra Bellkeys
Every time I read a post from you, Superbanshee, regarding siren company histories, I am always amazed! I think its awesome that you find SO many different sources to gather all of your information, gather all the work, and post all of this for our information, thank you so much!
Re: Biersach & Niedermeyer Mobil Directo.
Posted: Wed Dec 09, 2015 1:19 pm
by hemijoe
Hi SuperBanshee, loved your topic and really appreciate the info gained from it. I was born about a stones throw away from where the Mobil Directo was built in Milwaukee. Wish I knew then what I know now as I own the Wisconsin powered siren that Jerry Wick took pictures of in my shop some years ago already. I've been restoring this siren for the past fifteen years on and off and your story is making me think of getting it back off the shelf and getting my a** in gear to get it finished by this Fourth of July- my goal about ten years ago . All she needs is some bodywork on the sheet metal and a paint job...and a horn which wasn't around when we rescued it . P.S. Jerry Wick , from my last contact is now happily married, a homeowner and living in North Dakota with his lovely wife.
Re: Biersach & Niedermeyer Mobil Directo.
Posted: Wed Dec 09, 2015 3:26 pm
by SuperBanshee
Great to hear from you again. I'll be sending another private message with more details regarding the horn's reconstruction. It'd be cool to see the Mobil Directo as a restored siren.
I haven't spoken to Jerry in a while, might have to drop him a line later. Seems like it was only yesterday when we were hunting down sirens in rural Wisconsin - time really flies.
Re: Biersach & Niedermeyer Mobil Directo.
Posted: Wed Dec 09, 2015 9:10 pm
by coastalsyrolover
Wow that's amazing! I was actually curious about what B & N stood for.
Re: Biersach & Niedermeyer Mobil Directo.
Posted: Sun Dec 13, 2015 8:53 pm
by Siren_Dude
Interesting fact, Canada bought Mobil Directo's for $2150 a unit back in 1961.
Re: Biersach & Niedermeyer Mobil Directo.
Posted: Sun Dec 13, 2015 10:34 pm
by r4tbolts
Siren_Dude wrote:Interesting fact, Canada bought Mobil Directo's for $2150 a unit back in 1961.
My Dad's House payment was 58 dollars a month back then too.
Re: Biersach & Niedermeyer Mobil Directo.
Posted: Mon Dec 14, 2015 11:23 am
by sirendude2012
Siren_Dude wrote:Interesting fact, Canada bought Mobil Directo's for $2150 a unit back in 1961.
For everyone's reference, a Mobil Directo would cost about $17,400 today.
Re: Biersach & Niedermeyer Mobil Directo.
Posted: Mon Dec 14, 2015 2:35 pm
by SuperBanshee
Civil Defense sirens tended to be very costly. Often, the city would split the cost with CD matching funds.
If a siren did not meet the specifications set out for CD matching funds, then the city would have to buy it on their own.
Re: Biersach & Niedermeyer Mobil Directo.
Posted: Mon Dec 14, 2015 8:43 pm
by Siren_Dude
sirendude2012 wrote:Siren_Dude wrote:Interesting fact, Canada bought Mobil Directo's for $2150 a unit back in 1961.
For everyone's reference, a CLM would cost about $17,400 today.
Not a CLM, a Mobil Directo. CLMs weren't that expensive.
Re: Biersach & Niedermeyer Mobil Directo.
Posted: Mon Dec 14, 2015 9:26 pm
by sirendude2012
Siren_Dude wrote:sirendude2012 wrote:Siren_Dude wrote:Interesting fact, Canada bought Mobil Directo's for $2150 a unit back in 1961.
For everyone's reference, a CLM would cost about $17,400 today.
Not a CLM, a Mobil Directo. CLMs weren't that expensive.
Fixed it. Regardless, it's interesting how insane inflation rates are.