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They are amazing trucks, both fire right up and run beautiful (good music to listen to, I love listening to them run). They both drive great and we are getting all the little things addressed, although sometimes slowly. Nick had a baby boy, and that is taking up most of his time, (Ha Ha) so we have not done as much as we would like to do. Both trucks have been to local car shows and several cruises.

Yes, I am. My son Nick and I have embarked on this adventure together. It has been fun working on these with him. they are both B-21 Mack's number 9 and 10, the last two B-21's produced by Mack.

Thank you sir. Im getting everything thing mechanical sound and leak free this winter. Going to run some equipment up north on lowboy first thing in spring make sure everything is dialed in. over the summer plan on pulling cab and hood blasting/paint frame and engine. sand,prime, and paint cab and hood. sooo in all honesty Will probably take me two years 🤣🤣

User's Screen Name: Joey Mack Buyer or Seller: Seller Item(s) Purchased: E6 4V, Rear diff, and Drive line service manuals Date Purchased or Sold: November 2025 Experience: Positive Shipping: Fast shipping & well packed Comments: @Joey Mack was awsome to work with. Talked with him over the phone, super honest and shiped the next day. thanks again he has been a huge help.

Morris Me, Are you the father & son Youtuber's that have a two B model fire trucks, where at least one of which is a B21?

I like doing stuff right or the best I can the first time. Theres times I've had to do things to get by or a quick fix i can do and go back later if necessary.....but a crossmember aint one of those times lol, im with you there. Especially on a nice truck like yours. It won't take much to make a super nice truck out of it. Its a good looking ride for sure.

Some tv show/or YouTube video I watched a few months ago had a hydraulic pump for the steering that somehow was mounted to the back end of the generator. I always wondered if one of those new electric assist units they make for custom cars could be fitted.

Thank you @BottleHauler84 im glad you mentioned the rust jacking l love working on this stuff but a absolutely hate doing things twice. And I plan on keep the truck for a long time.

I can confirm that the crossmember in your picture was in fact used on a RW2 and MH frame. I have that exact crossmember on my 1993 MH at the rear most crossmember position, however, it uses 1/4" thick spacers with it to fit correctly and thats from the factory. I've also seen that style on several different trucks. My 2002 CXU uses that same crossmember it at the rear most position as well, but no spacers. One thing I dont like about that particular style is I've seen alot of those get rust jacking in-between those welded together stamped crossmembers. If you can find a nice one, they are OK. Otherwise you have cut the welds, split them apart, blast the rust and repaint and then weld it all back. That sucks in my opinion. I prefer the simple 1/2" thick 90L4551M like we been talking about. I agree with you there, but that crossmember in the picture will work if you decide to go that route....you just might need spacers depending on the measurements of that particular one.

I guess I was spoiled. Up until January '25, I worked at the Mack factory. If a truck bleed down over night it was looked at with a fine tooth comb. Actually an electronic air leak down tester, and sometimes a sniffer which is actually a extremely directional microphone and a headset. I forget the spec, but 0.3 psig in five minutes sounds familiar as the limit. And that would be with air brakes applied (bracket thing holding pedal down). Many pass with no leaks at the test. Note: a 0.3psig leak would take approx 36 hours to go from 130 psi (average compressor cutoff on new trucks) to zero psig. Although the PPV (pressure protection valve) shuts off the accessories at 90psig, so it may take longer.

I just met with the President. I am recommending a full travel ban on every damn country that's been flooding our nation with killers, leeches, and entitlement junkies. Our forefathers built this nation on blood, sweat, and the unyielding love of freedom - not for foreign invaders to slaughter our heroes, suck dry our hard-earned tax dollars, or snatch the benefits owed to AMERICANS. WE DON'T WANT THEM. NOT ONE. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem

You guys have been a huge help figured I would keep my parts surch going. looking for 86 superliner interior heater shroud and lund visor for the roof cap. I have checked with Manders and Vander Haags found some but worse shape then what I have. found a visor on Ebay but that one seems a little pricey but maybe thats what they are worth? I have attached a picture of what I have thanks!

@Vladislav @BottleHauler84 just talked with a guy on the phone today and he clams this is the cross member thats suppose to be on on the rear. I find it interesting becuse I have the same crossmember for the cab air ride suspension about the middle of the frame. I mesured everything on mine today and if I can read a tapmesure should bolt right up and also work with the rear shocks. I still like one @BottleHauler84 has given me better

I presume a Mack someone will answer your question on a hydraulic power steering application. I read in the John Deere Green Magazine a couple three months ago about an electric power steering unit which attaches to the shaft above the steering box.

Well he wasn’t the one that started it but he did take the ball and run with it and expanded it to what were stuck with now

Trucks a 2016 I’m assuming it’s the original I’ve had the truck for 5 years I’ve never touched it

Restoring LS 1113 a 1953 Ex FDNY firetruck that served Times Square and the Bronx during the "War Years". I have an opening at the aux. drive. Does anyone have any info on who , what and where? I heard there was a post on the subject back in 2016. Thanks Robert J. Walla retired Little Rock FD.

And the movie star president and dope dealing

And dont forget Billy Clinton and NAFTA

Fjh...Im glad you found that funny. 🍻

I seem to recall when i had a fleet of 10 CH's, the ones with E-Tech engines had the steel doors. But I never thought to pay that much attention. I just know that i git really good at adjusting the doors and fixing the crappy latches.

How old is your scr box?

Thanks for your nice comment Vlad.The white paint is DuPont Imron white code 28072U...no pearl.Interestingly the guys in the paint shop told me it was used by Fiat in Europe. Paul

well you can blame anyone you want but i really didnt notice many imports till around 82,,,then shortly after that,,,,everyone one moving thier plants out of here,,,bob

Leaders meaning Nixon when he went to China yep