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I assume you searched the old interweb already. One I came up with is: http://phoenixex.com/find-your-part/air-compressors/mack-flange-mount-107511x-air-compressor Without knowing exactly what model your rig uses it is hard, but I'd give a few of the folks that come up a call. That is not all that old of a truck, nor is it uncommon.

The plan is to leave the AB as is. He is going to wash it, polish up the existing paint, and enjoy it.

Anyone have any experience with a multi-pack Brown-Lippe clutch circa 1932? The clutch appears to be in good shape, but the discs are not completely stopping when the pedal is depressed. This makes it damn near impossible to shift. Is there supposed to be a clutch brake on it? Is there an internal adjustment or is it just a pedal adjustment? Thanks for any input.

N. Wilkesboro, about 1/2 mile from the old NASCAR track. The truck's owner has a much nicer truck he is taking to the national. Look for a 1929 White Motor Car salvage wagon out of Baltimore, MD at the show. Quite the restoration and an absolutely stunning truck.

A little update: We picked up the truck from the restoration shop yesterday. They had to get the intake manifold remanufactured as it was split into a couple of pieces, rebuilt the carb, the starter, replaced the rear tires, removed the heads and pan for cleaning, installed new plugs, flushed the cooling system, and added a temporary fuel tank. When we arrived at the shop the owner was under the truck muttering obscenities, as the bendix would not engage. After removing the starter and finding a bolt laying in front of the flywheel we figured out that the bendix spring had broken. After two 45 minute trips (each way) to the starter repair shop, we got it running. Don't ask about the supposed re-build of the starter. It runs like a top. Absolutely unbelievable after 88 years. The clutch and brakes worked and we actually drove it up onto the trailer. Turns out the truck is from Lakewood NJ, not Lakehurst. It was at the Hindenburg disaster according to the Lakewood FD. We left Richmond around 6:00 am and figured we would be back by 7:00 pm. Because of the starter issue we did not leave NC until 7:00 pm and made it back to Richmond around 11. Long day.

I think Hahn did the body work with LTI, Thieubolt, or Grove making the ladders. The whole experiment with Mack using outside builders to finish their trucks did not work out too well. Too many cooks spoil the broth type thing.

Most likely in a farmer's shed. Used once a year to bring the grain in and run it to the elevator. Probably the only thing not rusted out is the odometer.

Now that is a unique way to save for retirement. I hope the family does very well and makes a killing. Don't we all wish we bought a couple of 67 vettes when they were around $3k and put them in the barn to fund our golden years?

That knob/handle is savable. Remove it, buff it out on a wheel buffer, re-paint the lettering with white paint. I did all of mine that way.

It is not unusual that the handle from the Ross relief valve is gone. Most of the time the shop removed them to keep the driver from closing them in cold weather to prevent icing. The shop was more concerned about the intake pressure and the driver was more concerned about slipping on the ice. The Hale handles are pretty common. If Randy doesn't come through I think I can find some, but they will need to be plated.

I have noticed lately how many left lane lingerers there are now compared to just a few years back. Never used to see a big rig in the center or left unless they were passing, but now you have to pass them on the right all the time. Poor training or poor courtesy?

Sounds like someone needs to start making the "special" center light and sell them on flea bay. Cut down an existing light, get it plated, and match it with 4 regular lights. You would have to make money at half of the factory price.

I think they left it on the trailer because the trailer was stuck in the mud. They didn't want to chance sinking the L model as well. What is really unusual about this rig is that it is a full blown snorkel, not a squirt. Looks like someone was a Chicago buff that did this one.

That L model is infamous in fire truck collector's circles. Can you imagine responding in that beast with that high center of gravity?

Thoughts and prayers for him. As all of us know who work in our business; "Live every day like it is your last; it might be."

As I said in another post; Thanks to all of the ATCA board members, volunteers, and staff that work so hard to pull this off. What a show! Doug; One idea for next year; why not start a place on the web page soliciting volunteers to help out with the show? For example I usually get in on Thursday and would be more than willing to help out with the setup if it is needed.

Yep, the engine SN. That is the "VIN" that my truck was titled with. Some fire apparatus had VIN's like "001" etc. back in the day.

Try searching the engine number as well since some folks mistakenly used that as the VIN.

Here are a couple of us milling around before the group shot and a couple from Denny's get together that afternoon.

As always a GREAT show. Thanks to the many ATCA board members and staff that worked so hard to pull it off in spite of adverse weather conditions. As Doug has said many times "This is the best truck show in the world" and if you have not been there you need to make it no matter what. I talked two of my friends into coming this year and neither one can stop talking about the show.

I'll get mine on later today.

Made it back home safe and sound despite the "mystery message" that my DMax 3500HD was throwing me that it was going to shut down because it was out of DEF. A local dealer fixed it while I was at the show on Saturday. Kudos to Kelly GMC if you need service in the Allentown area. Great show; met and caught up with lots of folks. Farmer52 and I went out to dinner last night and had a good visit. Thanks to Denny and Ruth Ann for the low calorie treats they served. I think I was the only one in the group to actually get stuck. A little tug from a 4x4 pick up and all was well.

I thought it was owned by the fire district, that's why I asked. And I know there is no money in Mass. these days. Given the historical nature of the truck I'd explore doing some type of community fund raiser to do a full restore if that is possible. You are looking at $100K or more to do a full on professional restoration, but most non-profits can usually work out donations in kind to keep the costs much lower. Don't want to scare you off, but the costs add up quickly so you need to be prepared. For example it can cost $200.00 just to plate one stanchion. If you are thinking of going this route I'd contact Firemack on this site as he did the B Model for Radnor and I'm sure he would have a lot of valuable information for you. Take it from someone who has been there; before you get into it too deeply make a list of exactly of what you want to do so you can set a realistic budget. It also makes sense to have an action plan so you don't get ahead of yourself and do things like painting it only to discover you want to remove the pump to overhaul it. (Paint should be one of the last things you do; not the first) If you don't have one, get a copy of Harvey Eckart's "Mack Fire Trucks 1911-2005" There are quite a few pictures of early B models in the book. And Harvey would be well worth contacting as well, as his knowledge of Mack fire apparatus is unbelievable. He would be able to tell you what the proper Mack script is for the extinguisher you are looking for.

According to WeatherBug they have had about 1" of rain today. Two things concern me: I don't want to cover the truck with mud that I'll have to spend a couple of days getting back off and I don't want to tear up the park forcing ATCA to cover the repair costs again. There is always next year.

Nice! The extinguisher is a "building" type soda-acid extinguisher that is definitely not right for this, or any, truck. The proper Mack apparatus extinguishers are out there, but they are usually pretty pricey. The last two I saw go off at auction both fetched $1200.00. How far do you plan on going with this? Refresh it a bit, do the cosmetic stuff, or repair/rebuild everything that needs it?