505 MACK

Just a little info, there is a Seagrave Yahoo group. I am working a 1920 Seagrave myself. Ray

I was thinking that it was more likely the town of Lakehurst, N.J. then the Base. I know that one of the news clips of the disaster shows a rig as a silouette, I always thought it was a ALF, but couldn't find a Dept. with one that fit. Now this may be what is in the clip. Good luck with the restoation.

Could you tell me where in S.C.? I found a 1920 Seagrave fire truck in a barn near Adams Run, S.C. back last April, to keep my 1941 Mack 505 pumper compamy.

Name: Mack Fire Truck Date Added: Owner: Tinman Tinman

Name: Mack 505 (1941) Date Added: 14 December 2008 - 04:47 PM Owner: Tinman Short Description: 500 GPM Semi Cab Pumper 22ft long 8ft wide 7ft high 24ft ladder 14ft ladder 3 lengths 4.5" hard sleeve 200ft of 1" booster hose View Vehicle

Fxfymn, sorry it took so long to get back to you. The A Model Mack that I posted is with the Spartanburg Fire Dept. and I have not seen it so the Reg. # could be off. I was told that it has been there since new. I will try to get more on her. Ray

#1 It should be a 707 engine if you sent the Vin.# to the Mack Museum, they will send you everything have about the Rig. #2 I would think if you leave the Rig in high range you should beable to run OK. That's my $.02 Ray

As said before thanks for your time and service. Firemack has you on the right track the Mack Museum was a great help to me, you may also want to check out www.spaamfaa.org ,they are a good place for help and parts for fire trucks. Good Luck with your Rig. Ray

I saw the rig on Ebay, I don't think It's that rare of a truck. I have a 1941 Model 505 which is also a 500gpm pumper. As for the price that is up to ones liking, looking at the pics you may bring the paint back to life, but he is not sure of the pump. To me $6 big ones is tops as she stands. That's my two cents. Good Luck, Ray

That a great looking 68 CF , I alway like the early CF's with just the bars across the front. When the rigs were rebuild they then had the full aluminum front. My Dept. in N.J. has a 1975 CF inservice with less than 15,000 on the gage. Best of luck with your Rig. Are you a member of SPAAMFAA ? Ray

Art, you are right there is a pic at the top of a Seagrave, and the other pics are of a Mack with a broken windshield and open fire pump under the seat. the Seagrave has a closed in pump. Also the paint is two different shades. Ray

I would say you should check & change the oil once you have turned the engine over with the booster reel crank handle. See if you have any water or antifreeze in the oil that you drained out. If this OK check for a good spark. For fuel use a separate gas can. I know this is not everything, but you should be able to get a good handle on it. Along with the words from Kenny. Ray

Hi John, Great to have you on board, always nice to have another Fireman in the house. Let us know what you need, there is someone here who can help. Ray

Welcome onto the site Corey. Post pics when can so we can watch your project. Ray

The Rig looks great, with some TLC you will have a very nice truck. If you need any help give a call. I see the hub caps missing due you have them? The truck looks like it is mainly all there. Best of luck. Ray