1974 Mack CF685 Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 Hello everyone,Just yesterday I picked up a 1974 Mack CF685 that my wife and I bought. It was formerly used by the paid on call fire department where I live. I am also a member of this fire department.I am here to learn and share info with other members of this site.This is my truck, the only thing different is the equipment did not come with the truck.Don Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22151-new-owner-of-a-mack-fire-engine/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 Nice buy and welcome to the zoo! Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22151-new-owner-of-a-mack-fire-engine/#findComment-94247 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaysm35a2 Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 That would be a dream to get a truck from the station I was with. What a nice looking Mack!!! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22151-new-owner-of-a-mack-fire-engine/#findComment-94248 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatcity Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 Whats with the Chicago paint scheme?Vol. Co. I belonged too had a '72Great truck, have fun Quote Success is only a stones throw away.................................................................for a Palestinian Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22151-new-owner-of-a-mack-fire-engine/#findComment-94249 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1974 Mack CF685 Posted December 15, 2011 Author Share Posted December 15, 2011 Thanks for the welcome everyone.The Chicago paint scheme gives away its heritage. This truck was originally owned by the Forest Park, Illinois Fire Department Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22151-new-owner-of-a-mack-fire-engine/#findComment-94254 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 nice CF. she looks to be in great shape!!! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22151-new-owner-of-a-mack-fire-engine/#findComment-94255 Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadusercharges Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 ive just added a cf to my fleet, its a 1982 snorkel and has covered 53000 miles Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22151-new-owner-of-a-mack-fire-engine/#findComment-94257 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1974 Mack CF685 Posted December 16, 2011 Author Share Posted December 16, 2011 A Snorkel? AWESOME! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22151-new-owner-of-a-mack-fire-engine/#findComment-94260 Share on other sites More sharing options...
VALS327 Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Congradulations on your rig, nice that your able to preserve a piece of history from your department. Mack Fire trucks are my thing. I am also lucky that my wife enjoys them with me, although she has said no more. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22151-new-owner-of-a-mack-fire-engine/#findComment-94263 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olivetroad Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 What do you plan to do with it? Keep it original? or do like they do around here and cut them up and turn them into farmer big bale haulers - That would be a sin with that beautiful truck! Do you have a photo of the interior and engine? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22151-new-owner-of-a-mack-fire-engine/#findComment-94265 Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortstack Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Congratulations! Nice truck. Trey Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22151-new-owner-of-a-mack-fire-engine/#findComment-94297 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firemack Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Nice Looking CF, I always liked the black over Red. Stick or Automatic?Don't forget to drain the pump and Tank in this cold weather.Firemack Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22151-new-owner-of-a-mack-fire-engine/#findComment-94301 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1974 Mack CF685 Posted April 19, 2012 Author Share Posted April 19, 2012 Sorry guys about not being back to answer your questions. My old computer died and believe it or not I couldn't remember the name of this site! Double DUH on my part.It will remain a fire engine for as long as I own it. I am getting 2 gumball warning lights for the top to return it to its more original factory look.It is an automatic transmission. I drained everything, took the plugs out of the pump and tank, left all the discharges and intakes open for the winter.One of our village board members wanted to take off the fire body, put a dump box on it and mount a snow plow to the front...SACILEGE in my humble opinion.I have had it out for a little road trip this spring. I took my wife and her daughter to the bank, grocery store and drug store in it. Man oh man did we turn heads!! It was funny as heck. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22151-new-owner-of-a-mack-fire-engine/#findComment-115035 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 I'm glad it went to you instead of that village board member. I was feeling nauseous just reading what they intended to do it with it.It's a beautiful truck. Good luck with it. Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22151-new-owner-of-a-mack-fire-engine/#findComment-115087 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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