RomaineLettuce Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 I love my new (old) firetruck but need some help with a few things:1) The radiator shell needs to be re-chromed and not sure where to find someone to do it or where I can buy a replica.2) I need the ladder set and brackets. Anyone know where to find a set of old Mack ladders or their equivalent and where to get the brackets to hold them up.Thanks for the help,John Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/2304-just-bought-a-nice-1947-ls85/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firemack Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 JohnNice truck- where is it from originally? Cal Little in Hummelstown PA has an L model in his yard and I think it still has the ladder brackets on it. He also has wooden ladders, so might be able to take care of both items. 717-566-8973.Have fun with your new toy!Firemack Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/2304-just-bought-a-nice-1947-ls85/#findComment-11416 Share on other sites More sharing options...
twostickmutt Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 that LS-85 was originally KINGSTON,NY. ENGINE 2.john. i'll look this weekend. i may have ladder brackets for your truck. Quote and remember "PREFORMANCE COUNTS" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/2304-just-bought-a-nice-1947-ls85/#findComment-11425 Share on other sites More sharing options...
twostickmutt Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 john. i won a lot of 1st. and 2nd's in parades here in new england with that truck. hope you do out in chi. Quote and remember "PREFORMANCE COUNTS" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/2304-just-bought-a-nice-1947-ls85/#findComment-11440 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWaits Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 Nice truck!Do you have your chassis number?I have been noticing alot of truck built in 48 are close to the number of mine S752369, some have been really close!I was thinking of collecting a list of the 1940's and 50's serial numbers and some history on the ones who have survived, would anyone be interested in sending me their info?David Quote 1948 Mack Pumper Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/2304-just-bought-a-nice-1947-ls85/#findComment-11448 Share on other sites More sharing options...
twostickmutt Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 dave you might find some on the L-model registry list. john's new -old LS85 is on it . i registered it when i owned it.j.j. Quote and remember "PREFORMANCE COUNTS" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/2304-just-bought-a-nice-1947-ls85/#findComment-11449 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWaits Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 dave you might find some on the L-model registry list. john's new -old LS85 is on it . i registered it when i owned it.j.j.java script:emoticon('', 'smid_16')I guess I was not using what I was given, I knew there was an L registry and Andy in West Oz has an E registry going that has some S series numbers in it as well. At least I was using the creative part of my brain this AM.David Quote 1948 Mack Pumper Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/2304-just-bought-a-nice-1947-ls85/#findComment-11456 Share on other sites More sharing options...
twostickmutt Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 when that happens to me i just blow it off as a senior moment Quote and remember "PREFORMANCE COUNTS" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/2304-just-bought-a-nice-1947-ls85/#findComment-11457 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RomaineLettuce Posted April 4, 2007 Author Share Posted April 4, 2007 JohnNice truck- where is it from originally? Cal Little in Hummelstown PA has an L model in his yard and I think it still has the ladder brackets on it. He also has wooden ladders, so might be able to take care of both items. 717-566-8973.Have fun with your new toy!FiremackFiremack,Cal has brackets but no more ladders that he is willing to part with right now. Any other ideas for places to look for wood ladders?Thanks. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/2304-just-bought-a-nice-1947-ls85/#findComment-11564 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWaits Posted April 5, 2007 Share Posted April 5, 2007 Try the SPAAMFAA web site, if you are not a member and you are into antique fire apparatus you need to join!They ahave a web site at spaamfaa.org and there is a yahoo newsgroup for them as well, if you post what you are looking for on the yahoo group you will be reaching a lot more guys who know what is out there.David Quote 1948 Mack Pumper Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/2304-just-bought-a-nice-1947-ls85/#findComment-11581 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hwfd70jgg Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 Try the SPAAMFAA web site, if you are not a member and you are into antique fire apparatus you need to join!They ahave a web site at spaamfaa.org and there is a yahoo newsgroup for them as well, if you post what you are looking for on the yahoo group you will be reaching a lot more guys who know what is out there.DavidThere is a small red light on each fender that looks like a cab marker light. Does anyone know where I can find either a red lense for one, entire light, or a pair of them? The Hummels Wharf FD is restoring our 1951 L Model Mack. One of the lenses is missing. When I talked with Cal Little, he said a red lense would be hard to find but amber was easy. I never do anything easy. I would appreciate any help. Thanks,JGG Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/2304-just-bought-a-nice-1947-ls85/#findComment-12024 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWaits Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 If you can get your hands on an amber lens you can get a kit to make some in red, I only had one red lens on my truck, I bought a kit at the local auto parts store that you can make a mold of a lens. it is not to hard to do and they do look like they are made of plastic and not glass but it works!David Quote 1948 Mack Pumper Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/2304-just-bought-a-nice-1947-ls85/#findComment-12031 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hwfd70jgg Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 If you can get your hands on an amber lens you can get a kit to make some in red, I only had one red lens on my truck, I bought a kit at the local auto parts store that you can make a mold of a lens. it is not to hard to do and they do look like they are made of plastic and not glass but it works!DavidThank you,Great idea!JGG Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/2304-just-bought-a-nice-1947-ls85/#findComment-12033 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fdnymackcf Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 Spaamfaa and Hemmings Motor News should have vendors to rechrome that radiator shell. Beautiful rig. Good Luck with it. Quote If it ain't a Mack, it ain't Jack!!!!!! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/2304-just-bought-a-nice-1947-ls85/#findComment-12046 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackattack2 Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 dave you might find some on the L-model registry list. john's new -old LS85 is on it . i registered it when i owned it.j.j.Where is the L-model registry list? Anyone have a link for it?Thank you.Steve(very nice looking truck) Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/2304-just-bought-a-nice-1947-ls85/#findComment-12620 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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