bill07960 Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 Fact check me here; I will relate my memory. I'm interested in additional information and talking with others with info or similar interests.I grew up in Bethlehem PA. Dad was employed by Frank Casilio and Sons Inc, from 1946-74, a family owned redi-mix operation.Around 1968, FC&S purchased a new chassis at the NY Truck Show. I believe this was DM685-10001. Mack was nice enough to re-create Frank Sr's singnature in gold and encapsulated it in the horn button. Chassis was equiped with a 13.0 yard Challenge mixer.Dad was the senior driver at this time and it became his truck. I was 11 at the time so memory may not be perfect. There is a picture somewhere of my dad climbing in the cab when the truck was new. FC&S changed their livery from dark green and grey to orange and white beginning with this truck, although they may have repainted some other Macks. Earlier equiptment included Internationals and even a Ford.If I find the picture, I will post it. Both parents are gone now, so no further info from them.Thanks. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25076-dm-685-models/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 Looking forward to seeing the pic! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25076-dm-685-models/#findComment-119050 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 The first DM685? That would be an interesting site if you can find a picture.Welcome to BMT. Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25076-dm-685-models/#findComment-119084 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 Sorry to hear of their passing. I know there was lots of history that could have been told.mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25076-dm-685-models/#findComment-119085 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 Welcome. Thats cool it was the first DM685. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25076-dm-685-models/#findComment-119191 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olivetroad Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 Fact check me here; I will relate my memory. I'm interested in additional information and talking with others with info or similar interests.I grew up in Bethlehem PA. Dad was employed by Frank Casilio and Sons Inc, from 1946-74, a family owned redi-mix operation.Around 1968, FC&S purchased a new chassis at the NY Truck Show. I believe this was DM685-10001. Mack was nice enough to re-create Frank Sr's singnature in gold and encapsulated it in the horn button. Chassis was equiped with a 13.0 yard Challenge mixer.Dad was the senior driver at this time and it became his truck. I was 11 at the time so memory may not be perfect. There is a picture somewhere of my dad climbing in the cab when the truck was new. FC&S changed their livery from dark green and grey to orange and white beginning with this truck, although they may have repainted some other Macks. Earlier equiptment included Internationals and even a Ford.If I find the picture, I will post it. Both parents are gone now, so no further info from them.Thanks.Greetings!Great story - dig harder for that photo! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25076-dm-685-models/#findComment-119336 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamaican Bulldog Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 On 5/14/2012 at 12:37 PM, Olivetroad said: Greetings! Great story - dig harder for that photo! Interesting story. Do you remember if that DM 685 a fiberglass style hood or steel style hood? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25076-dm-685-models/#findComment-549921 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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