Popular Post RWC130 Posted July 25, 2012 Popular Post Share Posted July 25, 2012 (edited) Hello, my name is Rob Casasanta. I'm a Volunteer Firefighter in Peekskill, NYI am a big fan of Mack Fire Apparatus (i.e. Mack CF600) My Mack story……. My Fire Department had a 1975 Mack CF600 which was lime yellow from 1975 until it was refurbished to red/white in 1984. It remained in service until 2000 at which time it was sold to the Lake Carey FD in Pennsylvania. They never put it into service and it sat rotting away in a junk yard. WHY? I will never know. Ironically a buddy of mine from another fire department purchased it. It’s going to take a lot of work but I am dedicating any time I have to helping him restore "Engine 130" which is so very special to me. We both want it to look as good as it did new and ready to put in parades.Any help on getting parts or equipment would be really appreciated. THANK YOU!PHOTOS! Edited July 25, 2012 by RWC130 1 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26421-mack-cf600-fire-engine-fan-just-saying-hello/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Welcome aboard.You've come to right place for assistance in your restoration. There are quite a few members on here that know practically everything there is know about Macks and fire apparatus, unfortunately I'm not one of them. I'm just a "filler", kinda like bread crumbs in a meatball. Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26421-mack-cf600-fire-engine-fan-just-saying-hello/#findComment-130348 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Welcome aboard.You've come to right place for assistance in your restoration. There are quite a few members on here that know practically everything there is know about Macks and fire apparatus, unfortunately I'm not one of them. I'm just a "filler", kinda like bread crumbs in a meatball.And I'm like the ketchup on the top that squeezes out between your teeth when you chomp down, or the chigger in your belt line, or a tick on your asscheek burrowing in etc......Welcome to the site. We actually have several knowlegeable folks with the fire apparatus and parts availability/vendors.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26421-mack-cf600-fire-engine-fan-just-saying-hello/#findComment-130353 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatcity Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 WelcomeI can't help. Kinda like a fluffer here.Do y'all still go to the Mahopac parade?And the others in the area? can't remember them allCarmel, South salem, Brewster Quote Success is only a stones throw away.................................................................for a Palestinian Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26421-mack-cf600-fire-engine-fan-just-saying-hello/#findComment-130426 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olivetroad Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 WOW!First post and it includes several good photos! I don reed sos good - dem fotos hep me lotsLooks like you have a great project started - do either of you have kids? Try and get them involved. I will rent you some if you want............ 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26421-mack-cf600-fire-engine-fan-just-saying-hello/#findComment-130434 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Welcome, Im very glad someone else has joined in on restoring old Macks. That CF looks good. For some reason I think 1975 Macks look awesome. Something about the front hubs...anyway, welcome!!!!! P.S. My U model is a 75' like your CF. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26421-mack-cf600-fire-engine-fan-just-saying-hello/#findComment-130435 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 welcome and have a ball.bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26421-mack-cf600-fire-engine-fan-just-saying-hello/#findComment-131225 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWC130 Posted August 22, 2012 Author Share Posted August 22, 2012 Hey Guys, thanks for all the positive feedback. Sorry for the delay.I've been enjoying some vacation time down the New Jersey shore.As far as the question about the body. Yes it was changed. You will see when the truck was lime yellowit had hard suction hoses on the drivers side and a ladder mounted on the passenger side with lower compartments.Not a lot of room for equipment. When it was sent out to be refurbished they custom made a new body (rear) with more compartments. They also painted the truck red/white. UPDATE: Got a nice Federal Signal AeroDynic Lightbar on the truck now. Looks good! The truck will be making a return to the Peekskill, NY area on Saturday September 15, 2012 for the Westchester County Convention Parade hosted by the Lake Mohegan Fire Department. I will take some more photos tomorrow. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26421-mack-cf600-fire-engine-fan-just-saying-hello/#findComment-134508 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWC130 Posted August 28, 2012 Author Share Posted August 28, 2012 (edited) Photos taken on August 23, 2012Did some painting making PROGRESS!!!! Edited August 28, 2012 by RWC130 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26421-mack-cf600-fire-engine-fan-just-saying-hello/#findComment-135368 Share on other sites More sharing options...
speweik Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Looking good! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26421-mack-cf600-fire-engine-fan-just-saying-hello/#findComment-135369 Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulromano Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Nice Rig!! I am surprised that it made it all this way without the bell disappearing-- they are usually the first thing that becomes a souvenir. The bell on it is not a Mack (Rostand) bell but is more like a bell used on early horsedrawn apparatus, especially a steam fire engine. The swinging type mount is the key. In some cases, fire companies move bells from older apparatus to each new replacement.Your paint work is looking good!! Enjoy the rig. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26421-mack-cf600-fire-engine-fan-just-saying-hello/#findComment-137547 Share on other sites More sharing options...
slpwlker Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Welcome to the jungle Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26421-mack-cf600-fire-engine-fan-just-saying-hello/#findComment-137548 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 wow nice job,,,keep it up,,,and thanks for sharing...bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26421-mack-cf600-fire-engine-fan-just-saying-hello/#findComment-137553 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWC130 Posted November 12, 2012 Author Share Posted November 12, 2012 Hey guys.... It's been a while....Mack is coming a lot nice. A lot of TLC.The bell is not the actual bell that was on the truck. (good call) lol.That is a replacement.My FD that owned the truck took the bell. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26421-mack-cf600-fire-engine-fan-just-saying-hello/#findComment-145711 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 The CF is looking good, keep up the good work! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26421-mack-cf600-fire-engine-fan-just-saying-hello/#findComment-145736 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palisade41 Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 I have the same rig but it's a different type of Fire Tender. Anyway. I have a overheating problem because I don't know how to open the shutters in front of the radiator. I don't know if they are air actuated or electric. Or if there is a manual way to do it. Any help on this? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26421-mack-cf600-fire-engine-fan-just-saying-hello/#findComment-478809 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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