609albert Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 I saw the tallyvile L mack last year at the cradle of liberty fire muster in pa. didn't see it this year we moved it to n.j. and I thought that the fire co.still owned it. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27147-1953-mack-firetruck/page/2/#findComment-137006 Share on other sites More sharing options...
609albert Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 check out talleyville fire co. website -looks like they still have it.... cool Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27147-1953-mack-firetruck/page/2/#findComment-137009 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 Nope, missed him picking on you. Did you see the nice Type 75A in the pictures though? And did you notice that three of the first place winners were from ODHFS in VA? Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27147-1953-mack-firetruck/page/2/#findComment-137052 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOB DINGSDALE Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 another question for the fire truck guys.Does any one know if and where the only LT open cab fire truck is.was made for a calif. fire dept and in 90's was still registered in Mack registery.someone had a model of it on ebay earlier this year. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27147-1953-mack-firetruck/page/2/#findComment-137070 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loadstar Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 Here's the tag that was on the transfer case dipstick.... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27147-1953-mack-firetruck/page/2/#findComment-137087 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 Here's the tag that was on the transfer case dipstick....Use standard gear oil to replace it. Like any other oil, get it hot and let it drain for a while. Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27147-1953-mack-firetruck/page/2/#findComment-137089 Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul roncetti Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 Hi Loadstar, Was wondering if you had interest in Maxims, being so close to Middleboro? Myself, I always loved the 1927 Ahrens Fox, Falmouth had 3, still has one, other two were traded cheap, years ago, maybe $1.00. Paul Quote RONCETTI Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27147-1953-mack-firetruck/page/2/#findComment-137091 Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul roncetti Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 Not sure if this is the Falmouth Engine 1, but is the same Quote RONCETTI Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27147-1953-mack-firetruck/page/2/#findComment-137093 Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul roncetti Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 Ahrens Fox Quote RONCETTI Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27147-1953-mack-firetruck/page/2/#findComment-137097 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 Paul, did you attend the all Ahrens-Fox gathering/muster at the Fire Museum of Maryland last year? Foxes only. About 30 of them from all over the US. 1 Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27147-1953-mack-firetruck/page/2/#findComment-137103 Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul roncetti Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 Hi F.W.D. No, was unaware of it as I am mainly into Mack dumps and tractors, but do love these old Ahrens. Two town here on the Cape still have one each and use then in parades, etc. Hyannis lost all theirs in trades but tracked one down and rebought it and brought it back to life. My town never let the last one go, thank god, as they did the first two. I love to hear the power those engines have. Are you familiar with Maxims that were built in Middleboro, MA? Paul Quote RONCETTI Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27147-1953-mack-firetruck/page/2/#findComment-137108 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loadstar Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 Paul, The first fire truck I ever drove was a maxim....it was from the early eighties. It was a great size for a city truck......easy to get around busy streets.....unlike today trucks that seem to get bigger and bigger each year. My department actually still has a maxim as a reserve piece......slower than slow.......embarrassing when the ladder beats us to a call but that doesn't happen often. I like all of the old trucks....International.....Mack.....Maxim......FWD........E.t.c.........the fox in the picture looks cool.....must have been something back in the day! I just happened across the Mack I bought.......and with all the great people on this site helping me out it made the decision easy for me......Thanks again to all. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27147-1953-mack-firetruck/page/2/#findComment-137115 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 Very familiar with Maxims. Almost bought an F-Model back in 2000. Glad I didnt, got my '58 F.W.D. instead which has major league sentimental value as it was delivered new to my volly company when it was new, it was the truck my father trained to drive on (he was 17 when it was delivered) and it was the first firetruck I ever rode on when I was three; dad took me to a parade on it. Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27147-1953-mack-firetruck/page/2/#findComment-137126 Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul roncetti Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 Hi FWD, WOW, Quite a history you have with it. I am partial to them to as I remember the Boston Fire Dept. had a number of them in the inner city when I was going to college up there back in 1961. They also had mainly Seagrave Ladder trucks, but I do remember seeing a ladder truck with the tractor being a FWD. Paul Quote RONCETTI Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27147-1953-mack-firetruck/page/2/#findComment-137128 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loadstar Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 Hey FWD, Ive been meaning to ask you.....there was a 1958 Fwd truck up for sealed bid in PA. Do you know what it sold for or what condition it was in? I Thought about putting a bid in but it was just to far....chief was really nice sent me a bunch of pictures and info.Looked good in the pictures...Thanks Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27147-1953-mack-firetruck/page/2/#findComment-137129 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 Hey FWD, Ive been meaning to ask you.....there was a 1958 Fwd truck up for sealed bid in PA. Do you know what it sold for or what condition it was in? I Thought about putting a bid in but it was just to far....chief was really nice sent me a bunch of pictures and info.Looked good in the pictures...ThanksI have no idea- do you know where? What company?? Model? Pump/Tank size? Power/tranny? Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27147-1953-mack-firetruck/page/2/#findComment-137146 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loadstar Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 I think the truck read Hickory Township on the door.............Hermitage??? Might have been the town.....it was on the Spaamfaa website,not sure if its still there. The bid ended a while ago I think....... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27147-1953-mack-firetruck/page/2/#findComment-137150 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 I have no idea, never heard of it. Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/27147-1953-mack-firetruck/page/2/#findComment-137166 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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