paulromano Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 (edited) Let me first say if I am posting something that is not appropriate for this section of the Forum, please accept my apology and let me know so that I can move it.I just wanted to let interested members know that I will be setting up at Allentown, PA for the Union Historical Fire Society Spring Thaw fire memorabilia and equipment marketplace on Sunday, April 21, 2013. I am bringing an assortment of Mack related items with me including Rostand Bells, Original bell brackets for B Models, C Models and L Models, a Mack extinguisher, Mack hood trim for L Models, some oil filters for 707 Gas motors, Misc. motor parts for 707 gas motors, fender steps for rear fenders of B Model apparatus and other stuff that I haven't packed yet. I will be in the same 8 spaces that I have had for the last 25 or so years. This market has changed tremendously over the years and the number of people that bring "Heavy Metal" is dwindling steadily. I don't know how many more years I will continue setting up so don't put off visiting until next year if you need something tough. Thanks,I have a large number of Mack Manuals for FIre Apparatus that I have collected over the years. I am trying to whittle down my stuff so if you need a particular manual, shoot me a note and I will let you know if I have it. I have none for L Models and mostly B Model B-85, B-95, B-125 available.Paul RomanoSanbornville, NH Edited March 28, 2013 by paulromano Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30580-allentown-pa-spring-thaw-fire-flea-market/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 This market has changed tremendously over the years and the number of people that bring "Heavy Metal" is dwindling steadily.Couldn't agree with you more Paul. "The Thaw" has rapidly been turning into a giant blue-light a t-shirt show for the last 6 or 7 years. The vast majority of these kids today could care less about antique apparatus- if it has a third pedal they treat it like it has some communicable disease. Lately The Thaw has been just a place for me to see old friends I have not seen in a while, and to find good books and yes, occasionally a part or piece of equipment that I need. What part of the building are you in? I am sure I have walked past you before- I will make it a point to stop by and say hello. You wouldn't happen to have a 4.5" floating strainer, would you??? 1 Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30580-allentown-pa-spring-thaw-fire-flea-market/#findComment-174859 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 Made my hotel reservations yesterday. I'll stop by and I may talk an old friend of yours, Charlie Bacchini, into coming with me. Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30580-allentown-pa-spring-thaw-fire-flea-market/#findComment-174885 Share on other sites More sharing options...
609albert Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 the rear fender step plates you have ,will they fit an 'L' and what row will you be on? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30580-allentown-pa-spring-thaw-fire-flea-market/#findComment-174887 Share on other sites More sharing options...
UHFS Secretary Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 Mark your calendar now!The Union Historical Fire Society 2013 Spring Melt is scheduled for Saturday, April 20th for the Auction, doors open at 7:00 a.m. and Auction starts at 9:00 a.m. & Sunday, April 21st for Fire Memorabilia Marketplace, doors open at 9:00 a.m.. Location is at the Allentown Fairgrounds Agri-Plex Expo Center 302 N. 17th St, Allentown, PA 18104. Space is available for new vendors for the Spring Melt. If you are interested, Please contact: Mike Kush 2729 Redington Road, Hellertown, PA 18055 or email: MIKE723@ENTERMAIL.NET , or you can visit the Union Historical Fire Society website, www.unionhistoricalfiresociety.com and download a vendor form from there. The form is located under Spring Melt Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30580-allentown-pa-spring-thaw-fire-flea-market/#findComment-174918 Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulromano Posted March 29, 2013 Author Share Posted March 29, 2013 (edited) Thanks Guys! We are in spaces 181, 182, 183, 196, 197, 198 at the diagonally opposite corner from the entrance, right across from the small food window.Albert: I think the steps will fit a later L Model but will post a photo when I dig them out.1958FWD: don't have a floating strainer, sorry.Fxfymn: I would love to see Charlie B. It's been a while.I found a bunch of older Fram filters that I got while cleaning out a large department's garage years ago. The mechanic had marked some for a Mack 673T diesel motor. They are Fram number PH49A and also some Fram filters, number C-30P that list some ALF and Seagrave motors, image below. Edited March 29, 2013 by paulromano Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30580-allentown-pa-spring-thaw-fire-flea-market/#findComment-174931 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firemack Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 Hi PaulLook forward to seeing you there again! Ever find any hardie gun rebuild kits? I need the rubber washers and are various size and thicknesses, I know that at one time you could get the whole kit to rebuild them.ThanksFiremack Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30580-allentown-pa-spring-thaw-fire-flea-market/#findComment-174972 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 Hey Carl you have any plans for dinner on Sat night? Hit me up, I could be talked into going to the Tilted Kilt!!! Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30580-allentown-pa-spring-thaw-fire-flea-market/#findComment-174982 Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulromano Posted March 30, 2013 Author Share Posted March 30, 2013 I have never seen a rebuild kit for them. Ever try Darley?? Might be something they would have. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30580-allentown-pa-spring-thaw-fire-flea-market/#findComment-174984 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 ok so what day is it guys? or what day is better to go? i plan on driving down for one day. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30580-allentown-pa-spring-thaw-fire-flea-market/#findComment-175018 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 ok so what day is it guys? or what day is better to go? i plan on driving down for one day.Saturday is the auction. Usually high-dollar items such as leather parade hats, presentation speaking trumpets, restored gamewell cabinets, stuff like that. Bring a very very big wad of large bills. OR you can come on Sunday to the flea market with us poor folks. Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30580-allentown-pa-spring-thaw-fire-flea-market/#findComment-175034 Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 Hey Carl you have any plans for dinner on Sat night? Hit me up, I could be talked into going to the Tilted Kilt!!!Carl and I ate at an italian restaurant near the fairgrounds. Host staff does not meet the level of TK but the food was EXCELLENT! Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30580-allentown-pa-spring-thaw-fire-flea-market/#findComment-175052 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarnall Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 I hope to be there one or both days. I have never been to the auction. I have gotten some good stuff at the sunday flea market though. I got a Mack extinquisher a few years ago. Mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30580-allentown-pa-spring-thaw-fire-flea-market/#findComment-175125 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 I'll be there both days and giving the UHFS the extra $$ to get into the flea market early.Randy; Haven't made dinner plans yet, but I gave up getting anything but a hydraulic sandwich at the titty bars a long time ago.Paul: Charlie is reluctant at best; He was at the house today working on his newest truck, a 56 Ford F-350; ex FOMOCO plant protection truck from their Nashville glass plant. He is doing a total re-build and it is wearing on him a bit. Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30580-allentown-pa-spring-thaw-fire-flea-market/#findComment-175165 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack31 Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 I sent you a message about the extinguisher if its still available Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30580-allentown-pa-spring-thaw-fire-flea-market/#findComment-175187 Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulromano Posted April 2, 2013 Author Share Posted April 2, 2013 some shots of the B/L model fender steps: Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30580-allentown-pa-spring-thaw-fire-flea-market/#findComment-175668 Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulromano Posted April 2, 2013 Author Share Posted April 2, 2013 (edited) I don't suppose anyone would know someone who would have any interest in the below FWD advertising ashtray??or maybe the FWD brochure, I mean brochures (forgot one) Edited April 2, 2013 by paulromano Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30580-allentown-pa-spring-thaw-fire-flea-market/#findComment-175670 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MADDOG93 Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Thats the one with the Detrot Diesel in it, What a nice truck ! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30580-allentown-pa-spring-thaw-fire-flea-market/#findComment-175681 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firemack Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Absolutely the FWD's with Detroit Diesels were great! 6 WD with all that low end Detroit diesel torque. And they sounded great too! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30580-allentown-pa-spring-thaw-fire-flea-market/#findComment-175685 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Road Trip Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 Paul what are prices on Rostand Bells & Mack Extinguishers Roadtrip Charlie D. 847 274 7766 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30580-allentown-pa-spring-thaw-fire-flea-market/#findComment-177675 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 Oh yeah I've seen those....FWD referred to them as the "Ghetto Model" or the "ball-peen hammer your fingers to get over the misery" model.......They came with a dozen floor pans, 6 tons of kitty litter, three cases of ear muffs, and lifetime loss-of-hearing related medical benefits. 1 Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30580-allentown-pa-spring-thaw-fire-flea-market/#findComment-177694 Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulromano Posted April 14, 2013 Author Share Posted April 14, 2013 Charlie: sent you a message.Thanks, Paul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30580-allentown-pa-spring-thaw-fire-flea-market/#findComment-177917 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Road Trip Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 Paul could you please call me at 1-847-274-7766 Charlie Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30580-allentown-pa-spring-thaw-fire-flea-market/#findComment-177934 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Road Trip Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 (edited) Paul enjoyed our conversation the other day However due to the flu will not make Allentown this year but am sending firefighters from Dallastown PA to see you Tks Charlie D Roadtrip Edited April 21, 2013 by Road Trip Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30580-allentown-pa-spring-thaw-fire-flea-market/#findComment-179532 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loadstar Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 So how did those who attended the "Spring Melt" make out? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30580-allentown-pa-spring-thaw-fire-flea-market/#findComment-179658 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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