Loadstar Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Looking for information on the time line...... or evolution of Mack fire Apparatus..... Models.....years built....Production numbers.....E.t.c....Particularly the "L"....But Interested to find out about all of the models. Still have a lot to learn....for instance i never knew how rare Open cab CF's were until reading a post here recently.... I use to work for a department near Boston that had one....I think.............That was awhile ago.........Thanks....... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32338-mack-fire-apparatus/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firemack Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Check out Harvey Eckart's Book Mack Fire Apparatus list most all of this info, and also has books on the L, B, CF and other Mack Fire apparatus. You can meet him at Litititz, and get signed copies there. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32338-mack-fire-apparatus/#findComment-200037 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Was the town near Boston Newton? They had an open cab CF, but put a roof on it back in the 70's. Continental Fire Apparatus in Hopkinton did it by placing an F model tractor roof on it. Harvey's book "Mack Fire Apparatus 1911-2005" contains all of the data you are looking for. http://www.amazon.com/dp/1583881573 Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32338-mack-fire-apparatus/#findComment-200050 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loadstar Posted August 16, 2013 Author Share Posted August 16, 2013 Yes it was Newton......I've seen the books...... Just figured that guys who owned a particular truck would have the best information on that model.....Things that maybe weren't written in a book.... Thanks for the replies Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32338-mack-fire-apparatus/#findComment-200051 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 That is why going to shows and joining antique truck groups is so helpful. You are right, all the answers aren't in the books. (Like knowing exactly what happened to Newton's open cab CF) I always thought Newton had some of the cleanest, best looking Macks in the Boston area. Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32338-mack-fire-apparatus/#findComment-200191 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Yes it was Newton......I've seen the books...... Just figured that guys who owned a particular truck would have the best information on that model.....Things that maybe weren't written in a book.... Thanks for the repliesIf Harvey Eckert has not put the information in any of his books, it's not worth knowing about. 1 Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32338-mack-fire-apparatus/#findComment-200273 Share on other sites More sharing options...
39 Baby Mack Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 That's about the truth Randy!Ron Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32338-mack-fire-apparatus/#findComment-200296 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldogboy Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 That is why going to shows and joining antique truck groups is so helpful. You are right, all the answers aren't in the books. (Like knowing exactly what happened to Newton's open cab CF)I always thought Newton had some of the cleanest, best looking Macks in the Boston area. Up there with Lynnfield! Right, Paul? Any FD with an "N" model Mack has to be okay in my book. On the other hand, the hard scrabble mill cities of Lowell and Lynn, MA ran their "C" and "CF" fire trucks hard. They ran from factory conflagrations to tenement fires back to factory conflagrations back to tenement ..., well, you get the picture. Those Macks were working trucks, did a great job, and retired as battle weary veterans. bulldogboy Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32338-mack-fire-apparatus/#findComment-200320 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loadstar Posted August 19, 2013 Author Share Posted August 19, 2013 From what i've seen the books are a great resource.....Just don't have any yet. Should have the "L" model book on its way from Harvey soon. Certainly didn't mean any disrespect. As far as the CF from Newton....I have no idea where it ended up. Anybody know if they got rid of it and when? They had a C model as well ....and a couple other older trucks they got from other towns. None of them were at my station so i didnt get see them that often. Good department and I worked with some great guys.....but Boston traffic gets old quick!!!!! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32338-mack-fire-apparatus/#findComment-200511 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Newton had a bunch of B models back when Capt. Marvel was still a Lieutenant. There was a time in the Boston area that Mack and Maxim pretty much ruled the roost. Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32338-mack-fire-apparatus/#findComment-200569 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loadstar Posted August 20, 2013 Author Share Posted August 20, 2013 Here's a question for guys with a newer "L" model......Do your hub caps look like this? I met a guy the other day who mentioned that most "L" model hub caps fit on the inside of the hub.....instead of the outside....I'm guesing like a "B" model? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32338-mack-fire-apparatus/#findComment-200720 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 The picture is what a B model uses. I have also seen the "half-moon" style on L models that are flatter. They are pretty rare and I think that is why you see the B model style on some trucks, like mine, that were not factory equipped with them. Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32338-mack-fire-apparatus/#findComment-200783 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Hatfield Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 That one can be used on the rear axle with no problem. There is a front one on ebay right now, but it is rough! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32338-mack-fire-apparatus/#findComment-200796 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loadstar Posted August 20, 2013 Author Share Posted August 20, 2013 Thanks Charlie and Carl..... The picture is one of four off my truck...All the same.....came on my "L" model from the factory. I'm guessing anyone that has a 1953 or newer must have to same? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32338-mack-fire-apparatus/#findComment-200846 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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