Popular Post yarnall Posted October 16, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted October 16, 2013 I was up at Aran Trading in Mass on Friday and David said he was scrapping some fire trucks. As a matter of fact one was leaving right now. C125F 1054. Really complete truck with no rust, just faded paint. Even had hoses and ladders. I bought some parts off of it before they drove off with it. I don't know why I didn't ask what it would take to buy it. I don't need it and it is far away. Maybe someone can get some good parts off of it if I hasn't been cut up yet. I couln't sleep that night. Mike 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Damn shame... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Well atleast you got some parts off it Mike. What did you get? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loadstar Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Mike, What other trucks did he have? Looks like a lot of good parts left..... There was a guy that had a bunch of fire trucks in MA.....had an L model. Not sure if it's the same place. Where was he located? Thanks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39 Baby Mack Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 That's a shame!Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 He is in Salisbury, right on 95. Nice guy, but, in my experience, really hard to contact unless you go visit him. Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Holy crap that boot rack alone would bring a couple of hundred bucks at Allentown.........and don't even get me started on the wooden ground ladders...... Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarnall Posted October 16, 2013 Author Share Posted October 16, 2013 Here is what I got. I was literally unscrewing things as they pulled the truck on the trailer and chained it down. I made them take the ladders and pike poles off before it left. I might buy them, but have to go back to MASS to get them, a 7 hour drive. I tried to get the Mack branded spot lights off of it, but it was leaving. I also wanted the mirrors and bracket, but not enough time. I should have made an offer for the entire truck, but it did not occur to me until the next day. I might still call the scrap yard and see if it has been cut up. The truck was complete. I really made me sad. He said this is the next truck to got to scrap. . He would not put a price on it. I am going to push him on it to make sure it does not get cut up. The truck is not in nearly as good of shape as the C125, but is ok. It is a B95FD Diesel. Next on the scrap list is this off brand. He is asking 12,500. It is a beautiful, complete truck, but who wants it. Not me. He said he will pull the engine, trans and tires and scrap the rest. He is a very nice guy, but he is a business man. He does have a 95LS. I would not let me load the picture. Mike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 I might buy them, but have to go back to MASS to get them, a 7 hour drive. Mike if you go back, and you want some company and help, and do it on a Saturday, gimme a week or two notice and if I can swing it I'll take a ride with you. Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarnall Posted October 16, 2013 Author Share Posted October 16, 2013 Don't know when I would get up there next. He took a deck gun off the truck that I would like, but it would not fit in the car. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Don't know when I would get up there next. He took a deck gun off the truck that I would like, but it would not fit in the car. MikeThe car??? Ha. We can take my pickup- you know the one.....You've seen the tail lights of it a few times...... LOL 1 Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Hatfield Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Thats a darn shame, it has a set of boot dryer racks that several guys on here would love to have, plus a lot of other goodies that are always needed. He usually always have some red trucks therearantradingltd.com 1-888-848-2726 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Sad when they sit and no one whats it...til one person shows up and realizes it's too late.That ladder truck is cool, but what would you do with it? I remember building a similar model to that growing up. Ahhh, if we all had deep pockets LOL!! Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gmerrill0516 Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 I drive by that twice a day. He's got a nice old LJX2D if my eyes don't deceive me near the road and a B-61 tandem dump that looks sharp. A single rear white dump that is nice too. The stuff just sits year after year. If he wants 12,500 for a truck but doesn;t sell it except for scrap that doesn't make sense. A lower price to a collector seams to be a better deal for him than the scrap price would bring. I could go up and help rescue stuff if it helps. Did you you get the name of the scrap guy taking it by chance? Let me know. I hate to see it go to the bone yard.Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarnall Posted October 16, 2013 Author Share Posted October 16, 2013 Lots of cool other trucks. I will put them in my gallery. The truck went to Scrap Metal Management. West Newbury Mass. 978 702 7055. I left a message today to see if it was cut up yet. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 I don't get it either. Why have a high price and no sale and then all of a sudden there is a rush to get rid of something for scrap pricing? Figure out what scrap price is and then add some margin and then sell it to someone that WANTS it!!! 1 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarnall Posted October 16, 2013 Author Share Posted October 16, 2013 Here are some other pictures. http://www.bigmacktrucks.com/index.php?/gallery/album/1437-aran-trading/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gvam Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 WOW. that is really a bummer. You would think he would at least give collectors a crack at the trucks before scrapping.I hope your next post is that you found it and bringing it backGeorge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loadstar Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Mike, was this the "L" Model ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarnall Posted October 16, 2013 Author Share Posted October 16, 2013 Mike, was this the "L" Model ?That's the one 85LS1355. 1000 GPM at 1865 RPM. I don't know what he wants for it, but I told him I thought it was worth $4000. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 I have tried to contact him several times about that B model sedan cab. No luck.And as Jim said he prices well above what the trucks sell for in the real world. The ALF is nice enough, but no one wants a ladder truck because they are hard to store and move around so it really lowers their value. About $4k is probably a good starting point. Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 I don't like the symbolism of having a Volvo/Autocar tractor involved in the dispersal.Not a good omen. Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gvam Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Yeah, I saw that "swoosh" on the grill. Autocar is part of volvo as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarnall Posted October 17, 2013 Author Share Posted October 17, 2013 Yes, That Volvo-ism thing was a disappointment. Volvo aquired Autocar when it purchased White. When Volvo wanted to buy Mack from Renault the Feds made them sell White. A company bought the White Expeditor design and the Autocar name and now makes Autocar Expeditors in Illinous. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 In typical fashion, the seller wants to make a "good" buck on the item if they are selling it to a collector, but then scrap price is good enough if they don't get anyone interested.Sounds like a typical Epay auction. "If no one buys it for the inflated "I want MUCHO GRANDE" for it, then I'll take a few bucks from the scrappers. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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