Popular Post fxfymn Posted October 31, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted October 31, 2013 I have been working on this deal for awhile now and it has been killing me to not share it with everyone here, but I finally closed the deal yesterday and brought home a 1925 AB3A chain drive fire chassis number 411835 originally delivered to Bloomingdale, NJ on August 31, 1925.As you can see in the photos it still has the original chemical tanks and 99% of the other original items that are so often missing. The bell and moto-meter are missing in the pictures, but the previous owner says he has them and I should get them in the next couple of weeks.it has been in storage for the last several years and the engine is partially disassembled. Just like my friend's AB the intake manifold is cracked and the water tubes that supply the heads are extensively corroded, so both will be headed to a shop for repairs shortly. After they get back I hope to get it to run long enough to assess the condition of the running gear and pump.The paint is basically shot and there is some rust damage from where it apparently sat outside or in a very leaky building.I plan on doing a complete restoration of the truck. I'm pretty sure it will keep me amused for at least the next couple of years.I am looking for a wheel for the truck as one of the existing wheels has quite a bit of rust damage if anyone knows where one is located. 6 Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33332-look-what-followed-me-home/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 oh my,,,excellent...have a ball...bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33332-look-what-followed-me-home/#findComment-214232 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Very nice indeed! Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33332-look-what-followed-me-home/#findComment-214239 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 WoW, what a neat project. Paul Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33332-look-what-followed-me-home/#findComment-214240 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gvam Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Awesome!! Jope the project goes along smoothly. Look forward to seeing it at some shows. George Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33332-look-what-followed-me-home/#findComment-214241 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldogboy Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Beautiful truck; have fun with it. You and your buddy can compare notes on restoring your "AB"s. bulldogboy Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33332-look-what-followed-me-home/#findComment-214252 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCR Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Carl, Great find and congratulations. How many quilting shows do you have to attend to stay in Bonnie's good graces? Quote Denny330-550-6020A "Mack Pack" Charter Member Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33332-look-what-followed-me-home/#findComment-214257 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loadstar Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Beautiful truck Carl! I've been wondering how you were making out with the deal.......looks awesome....best of luck Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33332-look-what-followed-me-home/#findComment-214282 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph Moody Jr Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Good luck on the project Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33332-look-what-followed-me-home/#findComment-214284 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatcity Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 She's a beauty Clark. Looks like a fun project Quote Success is only a stones throw away.................................................................for a Palestinian Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33332-look-what-followed-me-home/#findComment-214287 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Hatfield Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 That is a super neat truck, at least worth a million smiles from working on it and pride in accompolishment of restoring a treasured truck. The older they are, the better they are in terms of restoration ease! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33332-look-what-followed-me-home/#findComment-214377 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Nice truck and save Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33332-look-what-followed-me-home/#findComment-214380 Share on other sites More sharing options...
609albert Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 carl ,that's a great project you going to be doing and I know it will look great. what state did you but it in? AL Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33332-look-what-followed-me-home/#findComment-214405 Share on other sites More sharing options...
39 Baby Mack Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Great looking truck Carl!Good luck with it, being that most of the stuff is there that's half the battle!Ron Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33332-look-what-followed-me-home/#findComment-214407 Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulromano Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Great Find!! Looks to be Very Original!! Guard those Mack Logo pump caps---they are worth quite a bit of money. Enjoy it! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33332-look-what-followed-me-home/#findComment-214424 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted November 1, 2013 Author Share Posted November 1, 2013 "Guard those Mack Logo pump caps---they are worth quite a bit of money." Having those, the chemical tanks, and the moto-meter is what made me want the rig so badly. You just can't find those items unless you have the patience of Job and the money of Astor. In addition to the wheel I am also looking for the correct extinguishers and the soda re-charge buckets. Any and all leads are appreciated. Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33332-look-what-followed-me-home/#findComment-214441 Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Congrats Carl on the new addition to the family! Have fun! Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33332-look-what-followed-me-home/#findComment-214442 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Carl I am INSANELY jealous!!!! I am glad that you got it- the restoration will be top-notch!!! Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33332-look-what-followed-me-home/#findComment-214528 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gmerrill0516 Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Hey that is a nice one. Please keep us posted on the tear down and rebuild. Enjoy it.Greg Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33332-look-what-followed-me-home/#findComment-214530 Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenlunberg Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 That's a good looking truck. I'm sure that's very good to see on any truck shows. Quote Heavy Hauling Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33332-look-what-followed-me-home/#findComment-214563 Share on other sites More sharing options...
countryboy5487 Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Great find ya got there Carl good luck with her!! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33332-look-what-followed-me-home/#findComment-214571 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FDNYTRUCKScom Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 did this go from Bloomingdale to Morristown, NJ? Morristown is the only ladder company I know called "Resolute" from back in the day.I have been working on this deal for awhile now and it has been killing me to not share it with everyone here, but I finally closed the deal yesterday and brought home a 1925 AB3A chain drive fire chassis number 411835 originally delivered to Bloomingdale, NJ on August 31, 1925.As you can see in the photos it still has the original chemical tanks and 99% of the other original items that are so often missing. The bell and moto-meter are missing in the pictures, but the previous owner says he has them and I should get them in the next couple of weeks.it has been in storage for the last several years and the engine is partially disassembled. Just like my friend's AB the intake manifold is cracked and the water tubes that supply the heads are extensively corroded, so both will be headed to a shop for repairs shortly. After they get back I hope to get it to run long enough to assess the condition of the running gear and pump.The paint is basically shot and there is some rust damage from where it apparently sat outside or in a very leaky building.I plan on doing a complete restoration of the truck. I'm pretty sure it will keep me amused for at least the next couple of years.I am looking for a wheel for the truck as one of the existing wheels has quite a bit of rust damage if anyone knows where one is located.DSC_0081.JPG DSC_0122.JPGDSC_0199 (2).JPG DSC_0200.JPG Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33332-look-what-followed-me-home/#findComment-214765 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted November 3, 2013 Author Share Posted November 3, 2013 It has that marking, but that company is ladder only and they say they never owned the rig. My speculation is that a company member owned it and painted it with their markings. I think that is the same person who I believe chemically stripped the truck and did a very poor paint job on it. The paint is coming off in sheets, most probably because of the stripper not being properly neutralized. Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33332-look-what-followed-me-home/#findComment-214816 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Vey nice find, must be a joy to have. Hope you have many happy moments with it.mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33332-look-what-followed-me-home/#findComment-214819 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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