Popular Post chuckbates Posted November 4, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted November 4, 2013 I just joined this group, as well as becoming officially a collector of antique Fire Trucks.Growing up, my dad was involved in the local Volunteer Fire Department. So naturally, I follwed in his footsteps.The Engine at the station I was assigned to when I joined in 1993 was this 1967 C-95 pumper. Shortly after joining, it was replaced with a 1994 Pierce Dash pumper. Since the Pierce was too big for the old station, they moved the 1973 R-600 Pumper over. That truck was the one I officially learned to drive on and sort of became "my truck"In 1995, they sold the '67 C-95 to a fire company in WV. It served them and 2 other WV departments over the past 17 years, before getting picked up by a collector in NY. Unfortunatley, the collector passed away before he could enjoy this truck, and it showed up on Facebook 3 weeks ago for sale. After a little homework on my end, I verified that the truck was the original one from my younger days and decided to buy it and bring it home.It is now a little project for my dad and I to restore. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stacksuperdog Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 Quote Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 Welcome, as you probably already know we like pictures so don't forget to take some. Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 Looks Great!After you buy truck #2, then it is a collection. Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckbates Posted November 4, 2013 Author Share Posted November 4, 2013 I have tractors too. a 1940's Ford N and a ~ 1969 Economy..... Does that count? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarnall Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 Congratulations on being reunited with an old friend. It looks to be very complete. My father has a bunch of old Economies. I mow my grass with a 1994 Economy 1620. Welcome to the forum. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 I have tractors too. a 1940's Ford N and a ~ 1969 Economy..... Does that count?Sure, everything counts!Pictures of each will go nicely in the BMT tractor and equipment dept. 1 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 Nice find. Welcome! Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmeitz Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 Welcome aboard. Good looking truck, great save. Quote Keith http://www.flickr.com/photos/40978025@N04/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gmerrill0516 Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 That is great. Nice to bring one home and it looks fantastic. What does it need? I'd make sure it starts, drives and the all important stops. There is a ton of good guys and great information on here so you are in the right place. Take more pictures and keep us posted.Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph Moody Jr Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 Welcome and a great looking fire truck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loadstar Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 Best of luck.....your truck looks great!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 Welcome!Congrats on getting the truck back home. Quote Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack458 Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 Welcome - love the Mars lights on the bumper. You are at the right place for help and information. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post chuckbates Posted November 5, 2013 Author Popular Post Share Posted November 5, 2013 (edited) What is even more awesome than finding the truck and bringing her home was taking her to visit with the Assistant Chief (top photo) and the Fire Chief (Bottom photo) that originally bought the Mack. Certainly made their days. And the stories that started flowing......... It is a GREAT feeling! Edited November 5, 2013 by chuckbates 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39 Baby Mack Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Beautiful truck,the prettiest cab forward fire truck ever made!Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Welcome to the zoo.Great truck, and even though you know the history write to the Mack Museum with the chassis number to get delivery pictures and owner's manual, etc. for the price of a small donation.Did you know that the C model was designed and produced by Ahrens-Fox before Mack bought out the line as part of the Beck company purchase. It was the only fire truck Mack ever built that was not based on a regular production truck. 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...
Mike Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Yea that is a beauty. I bet your dad was excited. Now it is time to get a parade started in your town. Welcome.mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Yea that is a beauty. I bet your dad was excited. Now it is time to get a parade started in your town. Welcome. Here is one that I ran up on in Nashville. Had to hurry with the camera.mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Great looking truck! and story as well! welcome aboard!...........................................................Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenlunberg Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 Good looking truck. Welcome aboard! Quote Heavy Hauling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gmerrill0516 Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 Hey don't be afraid to write some of those stories down and post them in here. That is great stuff and I know I'd love to read some stories about the truck and what was done around it. That's just as good as pictures! You should keep copies with the book from Mack once you get it. Don't forget to send off to the museum if you haven't already. Welcome and share the experience.ThanksGreg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post chuckbates Posted November 25, 2013 Author Popular Post Share Posted November 25, 2013 Progress......... 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldogboy Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 Nice "C" model. Years ago I drove a Mack "C" model aerial ladder; it was a great truck, had a few "big ones" with it. Was that '73 "R" model the one that Brighton donated to Bon Weir, TX to replace its pumper that was destroyed during Hurricane Rita in 2005? bulldogboy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckbates Posted December 2, 2013 Author Share Posted December 2, 2013 Yes bulldogboy, the '73 was donated to Bon Weir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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