jack2052 Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 In 1957 the Turn of River Fire Department, in Stamford, Connecticut, bought a Mack B85F pumper, chassis number 1254. I was 6 years old and my father was a full time fireman. I practically lived in the firehouse. I can still remember the smells. I still have my fathers jacket, helmet and boots. The truck was latter converted to a tanker and sold in the '70's. No one in the department can remember were it went. Some say New Hampshire and others say down south. I would love to buy the truck and restore it. I would appreciate any help I can get.Thank you,Jack Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34817-searching-for-my-fathers-1957-mack/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
MADDOG93 Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Jack Do you know if it was sold to Wilton Conn, because they had one converted engine to tanker B-model ? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34817-searching-for-my-fathers-1957-mack/#findComment-234601 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 1256 is in the Registy,no 1254 sorry Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34817-searching-for-my-fathers-1957-mack/#findComment-234602 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Just a wild hunch, but check with Durham, NH. Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34817-searching-for-my-fathers-1957-mack/#findComment-234615 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loadstar Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 If I remember correctly, the last time this was posted someone mentioned that Matt Pfahl might have bought it and re-sold it??? You could also try searching Firenews.org This site lists most of the towns and cities in New England.....with pictures of their past and present apparatus. It usually says if a truck was from a former department.It would take some time, but worth a shot.....Good luck Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34817-searching-for-my-fathers-1957-mack/#findComment-234648 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldogboy Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Durham, NH's Mack "B" model pumper was sold and is privately owned. The last time that I sawa picture of it, it was still a pumper not a tanker. Durham, at one time, did have a tractor trailertanker with a "B" model tractor. Both "B"s served together in the 1970s when it was still theDurham-UNH Fire Department. Both Chester, NH and East Kingston, NH had "B" models but Idon't know if they were pumpers or tankers or where they came from. Sure would have like to haveseen them back in the day (other than seeing them parked in the stations when I drove by). bulldogboy Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34817-searching-for-my-fathers-1957-mack/#findComment-234659 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKrois Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 old photo taken by mark redman of the truck as a tanker. 2 Quote BryanMy Photo Albums Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34817-searching-for-my-fathers-1957-mack/#findComment-234760 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 That is a sharp looking truck. I like the way they turned the old oil tank around to cover the pump and create a space for the Mattydale. Very clever.Unfortunately it is just the kind of truck that gets cut up for use in a restoration. Have you checked with the museum to see if anyone has inquired about the truck? Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34817-searching-for-my-fathers-1957-mack/#findComment-234839 Share on other sites More sharing options...
39 Baby Mack Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 What's with the wipers on the top of the windshield?In these two pictures and in the movie Police Academy are the only two times I've ever seen a "B" model with over head wipers!Ron Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34817-searching-for-my-fathers-1957-mack/#findComment-234842 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 I have seen that on few fire trucks before. A friend has several Ford fire trucks and he thinks it was to to prevent snow buildup. The up top position would allow the snow to slide off the cowl better???The same Ford cab for civilian use had wipers on the cowl. Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34817-searching-for-my-fathers-1957-mack/#findComment-234845 Share on other sites More sharing options...
pavrguy3 Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 the east Kingston nh b model mack was for sale in Kingstown nh a few years back. the sellers name was barry, he buys and sells state surplus , etc. always has a few fire trucks for sale. maybe someone in nh knows of him. the truck was a closed cab b model.. real nice shape, I think he was looking for around 7 k for it.. I remember the rear body was higher than usual. I have a 1961 open cab b 85. the pumper body is level with the back of the convertible cab. this truck body was a good 2 feet higher.. good luck in your search! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34817-searching-for-my-fathers-1957-mack/#findComment-234850 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldogboy Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 pavrguy3:Thanks for the info about the East Kingston Mack. I will have to ask around about it. Where is your Mack from?I go to the Fire Wardens' meeting in New Boston every July. bulldogboy Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34817-searching-for-my-fathers-1957-mack/#findComment-235198 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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