yarnall Posted September 15, 2014 Author Share Posted September 15, 2014 The parade photo is my truck with the previous owner, Andy Henderson, behind the wheel. Must have been several years ago because the kid on the back is a lot bigger now. Andy said two of the Chicago Magirus' were left outside in Minnesota and went to nothing. Do you have any pictures of them. Mike. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36626-new-baby/page/2/#findComment-259878 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post fxfymn Posted September 15, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted September 15, 2014 Outriggers! You don't need no stinkin' outriggers. Where is your sense of adventure?Brake lights? Use the redneck fix and turn the parking lights on every time you hit the brakes. 3 Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36626-new-baby/page/2/#findComment-259906 Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulromano Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Very Nice Mike!! Now you just need the Super Pumper to round out the Mack Fleet. I think I may have some photos of this truck when it was delivered. If I find them I will send them along. Good luck with her. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36626-new-baby/page/2/#findComment-260013 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 SOMEONE Needs to get the Super Pumper- it needs a full mechanical and cosmetic restoration. The engine in the tractor is blown and removed, and the pump engine is reported to be in poor health. The guy that has it is basically in a "holding pattern" due to having no money. But he does have it stored in a weathertight pole barn. It's going to take a TON of money- I have heard at least $100K alone to rebuild the Napier-Deltic engine. Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36626-new-baby/page/2/#findComment-260037 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 SOMEONE Needs to get the Super Pumper- it needs a full mechanical and cosmetic restoration. The engine in the tractor is blown and removed, and the pump engine is reported to be in poor health. The guy that has it is basically in a "holding pattern" due to having no money. But he does have it stored in a weathertight pole barn. It's going to take a TON of money- I have heard at least $100K alone to rebuild the Napier-Deltic engine. Firematic on L.I. down the road from me, has the FDNY Super Pumper spare Napier-Deltic engine fo sale. It is cheaper than the rebuild cost,IF you can find somebody capable of dis assembly and re assembly. This give you an idea of the engine size. Paulhttp://firematic.com/napier_deltic.htm 2 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/36626-new-baby/page/2/#findComment-260060 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post j hancock Posted September 16, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted September 16, 2014 Hmmmm.......The Napier is a two stroke so it must be a garden tool....? 3 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36626-new-baby/page/2/#findComment-260061 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 I'd like to hear one of those running! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36626-new-baby/page/2/#findComment-260062 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 The sound would be Outrageous! 1 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36626-new-baby/page/2/#findComment-260063 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bulldogboy Posted September 16, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted September 16, 2014 Too bad that neither the FDNY Museum nor the Mack Museum didn't obtain the Super Pumper and Tender when they were retired. Definitely, one of a kind trucks that should have been restored and put on public display. bulldogboy 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36626-new-baby/page/2/#findComment-260068 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Too bad that neither the FDNY Museum nor the Mack Museum didn't obtain the Super Pumper and Tender when they were retired. Definitely, one of a kind trucks that should have been restored and put on public display. bulldogboyThe Tender is owned by a collector by the name of Hewy Wick, out in the LA Area. He comes in here occasionally. He did a full restoration and it is regularly seen on the muster and parade circuit in the LA Area. Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36626-new-baby/page/2/#findComment-260107 Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Ike Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 British Class 55 loco's used ND's.... There are several videos on youtube of them. They are unique sounding. Quote Ed Smith1957 B85F 1242 "The General Ike" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36626-new-baby/page/2/#findComment-260170 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Too bad that neither the FDNY Museum nor the Mack Museum didn't obtain the Super Pumper and Tender when they were retired. Definitely, one of a kind trucks that should have been restored and put on public display. bulldogboyProblem was, when they and the Satellite units were taken out of service they were just old units. The Tender and Pumper survived because they was always a potential use for them by other departments. A lot of FDNY trucks were unique to the city, like this one. 2 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/36626-new-baby/page/2/#findComment-260217 Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Ike Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Paul if I'm not mistaken there were a half dozen or so of these FDNY R models with 237's and St Louis ran quite a few with 707's exclusively, with the newest ones running in reserve status until the early '90's. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Ed Smith1957 B85F 1242 "The General Ike" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36626-new-baby/page/2/#findComment-260230 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Paul if I'm not mistaken there were a half dozen or so of these FDNY R models with 237's and St Louis ran quite a few with 707's exclusively, with the newest ones running in reserve status until the early '90's.Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkFDNY had 5 of these. They were special ordered as a test to evaluate the crew cabs. The wheelbase later disqualified the idea of any future purchases.St Louis as well as Newark NJ and a few other cities and many, many small towns ran standard 2-door cab R-Model pumpers. 1 Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36626-new-baby/page/2/#findComment-260239 Share on other sites More sharing options...
609albert Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 anyone know of a decent 'R' with fire body for sale? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36626-new-baby/page/2/#findComment-260247 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldogboy Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 St. Louis' Engine 15, a 1968 "R" model pumper, 1000/400, was sold to the Indian Ford Fire Department in Bessemer, AL. Last year I saw it sitting in a salvage yard in Gill, MA along with a few other Mack fire trucks. bulldogboy Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36626-new-baby/page/2/#findComment-260259 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 anyone know of a decent 'R' with fire body for sale?You just missed a cherry one Albert- about this time last year one of the resort towns down at the New Jersey Shore sold one, was in real good shape too, it was refurbed in the 1990's. They used it as a boardwalk rig because of the short wheelbase. A local buff/collector got it and I heard he paid less than 3K for it. 237 and a 5 speed. Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36626-new-baby/page/2/#findComment-260260 Share on other sites More sharing options...
joemac Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Man, talk about a thread hijacking...Hey Mike, when can I come up and see your new arrival? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36626-new-baby/page/2/#findComment-260288 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Joe come to Trucktoberfest in Allentown next weekend and you'll probably see it!!! Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36626-new-baby/page/2/#findComment-260296 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarnall Posted September 18, 2014 Author Share Posted September 18, 2014 I have been enjoying the distraction. I will have the truck at Trucktoberfest. Anyone is welcome to stop by my place and check out the junk. Just PM me and I will get you my number. Mike 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36626-new-baby/page/2/#findComment-260307 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Loadstar Posted September 20, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted September 20, 2014 Came across this picture of #1379 6 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36626-new-baby/page/2/#findComment-260426 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Was Magirus imported to the U.S. or did they have a North American Factory? I never knew they were here after WWII. 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/36626-new-baby/page/2/#findComment-260666 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 I believe they had some sort of a marketing agreement with Mack to sell the ladders that were imported from Germany. The big selling point was the availability of their 144' ladder, a much taller ladder than what was available here.Over time most departments discovered that there was no great advantage to the taller ladders. After all when you are dealing with fifty story buildings, around 500' tall, what difference does another 44' make? Instead tactics were developed, along with building code changes, to deal with high-rise incidents from the interior. We had two 135' E-One ladders for about ten years. During their service life I can only recall a couple of times when the extra 35' was necessary to accomplish our objectives. Given the low use versus the extra cost we opted to phase them out.Aerial ladders main benefits are in gaining access to the roof and upper floors of non high-rise structures, usually buildings six stories or less; 100' is plenty of reach for that under most circumstances. Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36626-new-baby/page/2/#findComment-260798 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Thanks. 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/36626-new-baby/page/2/#findComment-260801 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bulldogboy Posted September 22, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted September 22, 2014 This is the cover from "Fire Engineering" magazine, July, 1966. It shows the FDNY 144' Mack "C"/ Magirus ladder in operation at a fire at the Jewish Theological Seminary of America in April, 1966. The article refers to it as the "department's high aerial". I believe that it was later shortened to 100'. bulldogboy P.S. I get sweaty palms just looking at it. 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36626-new-baby/page/2/#findComment-260817 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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