Popular Post jrgregory100 Posted April 2, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted April 2, 2015 We are planning on entering this fire truck in an antique truck show. I need any and all information on this year and model. I also need an as close to correct weight for this truck. Any help will be greatly appreciated. JRGregory 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39534-need-information-on-1948-mack-fire-truck-model-l85/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Welcome aboard; nice truck. Was it from Radford, Va by any chance?The first thing you need to do is send the chassis number to the Mack Museum to get an owner's manual, any delivery pictures they have, and a lot more information about the truck.Next go buy a copy of Harvey Eckart's book "Mack Fire Trucks: 1911-2005 (An Illustrated History)" It will have all sorts of information about L series fire trucks in it.My guess on the weight would be around 18K. Your best bet is to go get it weighed if you need an accurate number.Do you have fire service experience? You should also consider joining SPAAMFAA and ODHFS the VA chapter of SPAAMFAA. Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39534-need-information-on-1948-mack-fire-truck-model-l85/#findComment-285067 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph Moody Jr Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Welcome to BMT and great looking fire truck Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39534-need-information-on-1948-mack-fire-truck-model-l85/#findComment-285068 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 That is a great looking L sedan! Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39534-need-information-on-1948-mack-fire-truck-model-l85/#findComment-285081 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gmerrill0516 Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 That is a sexy Mack fire truck. We would all love to see more pictures of it and learn about the history of the unit. I'm sure we can give you some specifics on the set up with more pictures of the engine and such. I cannot tell if it is the ENF707A engine but I think it should be. The light gray piece at the firewall under the hood is interesting and foreign to my eye but I know different equipment was possible so it is simply different than mine, and I'm by no means expert on all the variations. The siren is different that mine too but again it may be proper based on what was ordered...I'm sure the other guys can tell more but post pics and we will comment for sure.Do you have the suction lines and the caps for the pump inlets and outlets? What is with it still for equipment?Nice truck!Greg Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39534-need-information-on-1948-mack-fire-truck-model-l85/#findComment-285086 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarnall Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 Beautiful truck. Welcome to the forum. I have one like it: 85LS1101. Delivered new to Boyertown PA in 1947. http://www.bigmacktrucks.com/index.php?/gallery/image/10134-1947-mack-85ls-1951-mack-405a-1979-gmc-7000/I'll help if I can. MikeGreg, the grey thing is an air filter. Mine has one like it but my father took it off. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39534-need-information-on-1948-mack-fire-truck-model-l85/#findComment-285087 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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