gmttsn54 Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 I am the new owner of a 1943 E 45 looking for a source of parts and any help that's out there.Thanks Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39691-1943-e-45-fire-truck/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarnall Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 Congratulations. Where do you live? What do you need? There is a big fire flea market in Allentown PA this Sunday. Not a whole lot of older stuff there these day, but there is always some goodies. Under the E model registry thread there is a number for John Chalmers. He has some E model parts. My father has a big E, a type 55. It only needs brake work. Welcome to the forum. Mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39691-1943-e-45-fire-truck/#findComment-286728 Share on other sites More sharing options...
609albert Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 Welcome to the site, as you work on your truck make a list of parts you may need and post on the site,many parts are interchangeable with several manufactures especially trucks built during the war yrs. their is really a lot of guys here that have knowledge and locations for parts. good luck Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39691-1943-e-45-fire-truck/#findComment-286744 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 hey man,,,welcome aboard and have a ball its all rite here,,,good luck...bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39691-1943-e-45-fire-truck/#findComment-286745 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 Welcome aboard.The first thing you need to do is send the chassis number to the Mack Museum, along with a suitable donation, to get the history of your truck. They will send you any delivery pictures they have along with an owners manual and other delivery information.My guess is this is a "war baby" based on the delivery year, so you may want to check out Fire Trucks at War; http://firetrucks-atwar.comIf you have not done so try to find out where the truck served and get as many in-service pictures as you can to help you with the restoration.Finally, join the local SPAAMFAA chapter and SPAAMFAA to meet fellow collectors who can help you out. Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39691-1943-e-45-fire-truck/#findComment-286765 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gmerrill0516 Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 That is excellent news. Please share details of everything and let us all know what you are needing and wanting to understand better. Welcome and have a blast! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39691-1943-e-45-fire-truck/#findComment-286768 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmttsn54 Posted April 15, 2015 Author Share Posted April 15, 2015 Live in Fitzwilliam NH Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39691-1943-e-45-fire-truck/#findComment-286779 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmttsn54 Posted April 15, 2015 Author Share Posted April 15, 2015 To answer a few questions.Truck served Stanford Conn.Truck needs paint and Brake work so Iwill mostly need Brake parts Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39691-1943-e-45-fire-truck/#findComment-286780 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gmerrill0516 Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 60 Miles west, north west of me. I have some suppliers to share on that front when I get a minute or two.Greg Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39691-1943-e-45-fire-truck/#findComment-286782 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 Brake parts are fairly easy. They are not unique to Mack. Most likely available through Bendix suppliers- especially the wheel cylinders and master cylinder (which is probably Mopar or Ford.) In either case you can most likely get new or even rebuild kits for them through Bendix. Take them off, and drop them on the counter at any old-school NAPA place....(The older the better.) DO NOT TELL THEM WHAT IT IS FROM. This will only complicate things. Just drop on the desk and say "I need one of these" or "I need a rebuild kit for this." Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39691-1943-e-45-fire-truck/#findComment-286784 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldogboy Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 Fitzwilliam, eh? Meadowood County Area Fire Department used to have a 1930s Mack early "B" model fire truck that they used for musters, etc. Since MCAFD is out of business, I wonder whatever happened to that old Mack. They also had an "R" model tanker, a Mack Aerialscope, and a Mack Aerialscope converted into a rescue truck. bulldogboy Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39691-1943-e-45-fire-truck/#findComment-286786 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmttsn54 Posted April 15, 2015 Author Share Posted April 15, 2015 I believe the old muster truck went back to where it came from years ago I can ask my Dad since he sit's on the Board of Director's Yes sad thing to see the Fire part shut down but times are tough. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39691-1943-e-45-fire-truck/#findComment-286788 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 The very first SCBA training I ever had was at Meadowood. Spent quite a bit of time in the Fitzwilliam area as a teenager. J Hancock who is quite active on this site lives in the area as well. I'm sure he would be a great contact for you.Stamford, CT still has a Type 75A they bought new as a parade piece. Did they buy your truck new or did it come from DoD after the war?My A model is basically the same as an E model; I found the master cylinder on Amazon, the front wheel cylinders and all seals at find it parts.com, and I had to have the rear wheel cylinders re-sleeved at White Post Restorations. I had the linings re-lined at Automotive Manufacturers in Richmond, VA. Total cost including new lines was about $1200.00 doing the labor myself. I still have the PN's somewhere if you need them.One hint; when you bleed them start at the booster. Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39691-1943-e-45-fire-truck/#findComment-286789 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmttsn54 Posted April 15, 2015 Author Share Posted April 15, 2015 I believe it was new cause I have a copy of the factory photo and it is lettered that way. The puzzling part is it has chrome trim and rails I thought the war years had no chrome when I get it home I will send the numbers to mack and find out what I can.Greg Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39691-1943-e-45-fire-truck/#findComment-286793 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bulldogboy Posted April 15, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted April 15, 2015 Meadowood, NH County Area Fire Department's former Mack "B". bulldogboy 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39691-1943-e-45-fire-truck/#findComment-286801 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 If you are going to replace and/or re-plate the rails I have a source for new rails that is quite affordable. Let us know what you need. Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39691-1943-e-45-fire-truck/#findComment-286861 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmttsn54 Posted April 16, 2015 Author Share Posted April 16, 2015 Thanks for all the info so far I will be taking you all up on it Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39691-1943-e-45-fire-truck/#findComment-286885 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Hatfield Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Fxfymn where or who is the source of rails? Mine are black pipe with a cover (stainless) and I may want to replace them Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39691-1943-e-45-fire-truck/#findComment-286888 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmttsn54 Posted April 18, 2015 Author Share Posted April 18, 2015 Got the serial number today 45 s 1101 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39691-1943-e-45-fire-truck/#findComment-287104 Share on other sites More sharing options...
609albert Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 on the chrome rails fxfymn on this site, set me up with a connection to get them, good quality and cheap. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39691-1943-e-45-fire-truck/#findComment-287152 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FDNYTRUCKScom Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 I have 45S1101 as Stratford CT. u sure it was Stamford? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39691-1943-e-45-fire-truck/#findComment-287228 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmttsn54 Posted April 19, 2015 Author Share Posted April 19, 2015 I was told who I swapped trucks with it is from stamford and the serial number is 45 s 1101 I swapped my sedan cab mack that was Concord NH's for it Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39691-1943-e-45-fire-truck/#findComment-287245 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmttsn54 Posted April 19, 2015 Author Share Posted April 19, 2015 But he might be wrong he said and it being Stratford is it a 43 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39691-1943-e-45-fire-truck/#findComment-287246 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Fxfymn where or who is the source of rails? Mine are black pipe with a cover (stainless) and I may want to replace themCharlie, I'll send you an e-mail. Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39691-1943-e-45-fire-truck/#findComment-287311 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmttsn54 Posted April 20, 2015 Author Share Posted April 20, 2015 Can you send me the info also Fxfymn Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39691-1943-e-45-fire-truck/#findComment-287367 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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