Popular Post 1958 F.W.D. Posted May 9, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted May 9, 2015 Thought you guys might like to follow the construction of our new 2015 Rescue/Pumper being built by Ferrara Fire Apparatus down in Holden, La. ISL 450 Cummins/Jake, Allison EVS3000 automatic, Waterous 1500 pump, "Squad/Rescue" style body with a 750/20 tank, a low-profile hose bed. Delivery expected end of July, beginning of August. I am part of the committee and will be on the final acceptance inspection crew as I am the only one who has ever done one before. I will post regular updates as I get them. You can also see what's going on over at www.ferrarafire.com, just go to "in production" and click on job #5736 for Bryn Athyn, Pa. ALL PHOTOS COURTESY OF FERRARA FIRE APPARATUSThe cab under construction, May 1. May 7May 9May 9May 9The basic chassis is complete, with the pump mounted, moving over to the assembly shop May 9.May 9May 9 4 Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39960-our-new-rescuepumper-under-construction/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatcity Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 I think a low country boil is in order on delivery Quote Success is only a stones throw away.................................................................for a Palestinian Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39960-our-new-rescuepumper-under-construction/#findComment-289298 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted May 9, 2015 Author Share Posted May 9, 2015 I think a low country boil is in order on deliveryThat'll be on order for the final inspection 1 Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39960-our-new-rescuepumper-under-construction/#findComment-289301 Share on other sites More sharing options...
609albert Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 I've been on a few truck committees also ,Mack,KME, etc., Pay attension detail , will look for more progress at the site. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39960-our-new-rescuepumper-under-construction/#findComment-289304 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted May 9, 2015 Author Share Posted May 9, 2015 I've been on a few truck committees also ,Mack,KME, etc., Pay attension detail , will look for more progress at the site.This will be my 5th and final truck committee. No more. I refuse. Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39960-our-new-rescuepumper-under-construction/#findComment-289309 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hatcity Posted May 9, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted May 9, 2015 BS!!!!...the next new truck, others will be specing it and you will be jumping up and down saying......."ARE YOUALL IDIOTS!!!!!!" 3 Quote Success is only a stones throw away.................................................................for a Palestinian Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39960-our-new-rescuepumper-under-construction/#findComment-289322 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearhead204 Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 nice to see someone gets new iron, now maybe i can up grade hand me downs!....i'm not jelious.... whine...whimper.... sniff.....sniff Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39960-our-new-rescuepumper-under-construction/#findComment-289326 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted May 9, 2015 Author Share Posted May 9, 2015 Here's a picture of the drawings hanging on the wall. Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39960-our-new-rescuepumper-under-construction/#findComment-289328 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatcity Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 I got a question...lemme..lemme...lemme axe you kestionI noticed that the rear will have that red/yellow diagonal paint scheme/seen a lot of local trucks that way. is that another of the NFPA "recommendations"? 1 Quote Success is only a stones throw away.................................................................for a Palestinian Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39960-our-new-rescuepumper-under-construction/#findComment-289350 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted May 10, 2015 Author Share Posted May 10, 2015 I got a question...lemme..lemme...lemme axe you kestionI noticed that the rear will have that red/yellow diagonal paint scheme/seen a lot of local trucks that way. is that another of the NFPA "recommendations"?Correct. The NFPA recommends (like the Mafia....) that all apparatus have a minimum of "X" amount of the two-tone diagonal, reflective striping. Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39960-our-new-rescuepumper-under-construction/#findComment-289384 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loadstar Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 Looks good Randy.....nice that the guys that are going to use it have a say in its design. Are all of the engines in your area side mount? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39960-our-new-rescuepumper-under-construction/#findComment-289389 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Horse Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 Nice-just out of curiosity, what is premium pricing for color "red" on a unit that size vs, "white"-which I assume is cheapest. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39960-our-new-rescuepumper-under-construction/#findComment-289390 Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stacksuperdog Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 This replacing a piece or just an addition? Quote Matt Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39960-our-new-rescuepumper-under-construction/#findComment-289400 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted May 10, 2015 Author Share Posted May 10, 2015 Nice-just out of curiosity, what is premium pricing for color "red" on a unit that size vs, "white"-which I assume is cheapest.I'm not sure, however I believe as long as you use a one-color scheme (versus white over red or black over red) that one color is the same price as another. This replacing a piece or just an addition?We are replacing a 1989 Duplex (Vanguard cab/chassis) with a body by Quality Mfg (Talladega Al.) I call it the Non-Quality. It's a real shitbox. This is the one getting replaced. And thank CHRIST we went back to red. Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39960-our-new-rescuepumper-under-construction/#findComment-289408 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post fxfymn Posted May 10, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted May 10, 2015 Not only does NFPA 1901 make you put that god awful shit on the back, but you will be hard pressed to insure a new unit without it. It's an absolute conspiracy to make all new apparatus as ugly as it can be. 3 Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39960-our-new-rescuepumper-under-construction/#findComment-289448 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted May 13, 2015 Author Share Posted May 13, 2015 Photo update, May 12 2015: Chassis has been moved into the assembly shop, and the ISL Cummins and AVS3000 has been installed. The cab fitout and wiring continues. Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39960-our-new-rescuepumper-under-construction/#findComment-289710 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatcity Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 I see they have put some re-enforcement on the front for the Roto-ray Quote Success is only a stones throw away.................................................................for a Palestinian Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39960-our-new-rescuepumper-under-construction/#findComment-289791 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Does it get a Roto-Ray? They are hand built by a friend and fellow fire truck collector here in VA. Quite a story about how he acquired the company. Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39960-our-new-rescuepumper-under-construction/#findComment-289905 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted May 14, 2015 Author Share Posted May 14, 2015 Does it get a Roto-Ray? They are hand built by a friend and fellow fire truck collector here in VA. Quite a story about how he acquired the company.Unfortunately yes it is getting one of those godforsaken pieces of shit. 1 Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39960-our-new-rescuepumper-under-construction/#findComment-289916 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatcity Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 oh man...I was just following the FB posts.Sorry..but you will still get a stiffy with the Q 1 Quote Success is only a stones throw away.................................................................for a Palestinian Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39960-our-new-rescuepumper-under-construction/#findComment-289922 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Unfortunately yes it is getting one of those godforsaken pieces of shit. Stop trying to follow the lights and it won't make you as dizzy. 1 Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39960-our-new-rescuepumper-under-construction/#findComment-289991 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted May 16, 2015 Author Share Posted May 16, 2015 oh man...I was just following the FB posts.Sorry..but you will still get a stiffy with the QIf it doesn't have a Q, it's an overgrown cop car. (and those E-Q's don't count.) 1 Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39960-our-new-rescuepumper-under-construction/#findComment-290040 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted May 16, 2015 Author Share Posted May 16, 2015 Stop trying to follow the lights and it won't make you as dizzy. Mars lights much better. Had three of em on our 78 Hahn. Those and the Q cleared traffic in front of it like Moses parting the red sea. Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39960-our-new-rescuepumper-under-construction/#findComment-290041 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted May 16, 2015 Author Share Posted May 16, 2015 May 15, 2015. The cab has been dropped onto the chassis. 1 Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39960-our-new-rescuepumper-under-construction/#findComment-290042 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 Mars lights much better. Had three of em on our 78 HahnI will admit the old Hahns with the three Mars 888's across the front were bitchin. Is Mars still around? Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39960-our-new-rescuepumper-under-construction/#findComment-290068 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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