mack31 Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 I recently purchased a 1953 ladder truck. Looking for some items:Front and rear fender gasketsT shaped compartment handles Cab door gaskets and glassOriginal mirrors (currently has west coast mirrors)Original headlights Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41301-1953-mack-l-ladder/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack31 Posted August 10, 2015 Author Share Posted August 10, 2015 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41301-1953-mack-l-ladder/#findComment-299564 Share on other sites More sharing options...
609albert Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 congrats on the Mack ,looks to be in great shape,where did it come from and what state is it"s new home, paul romano , in n.h. amd doug jones in va. had lots of mack parts , if you need phones # ,let me know , Spring Melt in Allentown Pa. has lots of parts (april 2016), as for the mirrors you just might want to change the heads. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41301-1953-mack-l-ladder/#findComment-299585 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack31 Posted August 10, 2015 Author Share Posted August 10, 2015 It's originally Goodwill Fire Co of Chester City PA than went to Alabama than to the Hall of Flame than to a private collector whom I bought it from. It is now back in the Philadelphia area. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41301-1953-mack-l-ladder/#findComment-299590 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Road Trip Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 simply beautiful also ask Harvey Eckert in pa. re information on Mack L' s and B's.. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41301-1953-mack-l-ladder/#findComment-299618 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 The fender welt is available at Restoration Specialties among other places.The handles can be purchased new at Moore Hardware among others: http://www.mooreindhardware.com/index.htmlReproduction head lights are available here: http://www.otbgear.com/Default.aspxIf you plan on driving it i would re-think the original mirrors. They shook so bad they were useless.Nice truck; good luck with it. Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41301-1953-mack-l-ladder/#findComment-299625 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack458 Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Mack31, I have talked to the Chester Fire Department and they said I can stop by and make copies of the photos. I am trying to make contact with one of the captains as he may be able to help with digging up other material. I remember that truck from when I was a kid. As far as the mirrors go I would leave them on. As mentioned the smaller ones shook and were no good for backing the truck up. The truck looks great! Where in the area are you keeping it? Thanks Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41301-1953-mack-l-ladder/#findComment-299666 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack31 Posted August 11, 2015 Author Share Posted August 11, 2015 It is actually in Chester right now my dad is the mechanic for the fire dept. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41301-1953-mack-l-ladder/#findComment-299679 Share on other sites More sharing options...
609albert Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Chester ,Pa. you can join the Cradle of Liberty Antique Fire Apparatus Assoc. ,check out their web site Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41301-1953-mack-l-ladder/#findComment-299700 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack31 Posted August 11, 2015 Author Share Posted August 11, 2015 Albert. I am a member of CLAFAA. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41301-1953-mack-l-ladder/#findComment-299720 Share on other sites More sharing options...
609albert Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Glade to hear your a member and good luck with the MACK Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41301-1953-mack-l-ladder/#findComment-299790 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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