rockingm376 Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Hello I am a firefighter for the Town of Flower Mound TX. We have recently decided to dig our original fire engine out of the weeds and restore it. The engine is a 1942 Mack fire engine that was originally a military engine. It is in bad shape to put it lightly but we have a group of individuals who are determined to bring it back to life and parade ready. Any words of advice or any experience with this style Mack would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.Aaron Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43774-1942-fire-engine/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Welcome!Post pictures when you get a chance. Will be based on an E or L model truck.As for advice, hmmmm.....everyone will have an opinion! Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43774-1942-fire-engine/#findComment-322202 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Welcome; The first thing you need to do is to write to the Mack museum with the chassis number of the truck and ask for the truck's history. The service is free, but a suitable donation is welcomed. It will take a couple of months, but they will send you any delivery pictures they have as well as a complete owner's/operating manual along with the build sheets for the truck. This will give you a basis to start from.Secondly, put a picture of the rig on here or at the very least put the chassis number on here. You will be overwhelmed by the knowledge of the folks here and they will help you out immensely. Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43774-1942-fire-engine/#findComment-322204 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Welcome! 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/43774-1942-fire-engine/#findComment-322206 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockingm376 Posted January 30, 2016 Author Share Posted January 30, 2016 Thanks for the help so far and opinions are welcomed. I will write the Mack Museum and get that info. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43774-1942-fire-engine/#findComment-322244 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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