jack2052 Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 I'm looking for this fire truck that was converted to a tanker. 1957 Mack B85F chassis # 1254. It started out new at the Turn of River Fire Department in Stamford, Ct. They sold it in 1977 and have no idea to whom. Oh, it's Red. ;-) Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46385-lost-and-not-found/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA_Dave Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 I believe this is the one you're looking for. It served Flovilla, GA (Butts County) for many years. From what I have been told, it was sold a few years ago to someone who removed the tank and pump and replaced them with a wrecker body. I do not know the current location. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46385-lost-and-not-found/#findComment-341909 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 There was a B fire truck cab/chassis on Craigslist not long ago here in GA, guy wanted crazy money for the condition...Don't remember if it was an open or closed cab? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46385-lost-and-not-found/#findComment-341915 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA_Dave Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Very few B models served in Georgia. I used to drive one. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46385-lost-and-not-found/#findComment-341973 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldogboy Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 There is a photo of this truck on Flovilla Fire Dept's "Facebook" page. While the photo is out of focus it does give a brief description of the truck including that it came from the Turn of River Fire Department in Stamford, CT. I like the way they took a "Bikini" fuel tank, turned it around and mounted it on the chassis. bulldogboy 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46385-lost-and-not-found/#findComment-342010 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyT Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 Ga Dave and other antique fire equip fans/collectors fyi. A 56 Ford fire truck was stolen in Cocoa Beach Florida.approx. 3 days ago! A local businessman moved his antique fire truck to protect it from approaching storm.witnesses say a wrecker was seen towing it away,thought it was a legitimate tow job! The owner checked with local authorities and it was not ordered towed away. Is apparently in running condition as he used it for parades,etc.Was on the local news today.I Googled it and the picture showed an unrestored truck.But appears to be complete.Looks like an F700 or F800 (dayton wheels) the emblems are too corroded to read. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46385-lost-and-not-found/#findComment-349564 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack2052 Posted June 1, 2018 Author Share Posted June 1, 2018 I found the final resting place for what was left of the truck. It was just a cab on another chassis. I'm heart broken. My dad's truck is gone. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46385-lost-and-not-found/#findComment-399839 Share on other sites More sharing options...
VALS327 Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 Sorry to hear the sad result of your search. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46385-lost-and-not-found/#findComment-399883 Share on other sites More sharing options...
h67st Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 That stinks, jack2052. I wish it would have turned out better. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46385-lost-and-not-found/#findComment-399887 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA_Dave Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 Sad indeed. Sorry to hear it. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46385-lost-and-not-found/#findComment-399896 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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