VaPatentman Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 Does anyone know if a "C" in the 59-60 range could have had air assist steering? Never drove one but spent time in the bucket doing various jobs in Prince George's County, MD and can't remember. Not my photo was by Donald "Doc" Moltrup on the ramp at Co. 21, 7600 Livingston Rd. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51768-model-c-question/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
609albert Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 yes the 'C' model did have an air assist on some of the trucks ,not very smooth like regular hydraulic power steering 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51768-model-c-question/#findComment-385804 Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaPatentman Posted November 24, 2017 Author Share Posted November 24, 2017 57 minutes ago, 609albert said: yes the 'C' model did have an air assist on some of the trucks ,not very smooth like regular hydraulic power steering Thank you I thought they did and I had a guy that is a "LEGEND IN HIS OWN MIND" tell me I didn't know much about "C's" Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51768-model-c-question/#findComment-385812 Share on other sites More sharing options...
VALS327 Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 All my C models have hydraulic power steering. The pump is run off the back of the air compressor. My oldest C model is a 1961 and the newest is a 1967. Take care, Don 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51768-model-c-question/#findComment-385821 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bulldogboy Posted November 24, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted November 24, 2017 I operated a 1959 Mack "C-85F" ladder truck with the legendary "Armstrong" steering and a five speed transmission. A classic fire truck. bulldogboy 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51768-model-c-question/#findComment-385823 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 19 hours ago, VaPatentman said: Does anyone know if a "C" in the 59-60 range could have had air assist steering? Never drove one but spent time in the bucket doing various jobs in Prince George's County, MD and can't remember. Not my photo was by Donald "Doc" Moltrup on the ramp at Co. 21, 7600 Livingston Rd. When did 21/42 trade the C model for the Pirsch's? It was gone when I came on the scene in 1971. (It looks like the Pirsch is in the background) 1 Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51768-model-c-question/#findComment-385826 Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaPatentman Posted November 24, 2017 Author Share Posted November 24, 2017 Carl, The “C” in the pic (212) was totaled in an accident while running a 42 Box. It occurred about 4-months into the 1-year wait for the 4-Pirsches Oxon Hill had on order. To fill the gap they bought a CF demonstrator which went to 42 to run as the wagon (days of 2-pc Eng. companies) They moved 42’s pumper 53 Mack to 21 to run as pumper which later served Lake of the Woods and unfortunately is just wasting away somewhere near Culpeper last I knew. The Pirsch in the bay was Oxon Hill’s TDA. The pic of the CF was taken shortly after delivery on the ramp at 42 and prior to being Gold Leafed. The CF was later purchased by the County and saw a great deal of action a Chapel Oaks, 38. Here are a couple of pics I have gathered off the internet of these pieces. Amazing how well the Federal Q has held up over the years. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51768-model-c-question/#findComment-385829 Share on other sites More sharing options...
609albert Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 that is a sin what happened to the 'L'Mack 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51768-model-c-question/#findComment-385862 Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaPatentman Posted November 25, 2017 Author Share Posted November 25, 2017 1 hour ago, 609albert said: that is a sin what happened to the 'L'Mack Yes it is, It is a shame of what happened to both of the pieces from Oxon Hill 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51768-model-c-question/#findComment-385874 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 Thanks. I rode at 42 a few times when I was in recruit school. Bobby Monn was a member of my class (We won't go into more about that). We ran with 42 quite a bit when I worked at Penn Daw back when 42 ran with "driver only" most of the time. I do remember the CF at Chapel Oaks. I live near Culpeper and I have never seen the trucks. 1 Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51768-model-c-question/#findComment-385912 Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaPatentman Posted November 26, 2017 Author Share Posted November 26, 2017 fxfymn Senior moment, actually they are/were at Graves Mountain Farm, off Apple Tree Lane & Rt. 670, Syria, VA. under a tree on the north side of 670. Not too far from Culpeper unless you are walking! Ref: Bobby Monn (I know the whole story) I heard a rumor years ago and apparently he went back to Fayetteville area? Got to know some of the guys from up that way when they would come down on the weekends and ride/catch fire at 29. Some of them were fearless and scared me a time or two Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51768-model-c-question/#findComment-385915 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 The Ahrens-Fox(ECB/FCB)/Beck/Mack C-Series ranks in my mind as the most beautiful and functional fire apparatus we ever built. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51768-model-c-question/#findComment-385916 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 I thought they were at Graves Mountain, but the pics did not look right. Its been years, but last I heard of Bob he was in PA and had been shot responding to a medical local. Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51768-model-c-question/#findComment-385937 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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