Popular Post CaptainCrutch Posted January 13, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted January 13, 2019 (edited) In 1973 2 new Mack CFs were built and delivered to Independent Hose Company #1 in Frederick, MD. My great grandfather drove those engines. The one we own now was engine 11, her sister was 12. There are stories of the legendary driving such as almost being flipped over by an oblivious cop so the engine driving done the street on 2 wheels. My grandfather also drove it and before it was retired my father also drove it, seeing as he was one of the only ones who could drive a double clutch manual. She went to the academy for a while to train the new guys but she was ultimately nearing the end of her service life. When it came up for auction my grandfather jumped on it. Her sister was sold much sooner to a California station that no longer exists, where she was shipped to Africa for a short period and pumped clean water non stop for a few days before coming back to the US. Nobody knows where engine 12 is but anyone who cares knows where engine 11 is, safe and sound being passed on as a family heirloom. September 29, 2018 Early 1985 Nearing end of service at IHC. Edited January 13, 2019 by CaptainCrutch 6 Quote Who needs a back yard when you could have a Yard?! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55288-mack-cf-600/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevink1955 Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 Your Grandfather has neat toys, care for it well Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55288-mack-cf-600/#findComment-413197 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 Neat!! Paul 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/55288-mack-cf-600/#findComment-413202 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 Excellent! Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55288-mack-cf-600/#findComment-413230 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 Great story and a nice looking firetruck! Any facts and photos of the L-model? Vlad Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55288-mack-cf-600/#findComment-413560 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainCrutch Posted January 18, 2019 Author Share Posted January 18, 2019 I’ve put a few photos here: https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55277-l-fire-engine-restoration/ I don’t want to tell the story because it’s not quite over yet if you understand what I mean. I can add that it was the company’s second ever motorized apparatus, and was in service from delivery in August 1953 to October 1984. Quote Who needs a back yard when you could have a Yard?! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55288-mack-cf-600/#findComment-413562 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 On 1/18/2019 at 10:06 PM, CaptainCrutch said: I’ve put a few photos here: https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55277-l-fire-engine-restoration/ I don’t want to tell the story because it’s not quite over yet if you understand what I mean. I can add that it was the company’s second ever motorized apparatus, and was in service from delivery in August 1953 to October 1984. Thank you, read the other thread. Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55288-mack-cf-600/#findComment-413685 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post CaptainCrutch Posted August 19, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 19, 2023 (edited) It’s always nice to leave the CF for a while, and come back to find it starts like it ran yesterday. Decided to take her to a little local show today, and she was joined by other trucks in her own colors. Edited August 19, 2023 by CaptainCrutch 3 3 Quote Who needs a back yard when you could have a Yard?! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55288-mack-cf-600/#findComment-537377 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 Excellent thanks for the post we thought you dropped off the Earth… bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55288-mack-cf-600/#findComment-537412 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 So good to hear some fun is been had now And the truck that had the crook block, is it still behaving Paul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55288-mack-cf-600/#findComment-537422 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainCrutch Posted August 21, 2023 Author Share Posted August 21, 2023 On 8/19/2023 at 10:18 PM, mowerman said: Excellent thanks for the post we thought you dropped off the Earth… bob I’ve just been real busy. I could probably count on my fingers the number of times in the last year and some change that I’ve even been home to look at the trucks. Luckily my dad and younger brother have been having their fun with them while I was away. I’m likely to drop off again, but that’s just how life goes sometimes. 1 Quote Who needs a back yard when you could have a Yard?! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55288-mack-cf-600/#findComment-537497 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 35 minutes ago, CaptainCrutch said: I’ve just been real busy. I’m likely to drop off again, but that’s just how life goes sometimes. I think this sums up most of our own little lives at times As the saying goes "I'm flat out like a one armed wall paper hanger" Just drop in when you can, glad the trucks are been enjoyed, even if it isn't by you at the moment, they deteriorate quickly if not getting driven at all Paul 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55288-mack-cf-600/#findComment-537498 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainCrutch Posted August 22, 2023 Author Share Posted August 22, 2023 19 hours ago, mrsmackpaul said: Just drop in when you can, glad the trucks are been enjoyed, even if it isn't by you at the moment, they deteriorate quickly if not getting driven at all Oh believe me, I know that all too well… 2 Quote Who needs a back yard when you could have a Yard?! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55288-mack-cf-600/#findComment-537562 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 Gotcha I don’t travel very far just put in a ton of hours … bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55288-mack-cf-600/#findComment-537563 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 But Block I forgot all about that Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55288-mack-cf-600/#findComment-537564 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 Not even sure if this is the same guy I do remember the last video he posted of driving it. It sounded real good, but it was the LJ … bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55288-mack-cf-600/#findComment-537565 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post CaptainCrutch Posted Sunday at 03:41 AM Author Popular Post Share Posted Sunday at 03:41 AM Everytime I think I’m finished with the movie making business it seems to come find me again no matter where I go. Luckily this time I got to drag an old Mack of mine into the deal! Not sure when this one will be public but I’m sure I’ll still say something when it does. 2024 was a pretty crazy year for me, here’s hoping 2025 is a little calmer for once! 1 2 Quote Who needs a back yard when you could have a Yard?! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55288-mack-cf-600/#findComment-565450 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mrsmackpaul Posted Sunday at 09:55 AM Popular Post Share Posted Sunday at 09:55 AM There yah go, movie star right there Paul 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55288-mack-cf-600/#findComment-565454 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mowerman Posted Sunday at 02:19 PM Popular Post Share Posted Sunday at 02:19 PM Looks terrific…. Well I retired in September now I have pretty if time…. But weather won’t cooperate around here so most of my time watching TV and that’s exactly what I didn’t want to happen now I have to join a gym so I don’t stick to the sofa ha ha 1 1 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55288-mack-cf-600/#findComment-565468 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted Sunday at 04:18 PM Share Posted Sunday at 04:18 PM Good luck with the gym, due to work commitments leading up to Christmas I hadn't exercised in maybe 6 weeks, just started a few days ago You know new year and all, sore as all get out now lol Any hints as to what this movie will be ? Paul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55288-mack-cf-600/#findComment-565474 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted Sunday at 07:46 PM Share Posted Sunday at 07:46 PM 5 hours ago, mowerman said: Looks terrific…. Well I retired in September now I have pretty if time…. But weather won’t cooperate around here so most of my time watching TV and that’s exactly what I didn’t want to happen now I have to join a gym so I don’t stick to the sofa ha ha not to off topic ; one of the major challenges to retirement is weight gain. a gym has benefits but could also be $$. sign for a yr then fade out after 6 months. another option is a GOOD tread mill. $$ to purchase but any time use. just no incentive to tread by ones self . pounds add fast and are slow to leave. getting older doesn't help the ambition level either. you could try and chase a CF-600 down the road;; just don't bark at it while running. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55288-mack-cf-600/#findComment-565500 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post tjc transport Posted Sunday at 08:31 PM Popular Post Share Posted Sunday at 08:31 PM 6 hours ago, mowerman said: Looks terrific…. Well I retired in September now I have pretty if time…. But weather won’t cooperate around here so most of my time watching TV and that’s exactly what I didn’t want to happen now I have to join a gym so I don’t stick to the sofa ha ha i have switched calling the bathroom from John to Jim. this way i can tell everyone "i go to the Jim every morning" and not be lying 1 4 Quote when you are up to your armpits in alligators, it is hard to remember you only came in to drain the swamp.. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55288-mack-cf-600/#findComment-565507 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted Sunday at 11:44 PM Share Posted Sunday at 11:44 PM Well, my Medicare covers a gym membership. I don’t have any choice. I’m getting fat really fast and my clothes won’t fit. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55288-mack-cf-600/#findComment-565519 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted Sunday at 11:47 PM Share Posted Sunday at 11:47 PM Treadmill just turned into a closet clothes hanger. I am also signing up for the classes. They’re all included with a trainer. Help me out Joey where all stepping on captain crunches return trip… now that’s a fine. Welcome back ha ha 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55288-mack-cf-600/#findComment-565521 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted Sunday at 11:48 PM Share Posted Sunday at 11:48 PM Im out.. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55288-mack-cf-600/#findComment-565522 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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