RJAlunni Posted May 19, 2019 Share Posted May 19, 2019 In search of a 1953 L model LS 85 that was converted into a flat bed in the early 90's. It was owned by Bandbox cleaners in Tomah Wisconsin and I lost track of it a decade ago. I belong to the fire dept. where it last saw service in the 1980s. Jessup Hose Co. #1 Jessup, Pa. It originally belonged to the Village of Farmingdale Long Island Ny and my dept. bought it off them in 1968. If anybody has any info to its whereabouts I would greatly appreciate it. (air brakes, gas engine) Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/58703-has-anyone-seen-this-truck-1953-l-former-ls85-fire-engine/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted May 19, 2019 Share Posted May 19, 2019 Have you been able to talk to anyone at Band Box? https://bandboxclean.com/ Typo in photo caption. 1 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/58703-has-anyone-seen-this-truck-1953-l-former-ls85-fire-engine/#findComment-423156 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJAlunni Posted May 26, 2019 Author Share Posted May 26, 2019 Thats the truck. The owner kindly sent me pictures of it about 15 years ago. I can't seem to find out if they still have it. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/58703-has-anyone-seen-this-truck-1953-l-former-ls85-fire-engine/#findComment-423738 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJAlunni Posted June 2, 2019 Author Share Posted June 2, 2019 Still no answer from them or anybody else on here. So I don't know where it is. I have a friend that is very interested in purchasing that vehicle... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/58703-has-anyone-seen-this-truck-1953-l-former-ls85-fire-engine/#findComment-424266 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted June 3, 2019 Share Posted June 3, 2019 Try contacting the Tomah Fire Dept or Tomah Fire on facebook. A fire guy there may know something or would be willing to make an inquiry. With a population of 9,000 people, it isn't that big a place. 1 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/58703-has-anyone-seen-this-truck-1953-l-former-ls85-fire-engine/#findComment-424302 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJAlunni Posted June 8, 2019 Author Share Posted June 8, 2019 Thanks Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/58703-has-anyone-seen-this-truck-1953-l-former-ls85-fire-engine/#findComment-424808 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJAlunni Posted June 27, 2019 Author Share Posted June 27, 2019 Still nothing... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/58703-has-anyone-seen-this-truck-1953-l-former-ls85-fire-engine/#findComment-426259 Share on other sites More sharing options...
609albert Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 Their is a truck that looks very close to what you are looking for ,it is in HEMMINGS MOTOR NEWS (August 2019) page 210 and it for sale listed as a 1951 LF ,ex fire truck ,has a Hall-Scott gas engine, flat bed . 209-608-2007 in Calif. red body black fenders Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/58703-has-anyone-seen-this-truck-1953-l-former-ls85-fire-engine/#findComment-426881 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 On 6/27/2019 at 5:29 PM, RJAlunni said: Still nothing... https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/mack/lf/2278197.html 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/58703-has-anyone-seen-this-truck-1953-l-former-ls85-fire-engine/#findComment-426886 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEIL Brogan Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 This 53 Did long service to New Hyde Park Volunteer FD. Not sure about the Farmingdale piece of this puzzle. Would love to confirm that this is the same converted rig. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/58703-has-anyone-seen-this-truck-1953-l-former-ls85-fire-engine/#findComment-427176 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEIL Brogan Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 This truck did service to New Hyde Park NY for a long time. The old-timers recall the sale to Jessup. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/58703-has-anyone-seen-this-truck-1953-l-former-ls85-fire-engine/#findComment-427178 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 On 6/2/2019 at 9:55 PM, j hancock said: Try contacting the Tomah Fire Dept or Tomah Fire on facebook. A fire guy there may know something or would be willing to make an inquiry. With a population of 9,000 people, it isn't that big a place. 9 hours ago, NEIL Brogan said: This 53 Did long service to New Hyde Park Volunteer FD. Not sure about the Farmingdale piece of this puzzle. Would love to confirm that this is the same converted rig. Band Box Cleaners owned a couple fire trucks. Has anyone called the Tomah Fire Department? They would probably know of fire trucks in their local neighborhood. Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/58703-has-anyone-seen-this-truck-1953-l-former-ls85-fire-engine/#findComment-427187 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJAlunni Posted July 7, 2019 Author Share Posted July 7, 2019 You are correct the village of farmingdale long island ny. we have all the original bills of sale when we purchased in 1968. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/58703-has-anyone-seen-this-truck-1953-l-former-ls85-fire-engine/#findComment-427215 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJAlunni Posted July 7, 2019 Author Share Posted July 7, 2019 Very similar that truck at hemmings but that is not it. I appreciate the help! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/58703-has-anyone-seen-this-truck-1953-l-former-ls85-fire-engine/#findComment-427216 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJAlunni Posted August 20, 2019 Author Share Posted August 20, 2019 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/58703-has-anyone-seen-this-truck-1953-l-former-ls85-fire-engine/#findComment-430509 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phase 1 Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 Have you talked to Dick Lein about it? Tell more about it. Where was it last known to be? Who had it? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/58703-has-anyone-seen-this-truck-1953-l-former-ls85-fire-engine/#findComment-430516 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 Gee, haven't we done this before? Still no info from Bandbox? Jerry Keene has owned the place for 50 years so he might know something about the truck and its current location. http://www.bandboxclean.com/bandboxcleaners_005.htm Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/58703-has-anyone-seen-this-truck-1953-l-former-ls85-fire-engine/#findComment-430531 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJAlunni Posted August 21, 2019 Author Share Posted August 21, 2019 I don't want to offend anybody. I meant no disrespect. I just hit allot of dead ends and no replies back. Thank you for your time! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/58703-has-anyone-seen-this-truck-1953-l-former-ls85-fire-engine/#findComment-430582 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 13 minutes ago, RJAlunni said: I don't want to offend anybody. I meant no disrespect. I just hit allot of dead ends and no replies back. Thank you for your time! No one is offended. Just really surprised that someone at Band Box or others can't give a response. Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/58703-has-anyone-seen-this-truck-1953-l-former-ls85-fire-engine/#findComment-430583 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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