FreidasBoss Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 I used to drive this truck ages ago and loved it. Truck went missing for over a decade, and just turned up at a salvage yard near me. I pulled the grill to refinish and hang in my shop. It’s in rough shape but all the slats are still there and the mechanism to open/close them still works. Only problem is the bulldog is gone and I’d like to replace it. Not sure where to source that other than eBay and not sure if there is a specific model I need. All I remember about the truck is that it’s from the mid/late 1940s. Any guidance would be greatly appreciated! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65408-looking-for-info-on-40s-fire-truck-and-parts/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Ely Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 Same here. Truck number 40S1023 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65408-looking-for-info-on-40s-fire-truck-and-parts/#findComment-487003 Share on other sites More sharing options...
609albert Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 l have a 1954 Mack LS85 now ,before that I had a 1947 Mack LS85 ,to that your truck was made in the 50's looking at the fender and the windshield. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65408-looking-for-info-on-40s-fire-truck-and-parts/#findComment-487128 Share on other sites More sharing options...
609albert Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 looking at the pump panel there is a lever to engage the pump from Road to Pump, about the front fender right where it comes down toward the tire if it is rounded on the side I would say it was pre 50 ,if it is more straight I would say 50's . like said previously my # is 1709 . also with the wheel type I would guess it came from the west (budd type) as the spoke was more popular on the eastern states Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65408-looking-for-info-on-40s-fire-truck-and-parts/#findComment-487131 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FDNYTRUCKScom Posted February 10, 2022 Share Posted February 10, 2022 the engine in the top photo is at latest mid 1951. at that point they changed the hood trim from three slat to two slat and the bulldog on all L Models. some prior to mid 51 also were done that way. . Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65408-looking-for-info-on-40s-fire-truck-and-parts/#findComment-489062 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FDNYTRUCKScom Posted February 10, 2022 Share Posted February 10, 2022 On 1/13/2022 at 5:32 PM, Mike Ely said: Same here. Truck number 40S1023 you have the Ex Chanute rig? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65408-looking-for-info-on-40s-fire-truck-and-parts/#findComment-489063 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Ely Posted June 13, 2023 Share Posted June 13, 2023 On 2/10/2022 at 9:37 AM, FDNYTRUCKScom said: you have the Ex Chanute rig? Sorry, just saw this. Yes, the Museum sent me over all of the details on it. It is red now, but I believe it was green originally. I have someone interested in purchasing it and I'm looking for a few remaining parts to get it running again. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65408-looking-for-info-on-40s-fire-truck-and-parts/#findComment-532914 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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