Mack CF Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 Ok, so i found a B model Quad pumper that will be up for auction soon. now seeing it, the cab area isnt in the greatest of shape, including the chrome nose on it and bumper. now id love to save this truck more than anything, so how much of a pain is it to restore a truck like this? And how much money. Hers a few pictures http://photobucket.com/albums/e74/Felixthe...nt=IMG_1104.jpghttp://photobucket.com/albums/e74/Felixthe...nt=IMG_1106.jpghttp://photobucket.com/albums/e74/Felixthe...nt=IMG_1063.jpg Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/945-truck-restoration/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackaholic Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 Ok, so i found a B model Quad pumper that will be up for auction soon. now seeing it, the cab area isnt in the greatest of shape, including the chrome nose on it and bumper. now id love to save this truck more than anything, so how much of a pain is it to restore a truck like this? And how much money. Hers a few pictures http://photobucket.com/albums/e74/Felixthe...nt=IMG_1104.jpghttp://photobucket.com/albums/e74/Felixthe...nt=IMG_1106.jpghttp://photobucket.com/albums/e74/Felixthe...nt=IMG_1063.jpgWell, it all depends on what you want out of the truck when you're done. I've worked on trucks that guys have put $50,000 into that they never drive and then there are people who buy a truck like you're looking at, get it running and drive the heck out of it while they're fixing it up . As a guideline you can probably buy one all fixed up for half of what you'd put in it. Personally I prefer the later. If you like the truck, buy it and get it running as soon as possible. It's a lot more fun to work on something you can drive and enjoy. You can also put money in it as you have it. That's what I'm doing with my LJSWX. I've seen a lot of people who have torn vehicles completely apart with the intention of fixing them up and then they loose interest before they finish it. A fire truck is even worse because of all the bodywork involved. This one looks pretty good from the pictures. Chrome is easy to redo, rusted out bodies and blown engines are much more costly and time consuming.Bottom line, If you really like the truck and it's not totally rusted or parted out, go for it and enjoy it at you're own pace. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/945-truck-restoration/#findComment-4849 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 I moved this topic to the Fire Truck Forum so the Fire Truck guys will see it...they will have a good idea of what it takes to restore a fire truck especially if you are going to keep it as a pumper... Quote Barry - Watt's Truck Center Parts Manager and BMT Webmaster...1-888-304-MACK Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/945-truck-restoration/#findComment-4855 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack CF Posted March 16, 2006 Author Share Posted March 16, 2006 Barry, how much do you usulay charge for chromed radiator shells... i see their out of stock right now Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/945-truck-restoration/#findComment-4862 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 They were $850...but we are working on getting them reproduced. I hope to cut the cost also! Watch for news around mid summer... Quote Barry - Watt's Truck Center Parts Manager and BMT Webmaster...1-888-304-MACK Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/945-truck-restoration/#findComment-4863 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firemack Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 They were $850...but we are working on getting them reproduced. I hope to cut the cost also! Watch for news around mid summer...I think the truck looks in decent shape, I have a friend who bought an old Mack L Model, he had it repainted by Maaco for $2500 and looks good. The engine is usually a 707 and there a quite a few available if you look around. Most of the pump parts are still available. If you know how to work on the engine and brakes and want to have a fun truck this one could be fixed up for a decent paint job, bumper and grill, I would guess you could have it looking nice for around $5000. Now if you want first class you could spent $50000-$100000, but then you wouldn't want to drive it.Have Fun and keep us posted!Firemack Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/945-truck-restoration/#findComment-4877 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack CF Posted March 17, 2006 Author Share Posted March 17, 2006 Thanks, i should be getting a truck the end of the year, im not sure what i want to do yet though... money is a huge part in this too.. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/945-truck-restoration/#findComment-4880 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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