Anybody know how to trace the original buyer of a Mack pumper using the shop number?
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Originally posted by EastKyFF View PostAnybody know how to trace the original buyer of a Mack pumper using the shop number?
2. One of the knowledgeable people that I know of on the subject of Mack apparatus is Harvey Eckart of Berwick, Pa. I know he has extensive files on their fire truck production, having written several books on the subject. Sorry, I don't have his street address in front of me, but you can look it up. If you don't have access to any of his books, try a public library. I'm pretty sure it's in "The Last of the Breed," if not in the others.
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Yes. Contact the Mack Trucks Museum/Archives, located in Allentown, Pa. In most cases they have records indicating the original purchaser.
http://www.macktrucks.com/default.aspx?pageid=40
EDIT: Chiefengineer11 beat me by 2 minutes. Harvey volunteers at the museum. If you need his number, PM me, I have it. But you should be able to get what you need by contacting the museum, they are always very helpful to owners of old Bulldogs.Last edited by FWDbuff; 12-02-2010, 11:42 AM."Loyalty Above all Else. Except Honor."
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Originally posted by EastKyFF View PostAnybody know how to trace the original buyer of a Mack pumper using the shop number?Stay Safe and Well Out There....
Always remembering 9-11-2001 and 343+ Brothers
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The truck is for sale at a new truck dealer. I saw it when we went there to do final instructions for our new pumper, and today I stumbled across it on somebody's Flickr. The discussion there included the shop number plus all kinds of speculation about where it had been. The dealer is dying to get it out of the way, so I thought I'd see if I could drum up any marketable information on it.
Thanks to all.“I am more than just a serious basketball fan. I am a life-long addict. I was addicted from birth, in fact, because I was born in Kentucky.”
― Hunter S. Thompson
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Originally posted by EastKyFF View PostThe truck is for sale at a new truck dealer. I saw it when we went there to do final instructions for our new pumper, and today I stumbled across it on somebody's Flickr. The discussion there included the shop number plus all kinds of speculation about where it had been. The dealer is dying to get it out of the way, so I thought I'd see if I could drum up any marketable information on it.
Thanks to all."Loyalty Above all Else. Except Honor."
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Originally posted by FWDbuff View PostWhen you say "shop number" are you referring to the body builder's number, if it is not an all-Mack built truck? I ask because the Mack archives are stored by Mack's VIN.“I am more than just a serious basketball fan. I am a life-long addict. I was addicted from birth, in fact, because I was born in Kentucky.”
― Hunter S. Thompson
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Originally posted by EastKyFF View PostAll-Mack, I assume. Here's the photo (credit not mine)
Yup, I am going with FDNY.
And to add, Chiefengineer11, didn't Mack have a way of identifying FDNY rigs through the use of unique VIN's??????????Last edited by FWDbuff; 12-02-2010, 04:23 PM."Loyalty Above all Else. Except Honor."
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Originally posted by FWDbuff View PostWanna bet a Department T-Shirt that was originally purchased by FDNY???
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Originally posted by donethat View PostWell if it was an FDNY rig, who ever refurbed it did a great job. A local volly department bought a used Mack rig from FDNY. It was rode hard and put away wet. It had dents and dings all over it. I told them they were crazy to even be riding in that whipped mule.
And back to EastKY- If you are REALLY interested, if you do get the VIN, and confirm it's ex FDNY, get me the VIN and I'll get you the complete history of it's life with FDNY. (Yes I know enough to be dangerous.)"Loyalty Above all Else. Except Honor."
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Wow! You guys are as resourceful as MacGyver.
I saw the rig face to face and noticed the cab is painted yellow inside as well, which tells me the refurb done by Summit Fire Apparatus was very thorough--not just Bondo & Krylon.
Interesting stuff. Thanks a million“I am more than just a serious basketball fan. I am a life-long addict. I was addicted from birth, in fact, because I was born in Kentucky.”
― Hunter S. Thompson
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Originally posted by EastKyFF View PostWow! You guys are as resourceful as MacGyver.
I saw the rig face to face and noticed the cab is painted yellow inside as well, which tells me the refurb done by Summit Fire Apparatus was very thorough--not just Bondo & Krylon.
Interesting stuff. Thanks a million
You ask and you shall receive!!
BTW Who has it now?? What is the guy seeking, $??Stay Safe and Well Out There....
Always remembering 9-11-2001 and 343+ Brothers
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Originally posted by CaptOldTimer View PostYou ask and you shall receive!!
BTW Who has it now?? What is the guy seeking, $??“I am more than just a serious basketball fan. I am a life-long addict. I was addicted from birth, in fact, because I was born in Kentucky.”
― Hunter S. Thompson
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