helicable Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 looking for info on these trucksits a 1958 B-405 fire truck , i think maybe a 5 ton ,, with a gas Chrysler engine, i can't find any info on the b-405thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 Check this linkhttp://www.bigmacktrucks.com/index.php?/topic/28354-saved-another-one/?hl=%2Bmack+%2Bhemi Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brocky Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 I will beat Yardo to this.. Have you sent the serial number to the Mack Museum????? They will provide a lot of info for a donation.. Quote Brocky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 What exactly do you want to know? Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 What exactly do you want to know?I think he might be interested to put a green leaker in it 1 Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helicable Posted March 29, 2015 Author Share Posted March 29, 2015 is there any such thing as a b-405,, the guy selling it ,says he's pretty sure,, ???thanks i will run the s/n with the museum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 http://www.oldmacksrus.com/production_numbers.htmMODEL # Years Made # Produced Chassis B Model Fire Truck ProductionB-20 58 1 FB-21 57 9 FB-405 55-58 9 CFB-475 56-58, 61 42 CFCF - fire truck with Chrysler Corp. drive train 1 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 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldogboy Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 I thought that the Chysler engines were in "B-450F" and "B-475F" models for a military spec. Never heard of a "B-405". bulldogboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 41chevy Posted March 30, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted March 30, 2015 I thought that the Chysler engines were in "B-450F" and "B-475F" models for a military spec.Never heard of a "B-405".bulldogboyHere is a real rarity. This Mack Truck is a Model B-405 firetruck. 50 were ordered by the government in 1958. They were built by Mack with a Chrysler hemi engine, Dodge wheels and a 5-speed transmission. Nine were left over and sold to fire departments. This particular truck came from New York B Model Fire Truck ProductionB-20 58 1 FB-21 57 9 FB-405 55-58 9 CFB-475 56-58, 61 42 CFB-505 54-58, 64, 66 48 F, FSWB-75 54-63 54 FB-795 56 1 FB-85 54-66 455 F, FA, FC, FCD, FD, FT, FSWB-95 54-66 236 F, FD, FMDB-125 54-58, 60, 63-66 53 F, FC 908 totalMACK fire truck combinations:The good guys at the Mack Museum and HarveyEckart had to do some “head scratchin” on theseCF - fire truck with Chrysler Corp. drive trainFA - aerial ladder fire truckFC - fire truck chassis without fire body. This designation started in 1965FCD - fire truck chassis with diesel engine without fire bodyFD - fire truck with diesel engine. This designation started in 1964FMD - don’t have a clue. Only built in 1963FSW - six wheel (tandem axle) fire truck. This designation started in 1958 for fire trucks but had been used in trucks prior to the B model series.FT - fire truck tractor. This designation started in 1965 but fire truck tractors were also built before this date. 4 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 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Hoot Posted June 19, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 19, 2020 I know this is an old post but I would like to provide a bit of history on the truck in the photo: My father Bill is the third and current owner of this truck and has since approximately 2003. It was originally built for the Palenville New York (home of Rip Van Winkle) Fire Department and served as a front line pumper until 1991. It was purchased by a Gary Hyde from Indiana that used the truck for local shows and parades until my parents purchased this amazing truck. As a family, we have driven this truck from just south of Louisville Kentucky, to El Nora In, Auburn In, Paducah Ky, Hazard Ky, to name a few as well as over 50 parades. She has set for the last two years due to family health issues and the passing of my Mom, Juanita, after a long battle with Breast Cancer. Yesterday I pulled the covers off the firetruck, puller the truck out of my garage, and gave her a good bath, and while researching the best way to polish original single stage paint; I came across this post. This truck is a 1958 Mack B-405 cf and with the exception of a back fender repaint from the early 1980's, has the original paint, running gear, fire gear, and is fully operational. it has a 392 Chrysler hemi, Dodge New Process transmission, rear end, front axle, and brakes. It has a 500 gallon tank and a 500 gpm pump. Due to low gearing, top speed is 57 mph uphill or down and i have gotten 8.5 mpg consistently. She also only has 31,000 original miles. As posted prior, only 9 B-405 cf's were built and this appears to be the only only one left. A couple were wrecked, one shipped to Australia and converted to a dump truck, and the others are unaccounted for. The reasoning for the Chrysler engines were that New England Fire Departments were concerned about diesel engines starting during extreme cold snaps, especially after sitting for days on end. With this running gear combination, dependability was, and is, definitely not an issue. I am happy to answer any questions you may have Tim 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phase 1 Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 3 hours ago, Hoot said: I know this is an old post but I would like to provide a bit of history on the truck in the photo: My father Bill is the third and current owner of this truck and has since approximately 2003. It was originally built for the Palenville New York (home of Rip Van Winkle) Fire Department and served as a front line pumper until 1991. It was purchased by a Gary Hyde from Indiana that used the truck for local shows and parades until my parents purchased this amazing truck. As a family, we have driven this truck from just south of Louisville Kentucky, to El Nora In, Auburn In, Paducah Ky, Hazard Ky, to name a few as well as over 50 parades. She has set for the last two years due to family health issues and the passing of my Mom, Juanita, after a long battle with Breast Cancer. Yesterday I pulled the covers off the firetruck, puller the truck out of my garage, and gave her a good bath, and while researching the best way to polish original single stage paint; I came across this post. This truck is a 1958 Mack B-405 cf and with the exception of a back fender repaint from the early 1980's, has the original paint, running gear, fire gear, and is fully operational. it has a 392 Chrysler hemi, Dodge New Process transmission, rear end, front axle, and brakes. It has a 500 gallon tank and a 500 gpm pump. Due to low gearing, top speed is 57 mph uphill or down and i have gotten 8.5 mpg consistently. She also only has 31,000 original miles. As posted prior, only 9 B-405 cf's were built and this appears to be the only only one left. A couple were wrecked, one shipped to Australia and converted to a dump truck, and the others are unaccounted for. The reasoning for the Chrysler engines were that New England Fire Departments were concerned about diesel engines starting during extreme cold snaps, especially after sitting for days on end. With this running gear combination, dependability was, and is, definitely not an issue. I am happy to answer any questions you may have Tim Apparently there is one that the original poster was asking about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldogboy Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 Hoot: Nice looking engine. The Chrysler engines were installed in the Macks for a military contract, although a few were sold to civilian departments. Most Mack "B" models used Mack "707" gas engines. My department in New Hampshire had five "B"s, all with the "707" engine. The first Mack diesels in fire apparatus were installed in three "B"s purchased by the Hamilton, Bermuda Fire Brigade in 1960. Enjoy your unique engine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
609albert Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 On 6/19/2020 at 10:56 PM, bulldogboy said: Hoot: Nice looking engine. The Chrysler engines were installed in the Macks for a military contract, although a few were sold to civilian departments. Most Mack "B" models used Mack "707" gas engines. My department in New Hampshire had five "B"s, all with the "707" engine. The first Mack diesels in fire apparatus were installed in three "B"s purchased by the Hamilton, Bermuda Fire Brigade in 1960. Enjoy your unique engine. It is a very nice B model hope you keep and show it ,do you belong to SPAAMFAA or a chapter of it? I have a 1954 LS85 open cab Mack but needless to say most all musters & parades in the Jersey /PA area have been cancelled due to the Covid 19 hoping for a better year in 21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
609albert Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 nice looking B model ,I have a 54 LS85 open cab Mack , do you belong to SPAAFMA or a local chapter? sad to say most musters & parades cancelled because of the Covid 19 .Hoping for a better year in 21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackdump600@yahoo.com Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 Hi hoot where are you located at I'm in southwestern Pennsylvania I know where there's one at but the lady won't sell it for anyting I understood there was 45 of them built for the military with the 354 Hemi engines in it but I might be wrong won't be the first time though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 On 6/19/2020 at 7:50 PM, Hoot said: and while researching the best way to polish original single stage paint; I came across this post. Hoot check your private messages Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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