1958 F.W.D.

I was a DoD Civilian Firefighter there for 8 years....LOL Got to know a lot of the various truck manufacturer's representatives and contractors pretty well, especially the Oshkosh guys. Building Inspections in the vehicle maintenance/service areas and the testing areas downrange took a lot longer for me to do than everyone else. Got to take a lot of stuff for drives "when no one was looking." By the way, OC & S headquarters has moved to Ft. Belvoir, Va (I think....cant remember for sure...) The Ordinance Museum has also moved as well, although there are still some tanks, vehicle guns and other mobile pieces remaining at APG, as well as the restoration shops.

Aberdeen Proving Ground? Never heard of the place........

One of those Mack Rail Trolleys still exists at the Strasburg Railroad (Pa.) or else it may be across the street at the Pennsylvania State Railroad Museum. Dont think it runs though.

You have to love these Departments that never took into account that water is 2.3lbs heavier per gallon than Jet-A and the fact that these tanks are not baffled.....Then they wonder why they are laying in the ditch...........

That tandem aerialscope is an ex-FDNY. And I know the single-screw one- ex Third District Fire Company, Bucks County Pa. Company 14- has a V8, can't remember which one.....truck goes like the wind.....But them single screw scopes take 7 acres to stop and are hell on brakes.

For those of you who don't know, there are some fantastic Aussie Mack Truck, and Aussie Truck Pages on Facebook with a ton of pictures. There is one group called "F-Model Macks" that has hundreds of pix of those tandem front-axle F-Models that were very popular down under.

He does a light breakfast (doughnuts/pastries/coffee etc.) beginning around 9:00 and then lunch around 1200 or so, so anytime therein. Everyone usually packs up and leaves by 1500-1600.

Is anyone going to the John Haines IV (as in Haines & Kibblehouse John Haines) truck show at his home in Hoppenville, Pa on 10/19??? It's kind of a private show, not really advertised, more of a word of mouth thing. It is held at his home on Gerryville Pike in Hoppenville Pa (Near Green Lane/Red Hill, off Rt 663, about 5 miles or so from the Quakertown/663 Interchange of the Northeast Extension of the Pa Turnpike/I-476.) I'll be there with the F.W.D.......Anyone? Anyone?? Doug Maney?? Mike Yarnall??? Ron Smith??

I'm horny, but she looks a little rough...........

Staxx has great advice. You do need to get to the bottom of this, and a lube oil analysis is a great way to start.

I'm sorry I missed it- but I have a great excuse....Honest!!!! I have never been to this one, and I was planning on coming this year with Small, Medium and Large. However, as many of you (who are my Facebook Friends) know, my father kinda sorta threw me a curveball- on Friday morning 9/27 he told my mom that he was having chest pains. To make a long story short, she got him to the ER in the car, and 20 minutes later he coded (died right there on the table in front of the Doctor....) They were able to get him back. He was sent right up to the cardiac cath lab, and got three stents installed. He almost croaked 2 more times in the cath lab. He was intubated and sedated until Tuesday. Then after he was awake, it looked as if he may have suffered a stroke or an anoxic brain injury. However he is slowly regaining his memory, and is a lot more conscious, alert and oriented. He is doing very well despite what he was through. I almost lost my best friend....and was not a happy camper there for a few days. I've been a busy beaver the last week, going to work (which was the first week back after 12 days of vacation...so I had my hands full there.....) driving to the hospital (53 mile ride one way) and taking care of business in my own life......Ready to tear out my hair.

If it's an HT740 (which is very well probably is) standard ATF works. We use Wolf's Head HD Dexron III.

I think you should sign Ken's boob

Philosophically, Thats some deep shit.....

Who is this guy??? HINT: a while back, we were all praying for him. Now he's looking good (ok ok ok ok he's looking somewhat adequate......) and in good health. I am proud to call him my friend!!! The Most Interesting Dairy Tanker Driver in the World says: "Stay Thirsty, My Friends!!!"

Post more pictures of F-Models (especially Western/Hayward ones) or girls in cars in short skirts and I may reconsider.

Yes, thats the one. You're still fired for being a cock tease.

Thats ALL the pictures you took of that F-Model???? You're fucking FIRED!!! Do you hear me?? FIRED I SAY!!! FIRED!!!!! Hang your head in SHAME!!!!

I think those are the same style parking light modules on the headlights of my 1958 F.W.D. and if so, I might have some extra chrome pieces laying around, lemme take a look and get back to you.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVPol6AZjr4 Mack, if you never saw this video, it's a real good one of me and the truck running the test track at the Mack Customer Center/Museum for the first "Trucktoberfest" back in 2010. And then running out Interstate 78. Taken by a buddy of mine who was running shotgun. Two points: 1. She runs like shit until she warms up, hence the beginning of the video. 2. Ignore my 385 pounds!!!!

No, Not true at all. Folklore.

I was going to go- until I saw the admission price. Between that (me and the three kids) plus the cost to get there, and now what all of you guys are saying- I'm glad I didnt go,

David, from the sounds of it- you, me, and everyone else here damn well knows that Harry would have WANTED for you to have that truck. Don't feel guilty owning or driving it. Own and drive it and show it off to celebrate Harry's life, his love of mechanics and his love of Mack Trucks. You should get a graphics shop to make up something for each side of the hood or maybe the back window "IN LOVING MEMORY OF HARRY (last name) 1940-2013" or whatever year he was born....or maybe "HARRY RIDES!"

thomastractorsvc when did you get your picture with Chewbacca from Star Wars?

Let me get this straight....You claim you could not go under the truck and give it a good look because you only have one leg- even though you got on an airplane, and also managed to drive it from Ma to Wv???? When I was a career firefighter I worked with a guy who had one prosthetic leg and was still a paid firefighter......Sorry I'm not buying that sob story. You bought a truck that you did not thoroughly inspect by your own admittance......A 40 year old truck (that was not designed as a highway tractor or to maintain highway speeds up and down hills for that matter) that you drove home after you were told not to..... See ya bye bye......