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Found this on E-Bay yesterday. Don't know if this one has shown up here before, but it sure is pretty. E-Bay Listing

It's been six months. Any issues with the Travelers oil? I'm curious because I've been tempted to try it myself.

Did you contact Baker body in Richmond, VA? They are the maker of the Aerialscope and may be a source.

Here is a link to the Tri_States show that is held in Winchester, VA each year. The site still shows the 2010 dates, but they will update it soon.My link Keep an eye on the calender that is posted on this site for other shows. Take it from someone who looked for the "perfect" truck for awhile; If you are patient you will find what you want at the price you want to pay. Persistence really pays off in this endeavor. Besides, the looking is almost as much fun as the owning and fixing part of the hobby.

It's not right but there's not much you can do except getting pissed and that won't upset anyone but you. It's happened to all of us at one time or another. Take the long view; Whats meant to be is meant to be. There is a reason for everything, sometimes it just takes a while to find out what it is. Maybe an even better buy will come along that you wouldn't be able to afford if you had bought this one. If it helps convince yourself the rig blew up while the purchaser was driving it home.

Nice rig. Any idea why the ground ladders are mounted on the left side?

I might be interested in purchasing the old mirrors if you make the change. Send me a PM so we can exchange e-mail addresses. Thanks.

As Firemack said try this site:SPAAMFAA There is a listing for Dietz lanterns a couple of ads down the list.

Welcome. I also sent you a private message about salvaging some parts off of the body of the fire truck. I'm looking for the ladder clamps and the bolts used to fasten the stanchions to the grab rails. I think you will find that there is a lot of interest in parting out the body of the fire truck, so if you could post some pictures of the fire truck's body it would be helpful. It kills those of us who restore fire apparatus to see one cut up, but if you have already made that choice at least let it live on in others rigs by being a "donor".

Thanks. I'll give him a call. I hope it turns out to be the one I purchased as I have zero information about what was done to the rig over the past ten years. The small VFD that I bought it from had to sell it for financial reasons caused by the former chief's embezzlement from the FD and subsequent suicide. He bought the rig as a "mascot" piece for the FD and there are no records of where he got it or what was done to it by the department. It has obviously been re-painted and is lettered with their logo, but thats all the information I could get.

Where on the engine block will I find the serial number for an ENF510 engine? The engine is in my 1952 Type 75A fire truck.

I brought the 52 home today. Upon closer inspection it turns out the paperwork I had listed the wrong chassis number for the truck. The SN for my rig is 75A-1028, not 1029 as I had been told. So, Ray you are correct, 75A-1029 is most probably located in SC. Now I guess I'll have to fight with DMV about the incorrect numbers on the paperwork.

Good news! I located 75A-1027. It is still owned by Mr. Pugh and is in Salem, VA. Still looking for 75A-1028.

Thanks Ray. No great urgency for the information. I'm just trying to get as much information on my rig and how it appeared when it was in service as I can. Lancaster is not terribly far from Spartanburg, so I wouldn't be surprised if it was the same rig. I did see a really nice antique tiller truck on Spartanburg's site that the SFD must have kept as part of their history. Hope you had a great Christmas! Carl

I am looking for the current whereabouts of the two Type 75 pumpers that match my rig. These trucks were ordered by the City of Richmond, VA in 1952 and were sold at auction in the mid 1970s. The SNs are 75A-1027 and 75A-1028, and served at E-15 and E-20 respectively. I have records that show 75A-1027 was owned by Mr. Wayne Pugh of Richmond, VA and 75A-1028 was owned by Mr. Robert Raider of Lancaster, SC. I have also contacted the Mack Museum and I am awaiting the info from them. Tinman (Ray) You had posted a listing in the A registry for 75A-1029. That is the SN of my rig, so I beleive that rig will be 75A-1028. Do you have any idea where it is now? I have tried to e-mail you, but I assume security is dumping me to the trash bin. I am looking for pictures of the rear of either rig in their original configuration as mine has been modified over the years. I am also missing the soft sleeve holder (outlined in the picture) from the left running board, so I would like to get dimensions from either rig so I can re-create it. Thanks for any information you can give me.

Did you notice the railroad wheels on the KW?

Merry Christmas! May Santa bring you nothing but rust free B models and the winning lottery ticket so you can afford them.

It's interesting they are auctioning it locally instead of putting it on GovDeals or one of the other auction sites. I bet some local guy who has plans for it would be pretty P.O.ed if he knew it made it out on the internet. Has anyone called the town to ask about the condition? The site makes no mention of running condition or mileage. As good as it looks I would still be hesitant to make a competitive bid without seeing the rig in person. I've seen too many rigs that look great in the pictures and don't match the pictures in person.

I bet the $630.00 was a bribe to call her when you come in to buy more stuff and to get copies of all of your previous tickets for what you already bought!

As Hatcity says look for a good canvas shop. The best reference for the local canvas shops will come from the boating community in your area. Stop by the local boat dealer and ask who they use and check around at any marinas you might have around your area. Most canvas shops put a sticker on their work so you can look at the job and get the name of the shop from the boats parked at the marina. Now is a great time to have canvas work done. Not many boat owners spend money in December.

Have you checked with any of the larger ready mix suppliers in your area to see if they have an old drum? I know of at least one ready mix carrier around here that keeps "spares" from old trucks to replace those that are damaged.

What company? Any idea when the city sold it? The more information you can post about any rig you are looking for the better chance you'll have of someone remembering where it went.

NYC has always been Mack territory going back to when Gus started building them there. It was a sad day when FDNY had to go from being basically all Mack to other builders.

Tinman, Can you e-mail me about this rig? The SN you listed is for my rig, not the 75A in SC. Fxfymn

Sounds like another snow chain victim.