Pacifica Pete

I took our departments type-45 to the local high school car show today (not a bad day at "work"). It was very foggy in the morning and I had to use the ol' rag technique a couple times to clear the windshield - so I've decided it's time to finally source a wiper arm/blade. The truck hasn't had one as long as I've been associated with it. 

Does anyone know what arm/blade assembly I will need? The wiper motor is a Vacuum actuated Trico unit. based on the windshield height, it looks like The total length of the arm/wiper blade should measure around 14" or so. It doesn't have to be the exact original one as long as it looks generally "period" and is functional. Any help appreciated. 

On 11/27/2020 at 5:32 PM, CaptainCrutch said:

Trying to get some old company members involved but right now the current owner doesn’t seem willing to sell. That’s alright really, supposedly the thing even still runs and he puts it around his property sometimes. Guy owns a lot of trucks, it’s in alright hands. Still going to try to get her eventually, but for now just knowing she’s still out there and in safe hands is good enough for me.

have you gone to see it yet? pictures?

On 10/25/2020 at 9:55 AM, yarnall said:

Sorry about the glare.  I can email higher resolution pictures. Mike. 

 

Mike Thanks very much this is super helpful! I sent you a private message regarding the high resolution/email. I find it super cool that this is a "factory" design and I'm looking forward to trying to recreate it. I'll post photos of what I come up with once I have some.

Pete

here's a better picture. Its not a horrible photo but If I can get a better one id love to have it for reference.

-Pete

Hello all,

Does anyone out there in Mack Land have a better picture of this corner scroll artwork? Or possibly an engine still featuring this artwork? I am trying to reproduce it on the engine in the picture which was repainted without regard to restoring the stripes, lettering, etc. I don't actually know if it was applied by Mack (perhaps someone here knows if Mack did graphics on the engines they produced?) or locally. 

Any help appreciated!

-Pete

Ran across this collection of 3 Brockway trucks and lots of parts . Figured I’d post here in case anyone takes an interest 

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/d/castro-valley-3-old-s-brockway-trucks/6977081545.html

3 hours ago, j hancock said:

I've done the same thing.  It made checking the fluid level a breeze.

any pics of your mod?

-Pete

Has anyone out there made a modification to the floor to allow easier checking of brake fluid? I'm thinking of cutting a hole and fitting some sort of access hatch or plug so that the fluid level can be checked without removing the floor, or my current method of choice- reach up from under the truck and stick my finger in the reservoir (does this make me a human dip-stick?).  Some may view this as a sacrilegious move, but I'm trying to remove barriers to safe operation in hopes that this rig will be cared for and operated into the future. 

-Pete

I really like that siren with the front and rear reds. Good luck, its appears to be a great project rig!

On 6/17/2019 at 7:14 PM, Engine 165 said:

Engine 165 is running driving  stopping reliably.  Still have no headlights but that is coming along . Why cant I upload pictures 

I've never been able to upload from a mobile device, but it works perfectly on a desktop.... maybe that helps. Would love to see your type-45

-Pete

On 4/8/2019 at 6:20 PM, Livinlo said:

I have parts from my 48 EF that I want to sell.  The reason for selling is that I am putting modern running gears under the truck.  Lets talk on price, reasonable offers will be entertained.

1 Rebuilt Carb

 

I might be interested in that carb if its the same as the one on my '49 Type-45 (EN-330) got a model #?

Well that looks familiar. Although I will admit yours is quite a bit cleaner and shinier, none the less nearly the same simplicity. The principal differences being the horn setup and the pump cooler.

On 4/27/2019 at 8:15 PM, FDNYTRUCKScom said:

the serial number of Pacifica's rig is 45S-1521

Yes! That matches the 1962 California registration slip I have in the pile of papers I inherited. Thank you for the confirmation brother.

can anyone name the specific make/model of this light? I'm on a quest to find one to replace the one that went "missing" from our rig. Pic is of the truck ~20 years ago.

yeah that looks more like the one in my pic, and the hole pattern matches. Now I know what i don't have  kind of disappointing actually because I think the other ones look nicer. At least I'm not the only one with a bunch of stuff that's been painted over!

I was able to scan an old set of negatives which show some of the trucks details before it went off to the prison paint shop ~20 years ago. unfortunately the quality is not good enough to see the details, but the tag loos somewhat different that the examples posted here unfortunately. and there is a smaller second tag of some kind next to the main one. oh well, I don't think ill be subjected to a highway patrol inspection during the annual parade ha ha.

On 4/20/2019 at 5:21 PM, j hancock said:

Timing mark is on the engine flywheel.  Should be a little swing door on the bellhousing near the starter that will open.  4 degrees BTC is the spec.

With Pertronix, let them know if you are going neg or pos ground. 

Perfect, thanks j, id never have found that! Pertronix got me the correct part number for the +ground delco distributor,  all good there 

I hope this isn't a stupid question but.... I can't seem to find any marks on the crank pulley/front cover that would allow me to check or set the ignition timing. Is there nothing to aim a timing light at? Am I missing something here? And a followup question - what should it be set to? I'm planning to freshen up the ignition system including a swap to pertronix electronic "points" but I want to make sure i know how to get it set up right before i take it all apart. -pete

So far no luck on my search to find the VIN plate. I guess when it was removed for paint years ago it was "lost" forever. I have the number written down on old paperwork, so I may seek to recreate it at some point. My father and I had to do this a couple years ago as part of a '36 dodge restoration project. It was accomplished by acid etching on a zinc plate after masking it off with a transfer of laser-printer toner. with that eventual project in mind, I have a couple of questions:

Would the plate on our Type-45 definitely look the same as the E-model tag pictured above? would the model stamp read "type-45" or something else?

On the front of the seat bolster, passenger side I see the hole pattern approximately matching the dimensions given by J Hancock but there is a second set of holes next to it that I'm wondering if may have been the mounting point for an additional plate of some kind, perhaps fire engine specific? any info or pics of plates on type-45's greatly appreciated. 

We do plenty of high rescue work on ropes here on the coastal cliffs of CA, doesn't bother me but we have good equipment and lots of trained folks. I actually really enjoy technical rope work. I believe what that brave soul is using is called a bosun's chair and I thought it was illegal through OSHA but maybe that's just a CA thing... be careful out there.

25 minutes ago, 41chevy said:

Definitely do not have any cast brackets! Prison Shop Red is okay. Saw an article on a inmate restored Seagrave a few years ago. The work was very will done. Does give new meaning to having it in ''paint jail''   Paul

Wish that I could say ours was well done.. it's basically a big red orange peel. and they painted over a lot of things that shouldn't have been painted, while simultaneously loosing/failing to reinstall a bunch of fasteners. Additionally, the nice gold striping was never re applied. This all occurred way before I inherited the project but the legacy lives on.... but hey it could be way worse, and it still looks cool rolling by in a parade so what the heck. -Pete

Nice work, what a cool rig!

On 3/12/2019 at 7:08 PM, 609albert said:

Their a fellow in PA. that reproduced the Mack brackets for taillights call Cal Little in Hummelstown Pa,(near Hersey) 1-717-566-8973   that is where I got mine for my 54 LS85

thanks for the lead, ill look into that!