dneville

What I was looking at buying was only the engine and chassis, it was on Ebay last week.

I had the highest bid but I did not make the reserve price, if you want the Ebay item number I can give it to you

but I am betting the seller has taken it to the crusher. No harm in trying though.

David

Sure, I'll take it. Funny, I've been watching e-bay but must have missed that one. DEN

Thanks for the info, I really need to get that book for myself.

I am pretty sure it has the Continental 330 since the casting numbers on the block have 330. I wonder if the 330 would be underpowerd for my S75, the 45's used the same frame and were about the same size as the 75's

David

Well, that didn't work very well. I will try it again:

I happen to be looking for a '48 model 45. Will you be purchasing this vehicle? If not, would you mind sharing the contact info? Trying to find a replica of our original engine. The records have been destroyed so there is no chance of finding the original VIN. As I recall, as a rookie firefighter opening up that big old hood, I didn't see any copper! But I seem to recall the crusty old captain at the time cursing the Continental engines! Thanks. DEN

DEN

Join SPAAMFAA  (spaamfaa.org  they also have a yahoo group)

Your truck might be listed on one of the registrys that are kept for Mack trucks.

Also there is a Yahoo group for Mack fire trucks  (mackfiretrucks)

If your truck has not been scraped there is a good chance it is still around,  I had to go to the city that originaly bought the truck I now have, they have a history center and I was able to get some info that gave me enough leads to get most of the info I needed.

It was a long process but I stuck with it and was able to track down all of the previous owners and get tons of info.

If you do find where it came from they should still have records of the truck.

As your truck was on the West coast I would bet if it is in private hands it is still around, you will have to act like a detective at times but it will pay off.

Go to the spaamfaa yahoo group and ask your question there, someone may know something or be better able to help

Welcome to the group, you will find that  everyone here will at sometime jump in and try to help!

I have the same model truck you are looking for, if you have any questions feel free to ask me.

Good luck!

David Waits

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Thanks!

Hello all... since retiring from a paid position in the fire service, I find myself with an opportunity to search out the 1st fire engine my former fire district purchased. We believe it to be a '48 or '49, definitely a Mack, probably a model 75, perhaps even a model 45. Open cab, 750 GPM, etc.

We believe it was purchased new by the Rancho Santa Fe Fire Protection District in Southern California, and was sold to a private individual around 1972, perhaps then resold to a ranch in Orange County (CA). Unfortunately, all paperwork is gone and we don't even know the VIN #.

In researching with Mack, they don't show that they have ever sold a unit to Rancho Santa Fe, so that was a disturbing fact.

Anyhoo, if anyone has a lead or can guide me towards an information source, it would be greatly appreciated. I will include a picture or two on a future post.

Thanks! DEN