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This 1970s Mack "R" model water truck worked at Rockingham Park in Salem, NH. The "Ole Rock" was a thoroughbred and harness racing track well known throughout the world of horse racing. It recently closed after 110 years of operation; in recent years there was no live racing, only simulcasting. I don't know the specs on this truck but as it only watered down the track between races it probably doesn't have a lot of mileage. This truck and other equipment will soon be auctioned off. Back in the 1960s I remember the "Rock" had a larger Mack "E" model (maybe an "EM" or "EQ") water truck. They threw a few lengths of 1 1/2" fire hose on the front fender and that was their fire truck to protect the stable areas. I wish that I had a picture of that truck. In 1980 the grandstand was destroyed in a spectacular fire; the "E" was long gone by then but it would have been a sight to see it fighting the fire alongside Salem's fleet of Mack "CF" apparatus. bulldogboy

To continue the Cape Cod brush breaker theme, there were many brush breakers built on Ford COE 4X4 chassis. The first one was built by the town of Barnstable, MA in 1937. Later ones were built by the individual fire departments and Barnstable County on 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s Ford COE 4X4 chassis. There were a couple of 4X2 but most were 4X4. A good reference on Cape brush breakers is www.capecodfire.com. Other Ford COE fire trucks were some 1956 Ford "C" pumpers built for the Canadian army and some 1956 Crown pumpers built for California departments. Both the Canadian and California Fords had semi-cabs and very short wheelbases. 1956 was the last year for the fixed "C" model cab; starting in 1957 the famous "C" model tiltcab was introduced. bulldogboy

Mack 458: You're right, a Mack fire chassis would have dual ignition with dual button starters, no key. I forgot about that little detail. Panama Fire Apparatus was a used fire truck dealer located in Lynn Haven, FL. That would explain the Panama sticker on the bumper. I'm not sure if they are still in business. bulldogboy

My departments red 1956 "B-85F" had a green interior, all the later ones had red interiors. I've never heard of a Mack built "B-68" pumper. The body on this particular truck does not look like a Mack body. On both sides of the hood, on the right side ahead of the air filter, there is a emblem that may be from the body manufacturer. It almost looks like a Maxim emblem but I can't tell for sure. BTW, would a gas engine have an air filter on the outside like that, I always thought that meant a diesel engine? dogg rescue, do you know what department it came from? bulldogboy

Then you can have some Yuengling ice cream for dessert. bulldogboy

The USPS likes those new Dodge full size vans. I've seen a lot of them at post offices. bulldogboy

Looks like my neck of the woods, the Hillsborough County Fair Grounds in New Boston, NH. The red building is Dodge's General Store in the center of town, been there for decades. New Boston center is a picturesque New England town. New Boston is home to the U.S.A.F. New Boston Tracking Station up on Chestnut Hill. A former U.S.A.A.F. bombing range it now tracks satellite communications. bulldogboy

A big Mack dump truck relaxing on a sunny Sunday afternoon after working hard all week. bulldogboy

Two more red fords: 1. An early '80s F-700 with two tanks on board, not sure what it was used for. 2. A new style "Louisville" dump truck for sale. bulldogboy

That green Ford "C" looks like the Ford "C" 4X4/Pierce that the Rhode Island Environmental Management Agency used to operate. Perhaps they donated it to the camp? bulldogboy

Yes they are. On Nantucket this house is a fixer upper. It is probably being moved to make way for a bigger "McMansion". bulldogboy

The Nantucket, MA Police Department "Tweeted" this picture of a house on the move. Nice "B" model there. bulldogboy

No, the old Lake Street Fire Station. When the new Lake St. station was built in 1998, this station was renovated into Fire Alarm headquarters. The dispatch center is on the second floor and the wire guys use the tubroom for their equipment, repair shop, and parking their pickup and line truck. Those doors were rebuilt a few years before this ladder was stationed there. It originally was stationed at Central Station which was closed in 1971. bulldogboy

Two red Ford pumpers, formerly New Boston, NH Fire Department, a 1970s Ford "N"/Howe and a Ford "C" with what looks like a homemade body. The Howe had a chain driven positive displacement pump; Howe was one of the last manufacturers to use them. Photos taken about 1980. bulldogboy

Looks like all the running boards need some work. 41chevy and Loadstar, thanks for the photos; I tried to enter all of the ebay letters and numbers but I must have missed something and I was too lazy to do it all again. bulldogboy

Nashua, NH Fire Department's former Ladder 2, 1969 Mack "CF"/Thibault, 100'. Photo taken about 1979. bulldogboy

There is a 1933 Mack "BG" pumper for sale on E-bay. Previously owned by Dannemora, NY it is now located in Lawton, IA. I tried to post a link but had no luck. Type in "Mack Fire Trucks", it's on the first page. Looks like a nice winter project for someone. bulldogboy

My career fire department didn't have any Ford "C" model apparatus; when I started it was all Mack "L", "B", and "C" models. I did get to operate a USAF "P-12" pumper when I was in the Air National Guard. It was a 1973 Ford "C"/Ward LaFrance, 750/500/B. At the time the Air Force was replacing the "750A", a Ward Lafrance pumper, and the "530B", a military chassis with a body by Firemaster or Ward LaFrance. The other replacement pumper was the "P-8", a Ford "C"/Ward LaFrance, 4X4, 500/500/B. I operated the "750A" and "530B", also. Apparatus sure has changed since those "good ol' days". bulldogboy

That figures, right? We've had a severe drought in New England the last two years and when we finally get a storm it has to damage your construction supplies. I suppose it could have been worse, the trees could have fallen on the barn after it was built. Nice looking barn. bulldogboy

There is a photo of this truck on Flovilla Fire Dept's "Facebook" page. While the photo is out of focus it does give a brief description of the truck including that it came from the Turn of River Fire Department in Stamford, CT. I like the way they took a "Bikini" fuel tank, turned it around and mounted it on the chassis. bulldogboy

Glad that you're back and had an enjoyable trip up north. bulldogboy

So, has Ford made a decision yet that they will build the Ranger/Everest at the Wayne plant? Re: the "work truck", a guy I know had a fairly new F-150 that he used in his business. Recently, he was hit head-on by a drunk driver that swerved into the truck's lane. Fortunately, the only injury was to the drunk driver. The F-150's cab was pushed back into the body but the air bags did not deploy, I'm not sure if anyone is looking into that. Anyway, he went to several Ford dealerships looking for a basic F-150 work truck. No one had one but there were plenty of "Lariats", "Harleys", and "King Ranches" but no basic trucks. He was told he could order one with an eight week delivery time. For a guy who works by himself that might be a problem. The local Chevy dealer had two work trucks in stock so he had to buy one. I'm a Ford guy but it's a shame that they don't try to accommodate the people who need a "Built Tough" truck. I understand higher profits, catering to the country club set, and all but still, help the working guy, too. bulldogboy

I've seen this photo for sale on e-bay, says that it is a military order. I like those "E" model fire trucks. bulldogboy

Joe: Glad to hear that the Macks are still in service. Good luck with the expansion. bulldogboy

Joe: Did I read this right, "We now have 4 Mack CFs we are going to get rid of"? Are you getting rid of 4 Macks and an ALF? What happened to Lower Cloverfork Fire Department? bulldogboy