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I'm sure that different chassis were used at different times but when I crossed the Chesapeake Bay
Bridge/Tunnel in 1998 and again in 2008 the wrecker at the rest area was a Mack MR. Not sure if it was
the same one each time. In 2008 there was also a Ford F-550 wrecker outside the garage.
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41chevy:
The Chesapeake Bay Bridge/Tunnel that connects the Delmarva peninsula to the Norfolk, VA
area has a similar Mack wrecker stationed at the rest area on the bridge. I crossed the bridge
in 2008 and it was there; it was parked in a garage so I couldn't get a picture of it. It's a combination wrecker/fire truck.
bulldogboy
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Canineseven:
Log-on to www.youngstownfire.com, go to "Forums", then "Fire Apparatus Manufacturers/Mack" and ask
your question. There are members from all over the country that have a wealth of knowledge about
fire apparatus. Maybe someone there might have some information. Good luck.
I used to drive a Mack C85F 75' straight ladder; it was a Maxim ladder. Great truck, simple to operate,
and did its job well.
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Derry, NH bought two of these MBs. Engine 4 was kicking around
a few used vehicle lots several years ago; I don't know what
happened to the other one. Windham, NH had a '73 MB; don't know
where that one went either.
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counterman6:
Is this controller for a fire department ladder truck? If so, they may
want to contact the builder of the ladder for advice. If they want a
used controller I guess they would still contact the builder or a
truck parts dealer (but that's you, isn't it). A couple of fire
truck dealers in New England would be:
Minuteman Ford
Walpole, MA
Pierce fire apparatus dealer
Greenwood Motors
North Attleboro, MA
E-One dealer
If it's a utility bucket you could try CUES in Amherst, NH. They
install all types of truck bodies and buckets. Good luck.
There is a picture of Falmouth, ME's 1975 Mack ladder truck on
www.firenews.org, department list, Maine, F.
bulldogboy
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counterman6:
Just curious, where did your '75 "CF" ladder come from? I know
that there were several '70s "CF" ladders around New Hampshire
back in the day.
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shuvlhd69:
If you can find a copy of "Mack Tilt Cab Fire Apparatus" by John Malecky
(1988) there is a section on Mack "N" model fire apparatus. Included is
a picture of the only "N" model ladder truck built by Mack; it was
delivered to Marcus Hook, PA in 1962. Also the Mack fire apparatus books
by Harvey Eckart include several pictures of "N" model apparatus.
Most "N" fire trucks were built by other manufacturers on commercial
chassis.
Whenever I read about "N" models most refer to the Ford cab. However, the
Mack and the Ford models were separate trucks which each used a cab that
was built by the Budd Company. The Public Works Department in my city once
ran a fleet of Mack "N" model rubbish packers. Wish I had taken a few pictures
back then.
The green Mack is from the "EU" family such as an "EHU" or "EMU". The "U"
designated a cabover or "traffic type" version of an "E" model truck.
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Engine 2:
Back in the late 1970s, early 1980s, I had Hollis, NH in my scanner. At that time
Hollis and Milford, NH were on the same frequency. Mont Vernon is dispatched
by Milford. On my scanner Hollis came in loud and clear but I could not
pick up Milford's dispatches. However, due to Mont Vernon's location on top of
the hill, I could pick up Mont Vernon FD's mobiles. I would not hear the dispatch
but I could hear Mont Vernon clearly. One night I was listening when I heard
"563 responding" (the '48 Mack was Engine 563),then "563 on the scene", etc. I
thought that it was unusual not to hear the first out engines 561 or 562.
Apparently, the call was minor because 563 returned shortly. End of story.
A week or so later I was reading the local paper and in the Mont Vernon news there
was a little article about the MVFD having had some apparatus problems. The article
mentioned that recently there had been a fire call and only one engine was
available to respond. I thought back to the night that I had heard 563 only
responding and I guessed that was the answer to my question. I'm not 100% sure that
it was referring to the same call that I heard but I believe that it was.
Moral of the story: Nothing stopped the rugged little "Type 45", whether it was on
duty in Billerica or Mont Vernon.
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Engine 2:
FYI: Hancock, NH still has their 1945 Mack Type 45. I'm not sure if
it is owned by the department or privately owned but they might be
a source if you need any information. Plymouth, NH had a 1949 Type 45;
maybe you could contact them and find out whatever happened to it.
Type 45 guys have to stick together and I'm sure that someone would
be able to assist you. Good luck.
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Hi, Engine 2:
Is your Type 45 the former Mont Vernon, NH Engine 563? I know that
they bought one from Billerica back in the mid 1960s. I like the
Type 45; good luck with your restoration.
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64C85:
I was in Hagerstown two years ago. Isn't Hagerstown now home to
Volvo Powertrain Division?? Just askin'.