Kentucky Hillbilly Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Saw this while looking on craigslist. Pretty cool looking and seems to be in good shape. Can't say that I have ever seen a tandem fire truck, but it looks to have one to many zeros in the price. Its in Rock Island, Tennessee if anybody is interested. I hope the link will work. I couldn't figure out how to cut and paste it to this forum, so I just typed it.http://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/4878734808.html Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38955-1959-mack-b85fsw/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Very interesting,10 times more than I think it's worth though. Paul Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38955-1959-mack-b85fsw/#findComment-279351 Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 for 25gs its gotta have a roof on it 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38955-1959-mack-b85fsw/#findComment-279405 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 for 25gs its gotta have a roof on itshould come with taylor swift...bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38955-1959-mack-b85fsw/#findComment-279456 Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddeere Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 I wonder what engine this truck would have had in it ? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38955-1959-mack-b85fsw/#findComment-279457 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 RARE* Antique Mack B85FSW 1377 Fire Truck - $25000 (Rock Island, TN)I'm guessing it was a hook/ladder truck? Or did it pull a water tank? Does seem strange to be a tandem. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38955-1959-mack-b85fsw/#findComment-279460 Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Ike Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 While I'm not sure, and wouldn't challenge the Museum data for B85FSW's, there were only two B95FSW's made entirely at the Mack factory. One of them went to my old department, Millwood, NY and the other went to Gallery Chemical Co. near Pittsburgh the same year. I rode on this rig to my first fire in 1993. B95FSW 1144 was in service with the Millwood Fire Company from 1959 until 1994/1995 when replaced by a 3600gal Kenworth Pumper/Tanker.Original thread about the Millwood rig is linked below as well as pictures.http://www.bigmacktrucks.com/index.php?/topic/29336-millwood-ny-b95fsw-1144-ex-engine-245/?hl=millwood 1 Quote Ed Smith1957 B85F 1242 "The General Ike" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38955-1959-mack-b85fsw/#findComment-279472 Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Ike Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Here is a B85FSW I found on the interweb... Quote Ed Smith1957 B85F 1242 "The General Ike" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38955-1959-mack-b85fsw/#findComment-279473 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Crackers FD? Should it be safe to assume it is an all white group of guys?? (sorry, just had to) Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38955-1959-mack-b85fsw/#findComment-279478 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Is Swanzey tanker of the same gang? Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38955-1959-mack-b85fsw/#findComment-279489 Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Ike Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Is Swanzey tanker of the same gang?Yes and no.... That is an original tandem axle B model, just not a fire truck. It was originally a commercial or municipal truck.... Factory B model fire trucks and chassis did not come with step or saddle fuel tanks. It had the tanker box and pump put on it it after it retired from its original intended service in the late 1970's. 1 Quote Ed Smith1957 B85F 1242 "The General Ike" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38955-1959-mack-b85fsw/#findComment-279503 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Arthur Whitcomb was the original owner of what became the Swanzey tanker. Whitcomb makes concrete block, septic tanks and runs a large fleet of concrete mixers. 1 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38955-1959-mack-b85fsw/#findComment-279509 Share on other sites More sharing options...
VALS327 Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 In 1959 a B Model fire truck would come with a 707C. In 1960 the ENDTF became an option. Fire apparatus were custom vehicles which included the fire body for its particular application. This one in my opinion although one of four is no more then a B Model tractor with out a roof. The historical significance or fire body has been removed making it nothing more then a neat tractor. Just my two cents. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38955-1959-mack-b85fsw/#findComment-279512 Share on other sites More sharing options...
VALS327 Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 In 1959 a B Model fire truck would come with a 707C. In 1960 the ENDTF 673 became an option. Fire apparatus were custom vehicles which included the fire body for its particular application. This one in my opinion although one of four is no more then a B Model tractor with out a roof. The historical significance or fire body has been removed making it nothing more then a neat tractor. Just my two cents. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38955-1959-mack-b85fsw/#findComment-279513 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 RARE* Antique Mack B85FSW 1377 Fire Truck - $25000 (Rock Island, TN)I'm guessing it was a hook/ladder truck? Or did it pull a water tank? Does seem strange to be a tandem.I'm sure the 5th wheel was put on after the body was removed. Probably a pumper originally. Paul Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38955-1959-mack-b85fsw/#findComment-279515 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarnall Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Agreed. Truck has no historical value without the body. Nobody would want it as a gas job. Unfortunately, just some good sheet metal to restore another truck. I have a single axle I would sell for a lot less. Mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38955-1959-mack-b85fsw/#findComment-279519 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gmerrill0516 Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 I'm ok with the gas engine as they are pretty neat but I agree that the truck without the body is just a b-model in need of a roof. It's too bad but I can't see trying to restore it as a fire truck with no fire body and it doesn't;t make sense as a tractor and no roof. I'd add a new cab and doors and be happy...I'd be in at about $2000 or so. "Rare" or not the possible value left with the body. I don't imagine tandem fire bodies of similar vintage are readily available and the original is no doubt long since scrapped.It's a shame but still a cool Mack...not worth the $. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38955-1959-mack-b85fsw/#findComment-279658 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1977vega Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 I was thinking about buying it but I stumbled across thishttp://philadelphia.craigslist.org/cto/4895209482.html Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38955-1959-mack-b85fsw/#findComment-279663 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 That rare turbo 500 transmission!! And excel coils! 1 Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38955-1959-mack-b85fsw/#findComment-279664 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Wasn't the Turbo 500 a double overdrive......? Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38955-1959-mack-b85fsw/#findComment-279681 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 You could buy two MACKS and drive them both for the money you're going to throw at the Chevelle Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38955-1959-mack-b85fsw/#findComment-279687 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1977vega Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Another classic example of how Barrett Jackson ruined the hobby 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38955-1959-mack-b85fsw/#findComment-279690 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 yup, agree and furthermore, why would anyone leave it outside to sit and rot, with the valve cover off none the less Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38955-1959-mack-b85fsw/#findComment-279693 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldogboy Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 I think that the "Crackers" truck once belonged to the Coeyman's Hollow, NY Fire Department.Although it no longer shows up on their website, the Marsh Harbour, Bahamas Fire Brigade once ran a tandem axle "B" model still lettered for the Maidstone Fire Department, wherever that was.bulldogboy Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38955-1959-mack-b85fsw/#findComment-280473 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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