ff6cav Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 According to comments on the original post, the driveshaft was not properly secured before towing and broke loose, breaking the pump, tank, and flaying the frame rails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack458 Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 Sad ending for such a beautiful and still active piece of equipment. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
609albert Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 Quote did it have an automatic trans.? what was the cause in the beginning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 41chevy Posted July 4, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted July 4, 2016 Tow company caused the problem, I would think they're responsible for the fix. Paul 4 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 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 5 minutes ago, 41chevy said: Tow company caused the problem, I would think they're responsible for the fix. Paul Unfortunately it has been totaled. Estimate to repair: $40,000 +/- Approximate value: $10,000 Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA_Dave Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 Engine 54-3, Lampeter, PA 1969 Mack CF 1000/750 #CF611F-10-1161 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 12 hours ago, 1958 F.W.D. said: Unfortunately it has been totaled. Estimate to repair: $40,000 +/- Approximate value: $10,000 That is a damn shame!! 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 Share on other sites More sharing options...
39 Baby Mack Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 Sad ending to a beautiful truck. Ron Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 Not to be too cynical, but $10K is probably twice the real value. I'm guessing this was a parade piece? If so it is probably worth fixing for the fire company. I'm sure there are plenty of members who regret letting their (absolutely beautiful) A and B models go. I hope they don't do the same with this piece. 1 Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmeitz Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 Truck was still in service for the RC. Truck has been towed to Copart in York, PA. Quote Keith http://www.flickr.com/photos/40978025@N04/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 On 7/5/2016 at 10:00 PM, kmeitz said: Truck was still in service for the RC. Truck has been towed to Copart in York, PA. That's it. That's the end. No parts for anyone, anytime, anyhow, anyway. Once something enters that lot, it will never, ever be seen again. Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ff6cav Posted July 5, 2016 Author Share Posted July 5, 2016 On 7/3/2016 at 8:45 PM, 609albert said: Word is, the original breakdown was the short drive shaft breaking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 1 hour ago, ff6cav said: Word is, the original breakdown was the short drive shaft breaking Correct. And the tow operator apparently thought "oh, ok....shaft not connected to the transmission, I'm ok...." Hooked on, went down the road and physics did the rest. Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FDNYTRUCKScom Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 you can buy the rig at auction from Copart. goes to high bidder, whoever they are. collector, scrapper, whoever... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ff6cav Posted July 7, 2016 Author Share Posted July 7, 2016 On 7/5/2016 at 7:07 PM, 1958 F.W.D. said: Correct. And the tow operator apparently thought "oh, ok....shaft not connected to the transmission, I'm ok...." Hooked on, went down the road and physics did the rest. It's a shame that a momentary lapse in judgement meant the end for such a nice and apparently well-maintained rig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyT Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 (when I was in the mobile welding business ,I put driveshaft loops( like on a dragster) on four Bob Evans trucks (12 'reefer units) one of their drivers broke a front u joint,the thing stood up on the driveshaft and went over an embankment.Fortunately he wasn't hurt,except his pride! But their boss didn't want it to happen again! is that what happened to the fire truck? Didn't see the photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyT Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 (when I was in the mobile welding business ,I put driveshaft loops( like on a dragster) on four Bob Evans trucks (12 'reefer units) one of their drivers broke a front u joint,the thing stood up on the driveshaft and went over an embankment.Fortunately he wasn't hurt,except his pride! But their boss didn't want it to happen again! is that what happened to the fire truck? Didn't see the photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyT Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 Ok I did read the description of the damage,40000,seems a little high.Even if not financially feasible to fix mechanically would be a great display piece in a mall or in a small town square,Get the boy scouts to wax and clean it annually,maybe charge a fee for photos with it for charity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Road Trip Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 I hope the fire co has a good attyt. then we can have one more unqualified tow company out of busines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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