Popular Post Bradman11 Posted July 27, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted July 27, 2017 Hello, I'm new to the page. My fd is currently trying to locate our first new fire truck. It was a 1936 Mack Jr. I will attach picture. My town is Deer Park, New York. Going through the records, we don't know too much except for it was sold sometime around the 1950s.... looking for any help or possibly even another 1936 maybe for sale. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 Have no info for you. Best of luck with your search. Certainly a handsome rig! Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyT Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 Bradman, maybe Ga Dave has some info for you he's an expert on fire trucks! But the sale date makes it pretty tough! Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 I believe your truck was at Austin Clarke's Long Island Auto Museum in the Hampton's in the early late 1950's-1960's. Mr Clarke had a passion for fire trucks, buses and antique trucks. Paul 1 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...
Bradman11 Posted July 28, 2017 Author Share Posted July 28, 2017 Hey Paul thanks for that info, I just searched for two hours on the internet trying to find a list of apparatus he had there. Unfortunately I've not been able to find anything relating to that. The only thing that's listed is his donation of a chief's truck to South Hampton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 21 minutes ago, Bradman11 said: Hey Paul thanks for that info, I just searched for two hours on the internet trying to find a list of apparatus he had there. Unfortunately I've not been able to find anything relating to that. The only thing that's listed is his donation of a chief's truck to South Hampton. I may be able to get a list from the man in Glen Head who has all of Mr Clarke's paper work and files. When he died there was an auction at his estate in Brookvilleof over 75 vehicles, but the papers and files went to Mr Berliner III. I'll call him this weekend for you. Paul 1 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...
terry Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 I thought a mack jr. was a pickup? terry 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 There were larger Mack Jr's than the pickup. All were based on models of Reo trucks. 1 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
609albert Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 try to contact Harvey Ecghard ( the author of several Mack fire truck books) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 34 minutes ago, 609albert said: try to contact Harvey Ecghard ( the author of several Mack fire truck books) Harvey Eckert 1 Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 The agreement with the Reo Motor Car Company to sell Reo trucks through some of the Mack factory branches during 1935 led to the introduction of Mack Jr. trucks and buses, which were built at the Reo plant in Lansing, Michigan. The Mack jr. line for 1936 consisted of four basic chassis sizes with capacities from 1/2 to 3 tons. These trucks were well built, but of lighter construction than regular Mack models and comparatively less expensive. During 1936, the Mack Jr. models and their rated capacities were designated as: 1M / 1/2 ton 10M / 1-1/2 tons 20M / 1-1/2 to 2 tons 30M / 2 to 3 tons There was also a "traffic type" [low cab forward cab-over engine] variant of the 30M designated as 30MT. Reference: Mack, by John B. Montville 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post fxfymn Posted July 28, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted July 28, 2017 A Mack Jr. fire truck was sold by the St. Louis Car Museum a few years back. You may try checking with them to see if it is the same rig. http://www.stlouiscarmuseum.com/ The Mack Jr.'s are very rare and the chances of finding another one, much less one the owner is willing to sell and you could afford, are pretty slim. Another route would be to advertise on the SPAAMFAA site. 3 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...
Bradman11 Posted July 28, 2017 Author Share Posted July 28, 2017 Thank you for all the info and appreciate any help y'all can supply Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 Stock number 3638 Contact them about it. Explain who you represent / are. VIN if you have it would confirm or deny if it is originally from NYS. Paul. https://hymanltd.com/vehicles/3638-1936-mack-junior-firetruck/ Hyman LTD 2310 Chaffee Drive, St. Louis, MO 63146 314.524.6000 | 314.692.0380 1 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...
Bradman11 Posted July 28, 2017 Author Share Posted July 28, 2017 Excellent thank you... looks all different but could be just the refurb. I will contact them on Monday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 3 hours ago, Bradman11 said: Excellent thank you... looks all different but could be just the refurb. I will contact them on Monday. 81 years things change. Paul 2 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...
fxfymn Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 That's the one I was thinking of. 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...
terry Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 On 7/27/2017 at 10:49 PM, kscarbel2 said: The agreement with the Reo Motor Car Company to sell Reo trucks through some of the Mack factory branches during 1935 led to the introduction of Mack Jr. trucks and buses, which were built at the Reo plant in Lansing, Michigan. The Mack jr. line for 1936 consisted of four basic chassis sizes with capacities from 1/2 to 3 tons. These trucks were well built, but of lighter construction than regular Mack models and comparatively less expensive. During 1936, the Mack Jr. models and their rated capacities were designated as: 1M / 1/2 ton 10M / 1-1/2 tons 20M / 1-1/2 to 2 tons 30M / 2 to 3 tons There was also a "traffic type" [low cab forward cab-over engine] variant of the 30M designated as 30MT. Reference: Mack, by John B. Montville learn something new everyday! terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C609T Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 How many of the pickups were produced ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loadstar Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 The windshields on the two trucks are completely different.......the one on the restored truck looks factory and is more integrated. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 (edited) 23 hours ago, Loadstar said: The windshields on the two trucks are completely different.......the one on the restored truck looks factory and is more integrated. That's why I suggested a VIN confirmation. With only 2 years production and 4,974 total production of the MACK badged REO units' MACK records show only 12 or 14 Juniors as firetrucks built by the MACK plant in L.I. City. Austin Clarke ( heir to the Jack Frost sugar empire) would of modify and combine vehicles to display and use. When the museum was out of favor with the Town of South Hampton in 1967 A lot was given away to friends and some went to the Henry Ford Museum.The Chiefs car which was a 1941 Cadillac Coupe was given to South Hampton and his 2 NYC Double Decker buses went to Bridge Hampton Race track. His truck and fire vehicles went to Bill Harrah in Reno in 1978 and some ALFs and Peerless to Bill Anderson also in Nevada When he closed the museum for good in 1980 the balance of cars were auctioned off... Edited July 30, 2017 by 41chevy 1 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...
Bradman11 Posted August 12, 2017 Author Share Posted August 12, 2017 So I made a horrendous mistake when I posted my topic and information. The mack jr I'm looking for is a 1938 not 36... I went back to check the site and saw my very bad error. I apologize for anyone that helped me earlier in this post and possibly with this new info maybe open up my horizons to the right truck I'm looking for. So if we can rewind and if anyone can help I'm looking for our original fire truck a 1938 Mack jr with some pics posted up at the beginning. Thank you guys so much and again I apologize for my critical error when posting the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 The year is not that big of a deal since the production run of any given model will run across several years without any significant changes to the produced trucks. 1 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...
Bradman11 Posted August 16, 2017 Author Share Posted August 16, 2017 Does anyone know if the mack musuem can do a buyer search. Being I don't have the vin, can I give them the year and town that purchased the truck new. Would this be enough information for them to figure out which truck I'm referring too and be able to send the info they have as if I sent them the vin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Probably not, but as Mom always said the answer is no unless you ask. 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...
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