41chevy Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 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. The truck was probably delivered through Mineola Mack, (they were on South Oyster Bay RD Bethpage until Gabrielli bought them out) maybe some old timer at Gabrielli MACK on the north service road at the Medford exit on the LIE. Maybe some one might be able to come up with VIN numbers or some part of the paper trail. 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...
Superdog Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 our local Mack dealer had a Mack Jr. firetruck back in the late 70's,early 80's,lost track of it when they sold it. Can't be too many of them were made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patdbossct Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 You can ask the Museum for the records for all Mack Jr's produced and sold, then comb through the pages till you find the buyer yourself and the vin will be attached. They do this for no charge, but I'm sure they would appreciate any size donation, since its a little more paperwork to copy for you, than most requests. They do have tons of knowledge and are always friendly and willing to help when they can! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bradman11 Posted November 15, 2018 Author Share Posted November 15, 2018 (edited) So Ive found a great development. We found deep in our departments minutes all the information i would need. Here is the vin and other pertinent information. Besides contacting the Mack Musuem what else could i do to see if this Mack is still alive somewhere? Edited November 15, 2018 by Bradman11 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 Nice bit of information! If you have a friend (or a helpful enemy) in the police dept. or DMV, they could possibly try running the info and see if the VIN is still out there. Good luck in your search. Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bradman11 Posted November 23, 2018 Author Share Posted November 23, 2018 So with the new added information, does anyone have any further leads or information that may help me. I sent the info to Mack and can’t wait to hear what they come up with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted November 24, 2018 Share Posted November 24, 2018 1 hour ago, Bradman11 said: So with the new added information, does anyone have any further leads or information that may help me. I sent the info to Mack and can’t wait to hear what they come up with. No one in Suffolk PD or the Sheriffs Depts in the Deerpark FD that could run the VIN? 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 November 24, 2018 Author Share Posted November 24, 2018 Which number is the vin....2843? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted November 25, 2018 Share Posted November 25, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, Bradman11 said: Which number is the vin....2843? Give them both, it could have been tagged with the engine number or the 31MB 2843. NYS did some odd things back then. I have three pre WWII trucks that NY registered with the chassis numbers and one that is registered with the engine number. All from the same clerk in Long Island City in the early 1930's. You might also contact one of your old Chief's, Bob Vaccaro, who has more than 40 years in the fire-service. Bob also worked for the Insurance Services Office, the New York Fire Patrol. He might have some ideas or even contacts. Edited November 25, 2018 by 41chevy 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 November 25, 2018 Share Posted November 25, 2018 I highly doubt that the Museum will know the current disposition, let alone who owns it. But certainly worth a try. Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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