Popular Post CaptainCrutch Posted January 13, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted January 13, 2019 (edited) In 1973 2 new Mack CFs were built and delivered to Independent Hose Company #1 in Frederick, MD. My great grandfather drove those engines. The one we own now was engine 11, her sister was 12. There are stories of the legendary driving such as almost being flipped over by an oblivious cop so the engine driving done the street on 2 wheels. My grandfather also drove it and before it was retired my father also drove it, seeing as he was one of the only ones who could drive a double clutch manual. She went to the academy for a while to train the new guys but she was ultimately nearing the end of her service life. When it came up for auction my grandfather jumped on it. Her sister was sold much sooner to a California station that no longer exists, where she was shipped to Africa for a short period and pumped clean water non stop for a few days before coming back to the US. Nobody knows where engine 12 is but anyone who cares knows where engine 11 is, safe and sound being passed on as a family heirloom. September 29, 2018 Early 1985 Nearing end of service at IHC. Edited January 13, 2019 by CaptainCrutch 5 Quote Who needs a back yard when you could have a Yard?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevink1955 Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 Your Grandfather has neat toys, care for it well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 Neat!! 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...
j hancock Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 Excellent! Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 Great story and a nice looking firetruck! Any facts and photos of the L-model? Vlad Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainCrutch Posted January 18, 2019 Author Share Posted January 18, 2019 I’ve put a few photos here: https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55277-l-fire-engine-restoration/ I don’t want to tell the story because it’s not quite over yet if you understand what I mean. I can add that it was the company’s second ever motorized apparatus, and was in service from delivery in August 1953 to October 1984. Quote Who needs a back yard when you could have a Yard?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 On 1/18/2019 at 10:06 PM, CaptainCrutch said: I’ve put a few photos here: https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55277-l-fire-engine-restoration/ I don’t want to tell the story because it’s not quite over yet if you understand what I mean. I can add that it was the company’s second ever motorized apparatus, and was in service from delivery in August 1953 to October 1984. Thank you, read the other thread. Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post CaptainCrutch Posted August 19, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 19, 2023 (edited) It’s always nice to leave the CF for a while, and come back to find it starts like it ran yesterday. Decided to take her to a little local show today, and she was joined by other trucks in her own colors. Edited August 19, 2023 by CaptainCrutch 3 2 Quote Who needs a back yard when you could have a Yard?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 Excellent thanks for the post we thought you dropped off the Earth… bob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 So good to hear some fun is been had now And the truck that had the crook block, is it still behaving Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainCrutch Posted August 21, 2023 Author Share Posted August 21, 2023 On 8/19/2023 at 10:18 PM, mowerman said: Excellent thanks for the post we thought you dropped off the Earth… bob I’ve just been real busy. I could probably count on my fingers the number of times in the last year and some change that I’ve even been home to look at the trucks. Luckily my dad and younger brother have been having their fun with them while I was away. I’m likely to drop off again, but that’s just how life goes sometimes. 1 Quote Who needs a back yard when you could have a Yard?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 35 minutes ago, CaptainCrutch said: I’ve just been real busy. I’m likely to drop off again, but that’s just how life goes sometimes. I think this sums up most of our own little lives at times As the saying goes "I'm flat out like a one armed wall paper hanger" Just drop in when you can, glad the trucks are been enjoyed, even if it isn't by you at the moment, they deteriorate quickly if not getting driven at all Paul 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainCrutch Posted August 22, 2023 Author Share Posted August 22, 2023 19 hours ago, mrsmackpaul said: Just drop in when you can, glad the trucks are been enjoyed, even if it isn't by you at the moment, they deteriorate quickly if not getting driven at all Oh believe me, I know that all too well… 2 Quote Who needs a back yard when you could have a Yard?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 Gotcha I don’t travel very far just put in a ton of hours … bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 But Block I forgot all about that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 Not even sure if this is the same guy I do remember the last video he posted of driving it. It sounded real good, but it was the LJ … bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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