hooknladderno1 Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Hey Guys, Need help identifying which model Mack this is: This truck was once run by the first fire department that I served in. I would like to build a model of it, Any help would be appreciated! Thanks. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacobus Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 david i have seen by aitm a mack l firecab i hope its a good reference its like the firetruck on your picture i have look by fire truck conversions if its wrong i am sorry jacobus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaronw Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 (edited) I don't know Macks that well, but I have a book of Mack fire apparatus and I'm thinking it is an L series which was built from 1940-54, or potentially the E series built from 1937-50. I'm leaning towards L as it looks like the E series has more of a sloped back grill. I'm pretty confident that it is not a B series as the fenders are more swoopy than on the B. AITM makes a very nice L series fire cab. It does have a closed cab though so would take a fair bit of work to build it as an open cab like that. http://www.aitruckmodels.com/pages/cfk3macklfirecab.html Edited May 17, 2013 by Aaronw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxwell48098 Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 Based on my experience with antique Mack fire equipment, it appears to be a 1938-40 Mack E75S pumper. These were equipped with a 750 gpm pump and a booster tank in the 200 - 300 gallon range. The three louvers on side of the hood were replaced six (two groups of three) beginning in 1941 Hope this helps. A.J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooknladderno1 Posted May 19, 2013 Author Share Posted May 19, 2013 (edited) Hi Guys, Thanks for your help! Now to find a base kit/diecast to work from... Would the Yat Ming 1/24 E Greenwich diecast pumper be a good start? http://www.diecastmodelswholesale.com/catalog/4b00_1_3589_1.JPG I realize that it is a closed cab, but the other '38 Macks appear to have a different shape to the front fenders... Thanks! Edited May 19, 2013 by hooknladderno1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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