Shoot me but I had to do it..

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Sorry to hear about all the problems you've been having. Maybe the driveshaft issue will be an easy fix. I remember years ago we were on a mutual aid drill with a '59 Maxim. We were running tanker evolutions. We stopped at a stop sign and when the driver let out the clutch, BAM, the driveshaft fell. As bad as it sounds all it was was the bolts that attached the flange to the transfer case sheared. No real damage. Re-attached with new bolts and it was good as new. Fingers crossed yours is as easy a fix.

Let's hope so, Brother. He said he had it 'fixed' in Sacremento, Ca., so I am leaning that way. However, it is getting delivered to Nassau Fire Apparatus in West Babylon, NY on Monday and I will be there to watch it get inspected. Both owners are VERY good friends of mine and both are very experienced in trucking, inspecting,narrowing down any reason how damaged happened to see if driver is full of crap.


Russian immigrant POS skell. Tells me engine is a "piece of garbage". I throw it back at him that it was HIM who wanted to transport it, it was HIM who was chomping at the bit to do the job, it was HIM who told the dispatcher he had experience moving fire apparatus.


And I told him that if the engine was such a piece of garbage, HE should have refused to take it. Leaving HIM with the responsibility. And it was HIM who drives a tractor trailer cross country and should know how to shift a simple 5 speed. I told him I am an honest man, and it repairs are satisfactory to Nassau Fire, he will get his full pay. If there are insurance issues and he refuses to acknowledge them, i told him he will get $2100 in fees and the $1800 i laid out buying this Mack, and he can take the rig home with him. So Monday will be an interesting day. Will keep those interested posted. Noything but bad vibes with this rig, I am tempted to sell it.


Stay safe, Brothers.