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First 1974 Mack CF
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Several months back, I finally took the leap and bought my first Mack. Growing up, my father's department (Lancaster City, PA) used Macks almost exclusively - so I've been following the Bulldogs all of my life. This was the first Mack off the line in 1974. There was a Corgi model made of it, as well as a poster by Mack. I have the model, but I cannot find the poster for the life of me. If anyone knows how or where to find it, I'd be forever grateful. I'll post a picture of the poster in this thread.



This is a 5 speed, Maxidyne, with a 1000gpm 2 stage pump and a 1000 gallon tank. I believe that my main drain has a leaky seal, but she pumps great from a hydrant. It was in service with the Neptune Fire Department (Volunteers) in Richland, PA as Engine 33 and subsequently Engine 33-B.



   



   
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The missing poster...



   
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If anyone were to have pictures of this engine in action, I'd also love to see those. Thanks for looking, and I'll add some pictures as I get the rig into some shows.
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Nice Mack. Welcome to the growing number of Mack owners in the Central PA area! Are you going to the Lebanon County Convention?
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Congratulations on the Mack. Enjoy! Was this ever refurbished? Do you have the Serial Number? Mine was one of the last ones to come off the line in December 1972.
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Nice looking ride.
John Hinant
Retired Member of Richmond VA Fire Bureau

October 25, 1858 - October 25, 2020 = 162 years old
The sixth oldest paid, documented, Fire Department in the United States
First established in 1782







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Unfortunately, I worked the weekend of the Lebanon Convention. That's one I would have really like to have it in, since that's where it came from. But - getting switches for summer weekends can be kinda tough.



The serial number off this engine is CF685F1677.



Sometime, we should coordinate a regional Mack get together. I know a few of the other Mack owners in the Lancaster/York area as well!



Chuck - I almost bought the engine you have! Before it went up for sale, I talked to then Chief Sennft about it - and after it was up, I tried to negotiate with him too. I work for YAUFR (Springettsbury), and drove by the engine and truck sitting at the sewer plant all the time. I almost bought the truck too, twice actually. Just couldn't find anywhere to keep it!!
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Volunteer2serve and Chuck Strouse

The East Petersburg Fire Company in conjunction with our 100th Anniversary is having a antique fire truck display on August 7th from 1-4 across the street from the station in the park you guys are more than welcome to attend with your rigs for more information e-mail me at chief@epfc23.com. Dash plaques will be distibuted and if you know of anybody else that would like to attend they are more than welcome.



Jamie Rohrer

Chief, East Petersburg Fire Co.
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I am glad things worked out the way they did. We each got a nice Mack! We'll have to catch up at pump primers.



[quote name='Volunteer2Serve' date='22 June 2010 - 10:40 AM' timestamp='1277216410' post='388461']

Unfortunately, I worked the weekend of the Lebanon Convention. That's one I would have really like to have it in, since that's where it came from. But - getting switches for summer weekends can be kinda tough.



The serial number off this engine is CF685F1677.



Sometime, we should coordinate a regional Mack get together. I know a few of the other Mack owners in the Lancaster/York area as well!



Chuck - I almost bought the engine you have! Before it went up for sale, I talked to then Chief Sennft about it - and after it was up, I tried to negotiate with him too. I work for YAUFR (Springettsbury), and drove by the engine and truck sitting at the sewer plant all the time. I almost bought the truck too, twice actually. Just couldn't find anywhere to keep it!!

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I will be at the beach that weekend.



[quote name='steamer2336' date='22 June 2010 - 06:32 PM' timestamp='1277244723' post='388551']

Volunteer2serve and Chuck Strouse

The East Petersburg Fire Company in conjunction with our 100th Anniversary is having a antique fire truck display on August 7th from 1-4 across the street from the station in the park you guys are more than welcome to attend with your rigs for more information e-mail me at chief@epfc23.com. Dash plaques will be distibuted and if you know of anybody else that would like to attend they are more than welcome.



Jamie Rohrer

Chief, East Petersburg Fire Co.

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Ah; the Mack. I rode to many fires in her front seat.



PM me your e-mail, I know I have action shots of her; I just need to dig em out.



Chris
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Had the bulldog out for the East Petersburg 100th Anniversary Apparatus Display. Pretty good turnout!

   



   
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