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Mack 1982 Firehouse Truck

Post by rossco27 »

Just finished (almost) the build on my Mack down here in NZ. Lots of inspiring House Trucks on this site helped me along the way :)

http://tinypic.com/r/2sbraj7/5
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Post by Rudy »

Rossco27 I hope you don't mind me posting the photo. That thing looks awesome. Let's see some photos of the inside. Email me if you would like me to post them. Rudy

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Welcome. Nice truck, I started with an American Lafrance, but now I have a Crown bus.

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Post by Granny »

Wow, this looks exciting. I would love to see more photos of this.
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Post by Sharkey »

Ross, that really is excellent! More photos please!

Rudy, remember that guest posters can't see your email address. Would you like me to forward your email to Ross?
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Post by Rudy »

Sharkey, please forward my email address to Ross. I would be glad to post any photos he sends me. What a great looking rig!!!
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Oooooh Boooy, Sweeet 8)
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WOW ,, where are you hiding that beauty . 8) Great work!!
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Post by dburt »

More pics please! :)

That really looks cool!! Welcome aboard this site!
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Post by Mark B »

Holy Mackeral is that cool, or what?

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Post by Rudy »

Ross sent me these pics to post.

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Post by Jones'n4chrome »

rossco27,

Very nice truck. Thanks for sharing it with us.
Is that an oven under the counter?


Rudy, Thanks for posting.


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Post by Dusty »

Its nice to see something different :)

more details here

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motor ... 081669.htm
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Post by Rudy »

Dusty, Thanks for the link. I didn't know it was for sale. Here's the info and some more photos.

Mack 1982 Fire House / Event Truck
Asking price: $47,000Listed: Tue 16 Mar, 6:14 pm Listing #: 278081669

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This MACK is a new build. My son and i have just completed a loop around the Central North Island. Very low miles for a 1982, fully serviced, ready to go. I am going overseas.

Fresh COF, Rego until 13/10/2010

CF 635 1982 6 cyl turbo with 89,000 miles
Seating for 6 (2 up front, 4 in the cab)
All filters changed, new oil, coolant
New Radiator (higher spec than standard)
Excellent rubber
4 wheel disk brakes!
Fully air assisted
Previously in service Mt Maunganui / Wellington

The Unit
Is a steel frame 30x30 box section with 75x50 floor fabricated by old school engineer, who was meticulous with his lines. This bolts to the chassis where previously the pump and tank sub-frame was as a firetruck. It is a simple process to remove the unit from the truck. Clad with 12mm Shadowclad (treated), under that the whole unit is wrapped with double sided reflective building paper (like emergency blanket) which keeps the moisture out, then eco batts, finally 18mm melteca panels make the inside lining. The main floor is Matai (insulated underneath) and all the trim is Rimu and Totara. The roof is Red Cedar Shingles on top of 12mm marine ply which has been sealed with epoxy and fibreglassed on the joins, then sealed again with a specific caravan roofing paint, twice! (it doesnt leak). All opening windows have built in fly screens (which also open) are aluminum and tinted. The bathroom and living area windows are emergency type opening.
On the drivers side there is an opening flap (as per pic) also on passenger side there is a fold down deck (not pictured) window folds up (like an awning).

Electrics (all brand new)
2 x 6volt New Generation Batteries 300amp hour
85 watt solar panel
300 watt inverter
LED lights
Aeca Solar Regulator

Water System (all brand new)
ProPump 12v water pump (for marine/RV)
Whale brand foot pump
6 liter per minute Califont
1 x 90 fresh
1 x 95 waste
1 x 20 fresh
1 x 25 waste

Gas
2 x 9kg/20L Bottles
Supply fridge, cooker and califont
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