Auction #1534758 – 1975 MACK TRUCK
Year: 1975Make: MACKModel: TRUCKMileage: 1,423 HOURSVIN: MB607T4151Running Condition: UNKNOWNEngine: DIESEL STICK SHIFTNOTE: DASH MISSING; CAB CEILING INSULATION IS DAMAGED (Operational condition of pumping equipment not verified – may be missing parts. Other unidentified issues may be present).
thanks Callum
Another installment on the history of turret wagons in the Chicago Fire Department from Jack Connors. Images depict the 1976 Mack MB turret wagon that was assigned as 6-7-5 and 6-7-1.
Lettered for 6-7-1 at a Chicago FD Muster and Flea Market. Jack Connort photo
Photographed in May of 1986 by Engine 42’s house on Illinois Avenue as 6-7-1. Jack Connors photo
Another photo from July of 1977 as 6-7-5 sits on Illinois Avenue across from Engine 42’s house. Jack Connor photo
Photographed in July of 1977 at a community event held near 56th & Kedzie, Talman Federal Bank. Jack Connors
The previous post was HERE.
Another series of images from Jack Connors showing the CFD Turret Wagons that the shops built on the Chevy Scottsdale (C20) chassis. At one point there was one of these assigned to each of the six districts.
Turret Wagon 6-7-1 was fabricated in 1978 by the CFD Shops on a 1975 Chevy chassis. Jack Connors photo
Turret Wagon 6-7-3. Jack Connors photo
Turret Wagon 6-7-4 during a FIre Prevention Week parade. Jack Connors photo
Turret Wagon 6-7-4 on a 1975 Chevy chassis. Jack Connors photo
A view looking down at Turret Wagon 6-7-4. Jack Connors photo
Another view looking down at Turret Wagon 6-7-4. Jack Connors photo
More information on the history of CFD 6-7-4 in in an article HERE.
CFD Turret Wagon 6-7-6, built on a 1975 CHevy chassis, with boat 6-8-9 at the fire department shops in July of 1998. Jack Connors photo
More on 6-7-6 is HERE.
The previous article in this series can be viewed HERE.
We have more history to share on the Chicago Fire Department Turret Wagons. Images come from Jack Connors and his collection featuring units built on the Willy’s Jeep chassis.
Chicago Turret Wagon 6-7-2 prior to completion outside of the Civil Defense house on Wells Street. Jack Connors photo
Chicago FD Turret Wagon 6-7-4 during a Fire Prevention Week parade on State Street. Jack Connors photo
X-CFD 6-7-4 near 55th and Luna after being sold by the city to a private individual. Jack Connors photo
CFD Jeep Pressure Unit 1, 1959 Willy’s Jeep/Shops built (6-7-1) at Engine 4’s house . Ken Little photo
Chicago FD Jeep Pressure Unit 1. Warren Redick photo
Chicago FD 6-7-1 after a repaint. Formerly this was all red and lettered as Jeep Pressure 1. Jack Connors photo
The previous installment in this series can be found HERE.
This from Bill Friedrich:
In this series I will go through the history of each of the Turret Wagons starting with 6-7-1
Chicago FD Turret Wagon 6-7-1. Bill Friedrich photo
Chicago FD Turret Wagon 6-7-1. Bill Friedrich photo
Chicago FD Turret Wagon 6-7-1. Bill Friedrich photo
More images of the Chicago Fire Department turret wagons working. These images from Chief Gordon J. Nord, Jr. of the most recent deployment of the inservice/out of service large turret wagon 6-7-1 working at the ruins of the 5-11 & 2 Specials on South Ashland Avenue in January.
Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo
Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo
Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo
Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo
Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo
Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo
Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo
This from Scott Peterson:
Found this from my “old negative” pictures. Dec 1, 1998 the Pullman Factory fire, 6-7-1 working the rear. I believe the chief at the driver’s side rear of 6-7-1 is Garetti.
6-7-1 at work in the rear at the the Pullman Facorty fire in Deember of 1998. Scott Peterson photo
These images from Larry Shapiro.
CFD Turret Wagon 6-7-1 working in the rear at a 5-11 Alarm fire in June of 1985 on Clinton. Larry Shapiro photo
Another shot of CFD 6-7-1 working in the rear at the 5-11 in June of 1985 on Clinton. Larry Shapiro photo
CFD Turret Wagon 6-7-1 was built on a 1975 Mack MB600 chassis seen here while assigned with Engine 23. Larry Shapiro photo
This unit was assigned as 6-7-1 while housed with Engine 42 along with the larger 6-7-5. 6-7-1 was built on a 1975 Chevy Scottsdale chassis. Larry Shapiro photo
6-7-4 was also built on a 1975 Chevy Scottsdale chassis. Larry Shapiro photo
CFD Turret Wagon 6-7-5 was built on a 1975 Mack MB600 chassis seen here while assigned with Engine 42. Larry Shapiro photo
6-7-6 went to work with both turrets at the 5-11 ruins on W. Nelson in September of 2012 in an apparent attempt to facilitate the collapse of the building walls. Larry Shapiro photo
6-7-6, the southside turret wagon, was called to the 5-11 on W. Nelson last September since the northside turret wagon was out of service. Larry Shapiro photo
Both guns flowing water at the 5-11 Alarm fire on September 30, 2012 at 2612-18 W. Nelson. Larry Shapiro photo
Prior to the recent warehouse fire on Ashland Avenue, this was possibly the last time that 6-7-1 was at a fire scene. Larry Shapiro photo
Closeup of the intakes for 6-7-1. Larry Shapiro photo
6-7-1 after working at a 3-11 alarm fire at 1300 W. Exchange on January 9, 2007. Larry Shapiro photo
6-7-1, which carries shop #G366, leaving the 3-11 on Exchange in 2007. Larry Shapiro photo
Previous posts in this series on Chicago FD turret wagons are HERE and HERE.
These images are by Chief Gordon J. Nord, Jr.
Turret Wagon 6-7-1
Chicago Turret Wagon 6-7-1. Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo
Chicago Turret Wagon 6-7-1. Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo
Chicago Turret Wagon 6-7-1. Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo
CFD Turret Wagon 6-5-7 later became 6-7-1. Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo
Chicago Turret Wagon 6-7-1. Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo
Chicago Turret Wagon 6-7-1. Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo
Chicago Turret Wagon 6-7-1. Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo
Chicago Turret Wagon 6-7-1. Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo
Chicago Turret Wagon 6-7-1. Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo
Chicago Turret Wagon 6-7-1. Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo
Chicago Turret Wagon 6-7-1. Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo
This picture of 671 was at 1441 S. Wabash and it was baked black as a result of the smoke conditions. Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo
Turret Wagon 6-7-3
Chicago Fire Department Turret Wagon 6-7-6. Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo
Chicago Fire Department Turret Wagon 6-7-3. Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo
Turret Wagon 6-7-4
This picture of 674 was at a 5-11 on Grand and Austin. This unit was destroyed one night later at a 5-11 and 5 specials at 37th and Iron Street when a wall fell on it. This was never replaced as far as I know. Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo
Turret Wagon 6-7-5
Chicago Fire Department Turret Wagon 6-7-5. Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo
Turret Wagon 6-7-6
Chicago Fire Department Turret Wagon 6-7-6. Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo
Chicago Fire Department Turret Wagon 6-7-6. Gordon J. Nord, Jr. photo
Can anyone identify the fire scenes shown in these photos?
This from Steve Redick:
So I was talking with some fellow fire fans and we were discussing when we had seen 671 at work prior to it’s resurrection for the latest 5-11. I trolled through my archives and found these images..taken at a 5-11 & 2 Specials 2232 S Grove st. April 14 1989. This fire involved a huge amount of tires in the old Cuneo Press complex, and 1 of these buildings was used in the final fire in the movie backdraft. One shot shows a real rarity, 2 turret wagons working. LDH was in limited use at this fire … still kinda new to us. The next day was the famous art gallery 5-11 … what a coupla days this was!!!!
Turret Wagon 6-7-1 working at a 5-11 Alarm fire on April 14, 1989. Steve Redick photo
Two turret wagons working at a 5-11 Alarm fire on April 14, 1989. Steve Redick photo
Turret Wagon 6-7-1 working at a 5-11 Alarm fire on April 14, 1989. Steve Redick photo
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