My 10 Year Old Bought A Legit Firetruck For $2800..
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- Опубліковано 8 вер 2024
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Ask Ron Pratt. Awesome guy, Awesome Rotator, and I'm sure he'd be more than happy to give you some advice!!
I was gonna tell him the same thing Ron Pratt is the guy at Midwest towing
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Another vote to ask Ron Pratt at Midwest Truck!
Lol...I've seen many of Ron's videos...sometimes I think my 7yr old could winch or tie down loads better
Tim I am a retired firefighter and I agree with some of the other posters that you need to get better at listening about not running your lights and siren that's illegal on the road since you're not a firefighter and you're not on a run also you need to get with someone to teach you how to operate that truck properly so that you don't damage the truck hurt yourself or someone else trying to use it or not be able to use it properly while you're burning something and have the fire get away from you
I really enjoy your channel and your content I'd hate to see you put yourself in a bad spot because you don't know what you're doing
A so called professional truck driver breaking the law running on public roads with lights and siren blasting.
love the fact you run old trucks, but still wanting them to be right and not cobbled together!
Timmy is like a big kid when it comes to new toys, the fire truck ride cracked me up lol Braxton was ready to hook it up to water! Thanks for sharing!
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Tim, Those old macks fire trucks were a great piece, as I drove one for many years in the F.D. Most were geared at 62 mph. Please get someone to show you how to pump it, as it's very easy to burn the pump packing, or over heat the pump. Once you learn to pump it you can set the pressure relief valve and walk away and the pressure will stay the same. Always remember when pumping without a handline flowing, crack the tank fill open to circulate the water to stop the pump from over heating. Ask Brax if he knows why it has a gold color bull dog on the front instead of a silver one. ( ANSWER: THE MACKS WITH THE GOLD COLOR BULL DOG HAS A COMPLETE MACK DRIVETRAIN. CAB, ENGINE, TRANS, REARS, ETC. IF IT HAD A CHROME BULL DOG IT DIDN'T HAVE AN ALL MACK DRIVETRAIN)
You definitely gave him all the right scoop on pumping. I came on the job in Milwaukee summer of 97 and got to ride the last of the old Mack era! Felt so lucky to have rode those bulldogs
As a volunteer fire fighter my self in order to use the lights and sirens you have to set up an apt with the state to get sertiffied you need alot of things I seen that weren't on the truck
Probably totally illegal 🤣🤣
@@jerredwayne8401 needs too get updated equipment and recertifications ! Test the pump output ! Maybe not legal for county use put for private no problem !
@@davidcatlette9697 I know. Just talking about driving down public roads with lights and sirens blazing
Highly illegal on the lights and siren subject. I’m sure it’s not insured or registered since they just pulled it off the trailer. I would’ve been nailed within the first 500 yards and thrown under the jail. Smh
@@stupadaso7948 yeh I do my best to be an honest and legal.
When you stop learning you stop caring about your job!! You can do the same job for years and you learn something different everyday!!
Yes, heed the warnings on using the lights and sirens on the fire truck. Could be Trouble you don't need. Rotators are Very capable in recovery. Low center of gravity makes the more stable. We have over Twenty of them in service from 30 to 100 ton. They are capable cranes for heavy lifting, but limited boom length is a problem for general crane work. The rear wheel lift is useless for towing because you can't scale the rear axles when towing. They are added to technically call it a wrecker instead of a crane. And the dot don't say much when using it in emergencies, However you won't get far in a tractor swap. $3-400 K for a decent used rotator,
TGP
Thomas, and that is a fact! A recovery wagon not a crane not a wrecker
Them old fire trucks are hard to beat. The reason some of the gauges on the pump panel weren’t working is because the pump was not engaged. Atleast that’s how a lot of our fire trucks work. What would be even better is if that truck was updated to a poly tank. Then you wouldn’t have to worry about rust. Pump info should be on a legend plate on the pump panel as well. As the gentleman said all those gauges and discharges and handles are color coded.
Tim and Brax, that Gold Bull dog on that Mack denotes a 100% Mack truck, engine, rears, pump, frame and body. Seeing the engine briefly looks like an ENDT-673. Quite collectable a piece, especially since it retains the 5 speed.
Tim, can you do a video of your trucking fleet? Be cool to see all of the trucks and modifications you did to each one.
Tim just because you bought a fire truck don't mean you can go down the road blasting the sirens crazy man 10/4
Tim ,I'm 75 & have cleared a lot of brush in my life & never had any problem with burning it up just waited till it was going to rain all day & there was very little if any chance the fire could spread just had to push the pile into the fire as it burned once in a while to complete the job & that was it ,a lite rain all day & you're good to go ! Great Family Biz Keep them Rolling Brother...👍🇺🇸👍👌😎👌🌞 MISSOURI PAUL...👀👂🤞🤗
Tim, do you realize that Ashley's " I'll be ready in 5 minutes" is the same time as a males "I'll be home in 5 minutes". It tends to be about 1/2 hr or so lol
The Miller rotators are awesome pieces of equipment. Ron Pratt on UA-cam is the guy to check with also Murphy Towing on UA-cam
HEY, NO STRESS WITH THE HEART THING. NO NEED TO GET CAUGHT UP. YOU GET THERE WHEN YOU GET THERE. NO STRESS, BROTHER! LOVE IT THAT YOUR DAD GOT A HOG!
The argosy is a very common truck here in Australia so possibly tracking down what you need and importing could be your easiest option.
I second the comment about reaching out to Ron Pratt. Super knowledgeable and has years of experience in the towing industry.
You need to talk to @Ron Pratt on youtube about Rotators. He owns Midwest Truck in Missouri and runs a Rotator daily. Great Guy!
I rolled up to my brothers house one day with everything on! My nephew freaked out thought the house was on fire and nobody told him! He was Braxton's age. Fun stuff!
That Mack fire truck is totally awesome.
The firetruck brings the kid out of anyone, and a rotator TT will be a great addition to your fleet for multiple reasons
I am glad you are keeping the truck true Mopar. Maybe next year bring it up to beechbend in BowlingGreen Kentucky for Moparty and do the burnout contest.
I’m a Mopar person and Thank god you kept it that way everyone screams LS! But Buddy if they have any sense we have a popular 5.7 or 6.1 hemi that you could turn that thing to the moon and build it just like a LS but no one ever looks at them, but the dam block is ran ford an Chevy But hey that 383 alone is worth LOTS OF MONEY!! But I can’t wait to see it roll .Chattanooga Mopars
That looks amazing 🤩 i remember when Westen first got it an they took the sleeper off an he was driving down the country road
I remember that as well...I do miss watching them do the builds like the Pete and the Fummins and the paint job they did on that first gen dodge as well as the smoke stang...now its just here we built this lets wreck it if we can kinda crap. Would be nice to watch them build stuff again.
Tim Gentry you can order the bumper from Australia that is chrome
You're gonna get a impersonating charge running those lights and sirens man. Idk if it's cool in your town but in VA, that will get you into some shit real quick. Lol
My dad had a ford just like that it was the best pickup truck ever we hauled tractors to sky lifts it was a beast. Keep it up.
I know it’s been mentioned a few times but Ron Pratt is the king of wrecker operators on youtube in my opinion. Such a nice guy too. I’m sure he would be willing to answer any questions.
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This is eerie because by him running the fire truck past the shop and watching this episode AFTER knowing about the fire....its kinda foreshadowing.
Hey Tim. Awesome video, but for headphone users a little warning on the sirens would have been good. I couldn’t hear anything for a good few hours after you started playing with them. Also food for though don’t get done impersonating emergency services because you could end up in a lot of trouble (fines & even jail time). Here in Australia from what I’ve seen they remove all the sirens & lighting before sale. I’m surprised this one is as fitted out as it is.
I learned to.fight house fires on one of those trucks I was hollering at the phone everytime you guys was trying to figure something out lol
Man I had a good laugh with you going down the road with the sirens blaring man you're awesome
Westens truck is looking amazing he's going to be shocked why he gets it back amazing job Tim
Looks like a blue container chaise ha ha
I mean time not doing the work per se his crew is
That firetruck has Tim's going to jail written all over it!
Hey Tim hope you are having a blessed evening with the family
Also hope you are doing better with your neck issues when you turn your head to fast! Been keeping you in my prayers! Have a good night brother!
Keep up the great content we all enjoy and please try to keep us up to date on the Diesel fuel situation
I feel the same way about older vehicles. Yeah new vehicle have nice amenities but there's something about older vehicles that just draws me into them.
They're classic old school and older stuff usually isn't computer controlled. I'm a bus guy who likes the DD S-60. But an 8V-92 with 400HP has less complicated computer stuff and makes a full bus scoot along just fine.
That was so funny how you drove past the shop with sirens on and the crew watching you like: "there goes Tim" XD. Then off to the house and used loud speaker to get the wife XD
Last video “done spending money”…this video “rotator for 400 please alex” I love it
Can't wait for each video y'all release Take your time and be careful working You got a lot on your plate Just remember the main thing is your health family safety And your family business Take care and stay safe
Not sure that Jamie would help but he would be a wealth of knowledge for Tim to tap into if he does want to give Tim some help...would also be cool to see Jamie come vist and help Tim with a walk through of the rotator Tim is looking at.
DITTO!!!!!!!!!!
I have nothing but respect for truckers. My dad was cross country for 21 years before he had to stop due to health. I lost him just over 5 years ago.
Reach out to Jamie Davis towing in Hope British Columbia Canada. He will tell you everything you need to know about rotators.
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Or Ron Pratt on UA-cam
Last I heard, Jamie Davis no longer has the rotator. Somebody must of gotten p*ssed of that Jamie was taking all the recoveries. BC implemented a new rule only allowing tow companies up there on their assigned weeks. This killed Jamie's business, so he sold his rotator.
@@andrewforte jamie has a rotator again he bought one of Los Angeles fire dept old 40 ton rotators
Thanks for changing the title!! Definitely made me come back to the video after watching half of it the first time when the title was different. Good job and be safe out there.
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Early CF-600 1967-1968 prior to the brushed stainless panel on the front of the cab. Looks like a 237 Maxidyne, and a 5 speed Maxitorque transmission. There is nothing like the bark of a Maxidyne.
You should get a firefighter to walk you through the pump operations. You can cause some expensive damage if you don’t run it correctly and everything associated with fire departments and fire trucks is expensive. On another note running the lights and siren on the road is illegal and can cause you some trouble. There is a lot more to being a firefighter than just spraying water on something. I thought the same thing until I went to school to get my MSF, TCFP as well as my Wild Land/Forestry, plus several more. Just be safe and have fun.
As everyone else has probably said, don't worry about the quality. This looks just fine and I'm enjoying the content just the same. Can't wait to see the fire truck spraying water. I hope this fuel shortage doesn't get too bad. We're still at $5.50 here in eastern WA, but we'll see what happens. I'm driving for a company now and myself and every other driver will be in trouble if we can't run. And while this company treats us well, I can't expect them to cover lost wages because there's no fuel. Fingers crossed it doesn't get that bad.
There's a lot of things one can do to a fire pumper other than trotting it out to the local parades.... it can be used to water the grass during summertime, to pump out floodwaters in heavy rain... oh yeah, nice Mack pumper!
Maybe you can call Ron Pratt at Midwest Truck in Scott City Missouri.
You know Braxton has the coolest stories to tell every week, amongst his friends. 😂
I’m glad your dad got a bike, he is always under a truck and works non stop so I’m happy he has a new toy too. As for a shirt design, you should get all your favourite trucks and take a group photo or photoshop a group photo of them all from the front and then the same on the back but the trucks rear ends as I think that would be a great design to have. 👍
Nice find!!
I have a few of the high power LED lights that would work great on the side of the bed. They come on all the new Firetrucks built now. (Work Lights).
The Turbo on them sounds nasty… probably have to double-clutch it lol. Tim, I would just recommend that as you get close to the winter months if the temperature gets close to freezing to open all the drains, drain the tank and pump as they can freeze and break the piping and pump. It’s probably a 500gpm pump, and should be a tag on the pump panel (drivers side) with all the valves and handles. The tank is under the body (rear behind the cab, where the compartments are. You probably only need 75-100 psi on a hose for monitoring fire pits.
Hey buddy good to see you an your wife good luck with the trucks an stuff hope you fill better soon see you soon
Love watching you 2 in the fire 🔥 truck could use a little Mack shifting lessons lol 😆 keep it coming guys it's all worth it
It’s a good thing Westin don’t need his truck. That’s why you take it to a shop that just does that kind of work
the way i always see you guys rebuilding these old trucks, i think you should open a shop building old trucks for guys who don't want to buy these new digital trucks with E-logs
Talk to Ron Pratt, he has UA-cam channel (Ron Pratt ). He has ro-tater it’s a Miller Industies 50 ton. Has a lift on the back to haul tractors.😊
75 not 50 ton but hell yea
It’s nice to see Westen’s truck getting a fixed, he did a good job fixing it and getting it back on the road but a full rebuild
estore was the ticket.
That’s a very cool idea on getting the rotator truck to add to your fleet simply loads do shift and by having a rotator will come in handy
Every kid loves a fire truck. It doesn't matter how old that kid is!!
DITTO!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You need to get 1500 feet of 4 or 5 inch and you'll need at least 400 feet of 2 inch hose and the best nozzles are made by a company called task force tip aka TFT and ladders one 12ft and a 24ft extension ladder.
The orange cabover could save money by just using a little fiberglass and paint it and the bumper. No need to spend use what you have.
You shouldn't call your Dodge Truck a POJ!!! That White Ford Truck is Awesome!!!!
That frame looks amazing!! Fine job boys 💪
A friend drove old Mack dumps many hours a day with the two lever shift. His expression was “Looking up the dogs a$$ all day long.”
Tim look up Whitlock bumpers. They build a tough bumper for the argosy. The light pannels are available as well
From Nick’s Garage a 383 40 over bore with a 440 crank and rods equals a 426.
love the old fire trucks they look amazing!
You can get fiberglass kits to repair that crack...and you can sand that bumper and spray it...or you can send it off and get it dipped
Hope Weston has someone drive for him, he screws up everything he touches. That truck is going to be way to nice for him.
I don't know what the other viewers think buy we really enjoy your videos with you and Brax at the camera. I know you have other people run the camera for you but it doesn't have the same 1st person feeling. Keep up the work. Hard work pays.
The end of the video was the best. Surely gtta take brax to school in the fire truck
Tell your dad those old roadstars are bulletproof. The clutch will slip, but just needs the springs upgraded. Takes no time and easy to work on. Turn the idle up a little on it, and he will want an aftermarket seat. Stock seat gets uncomfortable quick, but E.D. seats or even the Mustang seats are way more comfortable.
Cool... 1969 Mack from Dillsboro, Indiana...been owned by 2 or 3 Indiana fire departments in the Cincinnati area since it was new
Big boys and their toys, am I jealous? Too right!
Great video with tons of content.
Thanks from Cheshire England where diesel fuel is just under 10 USD per gallon!
We'll get back to our chatting later God bless you and have a good evening and God be with you and I hope you all go to the way you like you guys be with you
All the time I was just trying to help him out God bless you and your family all the way my brother and your business
Tim I love your blue and white cabover!!! I absolutly love cabover trucks I would love to have one!!!
Body shop can fix the Argosy and if worse comes to worse, you can get someone to cast you another piece. Resin spin cast is an inexpensive thing to do.
Glad you are making moves to diversify and protect your family and driver's. A great leader looks after their subordinates and looks to build them up. 👍🏼
That old Mack CF pumper is a gold mine! Collectors will pay real good money for one of them fire engines.
Camera doesn’t do the gold justice seek it today headed north 23 in Michigan vary sharp
Check out Ron Pratt's channel. He's got a ton of videos using a rotator and probably a pretty good one to check out what he's done. His is a Pete ad he's partiular to Petes.He's had it for several years and does exactly what you mention, it's a mobile crane that he does work wherever with.He's even done some inside work that opens up to bunch of business. Careful running lights and sirens on the road. Think it's a pretty good fine if they don't just give you a warning. Cool running it in the driveway and on private property but not so good on the public road.
Give Jamie Davis a call he has a UA-cam channel he bought a rotator out of Tennessee he has an impressive towing company in BC Canada
you can never go wrong with a jerr dan or nrc wrecker
Well your gonna love that old ford because it’s a 7.3 my dad has two of them they have the zf6 though, but I think the hydra with a good set of injectors and a good turbo is the best upgrades for a 7.3 along with a intake and exhaust
You have a very cool dad there Tim sense watching your videos I have never seen your dad get mad
That old EM6 engine is a hell of a torque monster, the just don’t know when to quit.
The fire truck is the perfect road side/work truck with all that storage for tools and stuff
For towing Wise the best would be a Century 9055 peterbilt or kenworth they will pull anything you put behind
I think you should build and open a second shop for the public. Your guys are good mechanics, expand the gentry empire.
TIM IS THE GOAT
talk to ron pratt about rotators, he has a youtube channel and a big business towing and also a repair shop.. very professional and knolageble man
Rotator wise boniface/Miller all day long they are the best by far double extention under lift and triple drive won't go wrong with that 👌
Those Old Mack COE trucks like that Fire Engine shares the same style cab as the old Ford C Cabs.
Brace got a real fire truck Timmy that thing belongs in the museum what a beauty
Assume video so much going on just an added attraction would be having Westen hanging off the truck with the fireman gear acting up and carrying on lol
Tim you will get more horsepower out of a mopar motor!!!
If you are wanting advice about rotate. Your should get in touch with Jamie Davis towing . He is B.C. Canada. He is a ol school tow truck guy. You should get hoses, a ladder 🪜 ,and 🪓 . You should definitely have a helmet, and the rest of the coat with boots.
Get in touch with Ron Pratt. I bet he's as nice a guy as he appears to be on his youtube channel.
This is my opinion based on working at a wrecker yard and learning little things here and there from the video that 70 ton rotator would be perfect for loading your trailer and picking up things around your town but the only downside you would have with it is if you go and tow one of your trucks the braking would be a whole different then you pulling a regular truck and trailer because the rotator by it self would probably be around 50 to 70 thousand pounds and it might weigh a little less or maybe more but if you can get used to it you’ll love it because it’ll be about to tow any truck and trailer if had to. I’m new to your channel I found you on TikTok and I’m loving your video
And to add to it you would probably be better off getting a smaller one if your not going to lifting crazy heavy loads
My advise is check out the insurance rates on a rotator before pulling the trigger on one.
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