1940 Mack L-Series Fire Truck Project

Work under current ownership has involved replacing the battery, servicing the rear brakes, and installing a four-barrel carburetor. Described as a running project requiring cosmetic and mechanical work, this Model 80LS fire truck is now offered at no reserve in New Hampshire on a bill of sale with its removed Stromberg carburetor and Pierce governor hardware. The truck is finished in red and outfitted with ladders and sirens along with an emergency light and rear work lights.

Additional firefighting equipment includes a gasoline-powered generator, suction lines, hoses, two fire extinguishers, and a valve station with a tachometer and gauges for vacuum pressure. The seller notes a dent and corrosion on the front passenger-side fender as well as a cracked window pane. The spotlight is not wired.

Steel 20″ wheels wear a mix of older General and Firestone tires. The rear brakes were serviced under current ownership, and the seller reports that the front brakes require work. The open cab houses two bucket seats upholstered in red vinyl accompanied by a three-spoke steering wheel, a floor-mounted shifter, and a hand brake to the left of the driver.

The dash and door panels are finished in body-color, while the floors are lined with textured aluminum panels. The included passenger-side door handle is broken, and tears in the upholstery are present. A replacement battery was installed under the passenger-side seat in 2025.

Instrumentation consists of a Mack-branded 80-mph speedometer flanked by gauges for coolant temperature, oil pressure, amperage and fuel level. The five-digit odometer shows 21k miles. The engine compartment is illuminated by dual lamps and houses a 707ci inline-six that is equipped with two spark plugs per cylinder.

The intake manifold has a crack that was repaired under previous ownership. The four-barrel carburetor and adapter plate were installed following their acquisition. Power is sent to the dually rear axle through a four-speed manual transmission.

Rust is present on various underside components. The removed Stromberg carburetor and associated Pierce governor hardware is included in the sale. A collection of operating manuals and other literature will also accompany the truck.

The truck does not have a title and is not registered for street use. It is being sold with a bill of sale.