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Wow ! That's cool . Thanks for posting

Thanks for the info. I tried to find the line ticket already. Didn't have any luck. I've been told that I can get one from International. One day I will try that .

Thanks very much for the info Paul. This has me really interested now. I just thought they were rare around me. I have heard of Sundance II's , but I have never been able to find out the difference between the 2 of them. I did find out that the Sundance decor package was $333.56. My International has everything listed below.

Thanks for the comments. I know GEOFF, a BMT member has one. He hasn't posted for a long time . I think he is on "just old trucks" He might be able to tell me how rare it is . I will have to try to track him down .

Thanks Paul. I'm not sure how rare they are . I am going to try to figure it out. I just know they are rare around me in southern Ontario.

Anyone that knows me , knows I have a soft spot for International Loadstars. My father always had them, and I got my CDL on one. Last week I had a Loadstar Sundance cross my path. It has a special decor package that was offered in late 75, 76 and 77.(I think) It had an upholstered dash, door panels, two tone paint . The frame and wheels were painted the same colour as part of the cab. To me a Sundance was like a unicorn, people said they where around , but I had never seen one . Now I am fortunate enough to have my own Sundance. It needs a little attention, but it will be worth it. Didn't run. (does now) No brakes . Rust issues . Cracks in hood !976 Loadstar 1700 MV 404 gas engine 5 speed with 2 speed axle 25,000 original miles

I found that out the hard way. No pics to prove. I slid one off that wasn't leaning as much. Once it starts to go there is no stopping it. It was 25 years ago. My machine didn't have ROPS. All i could do was jump as far away as I could. Machine ended up in the ditch ,upside down, 3 inches from my legs . Was a Lucky day ,and a life lesson. I'm with Lmackattack, if the floats not level , machine is not coming off.

Mmmm……….. maybe one great mind, and a simple mind along for the ride. lol This past weekend I was down to have breakfast and talk Macks with Alex G . He took me for a short ride, and I was able to take some video of his truck. It looks and sounds great ! He said it would be ok for me to share with you all. I have to warn that the sound at the very end did not turn out. It seems the bark of the engine brake just comes out as distortion . I will try to correct it for next time. Here's the link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYiL1SIAaCQ On a side note, I would like to thank Barry and the folks at WATTS. Because of them and this site, i've been able to meet some great people and get valuable advice. It all helps to keep my 3 working "R"s running perfect

Pics of wing up and wing down . On right side of truck though. A wing on the left side would be easy to use because you can see the wing. On the right side.Can't see the wing as easy. You hope you're not too close to guard rails , bridges , light poles and cars . LoL If anyone is interested, some dash cam video of plowing, to the music of Jeff Brown https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=duKFJUHkAMM

In my travels a little while ago, I came across this amazing model? toy? Im not sure what to call it. Unfortunately I never thought to see who it was made by or what scale it was. I was too busy looking at the detail , and thinking "I need pics of this"

I think before i started taking the pump off I would try what Dirtymilkman suggested. Check the puff limiter rack limiting cylinder on the front of the pump. Before you do this …. If you mash the throttle with the brakes on , does it blow black smoke ? From what you said it won't , I just wanted to make sure you did this simple test to see if it is pump related or puff limiter related. My 350 4V seemed lazy . It would only get boost around 1600 - 1700 rpm . It turned out to be the puff limiter relay valve on the manifold.

I think its test truck because of the "Organic Rankine Cycle" It was a topic that mrsmackpaul started in July 2014. Was very interesting. In my opinion, it makes this a special truck. I hope it goes to a deserving home . Heres the link to the thread. https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36444-organic-rankine-cycle/#comment-253827

From someone that is north of Toronto, Welcome aboard ! In case you didn't know , we like pictures……..Of pretty much anything .

Like the guys said above, signals and brake lights go through the turn signal. If you have a separate brake and signal going to the back. I think you could wire in a 4 to 5 wire converter. They are used for vehicles that have separate brake and signal lights that need to be converted to a single light that operates both brake and turn. They're not very expensive , and you should be able to get it at any trailer place.

The way he can burn up the tires I was think'n a 237 . Jus joking Stolen from Facebook . E9 with Nitrous and water injection. https://m.facebook.com/transport.cars/posts/883244281705450

I found another cool video I wanted to add to this thread . I love it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ks4b2WwLjWE

Thats an interesting point. Every region and township around me had Champion then Volvo graders. Now they are all John Deere . I wasn't sure if it was pricing or the product. But I never see Volvo graders any more.

Thanks for the pics Rob. I found the differences very interesting.

Very nice . I like it .

I don't want to get this off track , but here is a thread about the Allis Chalmers engine . Known as the Big Al http://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39749-big-al/#comment-287321

That is one of my favourite R's . I hope one day my R688st will look as good. I think the owner is a BMT member , but not sure .

I agree, Very Nice truck ! You think its expensive in US money . Its over 170,000 in Canadian $ . I wonder if they would take an old snowplow on trade

Welcome aboard !

Well this makes some sense to me now. Here are some pics to reinforce what you mention about incomplete. This paperwork came with my 1988 "R" .

Just a little help. LOOKS GREAT !!