Rob

Hi Grant, I recongnize the inner roof support above the sunvisor area(s), and the floor stiffener but what is the part centered between the two? I've never bought one of those before. Rob

For reference: In 1997 I replaced a cab on a 1997 CH-613 daycab tractor, (electrical fire damage) with a 12,400 mile original that was complete. The donor truck rolled over with a frameless dump and stuck grain. The only damage to the donor cab was where the passenger mirror destroyed the door. The cab came with a new OEM door shell, and all replacement window and latch parts from another truck. The air lines were cut in front of the valves leaving everything intact for an easy swap. The wiring was not cut, but rather, unplugged. I paid $6500.00 for this complete, and it even had the upgraded interior with twin air seats, and nice interior decor package. Although I did drive 230 miles to retreive it, I was very comfortable as if it would have been my truck, it would have been rebuilt. The complete job including full repaint did not cross $15,000.00. In fact I gutted the cab out, replaced all the glass with used, bleached the entire cab to rid it of burnt electrical smell, had it media blasted, then primed, and sold it to a guy who probably still runs it. Structurally it was not hurt, and there was no damage, or warp at all. $34,000.00 is a lot of money in my book any angle it is looked at. R model cabs can be had a lot less expensive than CH models most any day I've found. In fact I purchased a very nice rust free bare cab without dents for my RL-755L at less than $700.00 just last year. Good trucks and parts are out there, one just has to be patient to find them. I admire your "drive" to rebuild that truck. I've seen a lot better scrapped. I'm sure you have some experience with autobody work or you would never expend the sizeable funds you ultimately will for parts and supplies. Just don't give up once you start! I've rebuilt several through the years and if I can help, just ask! Rob

That's about right Grant. The last passenger side outer skin panel that I bought was $430.00 about a year and a half ago. That panel looked OEM by the photo. $34,000.00 for a new cab??? Someone really wants to own it forever!! Probably wants to be buried in it too. Rob

Was that from the Chicagoland area, or a statewide function? Rob

Do they smog test in the communist republic of Illinois on large trucks? Rob

Trent, that would be a great start. I'm not sure what kind of differences there would be with a standard "R" series cab and an "RW" series where the hood meets the cowl area. I can get around anything of course. If you happen to run across the owner of the Superliner mentioned earlier try to get the chassis serial number of the posted RL if possible. There were only three RL-755LST tractors produced, (consecutive serial numbers) and that one is near a "spitting image" of mine. I know where the sister truck to mine was, but it had been scrapped several years ago. Mine was the second produced, and would like to locate the first. Thanks, Rob

Nice looking unit to work out of. Are the dates on the photos correct and if so, is the truck still as clean as the photos show? Rob

I used to travel the state extensively in days gone by.... You are quite a bit south in the state. I always liked it there. Rob

I've got more than I need; I'm not a trucker either, just like trucks. Where are you from in so IL? Rob

Wouldn't worry about that. The guy is a well known crook that is as bad as his predecessor. Ryan is proof that you can only piss so many people off till it catches up with you. Blagos' time is comming. I received the new air governor today but did not install it. Probably won't get a chance until the middle of next week but truck is not needed all that often. Rob

After this one is locked up for corruption. Rob

Hi Tom, thanks for the photo's. Do you have any other information on that R-700 series tractor? It is very similar to my RL-755, and has a lot of the same "look" I'm after. Thanks, Rob

Yes, I have fitted a plate to the inside area with a couple of captive nuts, (upper and lower) ready to weld together. Need to spread the hanging weight over the side of the area to prevent cracking from vibration. Excellent point to bring up. Thanks, Rob

Does anyone have a couple photos of air cleaner on the left side of an R model cab, (R-700 series)? I'm going to run twin air filters on the V-12 truck but have never seen this setup before in person. I would like to have photos of the actual filter housing itself, the bracket retaining it to the truck, along with the cutout in the hood if possible. I have the two "Farr" box filter assemblies that came with the engine and could use them with some hand made "scoops", but want to investigate the usage of the later round style such as Donaldson. I realize I could do this "grafting" myself but want an OEM look if possible. The passenger side of the cab, (USA) has a recess and the other side does not that the mounting bracket bolts through. Thanks, Rob

Hi Thad, been wondering where you've been hiding lately. I ordered one this afternoon as per everyones advice. I don't have an air dryer on that truck so it should be pretty straight forward. Thanks, Rob

Thanks Barry for the advice. Is there a difference between compressor mount D-2 governors, and the remote mount type? Thanks, Rob

It has what appears to be a normal home air compressor relief valve on the wet tank and does blow at 155 psi measured. It is stamped at 150 psi on the body. Rob

Kinda figgered that Glenn. I've never seen too much Sealco parts around but my experience is limited. Thanks again, Rob

There is no hose connection on the rt. side. That is a threaded adjustment bolt for pressure I'm certain. Like Glenn states, replace with a D-2 so that's what I'm going to do. I assume the diaphragm has ruptured or torn causing the problem. Thanks, Rob

Tonight I had to fire up ole "Trusty Rusty" the 64 B-61 for a little tug on a trailer. As is the norm, he started right up idled smooth and started to build air pressure just fine. With about 80psi in the tanks I proceeded to hook up to the trailer and upon reentering the cab I noticed the air pressure was well over 150 psi. I quickly stepped on the service brakes several times to bring the pressure down quickly but this thing just kept a pumping and right up to 150 psi again. I know the air governor has prolly gone "belly up" but it is not the normal D-2 style that I'm acclimated with. This one says Sealco on it and looks different. Can I replace this one with a Bendix style, or should I stay with this type, (assuming it is still available), or look for a rebuild kit? Hopefully the photo will show up. Thanks, Rob

Wife got home from work a couple of hours after I had went to bed so I didn't get to see her at all last evening, but got an earful this morning. Seems she didn't like that I didn't leave her any Chocolate ice cream for the before bed "snack"! Well she had only left a little over a quart from the original gallon pail so what was I supposed to do besides finish it off? I mean that I had to suffer with seven "Philly Cheese Steak" sandwiches from the microwave for dinner and was not quite full yet as there was nothing else to eat. The sandwiches, the 1/2 gallon of vanilla, then the balance of her chocolate and I was in good shape for the rest of the evening. After speaking with her at work, (Brians' Burger Barge) and discovering that she was going to be late, I decided to get ready to "turn in" for the night. I then cleaned up a little, put on a fresh night shirt, installed my anti snoring devices, (small chains that hook to my nostrils and earlobes as I sweat too much for adhesive products) and laid down for a fullfilling night of rest. Well a couple of hours go by, my wife gets home, and after coming to bed decides she has lost her nose ring someplace in bed. She gets the flashlight and proceeds to look around by my head and discovers that when a light is shined into my ears, my eyelids light up!! Of course she has to have a little "fun" with this but could not find the video camera. Ultimately she wakes me to locate the camera and "stage" the discovery for others to see and enjoy. Well, tough as it was to pry myself from my self generated sweat pool of saturation, and then endure the immediate chilling to my backside from the cool air, I located the camera but it had dead batteries! We didn't have spares so back to bed I went. Incidently, we did find her nose ring tangled in my armpit hair. I did awaken about 3a.m. to take my evening "purge" but this is normal for a person my size. Trouble is, I forgot to flush the toilet, and when wife got up for hers; Well, you can guess the rest of the story...... I got less quality sleep than usual last evening. Ahhhh, all is normal at Rob's house. Rob

Hi Chris, appreciate your insight to the upcomming trip. I can look into some sort of international license although I've never heard of it. Don't think I'd want to drive a loaded truck on a road train. No experience with that much weight, length, equipment, or driving manners as a guest of country. Like when I'm troubleshooting automotive problems, I prefer to ride "shotgun", or in the passenger seat as can process more information when not having to negotiate roadways. Sure would hate to break someones livelyhood with inexperience or worse. Eleven hours on a road trip would be a short day for me so no worries. It's been a few years but I used to work, repair, and rebuild postal service Jeeps, IH Scouts, and Rambler Ambassadors over here that were rt. hand drive. It really doesn't take much time to get used to them but the other side of the road consistently may have a little "learning curve" to it. The thought of a left turn from the left lane and remain in the left lane upon completion is opposite from what happens over here. Thanks, Rob

Hey, I like it!! Superb is a perfect description! If only the rest of the world was so perfect!! Now I got to go eat a couple half gallons of ice cream for dinner as my wife will be too late at work to cook! Rob

Barry, What is the composition of the base, or parent metal of these reproduction emblems? Are they aluminum, zinc, steel, etc? Rob

Personally, I run 80 psi in the tires. 50 to 60 psi could ride better, but you could stand a chance of "bruising" a sidewall as the wall will not be as stiff in use. 100 psi with no load on the truck tends to bounce too easily, (my opinion). In a truck that is designed in later years, this is not much of a problem. The older trucks such as B model Macks, were not designed for radial tires, and have much stiffer spring rates for load carrying capacity. Of course your back pays for this in the long run! Rob