chrisb427 Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 i got an old california roadway tractor with a 318 detroit in it. i love the truck and it is in awesome shape the onlt problam is it dosent have power stearin. i was wondering what would be some options to install a new systen .... could i use a r 600 axle and stearing box? i have a 66 r model that is in ok shape but everything is there that i am willing to tear up for parts any help or suggestions would be great thanks HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/12114-1970-rsl-700-help/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 Please clarify what series of truck you have. RS, RL, R, etc.. Need to know more before I can be of help.Thanks,Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/12114-1970-rsl-700-help/#findComment-46817 Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisb427 Posted January 12, 2010 Author Share Posted January 12, 2010 the truck dosent have any badging on it is there a way to tell if it is a RS RL or an R .... i dont think the cab is original thanks for all your help .....here is a pic of the nose Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/12114-1970-rsl-700-help/#findComment-47168 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 the truck dosent have any badging on it is there a way to tell if it is a RS RL or an R .... i dont think the cab is original thanks for all your help .....here is a pic of the noseIt is not an RL due to the steel frame. The cab is newer than 1970. The truck looks to have standard R series cab trunion mounts for the front mounting. If the steering gear is located inside the frame, it is a standard R. If the steering gear is mounted on the outside of the frame. It would be an RS. On both the RS, and RL series, the frame rails run straight from the front to rear of the truck. The standard R series frame rails "splay" out under the cab meaning the front is wider than the rear of the frame.The truck serial, or vin number is stamped into the passenger side frame rail just before, or after the Rt. front wheel. I've seen it both places.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/12114-1970-rsl-700-help/#findComment-47169 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 I converted my RS700L from manual to power sterring. I had to locate a pump,sterring box, resivor and lines. also needed a diffrent sterring shaft as it was to long or short with the new power steering box. I had to drill a few holes in the rail to mount and make a few large washers to get it flush on the frame rail. Not a bad job to do one weekend.Trent Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/12114-1970-rsl-700-help/#findComment-47171 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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