fifth wheel Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 I came across this one the other day and got these pictures. the contact information did not yield the owner yet.RL 767 LST 31939, no radiator,no engine. 13 sp. RR, mack rears and susp. appx.215 WB. kysor roof top.Enjoy the 4th,FW Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/19622-another-rl-700/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 I wonder if the Television is included?...............Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/19622-another-rl-700/#findComment-80996 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 I wonder if the Television is included?...............MarkLooks like it could be the start of your "Phantom". This truck must be a 78 or newer. It has the same lower fenders on the hood as my 78 RL does. I wonder if the hood has the center ridge, or is flat?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/19622-another-rl-700/#findComment-80997 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 Looks like it could be the start of your "Phantom". This truck must be a 78 or newer. It has the same lower fenders on the hood as my 78 RL does. I wonder if the hood has the center ridge, or is flat?RobI was thinking the same thing! i'd really like to start from scratch,and this looks like a good candidate!..........Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/19622-another-rl-700/#findComment-81000 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhasler Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 Build date of 8.13.76. Shows to have a Fuller RTO12513. Originally had Reyco rear suspension. CAL 49 cab (R3 cab), FF931 front axle. Quote "Mebbe I'm too ugly and stupid to give up!" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/19622-another-rl-700/#findComment-81006 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 I've not seen anything older than 78 with the lower front fender style like that. Of course the hood could have been changed. The Rockwell steer axle is consistent with everything I've observed. I'd like to have something like that to install some spare parts I have into, (ie 1693TA).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/19622-another-rl-700/#findComment-81008 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifth wheel Posted July 28, 2011 Author Share Posted July 28, 2011 Owner not ready to do anything with truck right now.FW Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/19622-another-rl-700/#findComment-82614 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 ya,,,the TV is the best looking thing on it,,wonder why its covered,,probably sold all the glass to someone.lol...bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/19622-another-rl-700/#findComment-82620 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 I'd wager it will set there quite a spell longer before being sold to either scrap, or another for parts. I hate to see dead projects deteriorate but that's the way it goes sometimes. 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/19622-another-rl-700/#findComment-82621 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 I'd wager it will set there quite a spell longer before being sold to either scrap, or another for parts. I hate to see dead projects deteriorate but that's the way it goes sometimes. Robya,,,im with you there man, without an engine,,gonna be hard to move it for anything else but parts,of scrap.bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/19622-another-rl-700/#findComment-82622 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 ya,,,im with you there man, without an engine,,gonna be hard to move it for anything else but parts,of scrap.bobIt was originally a Cummins powered truck so no real big deal to fit another engine. The radiator will replace with a "Valueliner" series but take a little fab work so no real serious expenses involved. The cab is probably rough at best and the reason for the tarp. The roofs on these cabs really like to rust and then water intrusion destroys the rest by rusting. I'm partial to the RL's so would like to see it worked with. 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/19622-another-rl-700/#findComment-82623 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 It was originally a Cummins powered truck so no real big deal to fit another engine. The radiator will replace with a "Valueliner" series but take a little fab work so no real serious expenses involved. The cab is probably rough at best and the reason for the tarp. The roofs on these cabs really like to rust and then water intrusion destroys the rest by rusting. I'm partial to the RL's so would like to see it worked with. Roboh ya,,absolutely,hate to see it just rust,would be easier to find a rolled over mixer,and have your way.lol,,was thinking,woulda been easier to sell back in the 80,s when everyone in california was going from cabovers to conventionals,when they changed the length law.bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/19622-another-rl-700/#findComment-82624 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 It was originally a Cummins powered truck so no real big deal to fit another engine. The radiator will replace with a "Valueliner" series but take a little fab work so no real serious expenses involved. The cab is probably rough at best and the reason for the tarp. The roofs on these cabs really like to rust and then water intrusion destroys the rest by rusting. I'm partial to the RL's so would like to see it worked with. Roboh,,,speaking of valueliner,,,i thought thats what is was at first glance...infact thats what got me thinking of mixers,,thier used to be an outfit in california,,transit mixed,,had a millian of them,,,think they got bought out,,dont see them anymore...oh ya,forgot union outfit,of coarse thier gone...only the cheap gippo outfits survive now.all the good paying jobs are gone..lol...ok im done crying...bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/19622-another-rl-700/#findComment-82625 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 I'd wager it will set there quite a spell longer before being sold to either scrap, or another for parts. I hate to see dead projects deteriorate but that's the way it goes sometimes. RobI was kinda waiting to hear some more about this one,damn shame is that Rob is prolly right,sit for anotherr 5-10 years,then its of little or no use to anyone by then. oh well.................Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/19622-another-rl-700/#findComment-82647 Share on other sites More sharing options...
convoyduel Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 That lower fender hood debuted near the end of '72. In late '77, the top of the hood featured the center rib for the last handful of RS/RL7's built. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/19622-another-rl-700/#findComment-84584 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldog man Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 Looks too good to go to the scrapyard to dare i say be reincarnated as a V@$V*.Hope if the owner does decide to sell its not to the scrapyard . looks like a good project truck & i agree w/ Rob IM Partial to a California Always liked the looks of the RS & RL Series. & JUST LIKE A 2 stroke Detroit seems the the California Bulldogs are a dying breed ya dont see as many as ya used to. later yall Quote You Cant Fix Stupid. But You Can Numb It With A Sledgehammer. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/19622-another-rl-700/#findComment-84776 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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