WANT TO BUY R MODEL WESTERN EDITION

[AL BREWER]

I AM LOOKING FOR A R-MODEL WEST COAST SERIES. NOT SURE OF THE CORRECT MODEL OR YEAR. CAN SOMEONE HELP ME?

[Superdog]

Western R models came in both the 600 standard hood and 700 long hood.RL's had aluminum frames,RS's had steel frames,They were built from 1966 to 1981 in Hayward,CA.In 1978 the RL/RS600's were badged as Value-Liners and the RL/RS700's were discontinued and replaced by the Super-Liner.The RL/RS600 Value-Liners stayed in production at Macungie,PA from '81 up til '90 I believe.

[Lmackattack]

Check truck paper and eBay. They pop up crime time to time..

[Rob]

Nobody wants any of those old ugly things. Especially those long hood RL, and RS 700 series. Yuk! Must be why I have so many.

They do come up every now and then but seem to be appreciating as they become more collectible. What engine are you particularly looking for?

Rob

[redington]

Wata you mean, ugly? Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I have over two million miles on my 1981 RS612 and if I had not bought a 2000 Vision (CX613) I would still be driving it. It has nothing wrong with it except being "old". I would not be affraid to drive it anywhere. I think it is a cool truck.

[Rob]

Wata you mean, ugly? Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I have over two million miles on my 1981 RS612 and if I had not bought a 2000 Vision (CX613) I would still be driving it. It has nothing wrong with it except being "old". I would not be affraid to drive it anywhere. I think it is a cool truck.

You must not know my history.

I have five of em cause they are the most beautiful R models to ever grace the highways and backroads of gods green earth in my opinion.

Rob

[redington]

Nope, do not know your history! Hopefully no offence. I do not usually post much but saw yours and had to say something when you called the R ugly. I fell in "love" with the B Model in 1958 but when I bought the R it was almost as exciting as when I boght an old rusted AC. Since my 2000 Vision is exciting too, I can only say a Mack is a Mack and anything else is just a truck..

[Rob]

Nope, do not know your history! Hopefully no offence. I do not usually post much but saw yours and had to say something when you called the R ugly. I fell in "love" with the B Model in 1958 but when I bought the R it was almost as exciting as when I boght an old rusted AC. Since my 2000 Vision is exciting too, I can only say a Mack is a Mack and anything else is just a truck..

None taken and thanks. All in fun around here.

Rob

[redington]

No problem! Have a great day.

[E9V8]

These are both currently listed @ Truck Paper and the sellers seem to be very proud of them.

I kinda like this one: RL795 boom truck in TX

I guess this one might have potential, but the rust wash on the back of the cab makes me nervous:RS795 in TN

[bulldog man]

Terry The West Coast dog in Tn is Right up the road from me bout 30 mins In the next county North of me. & IT SHOULD MAKE YOU NERVOUS cause of the dealer that has it it.

You Gotta watch the Baskin's. They will hook ya & crook ya so quick it make your head spin. I Call em greet em ,cheat em , & ream em truck sales. i could had went all day w/o seeing any of thier JUNK !! I Have pass by thier place all the time .

My family has delt w/ them for years (when we had no other choice. ) when it comes to parts : they will tell you : Yeah we got it !!! then when ya get up there your WAITING ALL DAMN DAY & they may or may not have it When i could had went to Tri State Mack in Memphis & got it the next couple of days by the latest !! (my granddad's idea to go there to get a truck back running the same day. & i used to cringe @ the idea of dealing w/ the Baskins. & still do)

& dont ask for your money back on parts . they will offer another part like the same but other than that they will send ya back out the door & back out on Highway 51!!!

I Stay away from em as much as possible !! I'VE HAD Too Many damn headaches from dealing w/ them. It's giving me a headache just thinking & talking about them .

Just my 2 cents & laying the cards on the table .

[Rob]

Terry The West Coast dog in Tn is Right up the road from me bout 30 mins In the next county North of me. & IT SHOULD MAKE YOU NERVOUS cause of the dealer that has it it.

You Gotta watch the Baskin's. They will hook ya & crook ya so quick it make your head spin. I Call em greet em ,cheat em , & ream em truck sales. i could had went all day w/o seeing any of thier JUNK !! I Have pass by thier place all the time .

My family has delt w/ them for years (when we had no other choice. ) when it comes to parts : they will tell you : Yeah we got it !!! then when ya get up there your WAITING ALL DAMN DAY & they may or may not have it When i could had went to Tri State Mack in Memphis & got it the next couple of days by the latest !! (my granddad's idea to go there to get a truck back running the same day. & i used to cringe @ the idea of dealing w/ the Baskins. & still do)

& dont ask for your money back on parts . they will offer another part like the same but other than that they will send ya back out the door & back out on Highway 51!!!

I Stay away from em as much as possible !! I'VE HAD Too Many damn headaches from dealing w/ them. It's giving me a headache just thinking & talking about them .

Just my 2 cents & laying the cards on the table .

They don't seem to know the engine under the hood neither. Sure looks like an ENDT865B to me rated at either 322, or 325 horse but they state 400........

I remember the dealership myself; wasn't impressed.

Rob