41chevy Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Since Stamford Conn is only 1 1/2 hours each way including the Ferry ride, I made arrangements to go looks at the Million Mile Superliner. I see from the last photo it's appears to be an ex logger from the rack, but I need to start looking for a replacement. The wheel base is right but it does have Air Ride and I have the Camel Back in my R. Don't hurt to look and haggle a tad. Paulhttp://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mack-/220956505672?pt=Commercial_Trucks&hash=item337208b648 Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23414-r-replacement/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 sharp lookin mack!! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23414-r-replacement/#findComment-103414 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 saw that on Ebay last night..good looking truck. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23414-r-replacement/#findComment-103419 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted February 23, 2012 Author Share Posted February 23, 2012 I've been kicking this around all afternoon. I'm going to buy my R back for salvage, pull the Weldbilt and toss the cab and nose. The rest I'll put in the corner of my shop for now. It's repairable but I just can't justify the outlay or time on it. Paul Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23414-r-replacement/#findComment-103442 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Maikshilo Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 This one has a nice long frame too. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23414-r-replacement/#findComment-103473 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Very nice. Best of luck if you decide to go for it. Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23414-r-replacement/#findComment-103480 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 That is a nice Super-Liner! Good Luck! Quote IF YOU BOUGHT IT, A TRUCK BROUGHT IT..AND WHEN YOU'RE DONE WITH IT, A TRUCK WILL HAUL IT AWAY!!! Big John Trimble,WRVA Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23414-r-replacement/#findComment-103527 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 I've been kicking this around all afternoon. I'm going to buy my R back for salvage, pull the Weldbilt and toss the cab and nose. The rest I'll put in the corner of my shop for now. It's repairable but I just can't justify the outlay or time on it. PaulCan I call "dibs" on the cab shell? I like to cut them up for salvage parts to save other cabs. 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/23414-r-replacement/#findComment-103528 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 what year is your old r model 41chevy? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23414-r-replacement/#findComment-103532 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Can I call "dibs" on the cab shell? I like to cut them up for salvage parts to save other cabs.RobI've got a cab here you can have.A '77 R686 wrecked several years ago,frame broke and it jackknifed.I've got all I need off it. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23414-r-replacement/#findComment-103547 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 I've got a cab here you can have.A '77 R686 wrecked several years ago,frame broke and it jackknifed.I've got all I need off it.That'll work as they become quite small being added to my "stash" in pieces/parts.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/23414-r-replacement/#findComment-103553 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted February 23, 2012 Author Share Posted February 23, 2012 what year is your old r model 41chevy?The truck is a1980,with less than 90,000 on it. I'm the second owner.Ever wonder why somebody would do a good paint job on a cab and not touch the chassis? This is the one to answer that. Obvious patches and a MACCO sticker on the door jamb with the date and color code. "Corvette Bondo" under the mats. This seller who knows very little about the truck, most answers were double talk. Nice day for a boat ride and lunch though. The search continues. Paul Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23414-r-replacement/#findComment-103557 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Maikshilo Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 That's to bad that the truck turned out to be junk. Hard to find trucks that age in good shape in New England. I'm sure everyone here will be looking for you too. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23414-r-replacement/#findComment-103558 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted February 23, 2012 Author Share Posted February 23, 2012 That's to bad that the truck turned out to be junk. Hard to find trucks that age in good shape in New England. I'm sure everyone here will be looking for you too.The R was a tater hauler from Northville / Riverhead. The Glass nose could be repaired,I went back last weekend and picked up all the pieces. The cab has the roof and drivers door cut off by S.B.F.D. can't fix that. Have to trade it for some parts for my B mixer with some Radar guy in Illinouis...... Paul Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23414-r-replacement/#findComment-103559 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 is the air cleaner smashed? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23414-r-replacement/#findComment-103561 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted February 23, 2012 Author Share Posted February 23, 2012 is the air cleaner smashed?And then some. I'll keep me eye out for a okay one in my scrap travels. Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23414-r-replacement/#findComment-103562 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 And then some. I'll keep me eye out for a okay one in my scrap travels.ok thanks man. send me a pic of one or pm me if you find one. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23414-r-replacement/#findComment-103563 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted February 24, 2012 Author Share Posted February 24, 2012 ok thanks man. send me a pic of one or pm me if you find one.Okay. Paul Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23414-r-replacement/#findComment-103640 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 The R was a tater hauler from Northville / Riverhead. The Glass nose could be repaired,I went back last weekend and picked up all the pieces. The cab has the roof and drivers door cut off by S.B.F.D. can't fix that. Have to trade it for some parts for my B mixer with some Radar guy in Illinouis...... PaulWe could prolly do something like that. If that cab is any good from the "A" pillars down including the pan, cab back panel from window down, etc. I'd still like to have the remnants. I have saved people literally thousands of dollars in parts costs being from the "metal worker" days of actually repairing rather than replace, which is the current industry trend of the auto body industry.Problem is I really don't have a lot of B model parts that aren't going to be used in rebuilding the original trucks they came from. Climb that hill once we get there. Throw that hood into the back of a pickup and come visit for a week in the name of recuperating. Prolly leave out of here with it looking pretty good...........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/23414-r-replacement/#findComment-103696 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted February 24, 2012 Author Share Posted February 24, 2012 We could prolly do something like that. If that cab is any good from the "A" pillars down including the pan, cab back panel from window down, etc. I'd still like to have the remnants. I have saved people literally thousands of dollars in parts costs being from the "metal worker" days of actually repairing rather than replace, which is the current industry trend of the auto body industry.Problem is I really don't have a lot of B model parts that aren't going to be used in rebuilding the original trucks they came from. Climb that hill once we get there. Throw that hood into the back of a pickup and come visit for a week in the name of recuperating. Prolly leave out of here with it looking pretty good...........RobAs soon as the weather clears and I'm done with the insurance company, I'll run the carrier body back and shoot some photos. The cab was solid with no rust and even though it didn't need it I added a brace when I replaced the leaky air bag on the cab and put a new gasket on the roof vent. My B is complete really pretty solid. All I need is the 5 or 6 yards of 1967 concrete removed from the drum. Paul Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23414-r-replacement/#findComment-103783 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 As soon as the weather clears and I'm done with the insurance company, I'll run the carrier body back and shoot some photos. The cab was solid with no rust and even though it didn't need it I added a brace when I replaced the leaky air bag on the cab and put a new gasket on the roof vent. My B is complete really pretty solid. All I need is the 5 or 6 yards of 1967 concrete removed from the drum. PaulIt's pretty easy to get a helper with less brains than a 35 pound jackhammer around here; I think we could "get it done".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/23414-r-replacement/#findComment-103788 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 An HE blasting cap,or a quarter stick of dynamite oughta' get er' done! just dont forget you earplugs and safety glasses?..................................Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23414-r-replacement/#findComment-103852 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatcity Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 An HE blasting cap,or a quarter stick of dynamite oughta' get er' done! just dont forget you earplugs and safety glasses?..................................MarkAnd video Quote Success is only a stones throw away.................................................................for a Palestinian Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23414-r-replacement/#findComment-103859 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted February 26, 2012 Author Share Posted February 26, 2012 I think I saw somebody do that once....it wasn't pretty. This is were I got the B, my AC's and the mail box holder in my avatar. The yard was closed down during a work day by the IRS in 1966. There were other trucks with loads in them including a White Mustang with a tank of road oil in it. It looked like time just stopped. Even the concrete plant was loaded. Eerie as all hell. When I was estimating the cost to remove all the equipment, I kept looking around for people. Paul Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23414-r-replacement/#findComment-104190 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgeMan Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23414-r-replacement/#findComment-104405 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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