Stingray698 Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 Just wondering if anyone knows if a r model hood and superliner hood are interchangable, onto a r model been looking at them and both cabs look the same but different hoods , kinda looks like the superliners may have a set foward axle ? not sure Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25129-superliner-and-r-model-hood/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Superliner hoods are different then R model hoods so Im pretty sure they are not interchangeble. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25129-superliner-and-r-model-hood/#findComment-119541 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Maney Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 No they are not, many differences between the two. Quote Interested in Old Trucks? Check out: www.antiquetruckclubofamerica.org Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25129-superliner-and-r-model-hood/#findComment-119542 Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 It's more like the Superliner has a set back cab and raised cab. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25129-superliner-and-r-model-hood/#findComment-119543 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bistrians Billy Mack Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Superliner cab is different too! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25129-superliner-and-r-model-hood/#findComment-119544 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Ah Ha!!! I was right!!! I guess Im an expert. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25129-superliner-and-r-model-hood/#findComment-119547 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 the cabs are basicly the same from the firewall to back of cab. the diffrence is in the cowl. A superliner hood has straight flat sides where the R model hood has slanted sides and a diffrent body line.Trent Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25129-superliner-and-r-model-hood/#findComment-119560 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 There is also an early and late R 6XX series model hood too. The late is longer by and inch or so at the cowl area on the late R nose that can ce cut to use on an early R. 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/25129-superliner-and-r-model-hood/#findComment-119561 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JumperAndSon Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 You could potentially put an R model hood and cab on a superliner chassis, so it could look like an R 700 with a V8 in it (I assume that's what you're going for) but you couldn't just swap the hoods out.Ben Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25129-superliner-and-r-model-hood/#findComment-119570 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 You could potentially put an R model hood and cab on a superliner chassis, so it could look like an R 700 with a V8 in it (I assume that's what you're going for) but you couldn't just swap the hoods out.BenThere are several variations of the frames, and mounts nephew. This would not be an easy "swap" without a donor to use for parts. Better off to get an original 700 series R model than attempt to convert. Plenty of those with V8's I've not acquired yet so they best get a move on.......Uncle 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/25129-superliner-and-r-model-hood/#findComment-119573 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JumperAndSon Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 There are several variations of the frames, and mounts nephew. This would not be an easy "swap" without a donor to use for parts. Better off to get an original 700 series R model than attempt to convert. Plenty of those with V8's I've not acquired yet so they best get a move on.......Uncle RobI never said it would be easy. You're talking to a kid who's building a GMC pickup with a DD 6V92TA. With a torch, grinder and welder, you can do anything with anything.Ben 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25129-superliner-and-r-model-hood/#findComment-119576 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 I never said it would be easy. You're talking to a kid who's building a GMC pickup with a DD 6V92TA. With a torch, grinder and welder, you can do anything with anything.BenAnd I expect to not be able to ascertain it is anything but OEM factory with the hood closed upon completion. Fitment will be tight.Uncle 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/25129-superliner-and-r-model-hood/#findComment-119578 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JumperAndSon Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 And I expect to not be able to ascertain it is anything but OEM factory with the hood closed upon completion. Fitment will be tight.Uncle RobMy buddy gave me an all-steel, one-piece, flip frontend for it. I'm going to turn the exhaust manifolds and turbo around so that the crosspipes that run from the manifolds up to the turbo will be up agianst the firewall. The turbo will fit up inside the hood real nicely that way. The only thing factory stock will be.....ahhh.....ummmm........well... it will pretty much all be custom. As soon as the B60 is on the road, I'll be working on that project and I'll be sure to poston here as I go.Ben Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25129-superliner-and-r-model-hood/#findComment-119579 Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 I never said it would be easy. You're talking to a kid who's building a GMC pickup with a DD 6V92TA. With a torch, grinder and welder, you can do anything with anything.BenI like this kid's attitude. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25129-superliner-and-r-model-hood/#findComment-119580 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 My buddy gave me an all-steel, one-piece, flip frontend for it. I'm going to turn the exhaust manifolds and turbo around so that the crosspipes that run from the manifolds up to the turbo will be up agianst the firewall. The turbo will fit up inside the hood real nicely that way. The only thing factory stock will be.....ahhh.....ummmm........well... it will pretty much all be custom. As soon as the B60 is on the road, I'll be working on that project and I'll be sure to poston here as I go.BenI'd keep the pipes at the front of the engine bay if possible. Even go around the front if needed. They will make the cabin very warm all the time if run as you propose. You could get by with wrapping the turbocharger, and pipes but it will still be warm.Uncle 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/25129-superliner-and-r-model-hood/#findComment-119582 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 I like this kid's attitude.That's the way you get shit 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/25129-superliner-and-r-model-hood/#findComment-119583 Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 I think if you started with a R model, changed the cowl and raised the cab four inchs, you could install a shortened Superliner hood and have a nice truck if it was done wright. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25129-superliner-and-r-model-hood/#findComment-119586 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JumperAndSon Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 I'd keep the pipes at the front of the engine bay if possible. Even go around the front if needed. They will make the cabin very warm all the time if run as you propose. You could get by with wrapping the turbocharger, and pipes but it will still be warm.Uncle RobThis hood:would sit almost a foot higher and have all that wasted space above the engine if I left it that way. By turning the stuff around, the body can sit so much lower, and in my opinion look better. With 46 inch tires, it's already going to sit really high, so I don't need it to be any higher for no good reason.Ben Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25129-superliner-and-r-model-hood/#findComment-119590 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingray698 Posted May 16, 2012 Author Share Posted May 16, 2012 (edited) Blue one is mine yellow one is a customers Edited May 16, 2012 by Stingray698 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25129-superliner-and-r-model-hood/#findComment-119612 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingray698 Posted May 16, 2012 Author Share Posted May 16, 2012 Thanks for the info everyone I had a nice superliner hood lined up for next to nothing ,maybe ill get it anyways just to have Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25129-superliner-and-r-model-hood/#findComment-119613 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JumperAndSon Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 I really like the blue truck, it looks pretty awesome.Ben Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25129-superliner-and-r-model-hood/#findComment-119635 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Both trucks are nice though I like stock.Readin' all I don't understand - how longer the Superliner hood is?I mean in relation to standard (late) R hood, like the yellow one has. Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25129-superliner-and-r-model-hood/#findComment-119646 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 This hood:would sit almost a foot higher and have all that wasted space above the engine if I left it that way. By turning the stuff around, the body can sit so much lower, and in my opinion look better. With 46 inch tires, it's already going to sit really high, so I don't need it to be any higher for no good reason.BenHey Ben, is that going on your first truck? Also do you have any MOPAR stuff laying around? Heres my first truck. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25129-superliner-and-r-model-hood/#findComment-119649 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JumperAndSon Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 Hey Ben, is that going on your first truck? Also do you have any MOPAR stuff laying around? Heres my first truck.Yessirry, it's going on my GMC pickup. Your truck's pretty cool. If I were you, I would put that body on a "90's Dodge Ram 4X4 chassis with a Cummins. That would be awesome. The only no-power product we have right now is a 440 Big Block Chrysler with a 727 automatic behind it.Cousin Ben Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25129-superliner-and-r-model-hood/#findComment-119708 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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