mackniac Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Hello !I would like to know if the Mack Legend series ( R model) was last made in 2004 ( I guess)and like to know how many were made , also if they were sold in Canada .regards Quote Makniac , collector and customizer of die-cast model in 1/50th scale Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25131-mack-legend-series-r-model/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
james j neiweem Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 I think I saw two of them on flikr under Granite Fan. Both RD roll offs for the same company , one twin screw and one triaxle, green in color I think . I thought they were 2003's Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25131-mack-legend-series-r-model/#findComment-119625 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobo Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Yes they were sold in Canada. The RB was was phased out 1st, all legends were 2004 RD! and i think they brown or green only Bobo Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25131-mack-legend-series-r-model/#findComment-119630 Share on other sites More sharing options...
granitefan713 Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 They were built in the fall of 2003, but badged as 04 models if I'm not misaken. At least they were marketed as 2004's. I've been on the hunt for photos of these for several years now. There are five in my area that I know of. The two green roll-offs that James mentioend above, and three red tri-axle dump trucks.I remember reading an article that said they would be limited to a quantity of 300; however, I had a chat with the gentleman at the assembly plant last year, who did the pin-striping on them, and I belive he said they only built around 110. Maybe Mack 3P could shed some light on this.The gentleman also said they were built in red, green, black, white, and one blue one. (I've seen all but the blue one, either in person or in photos). Quote http://www.flickr.com/photos/granitefan713/-Dave Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25131-mack-legend-series-r-model/#findComment-119681 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 I thought the RD was first to go then the RBs and DMs. there was a green one running around here but I lost track of it. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25131-mack-legend-series-r-model/#findComment-119693 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackniac Posted May 17, 2012 Author Share Posted May 17, 2012 Hi !Thank you all for sheding light on this issue . Quote Makniac , collector and customizer of die-cast model in 1/50th scale Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25131-mack-legend-series-r-model/#findComment-119761 Share on other sites More sharing options...
convoyduel Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 There were a fair number built. Green seemed to be the most common color, followed by red and black. There were a couple of black tractors with 24.5's and dual exhaust that I wish I would have bought. The problem with the RD Legend is that had the AI or AC engine. Those late '03 and early '04 ASET engines were total shop queens. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25131-mack-legend-series-r-model/#findComment-120835 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackniac Posted May 29, 2012 Author Share Posted May 29, 2012 Hi !thsnk you for all the info , so those dawgs are rare sight , do you know if any will be at Macungie this year ??or if anyone has pics that could be shared . Quote Makniac , collector and customizer of die-cast model in 1/50th scale Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25131-mack-legend-series-r-model/#findComment-121565 Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveigou Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 I couldn't have said what engines were in these until I read the other comments here, I would have guessed Mack wouldn't have engineered in an ASET engine for such a short run, but I see they had Power Leash engine brakes, which I think only started with the ASET engines. Need to do a little more digging on this. 1 Quote See my Flickr photostream page http://www.flickr.com/photos/96692978@N05/ Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25131-mack-legend-series-r-model/#findComment-121715 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackpro Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 The last RD688S I can find was built on 4/7/03 and labled a 2004 model. It did have a AI-350 ASET engine in it. However some of the other guys may have a better way of looking it up in the Mack mainframe. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25131-mack-legend-series-r-model/#findComment-121739 Share on other sites More sharing options...
brutis77 Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 there is a guy in shrewsbury c/j hauling, i think he has 3 or 4 red legend tractors. nice rides Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25131-mack-legend-series-r-model/#findComment-121762 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyGunner Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Why were they discontinued? Quote The problems we face today exist because the people who work for a living are outnumbered by the people who vote for a living.The government can only "give" someone what they first take from another. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25131-mack-legend-series-r-model/#findComment-121763 Share on other sites More sharing options...
granitefan713 Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Why were they discontinued?They were replaced by the Granite.Here are a few I've caught. The first two are the same truck, this guy has 3 of them, one identical to this one, and one with a Bibeau body, all are red.This disposal company has two that I know of, one tandem, one tri-axles. (Images too large to embed). Quote http://www.flickr.com/photos/granitefan713/-Dave Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25131-mack-legend-series-r-model/#findComment-121783 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackcl96 Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 Dave said....Here are a few I've caught. The first two are the same truck, this guy has 3 of them, one identical to this one, and one with a Bibeau body, all are red.DaveYes Joe and Bob (J&R) has three,,, all 427's, two with 10spd multi reverse and 4.42's they came from Allentown and the one with the bibeau body came from Scranton and has a 13spd and 4.17sJust so you know in case you go and make them an offer on one of them Quote Thanks for hearing me out.You can have the soap box now---------JIM Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25131-mack-legend-series-r-model/#findComment-122337 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackniac Posted June 4, 2012 Author Share Posted June 4, 2012 Hi !Hum this topic is guetting more and more interesting !!!!thank you and keep the information coming !!! Quote Makniac , collector and customizer of die-cast model in 1/50th scale Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25131-mack-legend-series-r-model/#findComment-122533 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackcl96 Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 They were built in the fall of 2003, but badged as 04 models if I'm not misaken. At least they were marketed as 2004's. I've been on the hunt for photos of these for several years now. There are five in my area that I know of. The two green roll-offs that James mentioend above, and three red tri-axle dump trucks.I remember reading an article that said they would be limited to a quantity of 300; however, I had a chat with the gentleman at the assembly plant last year, who did the pin-striping on them, and I belive he said they only built around 110. Maybe Mack 3P could shed some light on this.The gentleman also said they were built in red, green, black, white, and one blue one. (I've seen all but the blue one, either in person or in photos).Dave,take a ride to White Haven,,,,,1 mile in from rt80 on sr437 on the left side across from the Napa store.They have a green one with a 370 ,,10spd and a J&J Dynahauler body that came from Allentown also.Maybe when your up there,,,,you may catch Savage they run allot of CHN's for your other collections. Quote Thanks for hearing me out.You can have the soap box now---------JIM Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25131-mack-legend-series-r-model/#findComment-123232 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fullfuel01 Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 anyone knows where I can find a tractor? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25131-mack-legend-series-r-model/#findComment-123237 Share on other sites More sharing options...
convoyduel Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 The problem with the RD legend is the engine that's in them. You don't want an early ASET. What's interesting about the RD Legend is that the RB and DM were built into the '05 model year. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25131-mack-legend-series-r-model/#findComment-123303 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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