Duel headlights on R model

[Terry T]

Our early MH's had round headlights & there was an MH Magnum at South Bend last year with rounds...

[JumperAndSon]

I actually really like R models with dual rectangle headlights, factory or not, I think they look cool. But only when the rest of the hole is filled, that one from the Barrington show looks hideous. But the one staxx posted looks great. A bunch of the local fire departments around here use R models with rectangle headlights and they look sweet.

And, of course, there's Richard with his "Cadillac Mack"

That truck looks cool too.

Ben

[Superdog]

Western FL/FS had the option for dual round headlights,but the RL/RS didn't as far as I know.

[umodelnut]

Western FL/FS had the option for dual round headlights,but the RL/RS didn't as far as I know.

Thats alright I guess.

[Phase 1]

I actually really like R models with dual rectangle headlights, factory or not, I think they look cool. But only when the rest of the hole is filled, that one from the Barrington show looks hideous. But the one staxx posted looks great. A bunch of the local fire departments around here use R models with rectangle headlights and they look sweet.

And, of course, there's Richard with his "Cadillac Mack"

That truck looks cool too.

Ben

The panels look too big and the headlights too small. The thing to do would be to put another set on each side. Quad quads!

[Bobby Covert]

I have seen four round headlights on an R model. Just like the four round on an F model. Both are rare.

[Green Dash]

Looks better with the Single Round Light. But thats just my opinion!!

Tom

I prefer the stock, single round headlight look, but modifications can enhance a vehicle's appearance when done right.

Nothing says CLASS like woodgrain on a hood.

[39 Baby Mack]

I prefer the stock, single round headlight look, but modifications can enhance a vehicle's appearance when done right.

Nothing says CLASS like woodgrain on a hood.

Looks good Clark!

Ron

[mowerman]

I actually really like R models with dual rectangle headlights, factory or not, I think they look cool. But only when the rest of the hole is filled, that one from the Barrington show looks hideous. But the one staxx posted looks great. A bunch of the local fire departments around here use R models with rectangle headlights and they look sweet.

And, of course, there's Richard with his "Cadillac Mack"

That truck looks cool too.

Ben

ya but i bet he keeps hitting his head now.hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha.bob

[JumperAndSon]

I prefer the stock, single round headlight look, but modifications can enhance a vehicle's appearance when done right.

Nothing says CLASS like woodgrain on a hood.

Wow is that hideous.

Ben

[rsb502]

I prefer the stock, single round headlight look, but modifications can enhance a vehicle's appearance when done right.

Nothing says CLASS like woodgrain on a hood.

thats the family truckster from one of the original funny movies, where the hell did you find that.

[Vladislav]

Don't want to argue with a rest of you guys, but I like R with stock single round headlights.

Though my both R's have - one double round's and the second - rectangular's - holy shit!

Vlad

[JumperAndSon]

Don't want to argue with a rest of you guys, but I like R with stock single round headlights.

Though my both R's have - one double round's and the second - rectangular's - holy shit!

Vlad

I didn't realize you had any R's Vlad, that's cool. Could you PM me a picture?

Ben

[Green Dash]

thats the family truckster from one of the original funny movies, where the hell did you find that.

I Googled Family Truckster. It's funny how I was able to remember that name but can't remever the name of someone I met 2 minutes ago.

[Vladislav]

I didn't realize you had any R's Vlad, that's cool. Could you PM me a picture?

Ben

Ben, look here: http://www.bigmacktr...le-in-a-garage/

If you want higher resolutions I need your email.

Vlad

[JimF]

While he may not have started the trend, former Mack Trucks production supervisor, fire apparatus salesman and later Rockville VFD master mechanic Karl Marzolf was an early dual headlight proponent. In the early '80s he converted RVFD's fleet of R model engines and a rescue squad, using '76/'77 Olds Cutlass headlights and parking lights.  His idea was copied by may FD's in the East.  This is the same engine shown in staxx's original post's photo.  A sad ending.

Edited April 5, 2023 by JimF