1MACK1 Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 Thinking of puttng a sleeper on my r model I have choosen the 32 in high rise as it gives me more swing clearance on oversize loadsdoes anyy one have any hints or sugestions before i starti have fabricated chassis mounts from 100 x 75 x 10 angle bolted to main rails with 16 mm bolts then sitting cabin on rubber mountsmian thing that is holding back is finding the best rubber boot to join to cabin as iam keeping original rear window opening size as the cabin is 100% rust free and i couldnt bring myself to cut a bigger hole will post pics when i startthanks KARL Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28684-sleeper-cab-on-r688/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 I'm in the same boat. I Need a good rubber boot that fits the window opening so I dont have to drill or cut into the cab sheet metal.. people have said to contact sleeper mfg or rv dealers. If you have an air ride cab you will need to allow for movement. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28684-sleeper-cab-on-r688/#findComment-149398 Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildirt Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 Try these folks:http://www.aatrucksleeper.com/rubber-boot-material/ Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28684-sleeper-cab-on-r688/#findComment-149400 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick harper Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 Any good upholstrey shop should be able to fabricate a boot. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28684-sleeper-cab-on-r688/#findComment-149446 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 My boot was way too large, I cut it at the seam(where the factory assembled it) and shortened it up easily. Left about 1" overlap at the bottom and used some silcone to keep it closed up. Been through a couple good storms and dry as a bone.Started this big:Looked like this when done:You can see the overlap at the bottom. It tightened up more when I finished screwing it to the bunk.I have an extra boot that came with bunk. I would just buy one that was big enough and make it fit. 1 Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28684-sleeper-cab-on-r688/#findComment-149454 Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve p Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 karl contact me on the hcvc site i have a sock /boot steve murranji Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28684-sleeper-cab-on-r688/#findComment-149465 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPLAKSA Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 air ride cab no problem measure distance between cab and sleeper plus lenth and overlap star class 800 422 2865 ask for gene ellwood city pa Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28684-sleeper-cab-on-r688/#findComment-149534 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPLAKSA Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 forgot to mention no screws just clips on Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28684-sleeper-cab-on-r688/#findComment-149536 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted December 6, 2012 Share Posted December 6, 2012 Just clips onto the r models rear window channel? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28684-sleeper-cab-on-r688/#findComment-149627 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1MACK1 Posted December 6, 2012 Author Share Posted December 6, 2012 Steve give me a call or email me 0415 167078 karl351@bigpond.com Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28684-sleeper-cab-on-r688/#findComment-149640 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPLAKSA Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 take your window out and match hole in sleeper leave lip on sleeper cut out and it clips on they come in 2 different widths Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28684-sleeper-cab-on-r688/#findComment-149775 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 The guy I bought my R from fabricated new boot of a piece of fire fighting hose Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28684-sleeper-cab-on-r688/#findComment-149915 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 thats actualy a good idea Vlad! would have never guessed that.. I just dont want to drill into my cab. its almost 35 years old and is in great shape. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28684-sleeper-cab-on-r688/#findComment-149916 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 I also surprized when heared, but it's in a bad shape yet. So I will need to rework it in the future.My truck has a sleeper originally. Hope there are factory screw holes. Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28684-sleeper-cab-on-r688/#findComment-149918 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 I think Mack out sourced all sleeper installs . My truck had a crawl in 36" bunk. They just screwed the boot right to the rear wall of the cab around the windows frame. When. Bought the truck the sleeper was removed. Luckily it was done well as I was able to weld those holes up and sand it smooth. Now I want to install the sleeper and don't want to put holes back in it... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28684-sleeper-cab-on-r688/#findComment-149942 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1MACK1 Posted December 8, 2012 Author Share Posted December 8, 2012 thats the sort iam looking for would like a source here in nsw australia but if not i will get some in as thats the type i want think its called accordian rubber with channel clip on eather side Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28684-sleeper-cab-on-r688/#findComment-149976 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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