jakebrake86 Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Just pulled up some pics of my 87 R686ST I rebuilt in '09 and started my dirt business with. Great little truck. Originally had a 4v 300 and a 5 speed, then it was repowered (and backdated) with a 237. When I bought it I also bought an '82 R model parts truck and I swapped the 2v 300 and 2 stick six speed into the '87 model. I painted it, installed new springs all the way around, changed the 34K camelback over to a 38K, put in a new dash, seat, overhead console, RH door, and installed a 13' Heil bed my uncle rebuilt back in the 90's for my dad. Had to part with it after running it for less than a year because I needed a triaxle, but I sold it to a good friend of mine and it's still running around town today. Anytime I need a hired truck on a job in addition to mine, he's the first man I call. 2 Quote Jake Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29409-old-r-model-pics/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Nice!!! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29409-old-r-model-pics/#findComment-157497 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakebrake86 Posted January 15, 2013 Author Share Posted January 15, 2013 Thanks, Vinny. I never had a U model, but if I can get ahold of a scanner I've got some DM pics you'd probably like. I know how partial you are to old sidewinders! Quote Jake Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29409-old-r-model-pics/#findComment-157549 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Looks like a good work horse. Good to hear its still around. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29409-old-r-model-pics/#findComment-157555 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike69mackman Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Looks like it got off the beaten path a bit in that one pic or did the temp road give way? No matter a very nice truck thanks for posting Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29409-old-r-model-pics/#findComment-157573 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakebrake86 Posted January 15, 2013 Author Share Posted January 15, 2013 Well, yes and yes. I was trying to bridge across the creek with old broken up concrete and didn't go quite wide enough. If I remember right, we hooked my buddy's old Dodge pickup up to it to keep the front end from sliding in and she crept on out. Not one of my proudest moments. Lol Quote Jake Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29409-old-r-model-pics/#findComment-157577 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Nice pics. You can't beat the view from behind the wheel of an R model. Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29409-old-r-model-pics/#findComment-157584 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike69mackman Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 All I can say jake is $hit happens. I had some interesting moments years ago when I drove mixers and dumps, Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29409-old-r-model-pics/#findComment-157605 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Just goes to show,Old Macks Never Die-They Just Get Rebuilt and Put Right Back On The Job! 1 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/29409-old-r-model-pics/#findComment-157607 Share on other sites More sharing options...
VPZINC Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Nice R! We are hoping to do the same thing sometime soon with our 686sx if we ever get back to working Quote 87 RD 686SX07 CL-73306 Granite CV-713"Old Macks never die, just get new generations of drivers" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29409-old-r-model-pics/#findComment-157923 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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