Popular Post R Steele Posted February 20, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted February 20, 2013 Finally have a picture! 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30052-my-1978-mack/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offset-U-bet! Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Nice R! I've never seen a 78 with square fuel tanks though. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30052-my-1978-mack/#findComment-166112 Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stacksuperdog Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Nice R! I've never seen a 78 with square fuel tanks though.Same here! Quote Matt Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30052-my-1978-mack/#findComment-166114 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offset-U-bet! Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Does it have a different motor in it or is it pedigree? Just asking because everything outside the 686's where odd combos especially with the short cut fenders and extended hoods. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30052-my-1978-mack/#findComment-166118 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Nice R! I've never seen a 78 with square fuel tanks though.Deff. a nice truck!What was the last year for square tanks? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30052-my-1978-mack/#findComment-166119 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offset-U-bet! Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Uggg! Ya had to ask that! Very early 70's like almost 1970-73ish! I'm having a brain cramp! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30052-my-1978-mack/#findComment-166121 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Nice. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30052-my-1978-mack/#findComment-166122 Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Steele Posted February 20, 2013 Author Share Posted February 20, 2013 It's a r767st, It has a 400 big cam cummins and a 13 speed fuller. I sent my info to the Mack museum Monday so I can't wait to get the info on it. I bought in NC and drove it to Florida didn't miss a beat the whole way. It has 51,000 on the odometer and the people I bought from swears it is the original miles but i don't know how it could be. It has AT Willaims oil company stamped into the steering wheel. I am going to get rid of the square tanks and get the round ones asap. I am looking all over for the old style air shield like the rubber duck had but keep running into dead ends if anyone has one or knows who might would be very helpful. Thanks. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30052-my-1978-mack/#findComment-166123 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offset-U-bet! Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 It's a r767st, It has a 400 big cam cummins and a 13 speed fuller. I sent my info to the Mack museum Monday so I can't wait to get the info on it. I bought in NC and drove it to Florida didn't miss a beat the whole way. It has 51,000 on the odometer and the people I bought from swears it is the original miles but i don't know how it could be. It has AT Willaims oil company stamped into the steering wheel. I am going to get rid of the square tanks and get the round ones asap. I am looking all over for the old style air shield like the rubber duck had but keep running into dead ends if anyone has one or knows who might would be very helpful. Thanks. If I remember right the Rubber Duck type of air foil was known as the Michelin type due to the Michelin trucks having a distinct rounded look. Ive seen them around just got to go junkyard hopping! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30052-my-1978-mack/#findComment-166125 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Uggg! Ya had to ask that! Very early 70's like almost 1970-73ish! I'm having a brain cramp!Really,i thought late "70's?Not sure though... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30052-my-1978-mack/#findComment-166126 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offset-U-bet! Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 ^---You maybe right! Just searching my memeory bank! It's foggy! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30052-my-1978-mack/#findComment-166131 Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stacksuperdog Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Our '78 and '77 had round tanks. Maybe it was a option? Quote Matt Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30052-my-1978-mack/#findComment-166132 Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stacksuperdog Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Our '78 had round tanks and our '77 had square. Maybe it was a option?Just looked at the picture too make sure our '77 had square so im assuming in between 1977 and 1978 Quote Matt Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30052-my-1978-mack/#findComment-166134 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offset-U-bet! Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Just looked at the picture too make sure our '77 had square so im assuming in between 1977 and 1978 Don't think it was an option they just had them on R's till the (I'm going with) mid 70's. Round tanks came about with use of aluminum (option) and steel round. U's had square up till the end :-( Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30052-my-1978-mack/#findComment-166136 Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stacksuperdog Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Don't think it was an option they just had them on R's till the (I'm going with) mid 70's. Round tanks came about with use of aluminum (option) and steel round. U's had square up till the end :-(Both trucks are R-models so it has to be somewhere between. I also just did a google search of R's from 77 and 78 and 77 had square and 78 had round... Quote Matt Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30052-my-1978-mack/#findComment-166142 Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Steele Posted February 20, 2013 Author Share Posted February 20, 2013 all the junkyards that I have called on the east coast said the ones they had over the years they threw away. Thanks Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30052-my-1978-mack/#findComment-166143 Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stacksuperdog Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 all the junkyards that I have called on the east coast said the ones they had over the years they threw away. ThanksWhen i was up at Global Truck Traders in New Hampshire last month he had square and round tanks there. Quote Matt Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30052-my-1978-mack/#findComment-166144 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 our 82 R600 at work has the square tanks but they are the bigger style like St Johnsbury ran. ill have to get a pic. it was originally a Ryder rental truck, probably had 2 million miles on it, 300 with a 9 speed rr. sweet truck but the frame cab and hood are junk. has a brand new pedegree engine tho haha Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30052-my-1978-mack/#findComment-166174 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Nice R! I've never seen a 78 with square fuel tanks though.my '77 has square tanks. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30052-my-1978-mack/#findComment-166185 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatcity Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Where in Florida you at?If I remember correctly, there was a guy with quite the collection of "stuff" near Myakka City.Several GMC Generals, some old sleepers, tanks, wheels,....Have to do some searching to find his info. Quote Success is only a stones throw away.................................................................for a Palestinian Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30052-my-1978-mack/#findComment-166190 Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Steele Posted February 20, 2013 Author Share Posted February 20, 2013 Saint augustine , Fl. Little south of Jacksonville. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30052-my-1978-mack/#findComment-166244 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Where in Florida you at?If I remember correctly, there was a guy with quite the collection of "stuff" near Myakka City.Several GMC Generals, some old sleepers, tanks, wheels,....Have to do some searching to find his info.There's a fellow in the ATHS that is in Florida, someplace. He's a big GMC fan, Generals and Crackerboxes. Goes by Crackerbox Bob on ATHS site. 1 Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30052-my-1978-mack/#findComment-166263 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatcity Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Saint augustine , Fl. Little south of Jacksonville.Stuart. A little north of West Palm.Freighttrain-that might be him Quote Success is only a stones throw away.................................................................for a Palestinian Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30052-my-1978-mack/#findComment-166454 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatcity Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Told ya it would take some time.Bob Manleytel.-941-322-1161classictrucksofflorida@yahoo.com Quote Success is only a stones throw away.................................................................for a Palestinian Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30052-my-1978-mack/#findComment-166490 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Yup, that's him.Been to Stuart, Fla once back 25 yrs ago. Stayed at Marina Point, it was owned by Bill Haines of Haines company(maker of Criss cross directory). Right on the Inland waterway, stayed up at the Penthouse. Glass walls in the bathroom, you could watch the boats as you were on the crapper!!! LOL!!! Bill was friend of friend and we spent a weekend at his place. His headquarters is right here in N. Canton, Ohio. Just few miles from my house. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30052-my-1978-mack/#findComment-166525 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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