R-models production information?

[Oso2]

Is there a webpage out there that describes all the various R-models, as well as when and where they were built? The wikipedia page is good, but I was hoping for a bit more.

For example: what's a Western truck? What were the options on the various R's? Cat? Cummins? When was the R-700 produced?

[Lmackattack]

Thru the years there were many versions of r models... R, rs,rl,rd,superliner,valuliner,rb,bcr, crew cab,export versions.... Those are the basic ones I can think of. The u and dm model shared the same basic cab But even ith the offset cab family there were many versions.

You had

Gas job R400

Standard R600 wich was the most common

long hood 700 series

Heavy duty 800 series

Fire trucks

Western RS/RL 600/700

Think the r700 was introduced in the late 60s and continued until the early 80's

Western Mack's were built in hayward California and focused on light weight trucks for western markets. That plant was closed sometime in the 80's

Mack,cat,cummins,Detroit,AC, in all sizes were offered at one point or another.

[2stacksuperdog]

Dont forget the RWs. Its the new R700 right

[Lmackattack]

Yep, forgot The RM

[umodelnut]

Scania Diesel motors were also offered. They were mostly in R-400's I think.

[Oso2]

Okay - so what's with the smaller grille: the square within the grille look? Like so:

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-s2MCu8tHtr4/T3IjBApy--I/AAAAAAAAHIs/yJ14W4-eRe4/s1600/7938%2BMack%2BMO%2B529.jpg

http://www.cheki.com.ng/plugins/p300_autotrader/image.php?imageurl=db_1_inventory30500_1355945094.jpg

BTW, here's the info from Wikipedia. But I'm not sure when and where they were produced, and what the major differences were.

Model numbers & letters

• RB - Axle back (except in New Zealand - see NZ Mack RB)
• RD - Heavy Duty R
• RM - 4x4 Municipal/maintenance chassis
• RMM - 6x6 Municipal/maintenance chassis
• RS - Western R series, S stands for steel frame
• RL - Western R series, L stands for Aluminum frame
• RW - Western series, replaced by the Mack Super-Liner

• Chassis numbers (GVW Rating):
  • 4xx -
  • 6xx -
  • 7xx -
  • 8xx -

Note: the xx is the place holder for the engine code.

• Suffix letters:
  • T - Tractor
  • S - Six wheel chassis
  • L - Light weight components
  • X - Extreme duty

[Maddog13407]

wow that blue western r is sweet , well actually think it was Valueliner by then