Badih1206 Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 My name is Tom, and I drive a Pete daily but I've joined because my interest in western r models, especially rs700ls, and superliners. This winter I plan to begin searching for a superliner, hopefully with 60in able body co sleeper, to completely rebuild and use as a daily ride. I figured all of you may be able to help me find a suitable truck to start with, and find parts, as well as give helpful advice. Bear with me I'm sure i will have a lot of questions. I'm a good wrencher but my experience is with Pete's and kw's. I have just always loved superliners and have always wanted to own one. Thank you all in advance. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32029-new-member/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stacksuperdog Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 are the best! 1 Quote Matt Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32029-new-member/#findComment-195502 Share on other sites More sharing options...
staxx Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Welcome to BMT . Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32029-new-member/#findComment-195503 Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddeere Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Welcome. This is a great site with a lot of good people. I will give you a heads up on this pictures are important. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32029-new-member/#findComment-195504 Share on other sites More sharing options...
slpwlker Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Welcome to the jungle Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32029-new-member/#findComment-195505 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFCDrum Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Welcome. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32029-new-member/#findComment-195506 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Western R-Models? You have my attention.......... Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32029-new-member/#findComment-195512 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Superdog Posted July 23, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted July 23, 2013 Since you drive a Pete(very brave of you to admit this in public,I might add) it is very understandable that you want to upgrade to a Superliner,there are some good ones out there for sale,watch the ads on Truckpaper,but finding one with a 60 " Able is getting very,very tough.Not impossible,but they are very few and far between. Good luck and welcome. 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32029-new-member/#findComment-195517 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Welcome. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32029-new-member/#findComment-195518 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badih1206 Posted July 23, 2013 Author Share Posted July 23, 2013 There are a couple near me. One is immaculate with e-9 and the guy could ask any price and probably get it. The other is rough mechanically but has a good body. It also has an e-9 500 and the guy likes hauling his d-8 and track hoe with it so I haven't been able to convince him to sell it, I did get him to promise to sell me the sleeper if he daycabs it. I know that e-9 is a bad mother but I'm not sure about it for everyday pulling a dump trailer, parts, fuel, etc. I have a Pete but I don't have the Pete additiude a lot of guys have. :-) Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32029-new-member/#findComment-195519 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 What year are the Superliners? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32029-new-member/#findComment-195520 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badih1206 Posted July 24, 2013 Author Share Posted July 24, 2013 I think 1 is an 81 not sure about the other. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32029-new-member/#findComment-195521 Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stacksuperdog Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 '81 with a V8! Quote Matt Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32029-new-member/#findComment-195522 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badih1206 Posted July 24, 2013 Author Share Posted July 24, 2013 They are both v-8. I could be wrong it's been quite some time since I talked to that guy. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32029-new-member/#findComment-195524 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badih1206 Posted July 24, 2013 Author Share Posted July 24, 2013 Both have able bunks without windows in the top which is what I want. I don't know if that has any bearing on the year of them as my mack knowledge is limited. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32029-new-member/#findComment-195526 Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stacksuperdog Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 Do they have square or round headlights? Quote Matt Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32029-new-member/#findComment-195527 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 Welcome!Superliners are a fine ride.Jim Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32029-new-member/#findComment-195529 Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 Welcome fellow Buckeye to BMT. Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32029-new-member/#findComment-195531 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badih1206 Posted July 24, 2013 Author Share Posted July 24, 2013 I'm pretty sure the nicer 1 has square and the rougher 1 round but don't hold me to that. I talked to the original owner of the rougher one couple years back and I thought he said he bought it in 81, but I guess in the fall of 81 it could have been an 82 model. I'll be down that way later this week i will stop and find out if it is sitting there. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32029-new-member/#findComment-195532 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badih1206 Posted July 24, 2013 Author Share Posted July 24, 2013 Thanks for all the welcomes too fellas I thank you. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32029-new-member/#findComment-195535 Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 I'm pretty sure the nicer 1 has square and the rougher 1 round but don't hold me to that. I talked to the original owner of the rougher one couple years back and I thought he said he bought it in 81, but I guess in the fall of 81 it could have been an 82 model. I'll be down that way later this week i will stop and find out if it is sitting there.As was mentioned previously....we like pics!! Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32029-new-member/#findComment-195537 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badih1206 Posted July 24, 2013 Author Share Posted July 24, 2013 Understood fellow farmer52 :-) Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32029-new-member/#findComment-195538 Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stacksuperdog Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 Yes pictures are very important. Superliners with round headlights are Superliner 1s and were built from '77 - '84, square headlights are Superliner 2s and were built from '85 - '93. The magnums were the beginning of Superliner 2s. the last one belonging to Yaworski in Canterbury, CT 1 Quote Matt Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32029-new-member/#findComment-195539 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badih1206 Posted July 24, 2013 Author Share Posted July 24, 2013 Ok, question on the sleepers, are the ables without windows the same years as those without? Or are they maybe a larger sleeper? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32029-new-member/#findComment-195540 Share on other sites More sharing options...
slpwlker Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 Hell I'll take a pic of the Pete. There are a few of us Paccar guys on here. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32029-new-member/#findComment-195542 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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