55deere70 Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Hi all, I'm new to this forum. I'm looking at a R Model to restore. I was wondering if anyone could decode the VIN for me? 2M2N277YXJC007094 It's in very good condition with only 308xxx miles on it and 75xx hrs on the clock. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stacksuperdog Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 The first 2 means built in Canada Quote Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Im not familiar with those newer style serial numbers. But looks like its a nice solid R. Looks like its in the 80's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike69mackman Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Welcome to the site! Very nice truck, have fun with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stacksuperdog Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Glider sold as incomplete truck. That's about as far as i got with the vin decoder. Quote Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stacksuperdog Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 http://www.bigmacktrucks.com/index.php?/tutorials/article/56-mack-vin-decoder/ Quote Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 If its a glider kit it may be hard to decode as it may have been stamped by the state that it was built and titled in..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
55deere70 Posted August 23, 2013 Author Share Posted August 23, 2013 Thanks for the replies, I think that VIN decoder is for later trucks like CH. The numbers and letters don't match up. It is a Canadian built truck, but I don't know about a glider. It doesn't show any clues of being one. It has a E6 300L 4 valve with dynatard and a T2070 trans. 12 front and 44 camelback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 If it was Canadian built it should say Canada on the vin tag. By the way i see other Macks there. Any U models? Or pictures of the others? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 If its a glider kit it may be hard to decode as it may have been stamped by the state that it was built and titled in..?States have a totally different assigned number system,that's definitely a factory VIN # Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stacksuperdog Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Whats the tag say? R685, 686, 688 Quote Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 If it has a 300 i would assume R686. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stacksuperdog Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 If it has a 300 i would assume R686.Could have been repowered Quote Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
55deere70 Posted August 23, 2013 Author Share Posted August 23, 2013 The VIN is right off the door tag. It is a R690ST. Here is a pic of the B81 next to it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 R690 means it is a Maxidyne 300. That B81 is nice,forget the R model and buy it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Also,it couldn't be a glider with that model #. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 R690 means it is a Maxidyne 300. That B81 is nice,forget the R model and buy it.I will take the R! Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countryboy5487 Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 B81 looks good and straight. But im with farmer, im game for the R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
55deere70 Posted August 24, 2013 Author Share Posted August 24, 2013 (edited) The B81 is not for sale. What would be a ballpark fair price for the R? It has been off the road since 06. So to start with, it needs 10 tires, and a paint job, then start fixing leaks, change all fluids, belts, hoses, brakes and drums maybe,etc. One could easily spend 10 grand to get it roadworthy and painted and lettered. Between buying a truck like this and getting it on the road, it could easily exceed the value of the truck. Edited August 24, 2013 by 55deere70 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 I just sold an '86 R model,300,9 speed,trans. had problems,been sitting about same amount of time as yours,good rubber,but old,shorter wheelbase and steel budd wheels. I got $5k out of it. The place that bought it sprayed up the rims and frame,fixed the trans. and are asking $10950. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 as far as exceeding the value of the truck,I'd rather have too much wrapped up in a R model Mack,than too much wrapped up in a newer Volvo,Freightliner,Pete,KW,etc. At least you will have a truck still good for many,many,many reliable years of service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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