Popular Post scottwetzel Posted November 28, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted November 28, 2013 Just purchased my 1988 superliner from a member on this forum! I looked everywhere for a nice clean one and seems all the ones that were listed were rusted out junk. I'm happy so far with it drove it 950 miles from Virginia to Florida on 11/23/13 with no problems. Specs= 350 9 speed mack trans engine brake 286000 miles. Only issue I have now is once we got it back it wouldn't shift into the right side gears ( 3rd and 4th and 7th and 8th on the high side). Thinking it may have broke a shift fork but not sure yet. Any ideas on that? 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33671-new-to-me-1988-superliner-rw613/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 Good looking truck. I'd guess shift fork too.For some reason some 2090's seemed to be problematic,but knock on wood,I've never had trouble with any of mine. I did have a '86 R that I bought with trans. problems. It would shift,but clunk,grind and try to pop out of gear in the hi side only. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33671-new-to-me-1988-superliner-rw613/#findComment-218881 Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottwetzel Posted November 28, 2013 Author Share Posted November 28, 2013 Thanks superdog. Can't wait to get it fixed up so I can get her painted and all dressed up. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33671-new-to-me-1988-superliner-rw613/#findComment-218883 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 leaving it green I hope Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33671-new-to-me-1988-superliner-rw613/#findComment-218915 Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottwetzel Posted November 28, 2013 Author Share Posted November 28, 2013 I think she's going red!! This is my dads truck. Think I'm gonna make it match this one. The truck was originally red anyways. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33671-new-to-me-1988-superliner-rw613/#findComment-218918 Share on other sites More sharing options...
leversole Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 Red is PERFECT! Good looking truck! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33671-new-to-me-1988-superliner-rw613/#findComment-218920 Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottwetzel Posted November 28, 2013 Author Share Posted November 28, 2013 Red is PERFECT! Good looking truck!Thanks I agree. I know green is the old school mack look but superliners sure do look pretty in red!!!!! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33671-new-to-me-1988-superliner-rw613/#findComment-218922 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAD DOG Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Nice lookin ride! I like the green with the red frame I actually considered painting mine green at one time, but left it alone because of the trucks history and it being a conversation piece. Maybe my next project I'll go with the green and red. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33671-new-to-me-1988-superliner-rw613/#findComment-218948 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Nice truck! Like the way its painted right now.Just my opinion.You will be improving the looks of your area no matter what color you paint it,for sure! 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/33671-new-to-me-1988-superliner-rw613/#findComment-218949 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Nice SuperLiner. Your truck, your decision. All colors look good. Keep us posted with photos etc.Best regardsmike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33671-new-to-me-1988-superliner-rw613/#findComment-218953 Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottwetzel Posted November 29, 2013 Author Share Posted November 29, 2013 Nice SuperLiner. Your truck, your decision. All colors look good. Keep us posted with photos etc.Best regardsmikeI sure will!! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33671-new-to-me-1988-superliner-rw613/#findComment-218995 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post scottwetzel Posted December 23, 2013 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 23, 2013 A couple update pictures. So far I've had to replace the transmission (that took a shot in my wallet), painted the frame black, installed a 5 foot deck plate, installed a air line box with 5 LEDs, installed a slider bar on the rear of the cab, replaced the right side fuel tank, and got rid of the single straight pipe for dual 5 inch mufflers with 6 inch stacks. Still have a lot of work ahead of my self. Haven't taken the plastic off the muffler guards bc I'm not sure if I'm keeping it green. Paint isn't in bad shape but previous owner had name painted on the door and I can't seem to use anything to get the name paint only off. Would like to go red with the truck to match the other one but everyone wants a fortune. Anyone have any experience painting trucks that have any advise? I may do this one. Not sure yet. 5 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33671-new-to-me-1988-superliner-rw613/#findComment-222642 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 In the past, I have had success using a combination of Easy-Off Oven Cleaner and a green scrubby used with your fingertips, as well as 1000-grit wet sand paper. Use extreme caution however. Use this method as a last resort because you will remove any clear coat, guaranteed and possibly even paint- this is why I say use this as a last resort; if you are foreseeing repainting, you have not lost anything,If you are successful, use rattle can clear coat polished with the 1000 grit wet sand finished up with a good buffing/waxing. Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33671-new-to-me-1988-superliner-rw613/#findComment-222644 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 I'm guessing but looks like your dads truck was maybe an Indian, Guards Red, Porsche the brightest of reds.mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33671-new-to-me-1988-superliner-rw613/#findComment-222646 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearhead204 Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 ez off oven cleaner seams to be the ticket to remove lettering Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33671-new-to-me-1988-superliner-rw613/#findComment-222672 Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottwetzel Posted December 23, 2013 Author Share Posted December 23, 2013 Ok I'm gonna try the ez off!!! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33671-new-to-me-1988-superliner-rw613/#findComment-222725 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateronthego@yahoo.com Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 SWEET TRUCK NEEDS TO BE MACK RED 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33671-new-to-me-1988-superliner-rw613/#findComment-222732 Share on other sites More sharing options...
leversole Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Looking good...wonder where you ending up getting the left side exhaust mount?Also, where did you find a fuel tank? I am in need of a 95 gallon... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33671-new-to-me-1988-superliner-rw613/#findComment-222733 Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottwetzel Posted December 23, 2013 Author Share Posted December 23, 2013 I didn't end up finding a superliner left exhaust bracket. I used 2 r model brackets and made them work. Also the fuel tank was a used one we had. Needs cleaned up tho. This weekend I hope to get everything polished out. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33671-new-to-me-1988-superliner-rw613/#findComment-222767 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 the truck seems to be pretty straight so it would not take much to repaint, could do it over the course of a few days, see if you can find a guy that does it on the side to help out, they can guide you on what you can do and then make sure that it is prepped for the paint. Make sure to pull the glass since you are changing colors, new lock strip is not that expensive and if you could have a glass shop pull it and reinstall for about $200 I am sure. Don't buy the cheapest paint available but something like oreillys nason or other house brand will give you good results with out draining the wallet. They also sell a product called slick sand primer which is what you want to use for the fiberglass hood as it is flexible, you can use it on the rest of the truck also.just my two cents as I am repainting my R. I hired a guy but seems like I am doing some of it to keep it moving along Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33671-new-to-me-1988-superliner-rw613/#findComment-222769 Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottwetzel Posted December 23, 2013 Author Share Posted December 23, 2013 the truck seems to be pretty straight so it would not take much to repaint, could do it over the course of a few days, see if you can find a guy that does it on the side to help out, they can guide you on what you can do and then make sure that it is prepped for the paint. Make sure to pull the glass since you are changing colors, new lock strip is not that expensive and if you could have a glass shop pull it and reinstall for about $200 I am sure. Don't buy the cheapest paint available but something like oreillys nason or other house brand will give you good results with out draining the wallet. They also sell a product called slick sand primer which is what you want to use for the fiberglass hood as it is flexible, you can use it on the rest of the truck also.just my two cents as I am repainting my R. I hired a guy but seems like I am doing some of it to keep it moving alongWell I was thinking about this..... I'd like to paint it but I have a lot of money tied up in it already so what I was thinking is painting the fenders of the hood and the visor black. What do you think? I might even attempt that bc it's not that much painting. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33671-new-to-me-1988-superliner-rw613/#findComment-222775 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Sounds good, will take some time, use the right stuff so you don't regret doing the work yourself, make sure to prep the area you are going to paint in to prevent dust and over spray see if you can have someone that has prepped before come and check it out before you shoot it, its not rocket science but it will look like hell if the primer layer is not right. Also Black will show all the imperfections, white hides a lot so keep that in mind. Stop by a local body shop and make friends and I bet for a lunch or a 12 pack you will find some help. Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33671-new-to-me-1988-superliner-rw613/#findComment-222823 Share on other sites More sharing options...
felicello122 Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 i used to charge around 5000.00 paint included, ppg base coat clearcoat paint. i remove all the chrome and mirrors, stacks, etc. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33671-new-to-me-1988-superliner-rw613/#findComment-222825 Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottwetzel Posted December 25, 2013 Author Share Posted December 25, 2013 Did a little work on the superliner today. Removed the previous owners name from the door, now just need to remove some of the fine scratches from removing the name. Painted the rear wheels and added some chrome. Painted the roof visor hoping to do the fenders soon to match. Added the rear spring to hold my air lines up. She's coming along!!! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33671-new-to-me-1988-superliner-rw613/#findComment-222986 Share on other sites More sharing options...
leversole Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 I like the silver on the rear rims...what brand/color?...people are giving my $h!t about my white ones... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33671-new-to-me-1988-superliner-rw613/#findComment-222994 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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