Stretched out Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Looking for different options for R model grill. Only aftermarket grill I can find is this one. Does anyone know of any other styles Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34108-r-model-grill/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 where you find that one? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34108-r-model-grill/#findComment-224634 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullhusk Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 I have a brand new one in the box, but its not a w- coast style it's the big chrome one, ill post some picsBULLHUSK Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34108-r-model-grill/#findComment-224640 Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 On the subject of R grills....At Gerhart's last fall (Oct 2013)...Leversole and I were sitting in his golf cart watching wimmin and trucks and eating Tootsie Rolls....we were curious on the difference of the grills for an "eastern" R and a Western R. At first glance they look interchangeable but upon closer examination, the Western grill opening looks bigger. Is this in fact true? And why the difference? 1 Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34108-r-model-grill/#findComment-224647 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Here's my "73 R795 east coast grille. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34108-r-model-grill/#findComment-224651 Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Here's my "73 R795 east coast grille.That is definitely a nice looking R. I say keep the same paint color. You will have a VERY NICE R when you get done! 1 Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34108-r-model-grill/#findComment-224652 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 You were also waiting for me to come crawling on the U700.... 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34108-r-model-grill/#findComment-224656 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fullfuel01 Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 The 700 grill will fit on a normal hood. The western grill does the job but not 100%. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34108-r-model-grill/#findComment-224668 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 What bigdog has there is an F model (eastern) grille that works well in a standard R model(eastern) grille opening.That first one that Stretched out has a picture of,looks pretty cool as well.Nice update,not too gawty! I always thought the U700 grille was taller? 1 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/34108-r-model-grill/#findComment-224670 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Looks like a Combs Custom Manufacturing R model grill. Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34108-r-model-grill/#findComment-224676 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Al, the U700 grill is taller. I was just saying at Gerharts Ken and Leslie were sitting around in their golfcart waiting for me to come crawling all over the U700 there. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34108-r-model-grill/#findComment-224678 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakebrake86 Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 I know that the grille on the newer R models were mounted to the charge air cooler, but weren't the F model and western R models mounted to the hood itself? Quote Jake Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34108-r-model-grill/#findComment-224681 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 10-4 Vinny! Jake,yes they were mounted to the grille opening themselves.Mr. Hancock,thanks! Couldn't think of the name of that outfit.Didn't a guy get on here a few months back, that sells those grilles & other dress up (no paper dolls) items? 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/34108-r-model-grill/#findComment-224684 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 What bigdog has there is an F model (eastern) grille that works well in a standard R model(eastern) grille opening.That first one that Stretched out has a picture of,looks pretty cool as well.Nice update,not too gawty! I always thought the U700 grille was taller?Interesting,thanks for the info!They ordered this truck pretty nicely for the day... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34108-r-model-grill/#findComment-224689 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 I'll say! That's a cool truck,bigdog 1 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/34108-r-model-grill/#findComment-224690 Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Al, the U700 grill is taller. I was just saying at Gerharts Ken and Leslie were sitting around in their golfcart waiting for me to come crawling all over the U700 there.yea that too! Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34108-r-model-grill/#findComment-224722 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stretched out Posted January 4, 2014 Author Share Posted January 4, 2014 Yeah that is a combs grill superdog. They are $500. I would really like to find a louvre style grill but I haven't had any luck with that Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34108-r-model-grill/#findComment-224747 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 I'd think twice about the louvred grille.my son got one for his Rawhide,beside the fact it was a royal pain in the ass to install,the damn thing isn't holding up well.cracking around the screw holes,etc. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34108-r-model-grill/#findComment-224753 Share on other sites More sharing options...
puppydog1918 Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 where did you get that grilldo you have manufacter or a part number so i can find one?thanks Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34108-r-model-grill/#findComment-226904 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb502 Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Yeah that is a combs grill superdog. They are $500. I would really like to find a louvre style grill but I haven't had any luck with thatI m ight be able to come up with a louver style grille for an R model, it would be custom made to measure so itll be expensive, but doable. Quote "Any Society that would give up a little LIBERTY to gain a little SECURITY will Deserve Neither and LOSE BOTH" -Benjamin Franklin"If your gonna be STUPID, you gotta be TOUGH" "You cant always get what you want, but if you try sometimes you get what you need" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34108-r-model-grill/#findComment-227326 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickykarenpr Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 awesome in chrome looks better Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34108-r-model-grill/#findComment-227328 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stretched out Posted January 23, 2014 Author Share Posted January 23, 2014 Could you get me pics of what louvre sizes are and what are thinking on price Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34108-r-model-grill/#findComment-228168 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 where you find that one? Combs Custom Manufacturing makes it. I almost bought one for my R when I put it back together. Kind of pricy for my tastes. Close to $500. I'll find a clean used one.http://combscustommfg.com/mack_truck_bumpers_and_chrome_parts Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34108-r-model-grill/#findComment-228361 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb502 Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 Could you get me pics of what louvre sizes are and what are thinking on priceJust have to send some measurements and pics to a couple vendors and see what they say, I dont have an R handy to get that stuff. If you can get a couple pics of the original and the measurements together Ill send it to Mike @ Chrome Country and go hang with him to get some info. He will be at the tractor pull with me friday the 31st and saturday the 1st and Ill have the computer with me so we could look at it then. Ryan B. Quote "Any Society that would give up a little LIBERTY to gain a little SECURITY will Deserve Neither and LOSE BOTH" -Benjamin Franklin"If your gonna be STUPID, you gotta be TOUGH" "You cant always get what you want, but if you try sometimes you get what you need" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34108-r-model-grill/#findComment-228481 Share on other sites More sharing options...
F Hayes Posted December 29, 2019 Share Posted December 29, 2019 Where is this grill available from? Thanks Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34108-r-model-grill/#findComment-439012 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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