R-model cab?

[doubleclutchinweasel]

I think it's time I start pokin' around for a replacement cab for my R600.

My cab is pretty solid, except fot the rh door. But, I don't have the ability to remove/restore/replace it. I'd be better off having a cab ready, & swapping them out.

So, everybody please keep your eyes peeled for an old, steel-dash R-model cab. I know there's one good, solid one left SOMEWHERE.

[Superdog]

If all you need is a door,no since replacing the whole cab.only takes 8 bolts to change a door.

[doubleclutchinweasel]

If all you need is a door,no since replacing the whole cab.only takes 8 bolts to change a door.

I wouldn't mind going ahead and getting a rh door on it.

In fact, I would like to get both doors rebuilt and put back on.

At some time, though, I will likely have to replace the cab, as it does have SOME issues.

Then, those "new" doors could be transplanted to the new cab.

I like doing things in stages! Less shock to the wallet!

Anybody got a good rh door (old model door, not newer)?

[Bigdogtrucker]

I may have a line on some clean doors,post pics of your cab so we can see the condition.

[doubleclutchinweasel]

I may have a line on some clean doors,post pics of your cab so we can see the condition.

Just as soon as I feel good enough to go outside!

Have some rust on rh rocker area.

Some rust in rear corners.

One "repaired"seam over lh door.

Its not the worst R cab out there. Not by a long shot. The floors are quite solid.

If I had the doors in good shape, it might hold me a while. I do need new cab mounts, though.

[doubleclutchinweasel]

But, remember, OLD R doors, not new ones.

It is supposed to be possible to exchange old & new doors, "with minor modification on the latch location", but I don't know exactly what that means!

[57 bcr]

I didn't do a frame up on the BCR,Weasel. The cab stayed right on the frame during the whole process. The guy replaced the floor and rear cab sill (in and out),and mounts, while supporting the cab with a plate attached to the glad hand mounting pad on both sides. Turned out great and the doors shut real nice! Seen a job that didn't turn out as nice as mine though,too. I went that route because of the first B I started on.Took the cab off & it never made it back on the truck(easier said than done). Just something to think about. My .02!

[bullhusk]

I wouldn't mind going ahead and getting a rh door on it.

In fact, I would like to get both doors rebuilt and put back on.

At some time, though, I will likely have to replace the cab, as it does have SOME issues.

Then, those "new" doors could be transplanted to the new cab.

I like doing things in stages! Less shock to the wallet!

Anybody got a good rh door (old model door, not newer)?

See Superdog (Mike) I bought 2 nice aluminum doors for my RL 700L he sent me pic"s an when I got the door they were like new!

BULLHUSK

[doubleclutchinweasel]

See Superdog (Mike) I bought 2 nice aluminum doors for my RL 700L he sent me pic"s an when I got the door they were like new!

BULLHUSK

Aluminum F doors would be killer!

[doubleclutchinweasel]

By the way, I had to disassemble the lh door to do a little work on the latch. The bolt plate for the mirror was in the bottom. And, I'm pretty sure the one off the rh side is rattling around in its door, too.

So, good doors I could definitely put to use. Aluminum ones might make my sticker peck-up!

[Maddog13407]

aluminum doors are about the worst idea Mack ever had on an R model. damn mirror brackets will rattle and break right off the doors. old R cabs are like hens teeth or worse. if all you need is to rebuild the doors and a few panels, that's easy

[monserandsons]

I have doors early seventies I believe should I take a picture

[doubleclutchinweasel]

I have doors early seventies I believe should I take a picture

Yes.

Please do.

Mine is a '70 model. The doors do not match. One or both have been replaced.

Let me see what you have. And thanks!

[doubleclutchinweasel]

aluminum doors are about the worst idea Mack ever had on an R model. damn mirror brackets will rattle and break right off the doors. old R cabs are like hens teeth or worse. if all you need is to rebuild the doors and a few panels, that's easy

Yeah. You're right. They do live hard. Probably will just stick to steel.

[Superdog]

you definitely want to add something to the backside of the bottom mirror area if you use an aluminum door on a R model .