scaper Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Hi, Just bought an 85 r model dump truck ( 6 wheel ) looking for help with the following: has anyone ever changed the steering wheel to a smaller diameter than stock one? is it possible? available? and also looking to switch fuel tanks out to stainless, cant seem to find them. I am in the process of painting and renovating the truck a bit. any help would be appreciated. thanks! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34785-r-model-mack-questions/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAD DOG Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 You can put a small steering wheel in an R Model not a big deal. But Why would any one want a little steering wheel? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34785-r-model-mack-questions/#findComment-234106 Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitegold Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 more belly room? Quote THE MILKMAN DID IT..... Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34785-r-model-mack-questions/#findComment-234108 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 They never made stainless fuel tanks,you will have to settle for aluminum and polish them. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34785-r-model-mack-questions/#findComment-234109 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RFCDrum Posted February 23, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted February 23, 2014 Yes I have seen the newer smaller wheel on older RD's. I like the bigger wheel myself just for tradition. Rob 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34785-r-model-mack-questions/#findComment-234112 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_martell Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 The day I spent in our rd with the giant wheel, I decked the windshield I dunno how many friggin times....lol. Felt like I was piloting a pirate ship. Quote Lack of planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part.... Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34785-r-model-mack-questions/#findComment-234115 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1MACK1 Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 A must do is change steering wheel they are so much better to drive with and you don't knock the tops off your knuckles every one that drives mine goes out and buys a small wheel the next day but its up to personal preference I guess But it's only 1 nut to remove slip old one off and new on Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34785-r-model-mack-questions/#findComment-234156 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fullfuel01 Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 If it's a black 3 branchs steering wheel, i'm interested in buying it. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34785-r-model-mack-questions/#findComment-234177 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 Shuster's R models had power steering units that I believe were the same as those used in '72 Cadillac's. Absolutely effortless steering and the smaller wheel helped prevent over steer. Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34785-r-model-mack-questions/#findComment-234182 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Scaper, A buddy of mine had to buy a new 75 gal. aluminum tank from MACK. His cost with discount over $800.00! Good used are like hens teeth! Al 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/34785-r-model-mack-questions/#findComment-234331 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Scaper, A buddy of mine had to buy a new 75 gal. aluminum tank from MACK. His cost with discount over $800.00! Good used are like hens teeth! AlAl, don't you remember it was polished tank or just smooth alumunium?Polishing of the used one killed me so I'm looking for different solutions. Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34785-r-model-mack-questions/#findComment-234508 Share on other sites More sharing options...
scaper Posted February 26, 2014 Author Share Posted February 26, 2014 Thanks for everyones help ! I did go ahead and get an 18" wood wheel from EBay, it looks really nice and the wood matches the interior perfectly. The tank issue remains tough, I may just put stainless straps on and paint the tanks the same as the cab. I have just sandblasted the dump body and will spray it this weekend, then the frame, then the cab! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34785-r-model-mack-questions/#findComment-234764 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Vlad, I haven't looked at the tank yet.It's still in the box! I will check it out,and give you an answer tomorrow. I would imagine it is just smooth,Vlad. Easy to polish,though being new. 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/34785-r-model-mack-questions/#findComment-234816 Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stacksuperdog Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 pictures???? Quote Matt Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34785-r-model-mack-questions/#findComment-234817 Share on other sites More sharing options...
85snowdog Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 I would love to see pictures too, truck and steering wheel. Quote Keith Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34785-r-model-mack-questions/#findComment-234833 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 ...And the tank!Just kidding.Al might PM me if none else would like to see it. Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34785-r-model-mack-questions/#findComment-234862 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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