jakebrake86 Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Very nice! Have you thought about a little 6-8 yard dump bed? That would be as handy as a pocket on a shirt for delivering topsoil to people's yards. 1 Quote Jake Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34949-66-r-model/page/2/#findComment-238121 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryS Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Way to go, glad you were able to put he deal together. It's in really nice shape for the age. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34949-66-r-model/page/2/#findComment-238153 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpavao1066 Posted March 19, 2014 Author Share Posted March 19, 2014 (edited) Thank you, and actually I'm planning on building a small flatbed dump with stake pockets and removable sides. I think the flatbed will look good on it once it's done and it will still be usable with sides on it. Hopefully I can start the rest of the restoration within the next few weeks, I'm working on finding sources for parts first. Edited March 19, 2014 by jpavao1066 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34949-66-r-model/page/2/#findComment-238206 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jpavao1066 Posted March 19, 2014 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 19, 2014 Here is another pic of it now that it's home. The previous owner also gave me a complete service/repair book for the truck, the original owners manual, and all of the paper work from the truck since it was built including build sheets w/part numbers, sales receipt from the original purchaser, etc. I thought that was a nice touch. 9 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34949-66-r-model/page/2/#findComment-238207 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTFormula Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 That's a great looking single axle! Good luck with it. Looks like you got a solid rig. Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mackwww.jtresto.com www.wickedreputation.netwww.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34949-66-r-model/page/2/#findComment-238208 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 Welcome and congratulations! That's a very nice find. Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34949-66-r-model/page/2/#findComment-238277 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Blais Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 Congrats, that is a nice tractor. I hope you have many years of enjoyment with it. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34949-66-r-model/page/2/#findComment-238340 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 nice truck, looks like the previous owner kept it in good shape, that always helps fro any restore project Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34949-66-r-model/page/2/#findComment-238364 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post shaunharley2005 Posted March 21, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted March 21, 2014 A 22 year old that loves old macks !!! Most kids don't know or care about old cars or trucks. Maybe there is hope for us yet. Congrats on your purchase. Keep the Pics. coming. 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34949-66-r-model/page/2/#findComment-238415 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Maikshilo Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 Great find Justin and you've got a clean unit there. As shaunharley2005 said it is awesome to have younger folk interested in the old stuff. My son was the same way with his first old RD and hauled hay back to the barn with it. Good luck! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34949-66-r-model/page/2/#findComment-238423 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpavao1066 Posted March 21, 2014 Author Share Posted March 21, 2014 Thanks guys, I've loved these trucks since I was crawling around on the rug, I'm just happy I can finally have one of my own! I'm going to start a thread showing the restoration, hopefully I can start it in the next couple weeks. Should be a fun build I've got a lot in mind for it Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34949-66-r-model/page/2/#findComment-238460 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deekes Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Good find. Hurry so nobody scoops you. Put a couple bucks down on it to hold it. You can't go wrong. if later you find out this isn't for you, you'll always get your cash out of it. Just finished my 30 X 36 shop. Now I can start looking around. I myself prefer the B61 but I think the rare secret is out on that one. I'll find one. Good luck. and I may have a steering wheel for you. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34949-66-r-model/page/2/#findComment-239136 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpavao1066 Posted March 25, 2014 Author Share Posted March 25, 2014 Man I wish I had a shop that size to work in! Someday soon hopefully. I would like to find a b model to restore someday as well, but this r really caught my interest, plus the price was right so it's a good truck to start with I think. And I would definitely be interested in a steering wheel if you have one Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34949-66-r-model/page/2/#findComment-239143 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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