james j neiweem Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 I always liked the R Hood over the replacement RD hood. The RD as a tractor never looked as good as the R model as a tractor IMO. Can anR model hood replace (Say 1988)--- replace a (say 2005 RD hood. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34978-r-and-rd-hoods/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullheaded Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 Yes. My friend did it to his. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34978-r-and-rd-hoods/#findComment-236544 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Maney Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 The cowl mating surface is different. The old R follows the hood contour. The facelift RD has a straight side cowl like a Superliner. Quote Interested in Old Trucks? Check out: www.antiquetruckclubofamerica.org Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34978-r-and-rd-hoods/#findComment-236689 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 The cowl sides would have to be changed,right off the bat. Some kind of full size grille would have to be adapted.Not impossible,for sure.I like the idea,James.Was not a big fan of the newer hood myself. 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/34978-r-and-rd-hoods/#findComment-236690 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullheaded Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 I don't think my buddy changed the cowl and his looks normal around the cab on his truck. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34978-r-and-rd-hoods/#findComment-236707 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakebrake86 Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 I don't think my buddy changed the cowl and his looks normal around the cab on his truck.Got any pics? I'm not seeing how that would work. I'm a fan of the idea, though. Quote Jake Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34978-r-and-rd-hoods/#findComment-236987 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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