Popular Post 85snowdog Posted May 12, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted May 12, 2014 I will try to keep this short, but I'm so happy might become long.A friend of mine called me to tell me about an R for sale. I didn't get to excited, all the older Canadian Macks I look at are pretty tough. The exporters pay a lot of money for them generally (more than I would pay) But I thought I should take a look anyway.As it turns out it is a 1988 R688st one owner, and one driver only since the truck was new. Was never used in the winter. So its in good shape for a Canadian truck ( still not as good as a southern truck) But good never the less.The driver would take off his work boots and put on shoes to drive it. So its on its way to my place. I'm the proud new owner 1988 R688ST350 4v with an 8LL200 inch wheel base14500 front 44000 rears 4.42 ratiotrim level III will post more pics when it gets to its new home. 12 Quote Keith Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35687-we-saved-another-r/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Inside looks pretty impressive for a 88 model ! 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35687-we-saved-another-r/#findComment-245100 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 real nice R 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35687-we-saved-another-r/#findComment-245104 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Well done! 1 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35687-we-saved-another-r/#findComment-245107 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 The inside looks excellent indeed.Hope you'll enjoy everything else.I'll maybe have some questions to you because my R's are 1988 Canadian R688ST 1 Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35687-we-saved-another-r/#findComment-245109 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Yea man....glad you could save it. Looks like a real gem. Would not mind seeing more photos.mike 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35687-we-saved-another-r/#findComment-245110 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1957B61Vt Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Nice save!Glad it didn't take The boat ride 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35687-we-saved-another-r/#findComment-245114 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatcity Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 I know some one is crying right now.Just a little elbow grease and that will look like new 1 Quote Success is only a stones throw away.................................................................for a Palestinian Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35687-we-saved-another-r/#findComment-245135 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 That looks to be a real nice clean interior! rare in any big truck!...........................................Mark 1 Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35687-we-saved-another-r/#findComment-245140 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Clean! Good luck with it. Whats the spread on the rear axles? looks longer than usual. Paul 1 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/35687-we-saved-another-r/#findComment-245144 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Great save. Glad it stayed where it belongs. 1 Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35687-we-saved-another-r/#findComment-245147 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb502 Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Damn that thing is clean, whew wanna sell it? 1 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/35687-we-saved-another-r/#findComment-245163 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAD DOG Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Nice save! Glad to see a nice clean Canadian R Model stay in Canada instead of being scooped up by exporters. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35687-we-saved-another-r/#findComment-245164 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby j Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 That looks to be a real nice clean interior! rare in any big truck!...........................................Mark. I second that....if one owner/driver kept inside that nice good chance the running gear is just as good.......bobby j. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35687-we-saved-another-r/#findComment-245193 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 that dog needs a sleeper 1 Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35687-we-saved-another-r/#findComment-245194 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterMack Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 That interior looks great. Nice find. Way to nice to export. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35687-we-saved-another-r/#findComment-245213 Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8Bulldog Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Congratulations! Nice R 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35687-we-saved-another-r/#findComment-245215 Share on other sites More sharing options...
85snowdog Posted May 13, 2014 Author Share Posted May 13, 2014 Thanks everyone for the complements on the R. I'm really happy with it. At some point it will become a float tractor. I found a DOT inspection sheet in the truck from Aug. of last year 8000 kilometres (5000 miles) ago, after an hour long inspection no defects were found.And when I thought things couldn't get better. The fuel gauge read over half. Figured it was broke. But no, truck came with close to 200 gal of fuel.Hatcity: It was quite the opposite , they were happy that the truck was not going oversea or cut up for parts. They knew I was going to care for it. I showed them pics of my 85 and 86 R's41chevy: It does look longer, but it is a 60 inch spread. 84superdog: I'm sorry , but I have looked for over 3 years for the right truck. Goes to show that good things come to those who wait. thomastractorsvc: A sleeper would look good, I agree. But there are other things I want to use the budget on. Aluminum front wheels, nice headache rack and some full fenders. Thanks again to everyone Pics to follow Quote Keith Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35687-we-saved-another-r/#findComment-245220 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 85snowdog Posted May 13, 2014 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 13, 2014 Pics from yesterday 5 Quote Keith Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35687-we-saved-another-r/#findComment-245221 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bulldogmack58 Posted May 13, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted May 13, 2014 SWEET TRUCK! GOOD SAVE! LONG LIVE THE "R" MACK! I'D BE AS HAPPY AS A PIG IN SHIT WITH THAT ONE. 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35687-we-saved-another-r/#findComment-245222 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jake Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 It's great to find a truck in truly such great condition. That interior looks new. Glad it's found a good home. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35687-we-saved-another-r/#findComment-245224 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 wow,,,nice.. have a ball...bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35687-we-saved-another-r/#findComment-245232 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbigrig Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Was that a Best Way Stone (BWS) truck??? Mint! Another Oakville save! Congrats! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35687-we-saved-another-r/#findComment-245280 Share on other sites More sharing options...
85snowdog Posted May 13, 2014 Author Share Posted May 13, 2014 Was that a Best Way Stone (BWS) truck??? Mint! Another Oakville save! Congrats!Ding ding ding we have a winner!! Yes it is their truck . The driver and the owner are a class act. The driver got to pick a truck to replace it. He has a 2013 KW now.I didn't see it and don't know any specs. I wished the owner the same luck with the KW as he had with the Mack (26 years trouble free). But I think the Mack will be a hard act to follow. Quote Keith Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35687-we-saved-another-r/#findComment-245310 Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex g Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Good to see you found one after a long wait but by the looks of the pics it was worth it. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35687-we-saved-another-r/#findComment-245312 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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