85snowdog Posted May 14, 2014 Author Share Posted May 14, 2014 Thanks Alex, Its far from perfect. There is rust between the double frame and the air cleaner is a little punky. Rusty spots here and there, but it is original paint. So nothing has been hid, I like that. Quote Keith Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35687-we-saved-another-r/page/2/#findComment-245313 Share on other sites More sharing options...
felicello122 Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 clean truck, good luck with it 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35687-we-saved-another-r/page/2/#findComment-245337 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Nice save,Keith! What a beauty! She ended up at the right place,for sure! 1 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/35687-we-saved-another-r/page/2/#findComment-245343 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Glad to see your purchase.Please keep posted when you find correct full fenders for 60" Canadian spread.I had some luck googling it put had doubts on the matter. 1 Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35687-we-saved-another-r/page/2/#findComment-245407 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackey58 Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Damn nice save for the damn exporters 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35687-we-saved-another-r/page/2/#findComment-245439 Share on other sites More sharing options...
85snowdog Posted May 15, 2014 Author Share Posted May 15, 2014 Thanks again everyone for your comments I will post pics of any progress.Keith 1 Quote Keith Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35687-we-saved-another-r/page/2/#findComment-245529 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 85snowdog Posted May 21, 2014 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 21, 2014 Things are going smooth so far. Just small items for certification. Got my emission(smoke) test . A nice clean 1.4 percent.I'm getting the oil tested also. Hopefully things are ok inside the E6.Also working on the exterior. The hood should really be painted, but this is a bad time of year for me to start something like that.I decided to go at it with some rubbing compound, and see how it comes out. Turns out 26 year old paint polishes up pretty nice. 7 Quote Keith Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35687-we-saved-another-r/page/2/#findComment-246327 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 How much rust in the rails?Surprised it has any being parked in the winters.Very sharp looking truck BTW! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35687-we-saved-another-r/page/2/#findComment-246328 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post farmer52 Posted May 21, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted May 21, 2014 Nice! However, it is not a Mack if it does not smoke. Just sayin'. 4 Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35687-we-saved-another-r/page/2/#findComment-246330 Share on other sites More sharing options...
85snowdog Posted May 22, 2014 Author Share Posted May 22, 2014 How much rust in the rails?Surprised it has any being parked in the winters.Very sharp looking truck BTW!Its hard for one of our Ontario trucks to not see salt Bigdog. It would have seen salt at the end of every landscaping season (hauled landscape stone).Its getting worse now. The municipalities start putting salt brine down in October any time the weather gets below 0 c (32f) even if its not snowing. Quote Keith Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35687-we-saved-another-r/page/2/#findComment-246423 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Doesn't look too bad yet...I'd paint as much as you can on that rust with Chassis Saver or another "paint over rust" type paint.Then maybe some black seam sealer.I did that to one that was pretty bad years ago on a guy's plow truck,stopped it in it's tracks!Can't believe they lay it down that much salt even with NO snow . Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35687-we-saved-another-r/page/2/#findComment-246425 Share on other sites More sharing options...
85snowdog Posted May 23, 2014 Author Share Posted May 23, 2014 Thanks big dog, I am going to find out about chassis saver, sounds interesting. I know there was a thread on chassis paint a little while ago. I have to find out the Canadian equivalent. Keith 1 Quote Keith Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35687-we-saved-another-r/page/2/#findComment-246512 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc trucking Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 For me is a real machine i drive my 1972 rd a is pure power pup just put a 350. 4V in it without the jake brake. Roar like the truck is new. Is my satisfacion to work in it here in pr. RD rules in pr. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35687-we-saved-another-r/page/2/#findComment-248842 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 85snowdog Posted June 12, 2014 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 12, 2014 Almost a month later. New parts, lots of polishing. Still want to paint the frame , wheels and hubs……. And would like a new bumper. 7 Quote Keith Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35687-we-saved-another-r/page/2/#findComment-248957 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 im likin the colors, . . . keep the spokes on the front, makes her look tough 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35687-we-saved-another-r/page/2/#findComment-249039 Share on other sites More sharing options...
85snowdog Posted June 15, 2014 Author Share Posted June 15, 2014 im likin the colors, . . . keep the spokes on the front, makes her look toughLook familiar Maddog, not sure if I should have kept them black. Thoughts?? 2 Quote Keith Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35687-we-saved-another-r/page/2/#findComment-249275 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 i dunno,kinda like the red myself. always like the looks of an older R with the black fender welting to, use to be popular back in the 80's when guys put floaters on he front 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35687-we-saved-another-r/page/2/#findComment-249287 Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stacksuperdog Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 Red with gray rims is always nice 2 Quote Matt Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35687-we-saved-another-r/page/2/#findComment-249302 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_martell Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 Looks absolutely awesome Keith.....if you find a "new" bumper and are willing to part with the old one, let me know, that is one of the big things that would help our rd look right.....too many steering wheel holders in the past have smashed the existing one up bad. We straightened it up as best we could, but it's still not right. That one you got looks identical other than it's chrome and our is black....Again, excellent save on the r !!! All the polishing and painting made a world of difference 1 Quote Lack of planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part.... Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35687-we-saved-another-r/page/2/#findComment-249342 Share on other sites More sharing options...
85snowdog Posted June 16, 2014 Author Share Posted June 16, 2014 Thanks for the input guys.If I am ever lucky enough to get a new bumper, I would gladly give you the old one J_martel. Keith 1 Quote Keith Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35687-we-saved-another-r/page/2/#findComment-249445 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 New bumper is avalible from Watts.I got it and can say it looks absolutely perfect.As for the spokes I think red centers with whire rims will work.Better make an easy BMP picture to play over with colors.Or send me PM and have the one from me.Vlad Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35687-we-saved-another-r/page/2/#findComment-249938 Share on other sites More sharing options...
double d Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 Very nice looking. I have a super liner that was built for a Canadian customer and it has the wide spread on the bogies also. Maybe something to do with their weight laws at the time? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35687-we-saved-another-r/page/2/#findComment-250106 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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