Popular Post thomastractorsvc Posted May 14, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted May 14, 2014 Been putzing around with her the last few days after substitute teaching the diesel class at the local college. Yesterday took the passenger seat out and most of the insides again to re-clean. (Autobody guys are so clean ) I think all the did was open the doors and blow some air. I was short on time before my kids got home so I took her for a service at the Speedco. After all the mechanical work last summer it was waiting on an oil change, coolant filter and fuel filters. I could not see changing the oil until after I got it back as I pulled an oil sample last May when I first got her. I had bought all new Mack filters so threw them in the truck and off I went. With oil sample and enviro fees was around $280. I thought about doing it but 15 gallons of Shell Roltella would have been around $200 with my discount, hassling with the filters and I still would have had to go over for the oil sample I figured it was easy enough. They rechecked all the fluids and I watched them, pretty decent crew there. Everyone commented on her and a couple drivers that were there getting serviced checked her out.Just got to get the seat redone or a seat cover and a new radio, I hooked up one of the speakers and could not get to turn up very loud.Here is one of my helper today, not a bulldog but he does match the truck 12 Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35707-1980-r686st-just-about-done/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post thomastractorsvc Posted May 14, 2014 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 14, 2014 Since it is May 14 and National Buttermilk Biscuit Day according to the interweb, I thought I would show some patriotism. 5 Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35707-1980-r686st-just-about-done/#findComment-245421 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustydog Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 :clap: :clap: NICE WORK TEACH!!! :clap: :clap: Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35707-1980-r686st-just-about-done/#findComment-245424 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Blais Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Wow, that's nice! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35707-1980-r686st-just-about-done/#findComment-245426 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Looks awesome!!! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35707-1980-r686st-just-about-done/#findComment-245427 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 looks damn nice Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35707-1980-r686st-just-about-done/#findComment-245432 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbigrig Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 That is a nice R-Model. Congrats. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35707-1980-r686st-just-about-done/#findComment-245447 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted May 14, 2014 Author Share Posted May 14, 2014 Mike (superdog) sorry I could not take your advice about the fire extinguisher the previous mount really left some nasty holes so i replaced the holder with a new one used the same holes so it looks really clean Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35707-1980-r686st-just-about-done/#findComment-245448 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatcity Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Looks fantastic!!Them other drivers ask about the second brake pedal? or the TWO sticks-"What do they do? For the dump body?" Quote Success is only a stones throw away.................................................................for a Palestinian Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35707-1980-r686st-just-about-done/#findComment-245449 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 holy cow,,,,excellent,,,have a ball with it...bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35707-1980-r686st-just-about-done/#findComment-245451 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Mike (superdog) sorry I could not take your advice about the fire extinguisher the previous mount really left some nasty holes so i replaced the holder with a new one used the same holes so it looks really clean No doubt. Wish there was something available to repair those dash pads. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35707-1980-r686st-just-about-done/#findComment-245453 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 No doubt. Wish there was something available to repair those dash pads. Can new ones still be bought? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35707-1980-r686st-just-about-done/#findComment-245461 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted May 15, 2014 Author Share Posted May 15, 2014 I don't think so, most of the stuff I have seen was worse than mine, years ago tried that vinyl repair epoxy on a Chevy dash pad, did not match and looked like I tried to fix it.Maybe I can find one of those custom carpet dash covers like you could get to cover the crappy repair on the Chevy dash pad. Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35707-1980-r686st-just-about-done/#findComment-245489 Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8Bulldog Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 That's a jewel! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35707-1980-r686st-just-about-done/#findComment-245492 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearhead204 Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Sorry but I have to be the smart ass here since in the early 80's was famous for generic products I would have to add a bar code and then use your dot numbers across the bottom of the bar code BTW truck looks great even if it does have spokes Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35707-1980-r686st-just-about-done/#findComment-245496 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bigdogtrucker Posted May 15, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted May 15, 2014 Sorry but I have to be the smart ass here since in the early 80's was famous for generic products I would have to add a bar code and then use your dot numbers across the bottom of the bar code BTW truck looks great even if it does have spokes Old Mack's and spokes go together like peanut butter and jelly 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35707-1980-r686st-just-about-done/#findComment-245499 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 agree. spokes on a Mack. nice to see another old R saved, seems they are all takin a boat ride. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35707-1980-r686st-just-about-done/#findComment-245507 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted May 15, 2014 Author Share Posted May 15, 2014 Thanks all for all the comments, I appreciate them. Thinking about taking it over to Inland Truck Part/Service on Friday, they are having a customer appreciation day from 11-2. I guess I qualify since I have bought a few things from them. Maybe on the way I will stop by the Mack dealer so the parts guy can see that my truck really does not have a 17 digit VIN. Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35707-1980-r686st-just-about-done/#findComment-245517 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 drive it up an park it next to Larry's B model, we are still waiting for a picture of the twins together...... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35707-1980-r686st-just-about-done/#findComment-245521 Share on other sites More sharing options...
slpwlker Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Looking good Rob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35707-1980-r686st-just-about-done/#findComment-245522 Share on other sites More sharing options...
39 Baby Mack Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 That's one beautiful "R" model, Tell the guy at the Mack dealer that your truck has a chassis number rather than a VIN number!Ron Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35707-1980-r686st-just-about-done/#findComment-245527 Share on other sites More sharing options...
85snowdog Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Wow!! That is one classy R. Good job. I love the two tone paint on the hood. It just looks right on an R. Hope you don't mind, my newest addition might end up similar to yours. Quote Keith Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35707-1980-r686st-just-about-done/#findComment-245530 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackb61sx Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Looks nice, real nice job refurbishing it. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35707-1980-r686st-just-about-done/#findComment-245537 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby j Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Looks real good.........love the two tone paint and spokes.......good job.......bobby j. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35707-1980-r686st-just-about-done/#findComment-245541 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc trucking Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 I want to get some advice no problem here whith my machine is just to tell it nice jod i cant wait to do the paint Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35707-1980-r686st-just-about-done/#findComment-250948 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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