Mackdaddy2030 Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Is there any way at all to get a Mack glider kit? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36784-glider/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
MackMann85 Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Short of a reman engine, trans, and carrier, a new service cab, and having the dealership go over and replace/repaint the remaining chassis components- no. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36784-glider/#findComment-256863 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 An opportunity lost. Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36784-glider/#findComment-256865 Share on other sites More sharing options...
james j neiweem Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Why couldn't you just order a chasis like it comes into the back of the factory before assembly of transmission engine and cabIt would be a glider without cab and harness Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36784-glider/#findComment-256868 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 If they build them like KW, the truck gets built just like an overgrown model. Two blank frame rails, get holes drilled, then it gets built piece by piece down the line. Nothing is preassembled before(except driveline parts). KW even manufactures their own fuel tanks in house. All paint is done by hand(they were working on automating it about 10 yrs ago). They build the dash by hand for each truck for whatever option you want. It really was interesting to see and would love to get another tour someday. 1 Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36784-glider/#findComment-256876 Share on other sites More sharing options...
james j neiweem Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 When I was at the macungie tour a completed chasis entered the back of the plant(obviously assembled elsewhere)The chasis had the frame, rears, suspension, crossmembers, front axle, mounting brackets etc. they were all painted as well.The only missing members were transmission, engine, cab & wiring, polution control eq, fuel tanks wheels, tires. It seems if you could purchase a chasis you could get quite creative. That is if you were glider savy. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36784-glider/#findComment-256893 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 didnt know gliders were not available...bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36784-glider/#findComment-256897 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Interesting. Didn't know Mack moved the chassis from one plant to another? Wonder if it is a space issue with putting it all under one roof? Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36784-glider/#findComment-256899 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Is there any way at all to get a Mack glider kit?Yes,but you will have to have access to a time machine. When you find one,please let the rest of us know, I'm sure you could pick up stuff for most of us while you are back when things were done the right way. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36784-glider/#findComment-256960 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 When I was at the macungie tour a completed chasis entered the back of the plant(obviously assembled elsewhere)The chasis had the frame, rears, suspension, crossmembers, front axle, mounting brackets etc. they were all painted as well.The only missing members were transmission, engine, cab & wiring, polution control eq, fuel tanks wheels, tires. It seems if you could purchase a chasis you could get quite creative. That is if you were glider savy. http://www.bigmacktrucks.com/index.php?/topic/26449-who-got-the-contract-to-build-mack-chassis/ Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36784-glider/#findComment-256980 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bts-4120 Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 with this remack warrnty Mack is really missing the boat. if you can rebuild an older truck and Mack it has about the same warrnty as a brand new truck why not sell a glider. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36784-glider/#findComment-256986 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullhusk Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 The first glider I ever saw was a Mack R with A motor , called a 'Power glider' It was white with undrilled frame raills!! But it looked good!! Heres the catch...... Volvo does not want to make the older parts,the older Mack parts that is!!BULLHUSK Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36784-glider/#findComment-257025 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 The first glider I ever saw was a Mack R with a motor , called a 'Powered glider' It was white with undrilled frame raills!! But it looked good!! Heres the catch...... Volvo does not want to make the older parts,the older Mack parts that is!!BULLHUSKThat's it in a nutshell. Volvo wants to push forward the transition to Volvo global components.And, Volvo doesn't believe in glider kits. It's not the "Volvo Way". What American customers might want simply doesn't matter. The Volvo way is to tell you what you need. Those Swedes love to dictate, but are terrible listeners. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36784-glider/#findComment-257039 Share on other sites More sharing options...
39 Baby Mack Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 They quit building the chassis at Macungie sometime between 1984 and 1993Our first two "MH"'s were built in late '84 and started upside down as two frame rails.The last two were built in early '93 with the chassis preassembled by Dana in York, PARon 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36784-glider/#findComment-257040 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackdaddy2030 Posted August 24, 2014 Author Share Posted August 24, 2014 Does the serial number go by the cab or the chassis?Cause that would be cool if you could order a complete rolling chassis and then build what you want. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36784-glider/#findComment-257170 Share on other sites More sharing options...
james j neiweem Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 That is what I was trying to find out, Can you buy a chassis from Mack or not? Then you would probably need to buy a cab. Don't think the harness would be applicableIf you were adding pre emissions equipment. There is a company down south I believe that completes gliders for Paccar Western Star and Shacker 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36784-glider/#findComment-257176 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Larry,did you take the tour of the Chilicothe,OH KW plant? if so,i have too,and was really impressed at the pride the employees take in their work!................................................Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36784-glider/#findComment-257189 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbigrig Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 You could buy a fully dressed R or DM series cab assembled in an area close to shipping inside Macungie up till 3 years ago. The Chassis and door are stamped with the same Vin #, so i'm thinking it wouldn't matter how its ordered. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36784-glider/#findComment-257659 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Mark, yes, the Chillicothe plant. That was a very cool tour. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36784-glider/#findComment-257661 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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