Popular Post ranchhopper Posted October 12, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted October 12, 2014 (edited) I have been looking for the right truck to buy today I may have found it a RS700L straight five speed I believe it has a 237 under the hood I pulled a lowboy with one just like it in the early eighties. Its a 73 single frame very minimal rust I started it up and it ran like a champ looks like the original interior is intact looks like it had new door gaskets put in sometime recently has 670 thousand miles on it hauling grain owner was very meticulous with maintaining it whats a good ballpark price to pay for a truck like this? The best part its very close to home the first thing that will go is the spoked front wheels and a set of aluminum beds will take their place doesn't have power steering but my old lowboy tractor didn't either.. Edited July 8, 2018 by ranchhopper 9 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37349-went-out-and-checked-out-a-truck-today/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 That is one nice clean old truck!What's the guy asking? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37349-went-out-and-checked-out-a-truck-today/#findComment-262988 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 leave the spoke wheels. nothing wrong with budds,as long as they came on it original. that's one clean original lookin truck. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37349-went-out-and-checked-out-a-truck-today/#findComment-262991 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranchhopper Posted October 12, 2014 Author Share Posted October 12, 2014 Didn't really get into price he knows Im interested but dont want to give him the impression Im REALLY interested. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37349-went-out-and-checked-out-a-truck-today/#findComment-262998 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 I think I know that truck,looks just like one that used to belong to Mark Kamp(he tried to trade it to me for my twin turbo V8),then it was part of the same collection that Dr.Bill's W71 was in for awhile,then that guy had a thinning out auction and it sold there. I'd say 5 to 7k depending on the condition of the tires.Rest looks and should be good shape. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37349-went-out-and-checked-out-a-truck-today/#findComment-263004 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarnall Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 Good looking truck. If it is as nice in person as it looks in the pictures I'd say $8000. Good luck. Mike 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37349-went-out-and-checked-out-a-truck-today/#findComment-263006 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 Anything under 10 is a deal IMO.Good luck finding clean original unmolested trucks like that these days,esp. an R700. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37349-went-out-and-checked-out-a-truck-today/#findComment-263019 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranchhopper Posted October 12, 2014 Author Share Posted October 12, 2014 I figured 8K Im good with that as long as my military deuce sells or it might be a tough sell to get the wife on board. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37349-went-out-and-checked-out-a-truck-today/#findComment-263020 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 Yeah thats awesome. Love the looks of a Rs or Rl with spoke wheels. Interior is sweet too with the padded door panels and white wheel. 237 is still the good ol Maxidyne gold too! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37349-went-out-and-checked-out-a-truck-today/#findComment-263021 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranchhopper Posted October 12, 2014 Author Share Posted October 12, 2014 Went and checked out a 1970 R600 with a V8 too another hour and a half further away wasn't worth the trip guy wanted 4500 for it but it had a lot of rust turned around and finally got home at 9 PM I started out heading to look at the R700 at 1 PM after working six hours it was a long day. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37349-went-out-and-checked-out-a-truck-today/#findComment-263024 Share on other sites More sharing options...
james j neiweem Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 just wondering why they put a 237 in a long hood. Seems like that would have been a 325 v8/318 Detroit or a 335 cummins, Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37349-went-out-and-checked-out-a-truck-today/#findComment-263026 Share on other sites More sharing options...
85snowdog Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 That is one clean look'n 700. I think I would get back over and make a deal with the guy soon. … In case someone has seen your pics and decide they need it more than you. Good luck!!! Keith Quote Keith Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37349-went-out-and-checked-out-a-truck-today/#findComment-263028 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 I'd ask 15K obo down here for that truck.I've seen junky tattered worn out R600's sell for 10+!Have any pics of that V8 700?Someone here may want it??? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37349-went-out-and-checked-out-a-truck-today/#findComment-263030 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranchhopper Posted October 12, 2014 Author Share Posted October 12, 2014 No pics of the R600 guy said it was in pretty good shape without a fifth wheel well it was rusty and did have a fifth wheel still on it I didn't take any pictures of it though it is black with twin chrome stacks on it. I really didn't spend much time there the place was locked up but the guy told me park on the side of the road and walk in didn't want any hassles with the local law seeing me marching around in there while the place was closed. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37349-went-out-and-checked-out-a-truck-today/#findComment-263037 Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8Bulldog Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 It's nice don't let it get away. Good luck! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37349-went-out-and-checked-out-a-truck-today/#findComment-263039 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranchhopper Posted October 12, 2014 Author Share Posted October 12, 2014 Keith if they want the truck enough to buy it out from underneath me more power to them I like it and want it but don't need it enough to go to the lengths some do to get what they want. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37349-went-out-and-checked-out-a-truck-today/#findComment-263040 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 No pics of the R600 guy said it was in pretty good shape without a fifth wheel well it was rusty and did have a fifth wheel still on it I didn't take any pictures of it though it is black with twin chrome stacks on it. I really didn't spend much time there the place was locked up but the guy told me park on the side of the road and walk in didn't want any hassles with the local law seeing me marching around in there while the place was closed. That wasn't in Galva,Il by any chance was it? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37349-went-out-and-checked-out-a-truck-today/#findComment-263057 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 1958 F.W.D. Posted October 12, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted October 12, 2014 An all-original Hayward.........If it is as in good condition as in the pictures and has been as well maintained as the guy says it is.....I say at LEAST $8K. Keep the Daytons. An original Hayward is rare enough, but a Hayward with Daytons is a special kind of rare. 3 Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37349-went-out-and-checked-out-a-truck-today/#findComment-263059 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranchhopper Posted October 12, 2014 Author Share Posted October 12, 2014 Yes that is the one I know you search the truck paper too it was funny there was no pictures in the ad I asked if that was their final price and they said they would pull the engine and get their money out of it that way if they had to. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37349-went-out-and-checked-out-a-truck-today/#findComment-263060 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Horse Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 10-4 on all the comments on spokes. And for sure, how often do you see a "lightweight" with spokes! That is a rare beast-to say nothing of a 237 in that long hood! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37349-went-out-and-checked-out-a-truck-today/#findComment-263152 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Superdog Posted October 13, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted October 13, 2014 Yes that is the one I know you search the truck paper too it was funny there was no pictures in the ad I asked if that was their final price and they said they would pull the engine and get their money out of it that way if they had to.They are hard to deal with. I've been there and never saw the V8 R600. The one you saw is this oneIt's a R773 with a 318 Detroit,it's rough,the hood needs major work,they've had it forever and won't budge on the price. I don't know where the other one is hiding. I kinda wonder if they even know. 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37349-went-out-and-checked-out-a-truck-today/#findComment-263160 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 I've seen pics of that black one,too bad it's that rough. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37349-went-out-and-checked-out-a-truck-today/#findComment-263165 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 I've seen pics of that black one,too bad it's that rough.I ain't saying its terminal,but it sure ain't worth what they're asking Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37349-went-out-and-checked-out-a-truck-today/#findComment-263175 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranchhopper Posted October 13, 2014 Author Share Posted October 13, 2014 (edited) That's the one I saw they said they would pull the engine and sell it off before they would drop their asking price I have been checking out several nice oil field trucks in texas the shipping may be a deal killer unless I can get a good buck for the winch and headache rack off the back. Edited October 13, 2014 by ranchhopper Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37349-went-out-and-checked-out-a-truck-today/#findComment-263178 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 looks good good luck probably a V8 looks to be worth 7-10 G,s depending on rubber,,,and running condition...bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37349-went-out-and-checked-out-a-truck-today/#findComment-263179 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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