Popular Post ranchhopper Posted December 23, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted December 23, 2014 It was a nice day so I put the final touches on my truck I bought this fall Im sure the purists will take a dim view of it but I think it shined up pretty nice I need to put the new gold dog on the hood but since the grille is bolted to the hood its not going to be an easy task. I will still search for a set of budds hubs for the rear but its parade ready for next spring I have to drive out to north Carolina for the cargo bed that will be set on the back unless any of you guys who drive OTR need a back haul from NC to the Chicago area I will be more than happy to pay for delivery. I did get the trucks history from the mack museum turns out this truck was the seventh truck built for an order of ten for plains transport in Kansas july of 74 they didn't keep it long or they never took delivery of it as roger hannenkratt bought it in 1975 and his name is engraved in the center cap of the steering wheel. 16 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38193-before-and-after-pics-of-my-rs/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 Nice Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38193-before-and-after-pics-of-my-rs/#findComment-271499 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 looks damn good to me Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38193-before-and-after-pics-of-my-rs/#findComment-271500 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Maikshilo Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 Very sharp, great job! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38193-before-and-after-pics-of-my-rs/#findComment-271502 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranchhopper Posted December 23, 2014 Author Share Posted December 23, 2014 Thanks guys its a real pleasure to tool around town in cant wait until next summer. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38193-before-and-after-pics-of-my-rs/#findComment-271506 Share on other sites More sharing options...
r686st Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 Are those 6ft. tall exhaust pipes? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38193-before-and-after-pics-of-my-rs/#findComment-271509 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranchhopper Posted December 23, 2014 Author Share Posted December 23, 2014 No they are five foot pipes I wanted to keep them the stock height above the cab. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38193-before-and-after-pics-of-my-rs/#findComment-271512 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack man 1973 Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 Excellent ! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38193-before-and-after-pics-of-my-rs/#findComment-271513 Share on other sites More sharing options...
grayhair Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 Nice! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38193-before-and-after-pics-of-my-rs/#findComment-271519 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post xdudebrahx Posted December 23, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted December 23, 2014 I vote for keeping the spokes on the back with the chrome Alcoa up front. Looks real sharp. 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38193-before-and-after-pics-of-my-rs/#findComment-271525 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sllimec47 Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 Beautiful, I love the combo look of alum buds and rear spokes. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38193-before-and-after-pics-of-my-rs/#findComment-271526 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranchhopper Posted December 24, 2014 Author Share Posted December 24, 2014 Its kind of growing on me having the rears stock I wont have the money to even think of changing them out for a while anyways. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38193-before-and-after-pics-of-my-rs/#findComment-271528 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 Truck looks damn good to me! the RL/RS series are my favorites........................................Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38193-before-and-after-pics-of-my-rs/#findComment-271530 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranchhopper Posted December 24, 2014 Author Share Posted December 24, 2014 Ever since I was a high school kid I have always liked the long hood R models. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38193-before-and-after-pics-of-my-rs/#findComment-271531 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearhead204 Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 I agree its parade ready!.........even it if does have spokes on the rear Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38193-before-and-after-pics-of-my-rs/#findComment-271533 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff M Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 Very nice Mack. I bet that Maxidyne sounds nice with that stack, too. Sure did shine up great! I too like the RS/RL's best. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38193-before-and-after-pics-of-my-rs/#findComment-271535 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 any of you guys who drive OTR need a back haul from NC to the Chicago area I will be more than happy to pay for delivery. Check with Mack mhe9 (Ray) He is very reliable and reasonable. He may be able to cook something up for you. He may see this and reply or you can private message him, you can also hit me up and I will give you his phone number. Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38193-before-and-after-pics-of-my-rs/#findComment-271541 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 That is cleaning up great and is looking good! Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38193-before-and-after-pics-of-my-rs/#findComment-271551 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff20878 Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 Awesome looking truck! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38193-before-and-after-pics-of-my-rs/#findComment-271560 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterMack Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 Looking good. I bet it sounds good with the new straight pipes. I better see it out at Maggio's in May at our ATHS meeting/show. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38193-before-and-after-pics-of-my-rs/#findComment-271568 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 mate your doing a fantastic job there Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38193-before-and-after-pics-of-my-rs/#findComment-271585 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranchhopper Posted December 24, 2014 Author Share Posted December 24, 2014 Thanks its been a learning experience lots of buffer time getting the haze off the aluminum the aluminum wheels came off a redi mix truck and were covered with concrete lots of CLR and steel wool work before buffing them. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38193-before-and-after-pics-of-my-rs/#findComment-271588 Share on other sites More sharing options...
maint1 Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 Looks great, never worry about what others think about your truck, it's yours to enjoy. We have people come down to the museum and literally pick trucks apart. I figure they are probably not enjoying their day as much as I am mine. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38193-before-and-after-pics-of-my-rs/#findComment-271595 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 Looks great! Like what PeterMack said.......plenty of local shows/meetings to see you/the truck at! 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/38193-before-and-after-pics-of-my-rs/#findComment-271597 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glensts Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 Great job on the truck, my first Mack was a red one as well... yours looks a lot nicer. Tanks and wheels are nice!! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38193-before-and-after-pics-of-my-rs/#findComment-271599 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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