Rob Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 Well, my wife is gonna have a heyday on my ass when she "discovers" my latest acquisition. I found another R700 series tractor that I couldn't do without; You can prolly guess the rest of the story......It is an RL-797LST, (Western) tractor with about a 200 inch wheelbase. Sitting on Budd hubs front and back, it has an aluminum frame, hubs, fuel tanks, and carriers that are in good shape. Also has the original ENDT866B (375hp) under the hood, with a 10 speed direct transmission. This is a single stick Mack trans that is air shifted. Even has a "Kysor" roof air unit that I will probably remove.I "scoped this out" on the way to do more damage control due to the flooding that cost me the trip to Macungie.Strange twist of fate. If I'd made the trek to the show, I woulda never seen this truck behind the barn.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/3870-took-the-plunge-again/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bollweevil Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 Sometimes you just can't help it. If she didn't absolutely say, no more, then you might try the amnesia solution. I bumped my head and there it was. I don't know where it came from. Or just tell the truth, It's such a good dog, it followed me home, it likes me, I'll feed it, I'll take care of it, can I keep it. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/3870-took-the-plunge-again/#findComment-19798 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted June 17, 2008 Author Share Posted June 17, 2008 Sometimes you just can't help it. If she didn't absolutely say, no more, then you might try the amnesia solution.Hi James, that is a good thought, but already used to no avail......One thing she did ask was, "How many Mack trucks do you have to have to be happy?", to which I answered, "As many as you will let me have "sweetheart". She was unimpressed, and suggested I seek professional help.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/3870-took-the-plunge-again/#findComment-19801 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 Sounds like a pretty neat ol piece, V8 and all.My g/f is good with whatever I buy, as long as I DON'T get rid of the B. Strange, huh? Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/3870-took-the-plunge-again/#findComment-19803 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanscottbuilders Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 Nice find Rob.I've got a shift sequence plate for that transmission if you want,when you get to that point.Paul Van Scott Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/3870-took-the-plunge-again/#findComment-19816 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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