ranchhopper Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 I have a deal pending on a parts truck it has aluminum frame rails is there a market for these instead of cutting them up for scrap? I bought it because I need some replacement parts which this truck has still on it I will have a front axle beam which has a set of budds hubs on it as well I will post up parts I will not need use myself when disassembly starts but I was most interested if I could sell the frame as a whole. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38728-aluminum-frame-rails/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Seems to be something rare anymore,ranchopper. Even that there are any(aluminum frames) intact is amazing. As long as major corrosion/cracking hasn't rendered it useless,I'm sure somebody on here will be able to find a home for them. Al 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/38728-aluminum-frame-rails/#findComment-277250 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranchhopper Posted February 3, 2015 Author Share Posted February 3, 2015 Al Im not looking to make a killing on them it would be nice if someone could put them to use instead of them being scrapped. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38728-aluminum-frame-rails/#findComment-277252 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outbehindthebarn Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 I've heard that they make good ramps.... Quote Fun is what they fine you for!My name is Bob Buckman sir,. . . and I hate truckers. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38728-aluminum-frame-rails/#findComment-277255 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranchhopper Posted February 3, 2015 Author Share Posted February 3, 2015 I've heard that they make good ramps.... I can see how they would make good ramps. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38728-aluminum-frame-rails/#findComment-277256 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 I have a deal pending on a parts truck it has aluminum frame rails is there a market for these instead of cutting them up for scrap? I bought it because I need some replacement parts which this truck has still on it I will have a front axle beam which has a set of budds hubs on it as well I will post up parts I will not need use myself when disassembly starts but I was most interested if I could sell the frame as a whole.What model mack? Paul 1 Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38728-aluminum-frame-rails/#findComment-277258 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Are they Mack? If they are in good shape, would be of extreme value to anyone who needs them for a Hayward restoration. Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38728-aluminum-frame-rails/#findComment-277260 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranchhopper Posted February 3, 2015 Author Share Posted February 3, 2015 They are on a R model I believe its an RL600L tractor. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38728-aluminum-frame-rails/#findComment-277264 Share on other sites More sharing options...
b61mack Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Does the front axle have brakes on it, how much are you asking for it. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38728-aluminum-frame-rails/#findComment-277271 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranchhopper Posted February 3, 2015 Author Share Posted February 3, 2015 Does the front axle have brakes on it, how much are you asking for it. I will check the front axle out for you when the truck gets here sure wish I had this truck before I had the axle beam shipped here from Oregon to put under my RS. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38728-aluminum-frame-rails/#findComment-277276 Share on other sites More sharing options...
b61mack Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 OK Thanks Ron Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38728-aluminum-frame-rails/#findComment-277277 Share on other sites More sharing options...
russell t Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 I had a 70 Peterbuilt 262" W.B. tractor with an aluminum frame that we ran until 1989 with no problems in California. The rails have shown up as retro fit bumpers, and work well as planking on low bed trailers used to haul pad food compactors such as Cat 815's and 825's Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38728-aluminum-frame-rails/#findComment-278656 Share on other sites More sharing options...
brutus998 Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 We have a 1980 Superliner with an aluminum frame. Still in good shape, but it spends its life indoors now. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38728-aluminum-frame-rails/#findComment-278802 Share on other sites More sharing options...
6368 Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Up until two years ago I would regularly gross 120,000+ with my aluminum framed 79 w900. No worries truck handled it fine. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38728-aluminum-frame-rails/#findComment-278884 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outbehindthebarn Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Up until two years ago I would regularly gross 120,000+ with my aluminum framed 79 w900. No worries truck handled it fine.I've seen them around working hard yet too... I don't know why they had such a bad reputation..... Quote Fun is what they fine you for!My name is Bob Buckman sir,. . . and I hate truckers. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38728-aluminum-frame-rails/#findComment-278980 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranchhopper Posted February 14, 2015 Author Share Posted February 14, 2015 I guess we will find out in a week or so when the truck gets here and disassembly begins. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38728-aluminum-frame-rails/#findComment-278981 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rog Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 I have pair of mack aluminum chassis rails in good condition. And willing to sell. And outher mack R model parts Please email if interested Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38728-aluminum-frame-rails/#findComment-477906 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swishy Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 (edited) Old Alloy chassis rails R used by heavy haul lowboy mobs as boards for the out riggers so B 4 scrap n m ask Heavy haul jokers https://www.heavyhaul.net/assets/outrigger-board-img.jpg jist my 2 c worth tax free LOL cya Edited August 4, 2021 by Swishy Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38728-aluminum-frame-rails/#findComment-477945 Share on other sites More sharing options...
h67st Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 On 8/4/2021 at 4:40 PM, Swishy said: Old Alloy chassis rails R used by heavy haul lowboy mobs as boards for the out riggers so B 4 scrap n m ask Heavy haul jokers https://www.heavyhaul.net/assets/outrigger-board-img.jpg jist my 2 c worth tax free LOL cya Tax free!! Man, Swish, you are generous! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38728-aluminum-frame-rails/#findComment-478081 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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