Wobblin-Goblin Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 I found an '87 R tri-axle that has the late '60s and early '70s angular steel nose and hood. Have any of you ever heard of such a thing? The cab is centered, not off set, so there's that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39 Baby Mack Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 There's a forum on here for Steel Nose R modelsRon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobblin-Goblin Posted February 21, 2015 Author Share Posted February 21, 2015 If you could point me in the proper direction, I'd be much obliged. Went looking for it and can't find it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39 Baby Mack Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Go to the upper R.H. corner of home page and search under forums"Steel Nose R model"hope this helps.Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobblin-Goblin Posted February 21, 2015 Author Share Posted February 21, 2015 No such thing, bro. It just brought me to your post. That's it.BTW, the truck I'm looking at is a 1987 RD686SX tri-axle dump. It has a 300 with a 6 spd. Is there any reason why this model might be a good or bad choice for hauling? As I said earlier, I have no prior knowledge of such a model, so I'm not sure if there were specific reasons for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Go to the upper R.H. corner of home page and search under forums"Steel Nose R model"hope this helps.RonPer Ron's directions...make sure you search in "Forums" and NOT "This topic".Note: click on the word "Forums", "This topic", etc. on the right side of the search box and you will see a drop down to enable a search in specific areas.Here are a few links to steel nose R discussions:http://www.bigmacktrucks.com/index.php?/topic/31138-mack-rb-or-dm/?hl=+steel +nosedhttp://www.bigmacktrucks.com/index.php?/topic/33278-rd-steel-nose/?hl=%2Bsteel+%2Bnosed#entry213608http://www.bigmacktrucks.com/index.php?/topic/26884-pics-from-aths-barrington-nh-2012/?hl=%2Bsteel+%2Bnosed#entry134178 1 Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 There are many threads here related to steel hooded R-models. It may be factory, or it may be a Ward 79 conversion.In the global market, the steel hood was an extremely popular R-model option, from South America to Algeria, the Middle East and Iran, to Australia and New Zealand (where they're known as Flintstones). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 RD's were available with steel or fiberglass hoods. Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobblin-Goblin Posted February 21, 2015 Author Share Posted February 21, 2015 Here's the truck I am referring to. I'm looking at buying a tri-axle and came across this. Seems a little high, but I'm still intrigued. You guys have any thoughts on this? Any input is appreciated.http://hartford.craigslist.org/hvo/4797413406.htmlHere's another pic the owner sent me. Not sure of the significance: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Check it out and see if the condition of the truck matches 34,000 miles. Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stacksuperdog Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 We went and took a look at it. Quote Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackdog2 Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 No batteries all the tires are rotted shot canvas torn bad air to rear is tied into the right maxi can with shut off valves it needs 12.00x24.5 or11.00x22 check out the price and the in side is filty. Quote Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6368 Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 No such thing, bro. It just brought me to your post. That's it.BTW, the truck I'm looking at is a 1987 RD686SX tri-axle dump. It has a 300 with a 6 spd. Is there any reason why this model might be a good or bad choice for hauling? As I said earlier, I have no prior knowledge of such a model, so I'm not sure if there were specific reasons for it.SX models are great trucks but if you are still thinking of getting paid by the ton i think a plain RD is better check out the difference in tare weights. For reference my old double framed rd688s with a 17.5ft steel body weighed 25,300 That truck your looking at looks tuff but heavy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stacksuperdog Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Will definetkt be heavy with the big rears and triple frame. Quote Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobblin-Goblin Posted February 21, 2015 Author Share Posted February 21, 2015 Given that you guys looked at it and found it wanting, I'll probably pass, especially given the price tag.Also, I asked the owner for pics of the interior and he said he'd send me a few. He never did. Now I know why. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6368 Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Will definetkt be heavy with the big rears and triple frame.I know my b61sx's have triple frames but i wasn't sure if the rdsx always has one. The guy listing it said double frame but i don't put much faith in listings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stacksuperdog Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 I know my b61sx's have triple frames but i wasn't sure if the rdsx always has one. The guy listing it said double frame but i don't put much faith in listings.Not true triple frame but the extended trunnion support in this. Quote Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff20878 Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 My '81 RDSX has 58k rears and a triple frame...I believe it was an option with 58k and 65k rears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raji Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 to Algeria.Mack trucks were exported to Algeria ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 KSCARBEL2 photo click to enlarge 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 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raji Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 Thanks i've seen this before, do you any other pictures/informations about Mack trucks in Algeria ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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