Popular Post thomastractorsvc Posted March 14, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted March 14, 2015 Here are a few before and after pictures, just doing some TLC and clean up. I am planning on putting a sleeper on the truck. 18 Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39260-1978-rwl766lst-starting-clean-up/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted March 14, 2015 Author Share Posted March 14, 2015 I need to tackle some more on the inside but for the most part everything been wiped down and washed at least twice. When I do the sleeper I plan on doing the stacks. I am going to try and polish the tanks but might wait until goes to paint. I am making some new battery box covers, think I will make out of tread plate. Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39260-1978-rwl766lst-starting-clean-up/#findComment-282595 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 looks like it's cleaning up nice,Rob. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39260-1978-rwl766lst-starting-clean-up/#findComment-282596 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 LOVE the round headlight Supers Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39260-1978-rwl766lst-starting-clean-up/#findComment-282597 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted March 14, 2015 Author Share Posted March 14, 2015 Thanks guys, have new volt and oil pressure gauge coming the volt gauge showed over charging and would not drop back when no power when I pulled the dash panel the illumination curled off the oil pressure needle so figured since got it out take care of it. I cant decide to mess with the panels and remove everything or wait until after paint to redo them. When I did the R I had to pull everything twice because the painter got sand in the cab and it went everywhere. Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39260-1978-rwl766lst-starting-clean-up/#findComment-282602 Share on other sites More sharing options...
85snowdog Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 Look'n good !!!! I love the white steering wheel. Thanks for sharing. Quote Keith Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39260-1978-rwl766lst-starting-clean-up/#findComment-282626 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 Looking fine and dandy! 1 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39260-1978-rwl766lst-starting-clean-up/#findComment-282628 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 Lookin' good,Rob! 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/39260-1978-rwl766lst-starting-clean-up/#findComment-282694 Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddeere Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 Sharp truck wish I had one like it . Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39260-1978-rwl766lst-starting-clean-up/#findComment-282695 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 Look'n good !!!! I love the white steering wheel. Thanks for sharing. White wheels used to be pretty common. Ford, GM, Mopar and a few others ran them . A dark wheel would get to hot to hold when AC wasn't common place. Nice clean up looks entirely different. Paul 2 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/39260-1978-rwl766lst-starting-clean-up/#findComment-282702 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gmerrill0516 Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 You have to like the look of that truck. Nothing wimpy looking on that! Looks great. Greg Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39260-1978-rwl766lst-starting-clean-up/#findComment-282705 Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottwetzel Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 keep the pictures coming.... I want to see the sleeper install for sure!! looking good driver! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39260-1978-rwl766lst-starting-clean-up/#findComment-282723 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post thomastractorsvc Posted March 19, 2015 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 19, 2015 Here is a video from yesterday on my road after dropping off the lowboy trailer.https://youtu.be/klbnvsDCVeE 3 Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39260-1978-rwl766lst-starting-clean-up/#findComment-283186 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawel Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 Hello!I like the older Superliner a lot, too!Could you please post some pictures from under the hood and from under the cab? Thanks a lot for sharing and good luck with your truck!Paweł Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39260-1978-rwl766lst-starting-clean-up/#findComment-283193 Share on other sites More sharing options...
b615rich Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 Really nice. It will look good with the sleeper. Even if you don't go over the road it's pretty handy. Nice look too. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39260-1978-rwl766lst-starting-clean-up/#findComment-283209 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyodog Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Looking really good. I am glad you were able to give it a good home. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39260-1978-rwl766lst-starting-clean-up/#findComment-283407 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 excellent,,,have a ball..bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39260-1978-rwl766lst-starting-clean-up/#findComment-283416 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted March 22, 2015 Author Share Posted March 22, 2015 Thanks guys for all the comments 1 Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39260-1978-rwl766lst-starting-clean-up/#findComment-283492 Share on other sites More sharing options...
slpwlker Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 looking good Rob nice vid Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39260-1978-rwl766lst-starting-clean-up/#findComment-283658 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted March 23, 2015 Author Share Posted March 23, 2015 Thanks kind of shaky though, I need to buy a real video camera or gopro Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39260-1978-rwl766lst-starting-clean-up/#findComment-283674 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post thomastractorsvc Posted May 25, 2015 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 25, 2015 Update spent a little time and got this done. Been spending most of my time on this http://www.bigmacktrucks.com/index.php?/topic/38830-questions-about-an-older-trixale-lowboy-trailer/page-1 5 Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39260-1978-rwl766lst-starting-clean-up/#findComment-291165 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted May 25, 2015 Author Share Posted May 25, 2015 I also checked the AC and it is fully charged. It has an aftermarket condenser on it now attached to the front of the radiator. The new hood I have has a good one but i don't think I will be hooking it up unless I have problems. Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39260-1978-rwl766lst-starting-clean-up/#findComment-291167 Share on other sites More sharing options...
maint1 Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 It looks great, I like it a lot, Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39260-1978-rwl766lst-starting-clean-up/#findComment-291170 Share on other sites More sharing options...
maint1 Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 It looks great, I like it a lot, Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39260-1978-rwl766lst-starting-clean-up/#findComment-291171 Share on other sites More sharing options...
220cummins Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 Looks good are you staying with the cummins beige on the 855? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39260-1978-rwl766lst-starting-clean-up/#findComment-291172 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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