Popular Post Wheelie-king Posted March 18, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted March 18, 2015 (edited) hello everyone,thinking about selling my R model or upgrading the trans maybe had a few questions for you guy: what are fully restored R's going for now day? on a 300turbo motor what trannys will be a straight bolt up? (it have a twin stick 6now)truck has full wet kit pintle hitch buds just put new rear springs new trennion i double framed the truck all new motor mounts insulators blots sway bars and a ton more with tons of paperwork i do love the tuck but I'm a little lost in what I'm trying to do with it as of now i have my price in my head just want to see what you guys say.thanks,Al Edited March 18, 2015 by Wheelie-king 5 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39302-new-here-might-sell-my-r/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 welcomelooks the goods I have no idea what its worth but if it was mine I would just drive it every were looks like a short wheel basePaul 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39302-new-here-might-sell-my-r/#findComment-282998 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post navypoppop Posted March 18, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted March 18, 2015 WOW! This is one beautiful bulldog. If it has a 300 Maxidyne and 2 stick 6 speed and looks this good on the inside why would you sell it. Hell, I might consider selling my wife before I would let this beauty leave my yard. Only kidding my dear if you are reading this. Good luck in whatever your decision is. I would love to see this one in my yard. 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39302-new-here-might-sell-my-r/#findComment-283002 Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Nice looking R but in order to guestimate a price more information and details are needed. How many miles, engine rebuilt, condition before restoration, condition of tires, brakes, etc.? But in the end, you are the one that needs to put a price on it. 1 Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39302-new-here-might-sell-my-r/#findComment-283003 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_martell Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 '"It's only worth what someone will pay for it"....... 1 Quote Lack of planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part.... Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39302-new-here-might-sell-my-r/#findComment-283007 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 "Fully restored" as in cab off, nut and bolt job? Or a nice driver restoration? Lot of variables there...Would need some high quality detailed photo's and a list of what's been done to it. After that you can compare to others that have sold in the same condition. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39302-new-here-might-sell-my-r/#findComment-283009 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Looks like Pat Archiere's old truck? 1 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39302-new-here-might-sell-my-r/#findComment-283012 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 I sold my 1980 R686ST with six speed, little longer wheel base, new fifth-wheel, sand blasted and painted redone interior a couple weeks ago to a collector I tried to make mine as close to stock as possible <<won and placed at a few truck shows>>. Never had real intentions to sell but was asked to sell it. So see below- '"It's only worth what someone will pay for it"....... If you post some more info and interior pictures I will tell you what I would pay for it. Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39302-new-here-might-sell-my-r/#findComment-283014 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph Moody Jr Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Welcome and that a great looking truck 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39302-new-here-might-sell-my-r/#findComment-283075 Share on other sites More sharing options...
suejoe6174 Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 AlI would be interested in your r model. you said you have a price in mind. call me 561-309-4408 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39302-new-here-might-sell-my-r/#findComment-283109 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 agree Jim, I thought it was/is Pat's old truck??? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39302-new-here-might-sell-my-r/#findComment-283117 Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 Here's a comp.............http://www.ebay.com/itm/321684708581?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39302-new-here-might-sell-my-r/#findComment-283131 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dm 800 Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 that's pat's old ride very nice solid straight truck Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39302-new-here-might-sell-my-r/#findComment-283144 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheelie-king Posted March 19, 2015 Author Share Posted March 19, 2015 (edited) that's pat's old ride very nice solid straight truckagree Jim, I thought it was/is Pat's old truck???i don't know pat, i bought this truck from a guy in PA. the truck was from CT to start with i know that much. i do have some of the history of the truck.but as of work I've done my self was. full duel wet kit, pintle hitch, new rear springs, new trennion 44k not like the stock 38k, i double frame added an extra crossmembers, torque rods, all new ujoints, added air dyer new shocks all around all new motor mounts, insulators, bolts, recaps in the rear, new fronts 60k miles on all tires, new alternator, 4 new batteries, new turbo, all new belts, new steering wheel, all new air cans shoes and a lot of new lines, there are a ton of things I've missing. about to click 400k will get hours tomorrow. but here is the thing. I'm in love with this truck. I've taken every bolt off and put a new one on (well a good 85%) and I'm stuck in a rock and a hard place. now this truck its back up and running stronger then ever. its my baby I'm thinking of getting another truck to put to work with me but i don't trust anyone driving it. so do i sell it and move on or keep it because I'm so far into it??the next truck I'm looking at is a superliner with a cumins 400 mack 12sp. she need a little TLC but not to bad. the other truck is a 03westernstar 500cumins 13spd. both really nice trucks but but i don't know what to do. Edited March 19, 2015 by Wheelie-king Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39302-new-here-might-sell-my-r/#findComment-283148 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 Not knowing your operation other than seeing water tankers, I would say keep the R because it will be a solid truck for you. If you have the coin to buy and fix a Superliner, you could get it as a spare!That truck used to be based a little west of you in Danbury. Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39302-new-here-might-sell-my-r/#findComment-283159 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 Here's a comp.............http://www.ebay.com/itm/321684708581?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649with delivery to JAX probably going for a boat ride. Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39302-new-here-might-sell-my-r/#findComment-283181 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jbrown Posted March 19, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted March 19, 2015 soon as you sell it, you'll wish you diden't!!! 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39302-new-here-might-sell-my-r/#findComment-283191 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAYMAC Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 I would keep it they are almost bullet proof drove a 1975 model logging in some very hostile places for 6 years in Australia 237 engine 2 stick 6 speed only had a alternator catch fire bearings collapsed in it still made it to the worksop half hour to put another one on and back to work the boss had 5 newer macks not a patch on this one he said if he could still buy these new he would buy as many as he could get cheers ray 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39302-new-here-might-sell-my-r/#findComment-285066 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Yeah Ray I reckon if they still made them they would still be selling them like hot cakes but what do I knowI know I would be standing there at Mack Townsville with my cheque book in hand waiting for the doors to open if they still made R Models Paul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39302-new-here-might-sell-my-r/#findComment-285073 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAYMAC Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 that's hoe the boss felt Paul, sad part is I got put into a 1984 mack, no where as good up in the hilly country a bit faster on flat country new driver in old 237 done 2 loads and lost of logs flattened the cab level with chassis which also twisted like a piece of spaghetti driver jumped out reckon he would have been killed if he didn't it was a complete wreck bent twisted broken every part engine block snapped in half any way (picture of it, the white one) when I drove it. The green one is the newer one I spent the next 4 years driving. cheers Ray. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39302-new-here-might-sell-my-r/#findComment-285246 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 good size sticks of timber there Ray the logs must have hit pretty hard to smash a engine block I guess the main thing is the driver was ok his under pants maybe notPaul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39302-new-here-might-sell-my-r/#findComment-285251 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAYMAC Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 yer good 1 log loads in that area from memory 142 l one log loads off the same dump 18 meters legal load they were 25 meters logs used all back roads to avoid scallies the picture of white mack the road fell away coming up out of there had to get bulldozer up behind to push her out ray 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/39302-new-here-might-sell-my-r/#findComment-285421 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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