Popular Post jakebrake86 Posted May 19, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted May 19, 2015 I found this old R model the other day. Turns out it used to belong to a farmer that neighbored my uncle's farm until he sold out about 10 years ago. He had a reputation for taking very good care of his equipment. I need to dig a little deeper, but I'm thinking it may have originally been a Matlack truck. It was obviously green all over, and it's got pale yellow paint peeking through on the rims. It's got a pto switch in the dash but no pump control, so it could have been set up for a tanker, maybe? 9 Quote Jake Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40069-possible-new-project-1983-r-model/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Looks pretty clean and certainly would work in tight areas being a short tandem. 1 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40069-possible-new-project-1983-r-model/#findComment-290429 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFCDrum Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 OOOH a 60/40 seat. Rob 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40069-possible-new-project-1983-r-model/#findComment-290750 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 thats a sleeper seat 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40069-possible-new-project-1983-r-model/#findComment-290766 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 ya, ya, ya, go for it,,,and yes looks like a matlack Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40069-possible-new-project-1983-r-model/#findComment-290794 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobblin-Goblin Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 Love the R models. I'd like to refurbish one some day. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40069-possible-new-project-1983-r-model/#findComment-290890 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff M Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 I drove one that had that seat. Just the ticket for a quick nap. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40069-possible-new-project-1983-r-model/#findComment-290948 Share on other sites More sharing options...
b615rich Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 Look nice! Good luck Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40069-possible-new-project-1983-r-model/#findComment-291805 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 Did you get it yet? Whats the status on the green one? Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40069-possible-new-project-1983-r-model/#findComment-291843 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakebrake86 Posted May 31, 2015 Author Share Posted May 31, 2015 Not yet, I really need to move the green one first. It's still here. Quote Jake Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40069-possible-new-project-1983-r-model/#findComment-291847 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakebrake86 Posted August 9, 2015 Author Share Posted August 9, 2015 Well, I brought her home the other day. Haven't had a chance to get started on it yet. Needs a good cleaning and servicing first, but mechanically I think it's sound. I can't find a leak anywhere and it runs, drives, and shifts like a dream. I forgot how much I liked driving a 2 valve. Anyhow, once I get it cleaned it up, I'm hoping to drop it off at the paint shop. I haven't decided on a color or paint scheme yet. I was wondering if you guys have any suggestions? What's your favorite R model paint scheme? Quote Jake Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40069-possible-new-project-1983-r-model/#findComment-299483 Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Well, I brought her home the other day. Haven't had a chance to get started on it yet. Needs a good cleaning and servicing first, but mechanically I think it's sound. I can't find a leak anywhere and it runs, drives, and shifts like a dream. I forgot how much I liked driving a 2 valve. Anyhow, once I get it cleaned it up, I'm hoping to drop it off at the paint shop. I haven't decided on a color or paint scheme yet. I was wondering if you guys have any suggestions? What's your favorite R model paint scheme?metalic emerald green- black top- black stripe- trimmed gold top&bottom of stripe 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40069-possible-new-project-1983-r-model/#findComment-299485 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brocky Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 If it was originally a Matlack truck it might have been a driver trainer truck as the R models I drove for Matlack in 70-72 had NO passenger seat, but a tool box for fittings bolted in.. Quote Brocky Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40069-possible-new-project-1983-r-model/#findComment-299503 Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Wasn't somebody looking for an old Matlack truck on the wanted listngs? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40069-possible-new-project-1983-r-model/#findComment-299506 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Wasn't somebody looking for an old Matlack truck on the wanted listngs?yep there sure was http://www.bigmacktrucks.com/index.php?/topic/40942-matlack-r-model-wanted/Paul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40069-possible-new-project-1983-r-model/#findComment-299535 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shortcircuit7044 Posted July 10, 2016 Share Posted July 10, 2016 Does anyone the the wheel base of a Matlack r model, they appear to be very short Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40069-possible-new-project-1983-r-model/#findComment-338924 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyT Posted July 10, 2016 Share Posted July 10, 2016 Sleeper seat huh? Don't remind me! Got a compound,which one is it? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/40069-possible-new-project-1983-r-model/#findComment-338927 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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