Popular Post 66rmack Posted August 30, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted August 30, 2015 Hey guys new here. Trying to get info so I can put my dads 66 R Model back together. He bought it in 67 with about 15000mi on it and drove it till 84 when it blew a luber line and locked the motor up. It's been in the shed since then it serial is R609 ST 1127. My dad is getting up in age and I know if I don't help him with it It'l just be a dream of driving it again never a reality. He has had a bunch of macks including a LJ and a few b's it's been I. The shed longer than I have been alive and I want to see it as a whole as much as he does. I have already gained a lot of knowlage just reading old posts. Thank you guys I will post picks as the project heads into gear. 5 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41568-new-guy-in-wi/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph Moody Jr Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Welcome and good luck with your project Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41568-new-guy-in-wi/#findComment-302043 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Welcome, please post some pics now of all the dogs Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41568-new-guy-in-wi/#findComment-302044 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby j Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Welcome aboard......you have a very worthwhile project..........Bobby j. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41568-new-guy-in-wi/#findComment-302047 Share on other sites More sharing options...
66rmack Posted August 30, 2015 Author Share Posted August 30, 2015 Thanks guys I will deg post pics. Can anyone tell me how to decode the serial #? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41568-new-guy-in-wi/#findComment-302054 Share on other sites More sharing options...
slpwlker Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Welcome to the jungle Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41568-new-guy-in-wi/#findComment-302055 Share on other sites More sharing options...
seyser Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 Welcome to this great forum, can't wait to see some pics!! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41568-new-guy-in-wi/#findComment-303154 Share on other sites More sharing options...
66rmack Posted September 10, 2015 Author Share Posted September 10, 2015 I'll get some pics this weekend when I stop in to see the fam. Then I just have to figure out how to post them. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41568-new-guy-in-wi/#findComment-303281 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 66rmack Posted October 1, 2015 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 1, 2015 Got some picks of the parts truck. And here is a pic of my dads 66 taken in 1978 the pic isn't to good but you get the idea. The blue one is the parts truck. 7 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41568-new-guy-in-wi/#findComment-305833 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Wow, I wouldn't part that blue one! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41568-new-guy-in-wi/#findComment-305837 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 66rmack Posted October 2, 2015 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 2, 2015 I know I hate to part it but it has all the parts I need to make my dads dream come true. Not to mention I payed less for the hole truck than you can buy a nice cab for. 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41568-new-guy-in-wi/#findComment-305877 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 Looks nice! What engine/trans in that one? I'd wait and find more parts before stripping that. These early trucks are tough to find like that... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41568-new-guy-in-wi/#findComment-305886 Share on other sites More sharing options...
66rmack Posted October 2, 2015 Author Share Posted October 2, 2015 It's a 237 with a 5 speed with a 3 speed aux Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41568-new-guy-in-wi/#findComment-305898 Share on other sites More sharing options...
66rmack Posted October 2, 2015 Author Share Posted October 2, 2015 The thing that sucks is I need a cab and all the little stuff. Plus I need the 5 speed to put behind the 300 maxidyne the old man has waiting for the 66. It sucks but I basically need all the parts from a whole truck to make my dads a truck again. So if it's not this truck it will be another of the same shape. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41568-new-guy-in-wi/#findComment-305900 Share on other sites More sharing options...
66rmack Posted October 13, 2015 Author Share Posted October 13, 2015 Well got it home Sunday now to clean it out and try to get it running. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41568-new-guy-in-wi/#findComment-307317 Share on other sites More sharing options...
66rmack Posted October 13, 2015 Author Share Posted October 13, 2015 Sorry about the upside down pic I couldn't get it to post right side up Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41568-new-guy-in-wi/#findComment-307318 Share on other sites More sharing options...
68-f-model Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 flipped Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41568-new-guy-in-wi/#findComment-307323 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Here ya go. Doesn't look like your from Aussie anymore...............LOL.Dang, F model treed me. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41568-new-guy-in-wi/#findComment-307325 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Racers always want to be quicker! Time to get the practice tree out of the closet. Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41568-new-guy-in-wi/#findComment-307326 Share on other sites More sharing options...
68-f-model Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Must be because only have those 5 simple speeds to shift up through. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41568-new-guy-in-wi/#findComment-307329 Share on other sites More sharing options...
66rmack Posted October 13, 2015 Author Share Posted October 13, 2015 Thanks guys. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41568-new-guy-in-wi/#findComment-307363 Share on other sites More sharing options...
66rmack Posted November 2, 2015 Author Share Posted November 2, 2015 Got the blue truck running today. It runs very very good, seems to have good power. Everything seems to work I'm thinking it would be a shame to take it apart. The only thing I don't know about is the back of the frame seems to be cut off. There is no rear crossmember. So I'm not sure what to do about that.trim.D7184B71-1A80-4CD3-86C2-8D14769DB2F3.MOV Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41568-new-guy-in-wi/#findComment-309742 Share on other sites More sharing options...
66rmack Posted November 2, 2015 Author Share Posted November 2, 2015 It's in very nice shape for a 1970Had a smile on my face the whole time I was in it. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41568-new-guy-in-wi/#findComment-309747 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Fantastic stuff looks like driving to Australia heading down the page LOLPaul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41568-new-guy-in-wi/#findComment-309768 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmyb Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 What a predicament! So what are you thinking now? I couldn't see a picture, I'm guessing it was of the rear of the frame? 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41568-new-guy-in-wi/#findComment-309778 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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