Popular Post Superdog Posted October 16, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted October 16, 2015 Had to stick close to home lately (so I can jump when a farmer calls and wants a truck 2 hours ago) so I been working on a few projects. A retired friend of mine took a liking to this truck when I 1st got it and offered to come do some painting on it for me. Gave the bed & booms a good sanding and painted them yesterday,and cleaned all the stuff that was growing on the cab & hood. Other than the clear coat peeling a little,the cab paint is really decent,so gonna leave it as is. I poked the filler out of all the emblem holes and dug thru my R model inventory and came up with all the missing stuff. I don't know why the previous owner chose not to put them back on when they painted it. Got the interior cleaned up,sure like the way they did the dash & steering column. Now I just going to do the floor of the bed with ryno liner type of stuff,paint the boom heads,pulleys and light bar,and clean up and paint the wheels when I put diferent tires on.,and finish stripping the paint from the fuel tanks. 12 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42226-fixing-up-my-r-model-wrecker/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
dds92780 Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 That's pretty neat. Is that a custom dash in an r model ? Never seen that done before! Quote Slow and Steady Wins the Race! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42226-fixing-up-my-r-model-wrecker/#findComment-307738 Share on other sites More sharing options...
b61mack Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Looks good Mike I must have a custom dash in my 72 R685 it has the three wood grain panels with the bulldog, didn't know they called it that. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42226-fixing-up-my-r-model-wrecker/#findComment-307745 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted October 16, 2015 Author Share Posted October 16, 2015 That's pretty neat. Is that a custom dash in an r model ? Never seen that done before!No,that's just the old style dash,they stripped the paint and polished the outside part and replaced the steel guage panel with a piece of polished aluminum. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42226-fixing-up-my-r-model-wrecker/#findComment-307752 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 Cleaned up pretty well Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42226-fixing-up-my-r-model-wrecker/#findComment-307779 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted October 17, 2015 Author Share Posted October 17, 2015 Cleaned up pretty wellyes it did. I don't know how well you looked at it,but it had that crap that grows on rocks all over it,that stuff really attaches itself. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42226-fixing-up-my-r-model-wrecker/#findComment-307784 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted October 17, 2015 Author Share Posted October 17, 2015 Looks good Mike I must have a custom dash in my 72 R685 it has the three wood grain panels with the bulldog, didn't know they called it that.I've only ever seen that woodgrain dash in the ones that had the fully upholstered "deluxe" interior.I pulled that glove box in my other post,along with the rest of the woodgrained panels out of an old cab I'm cutting up.Not much good left of it to save now,it was pretty rusty , vandals broke all the glass out of it quite awhile back. I went down to my south place a couple weeks ago to check on things,and some SOB had stolen the doors and R700 emblem off it. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42226-fixing-up-my-r-model-wrecker/#findComment-307785 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Maikshilo Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 I've only ever seen that woodgrain dash in the ones that had the fully upholstered "deluxe" interior.I pulled that glove box in my other post,along with the rest of the woodgrained panels out of an old cab I'm cutting up.Not much good left of it to save now,it was pretty rusty , vandals broke all the glass out of it quite awhile back. I went down to my south place a couple weeks ago to check on things,and some SOB had stolen the doors and R700 emblem off it. Need some good ole junk yard dogs to help save the old dogs Mike! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42226-fixing-up-my-r-model-wrecker/#findComment-307793 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike69mackman Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 Nice looking ride mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42226-fixing-up-my-r-model-wrecker/#findComment-307800 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryS Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 Nice compliment to the rollback. Wouldn't you love to catch those thieves in the act. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42226-fixing-up-my-r-model-wrecker/#findComment-307801 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby j Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 Need some good ole junk yard dogs to help save the old dogs Mike!I've only ever seen that woodgrain dash in the ones that had the fully upholstered "deluxe" interior.I pulled that glove box in my other post,along with the rest of the woodgrained panels out of an old cab I'm cutting up.Not much good left of it to save now,it was pretty rusty , vandals broke all the glass out of it quite awhile back. I went down to my south place a couple weeks ago to check on things,and some SOB had stolen the doors and R700 emblem off it.. Didn't know y'all had hood rats in Iowa ......guess meth-heads needed needed quick cash for metal.......Bobby j. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42226-fixing-up-my-r-model-wrecker/#findComment-307805 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted October 17, 2015 Author Share Posted October 17, 2015 Nice compliment to the rollback. Wouldn't you love to catch those thieves in the act.sure would Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42226-fixing-up-my-r-model-wrecker/#findComment-307830 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted October 17, 2015 Author Share Posted October 17, 2015 . Didn't know y'all had hood rats in Iowa ......guess meth-heads needed needed quick cash for metal.......Bobby j.I really don't think meth heads stole the doors,I found an old tupperwear bowl on the floor they put all the door bolts in and also a can of PB Blaster,They wouldn't have stolen the R700 emblem either, Old trucks doors with logos or lettering on them are a hot item right now for decorating,I bet these show up at a flea market or are already hanging in someones shop. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42226-fixing-up-my-r-model-wrecker/#findComment-307831 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted October 17, 2015 Author Share Posted October 17, 2015 Need some good ole junk yard dogs to help save the old dogs Mike!There's wasn't anything I thought to be of value to anyone but me left down there to guard. Everything was pretty well picked over. This look like anything worth stealing to you ? 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42226-fixing-up-my-r-model-wrecker/#findComment-307833 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Back In Black Pulling Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 Need Chain saw to get to it Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42226-fixing-up-my-r-model-wrecker/#findComment-307837 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 Fabulous! Going to clean up well.By any chance, does Iowa 80 still have their Mack R wrecker? Maybe in the museum? Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42226-fixing-up-my-r-model-wrecker/#findComment-307839 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike69mackman Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 Like that old white Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42226-fixing-up-my-r-model-wrecker/#findComment-307846 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 With scrap prices low pretty slim pickings from the theives Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42226-fixing-up-my-r-model-wrecker/#findComment-307873 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted October 18, 2015 Author Share Posted October 18, 2015 Fabulous! Going to clean up well.By any chance, does Iowa 80 still have their Mack R wrecker? Maybe in the museum?Yes they do,last I heard it's going in for a makeover. It's a '74 RL600 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42226-fixing-up-my-r-model-wrecker/#findComment-307887 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 looks nice Mike. I dunno, I got a soft spot for those V200 V8 Internationals...... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42226-fixing-up-my-r-model-wrecker/#findComment-307894 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 No,that's just the old style dash,they stripped the paint and polished the outside part and replaced the steel guage panel with a piece of polished aluminum.kinda sorta looks good,,,,but i personally prefer the stock plate...bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42226-fixing-up-my-r-model-wrecker/#findComment-307898 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted October 18, 2015 Author Share Posted October 18, 2015 looks nice Mike. I dunno, I got a soft spot for those V200 V8 Internationals......Sorry,it has left this world,along with the White Road Commander,the rest should be gone by Monday. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42226-fixing-up-my-r-model-wrecker/#findComment-307903 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 what about the R models Mike? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42226-fixing-up-my-r-model-wrecker/#findComment-307906 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted October 18, 2015 Author Share Posted October 18, 2015 yep,those too. Don't have room here,nobody is ever serious about buying anything,I'm tired of being ripped off and being broke,cleaning the south place to bare dirt and calling the real estate woman. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42226-fixing-up-my-r-model-wrecker/#findComment-307908 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 im sure you stripped off all the good stuff anyways Mike. I know you. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42226-fixing-up-my-r-model-wrecker/#findComment-307929 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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