Popular Post oldsuperdog Posted October 23, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted October 23, 2015 Just made a deal on a 1989 Superliner with an E9 500. Only concern is that it has an aluminium frame but looks almost perfect. 883,000 kms on the truck and just over 100,000 kms on the engine. Did I make a bad choice??? 6 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42325-1989-superliner-with-aluminium-frame/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 No Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42325-1989-superliner-with-aluminium-frame/#findComment-308539 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 Yes, you made a huge mistake. I'll help you out though, sell it to me.......LOL 2 Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42325-1989-superliner-with-aluminium-frame/#findComment-308540 Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldsuperdog Posted October 23, 2015 Author Share Posted October 23, 2015 $17,500 Candian or about $13,250. US. Can't take possession of it until Nov as he's still hauling with it and will retire at the end of this month. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42325-1989-superliner-with-aluminium-frame/#findComment-308542 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbigrig Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 I didn't know RWII's were available with an Aluminum frame??? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42325-1989-superliner-with-aluminium-frame/#findComment-308543 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 Very bad choice,let me take it off your hands. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42325-1989-superliner-with-aluminium-frame/#findComment-308544 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 I didn't know RWII's were available with an Aluminum frame???Super Mutt had an aluminum frame when new,but it has since been re-railed with steel. It had severe corrosion problems in the area were the suspension components bolted to the frame. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42325-1989-superliner-with-aluminium-frame/#findComment-308545 Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldsuperdog Posted October 23, 2015 Author Share Posted October 23, 2015 A previous owner had unbolted everything along the frame from the cab back and put some kind of putty in between and still looks good. The brackets for the bunk didn't get done and can see a little corosion there but not bad. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42325-1989-superliner-with-aluminium-frame/#findComment-308546 Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldsuperdog Posted October 23, 2015 Author Share Posted October 23, 2015 A previous owner had unbolted everything along the frame from the cab back and put some kind of putty in between and still looks good. The brackets for the bunk didn't get done and can see a little corosion there but not bad. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42325-1989-superliner-with-aluminium-frame/#findComment-308547 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 for that kinda money you got a good buy even if you do have to put new rails under it later down the road 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42325-1989-superliner-with-aluminium-frame/#findComment-308553 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outbehindthebarn Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 I once looked at a '96 Pete 379 exhd w/63 inch flattop that was a factory aluminum frame. Couldn't believe it. Had an N14. Quote Fun is what they fine you for!My name is Bob Buckman sir,. . . and I hate truckers. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42325-1989-superliner-with-aluminium-frame/#findComment-308558 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbigrig Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 What would be the model prefix for an RW713 or 613 for one with an aluminum frame rail? When it was RWS they used L or LST? Correct? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42325-1989-superliner-with-aluminium-frame/#findComment-308565 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 RWS steelRWL aluminum 2 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42325-1989-superliner-with-aluminium-frame/#findComment-308566 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 What would be the model prefix for an RW713 or 613 for one with an aluminum frame rail? When it was RWS they used L or LST? Correct?they didn't use one,they were just RW models 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42325-1989-superliner-with-aluminium-frame/#findComment-308568 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbigrig Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 Interesting. I've never seen an RWII with an aluminum frame. I don't get out much. Thanks Superdog. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42325-1989-superliner-with-aluminium-frame/#findComment-308569 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 Was the RWS/RWL just on the early ones? Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42325-1989-superliner-with-aluminium-frame/#findComment-308570 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Superdog Posted October 24, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted October 24, 2015 Was the RWS/RWL just on the early ones?yes,1985 was the year they changed from RWL/RWS700 to RW600/RW700. The first ones used the Cruiseliner frame, straight rails,either aluminum or steel, with a bolt on steel only front section,the Superliner II used the MH frame with one piece steel rails. The ones with aluminum frames used a bolt on MH steel front section. 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42325-1989-superliner-with-aluminium-frame/#findComment-308585 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 OK Thanks. Thought I had looked at an 88 Super and the door tag showed RWS. CRS must be kicking in! Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42325-1989-superliner-with-aluminium-frame/#findComment-308598 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 yes,1985 was the year they changed from RWL/RWS700 to RW600/RW700. The first ones used the Cruiseliner frame, straight rails,either aluminum or steel, with a bolt on steel only front section,the Superliner II used the MH frame with one piece steel rails. The ones with aluminum frames used a bolt on MH steel front section.Mike, what is the kind of the "bolting on" of aluminium rails to MH steel front section?I might get over MH chassis locally and being scratching my head on how to make it long enough to convert into the "dream truck" chassis. Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42325-1989-superliner-with-aluminium-frame/#findComment-308631 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outbehindthebarn Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 Mike, what is the kind of the "bolting on" of aluminium rails to MH steel front section?I might get over MH chassis locally and being scratching my head on how to make it long enough to convert into the "dream truck" chassis. That's a good question. Maybe oldsuperdog can send a picture of the front frame section. . . . ? Quote Fun is what they fine you for!My name is Bob Buckman sir,. . . and I hate truckers. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42325-1989-superliner-with-aluminium-frame/#findComment-308702 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranchhopper Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 Heres a top view of where the steel front frame section joins the aluminum on my superliner I will get better pics from underneath when I decide to get dirty later on today. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42325-1989-superliner-with-aluminium-frame/#findComment-308711 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hans Remmers Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 Ok now I'll bring something up that's been eating at my brain. Everybody on here agrees the Superliner 1 ended in 84 it seems, but we had an 86 RWS700K. It was a glider kit I know, but it was a true Superliner 1 in every sense. It kills me that we got rid of it. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42325-1989-superliner-with-aluminium-frame/#findComment-308719 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 Ok now I'll bring something up that's been eating at my brain. Everybody on here agrees the Superliner 1 ended in 84 it seems, but we had an 86 RWS700K. It was a glider kit I know, but it was a true Superliner 1 in every sense. It kills me that we got rid of it.It probably wasn't sold/built/titled until '86. My good G73 is titled as a '63 but they ended in '62,i've also seen a B61 titled as a '67. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42325-1989-superliner-with-aluminium-frame/#findComment-308723 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 That's a good question. Maybe oldsuperdog can send a picture of the front frame section. . . . ?I really don't think I can get good enough pics to show,but just picture your normal everyday steel MH/RW frame rail cut off under the cab,then they slid the aluminum rail inside and bolted it. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42325-1989-superliner-with-aluminium-frame/#findComment-308724 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outbehindthebarn Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 Quote Fun is what they fine you for!My name is Bob Buckman sir,. . . and I hate truckers. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42325-1989-superliner-with-aluminium-frame/#findComment-308743 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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