xdudebrahx Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 I finally found a fiberglass cab visor for my truck but I've noticed that some trucks have a little metal brace under the center of the visor that bolts to the cab right above the drip rail.My visor doesn't have that piece. If I install the visor anyway, what are the chances that the thing will rip right off the cab without that center brace? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43125-r-model-cab-visor/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 I have driven trucks with and without them. I did notice the wind will make them flex if its real windy out and your on the high way. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43125-r-model-cab-visor/#findComment-315962 Share on other sites More sharing options...
xdudebrahx Posted December 16, 2015 Author Share Posted December 16, 2015 I have driven trucks with and without them. I did notice the wind will make them flex if its real windy out and your on the high way.Thanks. I haven't been doing much highway stuff with the truck so maybe I'll put it on while work is a little slow and then maybe make a bracket for it at a later date. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43125-r-model-cab-visor/#findComment-315966 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 I believe the Lund exterior sunvisor, in the past available thru Mack parts operations, had the brace. But the better looking (my opinion) factory-installed exterior sunvisor (different vendor) did not have the brace. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43125-r-model-cab-visor/#findComment-315976 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 I have Lund(s) with no brace.They were made of fiberglass and seem no cracks of being deformed by wind.No less than 1 million miles on each of the 2 trucks for sure. 2 Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43125-r-model-cab-visor/#findComment-316054 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 41chevy Posted December 16, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted December 16, 2015 If your going fast enough to rip the visor off, that will be the least of your problems 5 Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43125-r-model-cab-visor/#findComment-316073 Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 I have driven trucks with and without them. I did notice the wind will make them flex if its real windy out and your on the high way.Without it, will sometimes vibrate and make noise Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43125-r-model-cab-visor/#findComment-316082 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtymilkman Posted December 17, 2015 Share Posted December 17, 2015 I lost a new style lund on my RD once. Going down I94 at about 70mph, against a strong wind. Visor started to vibrate just a little bit, went under an overpass and when I came out the wind grabbed it and tore it completely off. It actually tore the cab metal. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43125-r-model-cab-visor/#findComment-316091 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted December 17, 2015 Share Posted December 17, 2015 Without it, will sometimes vibrate and make noiseyep I had that happen as well . its annoying as hell!!! I had a IH with a stanless steel visor do the same thing depending how hot it was out. It even with the center brace installed. Made for some long trips out west in the summer time. And nothing made it stop besides if the temperature dropped. I put a bunge cord on it. stuffed tennis balls between the cab and visor. it just would warp when hot out and vibrate for miles. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43125-r-model-cab-visor/#findComment-316101 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack man 1973 Posted December 17, 2015 Share Posted December 17, 2015 I have been trying to find a used Lund style visor for my 72R . Lund is out of business anyone have an extra they would want to sell ? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43125-r-model-cab-visor/#findComment-316105 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted December 17, 2015 Share Posted December 17, 2015 did you search Ebay? they come up on there and lots of junk yards still have Macks with those visors on them... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43125-r-model-cab-visor/#findComment-316142 Share on other sites More sharing options...
xdudebrahx Posted December 17, 2015 Author Share Posted December 17, 2015 I have been trying to find a used Lund style visor for my 72R . Lund is out of business anyone have an extra they would want to sell ?I got mine from a gentleman on this board who was parting out a cab.We have a 77 R that has had a visor on it since 77. It blew off this past summer but all the holes underneath were rotted out. When I installed mine I drilled pilot holes, filled them with red silicone and then installed the screws and caps. My truck doesn't do much long highway stuff so I think it'll be okay. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43125-r-model-cab-visor/#findComment-316149 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted December 18, 2015 Share Posted December 18, 2015 every R model lund visor I have seen with the brace is always spider cracked around the hole for the brace. its a no win situation. I didn't put the brace on my B model lund visor cause I didn't wanna drill thru the windshield rubber. it does vibrate a little in the wind at 75+ mph....... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43125-r-model-cab-visor/#findComment-316255 Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry Posted December 18, 2015 Share Posted December 18, 2015 every R model lund visor I have seen with the brace is always spider cracked around the hole for the brace. its a no win situation. I didn't put the brace on my B model lund visor cause I didn't wanna drill thru the windshield rubber. it does vibrate a little in the wind at 75+ mph.......B model and 75+ mph, must be geared pretty awsum! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43125-r-model-cab-visor/#findComment-316275 Share on other sites More sharing options...
b61mack Posted December 18, 2015 Share Posted December 18, 2015 Mine will run 80 mph and on a good road it is smooth, it cruises nice at 75. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43125-r-model-cab-visor/#findComment-316276 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted December 18, 2015 Share Posted December 18, 2015 Mine has the brace in the center. But its not on the truck yet so i dont know how it does in the wind lol 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43125-r-model-cab-visor/#findComment-316278 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 end707 with fire rings and maxidyne head gaskets, 15 speed triplex and a 4.00 hogs head on 11 24.5 rubber = 75mph+. falls on its face tryin to pull a trailer anymore but its retired. Adirondakmack's B68 with a 237, double over 18 speed quad and 4.28 gears on 11 24.5 rubber will go 85+... ask him how he knows... 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43125-r-model-cab-visor/#findComment-316539 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranchhopper Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 I have an extra one I could sell last summer I couldn't find one anywhere and storkmack was good enough to sell me one but now the superliner has the newer rounded front style on it and the cab I bought had the pointier style on it which is the one Im going to keep. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43125-r-model-cab-visor/#findComment-316566 Share on other sites More sharing options...
xdudebrahx Posted December 21, 2015 Author Share Posted December 21, 2015 I have an extra one I could sell last summer I couldn't find one anywhere and storkmack was good enough to sell me one but now the superliner has the newer rounded front style on it and the cab I bought had the pointier style on it which is the one Im going to keep.PM incoming Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43125-r-model-cab-visor/#findComment-316666 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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