Popular Post jpavao1066 Posted March 8, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted March 8, 2016 Well this past weekend me and my friend saved this 1969 r773st. Originally I wanted it for parts for my 66 r600 but after getting it home I think we have decided to resurrect the old girl. The engine must have been swapped out from the Detroit to the 350 Cummins that is in it now. It was listed as unknown running condition, but we had it running within 10 minutes of having it home and it runs great. It has a 13 speed road ranger behind it, and im pretty sure 58k rears by the looks of it. We are pretty excited to get it moving, have most of the tires already, just looking for a couple more, and have a couple doors for it too. One piece at a time and we should have a pretty sweet ride to ad to our small collection! 7 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44268-the-new-r700/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 Good save,was that on Craigslist? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44268-the-new-r700/#findComment-326893 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpavao1066 Posted March 8, 2016 Author Share Posted March 8, 2016 It was on craigslist and facebook as well. Short money so I assumed it was pretty much toast but its got alot of life left still! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44268-the-new-r700/#findComment-326901 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jpavao1066 Posted March 8, 2016 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 8, 2016 Heres a couple more pics 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44268-the-new-r700/#findComment-326903 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1977vega Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 I like it! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44268-the-new-r700/#findComment-326918 Share on other sites More sharing options...
85snowdog Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Very good find ! Looks like it was a very sharp truck in its day,hopefully you can bring it back to its former glory. I really like the fenders to. Quote Keith Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44268-the-new-r700/#findComment-326960 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Nice save. Is that you with the smile so wide you could eat a banana sideways?? Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44268-the-new-r700/#findComment-326979 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpavao1066 Posted March 9, 2016 Author Share Posted March 9, 2016 Thanks guys, I cant wait to get her fixed up, I see alot of pontential left and just cant bring myself to part it out. I love the fenders too, theyre pretty heavy and whoever built them did a really nice job. A bit of polishing and they will be like brand new. We are slowly going to pick away at it over the summer. I am getting my '66 r model close to being finished so i need to wrap that one up before me and my buddy dig too deep into this one. We are hoping to have both trucks with plows on them ready for next winter to put them to a little use in their retirement. 3 hours ago, thomastractorsvc said: Nice save. Is that you with the smile so wide you could eat a banana sideways?? Haha no that was my friends father. He spent alot of time behind the wheel of old Macks so he loves them as much as we do! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44268-the-new-r700/#findComment-327008 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranchhopper Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 What a shame I didn't know you needed wheels I just took a full set of Dayton rims and spacers to the scrap yard. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44268-the-new-r700/#findComment-327012 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpavao1066 Posted March 9, 2016 Author Share Posted March 9, 2016 49 minutes ago, ranchhopper said: What a shame I didn't know you needed wheels I just took a full set of Dayton rims and spacers to the scrap yard. Dang thats a bummer! Day late and a dollar short Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44268-the-new-r700/#findComment-327021 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmyb Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Nice save! She was a big unit in her day. Looks like it has what we call eagle claw suspension, the cast iron camelback. The doors on my r model were cactus as well. It's been the most expensive part of the build yet getting two new doors. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44268-the-new-r700/#findComment-327032 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpavao1066 Posted March 10, 2016 Author Share Posted March 10, 2016 10 hours ago, Timmyb said: Nice save! She was a big unit in her day. Looks like it has what we call eagle claw suspension, the cast iron camelback. The doors on my r model were cactus as well. It's been the most expensive part of the build yet getting two new doors. Was there any advantage/disadvantage to this "eagle claw" suspension? Ive never heard of it before so im just curious. I really lucked out on doors, getting 2 complete doors rust free for 200/each. I know they are getting harder to find it seems Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44268-the-new-r700/#findComment-327094 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoos Brothers Construction Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Cool save! You gotta love R700s. I think looking at your pictures that the rears are 44 rears not 58s. the older 44s had the trunion like the 55,58 rears. Our B61 is the same way and being that that is a 69 that would be the right era for it. I see it even has Farr air cleaner I see. Great find. Thanks, Josh Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44268-the-new-r700/#findComment-327101 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmyb Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 5 hours ago, jpavao1066 said: Was there any advantage/disadvantage to this "eagle claw" suspension? Ive never heard of it before so im just curious. I really lucked out on doors, getting 2 complete doors rust free for 200/each. I know they are getting harder to find it seems I think some advantages are they bolt to the outside of the frame so easier to remove. I've never seen any other than pictures, but being cast they might not have the cavities and rust problems of the fabricated type. I also suspect they would be heavier also. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44268-the-new-r700/#findComment-327108 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpavao1066 Posted March 11, 2016 Author Share Posted March 11, 2016 On Wednesday, March 09, 2016 at 5:34 PM, Timmyb said: Nice save! She was a big unit in her day. Looks like it has what we call eagle claw suspension, the cast iron camelback. The doors on my r model were cactus as well. It's been the most expensive part of the build yet getting two new doors. Was there any advantage/disadvantage to this "eagle claw" suspension? Ive never heard of it before so im just curious. I really lucked out on doors, getting 2 complete doors rust free for 200/each. I know they are getting harder to find it seems Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44268-the-new-r700/#findComment-327188 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpavao1066 Posted March 11, 2016 Author Share Posted March 11, 2016 22 hours ago, Yoos Brothers Construction said: Cool save! You gotta love R700s. I think looking at your pictures that the rears are 44 rears not 58s. the older 44s had the trunion like the 55,58 rears. Our B61 is the same way and being that that is a 69 that would be the right era for it. I see it even has Farr air cleaner I see. Great find. Thanks, Josh Ok thank you I wasnt sure, I havent gone out and really looked to be sure since we brought it home. And I always liked the big square air cleaners on these for some reason, I just wonder if you can still get filter elements for them, I should look into that . 21 hours ago, Timmyb said: I think some advantages are they bolt to the outside of the frame so easier to remove. I've never seen any other than pictures, but being cast they might not have the cavities and rust problems of the fabricated type. I also suspect they would be heavier also. That makes sense, thanks for the info! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44268-the-new-r700/#findComment-327189 Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuie56 Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 if you want the 22 inch rims ive got ten in ny come and get them Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44268-the-new-r700/#findComment-327192 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpavao1066 Posted March 14, 2016 Author Share Posted March 14, 2016 On Thursday, March 10, 2016 at 7:11 AM, stuie56 said: if you want the 22 inch rims ive got ten in ny come and get them Thank you very much for the offer! We actually just got ahold of some tires and rims this weekend, but thank you anyways Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44268-the-new-r700/#findComment-327438 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 wow,,,yes it sure needs attention,,,but i would have saved it myself...have a ball...bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44268-the-new-r700/#findComment-327469 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outbehindthebarn Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 Bernie Sanders would say "Those springs are HYUGE!" 1 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/44268-the-new-r700/#findComment-327759 Share on other sites More sharing options...
b615rich Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 Some pickup to pull that around! How far did you go? Great find & save! Good luck. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44268-the-new-r700/#findComment-327763 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpavao1066 Posted March 18, 2016 Author Share Posted March 18, 2016 5 hours ago, b615rich said: Some pickup to pull that around! How far did you go? Great find & save! Good luck. Thanks! We had about an hours ride on all backroads taking it slow. I wouldnt chance going on a highway like that but it handled it ok on the backroads. It was definitely heavy, that trailer empty probably weighs 7k lbs or so. It will be alot better once my 6 wheeler and lowbed are on the road this summer. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44268-the-new-r700/#findComment-327773 Share on other sites More sharing options...
m16ty Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 I think the "eagle claw" is just a heavier setup. My RD822 with 65K beam suspension has the "eagle claw". 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44268-the-new-r700/#findComment-327948 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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