BLAZER STEVE Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 HI I am restoring two 1978 r models and would like to know if the cab off a1990 metro-liner mack will fit without too much drama onto a 78 R model. I know the rear cab mounts are different and would the R model bonnet fit, blazer steve australia Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/45739-mack-metro-liner-cab-fit-78-r-model/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 kscarbel2 Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 3 hours ago, BLAZER STEVE said: HI iam restoring two 1978 r models and would like to know if the cab off a1990 metroliner mack will fit with out too much drama onto a 78 r model i know the rear cab mounts are different and would the r model bonnet fit, blazer steve australia Steve, I think the cab off a 1990 Metro-Liner would. It has the high-mounted cab with a sloped hood like a Value-Liner. The later 1990s Metro-Liner that looked like a modernized Kiwi Mack RB, that cab wouldn't work.....that's more the Super-Liner cab with the different side cowl panels. The Metro-Liner has been sold in many forms over the years. I had to think about it. . Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/45739-mack-metro-liner-cab-fit-78-r-model/#findComment-337214 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 kscarbel2 Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 1997 Metro-Liner . Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/45739-mack-metro-liner-cab-fit-78-r-model/#findComment-337217 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 kscarbel2 Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 I'm adding content to my answer, so that other BMT members can follow the development of the Metro-Liner series. . Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/45739-mack-metro-liner-cab-fit-78-r-model/#findComment-337218 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 steve p Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 no difference mate in the mounting ,just the lower panels have been cut for the set back guards all you have to do is cut the old ones off the 78 and reweld to the metro cab we do them all the time ,piece of piss mate. ks carbel2 our super liner cabs are exactly the same as our r model /value/metro just the val & metro have the lower portion cut off for the 1/4 guards 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/45739-mack-metro-liner-cab-fit-78-r-model/#findComment-337360 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 kscarbel2 Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 Steve, glad you have it sorted out. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/45739-mack-metro-liner-cab-fit-78-r-model/#findComment-337361 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Timmyb Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 What part of Aus you from Steve? I know of a valueliner cab, complete with doors and interior but it's in Perth. Mind you it's going cheap and I can organise freight. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/45739-mack-metro-liner-cab-fit-78-r-model/#findComment-337367 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 steve p Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 I just sold a 95 metro cab [r] fully loaded [air & electric, factory air] $5500 ready to drop on . ian lee from vic has a bare shell for $6500 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/45739-mack-metro-liner-cab-fit-78-r-model/#findComment-337415 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 steve p Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 kscarbel 2 just a quick update the metro 1 cabs all sit low ,the val 6 cyl also sits low just like the r model here in oz .the nz rd cab is sourced from the states it's the same as your superliner cab, nz like oz has a fair bit of say in their design of bonnets and componentry to suit local conditions 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/45739-mack-metro-liner-cab-fit-78-r-model/#findComment-337416 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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HI I am restoring two 1978 r models and would like to know if the cab off a1990 metro-liner mack will fit without too much drama onto a 78 R model. I know the rear cab mounts are different and would the R model bonnet fit, blazer steve australia
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