Popular Post Mack man 1973 Posted October 10, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted October 10, 2016 My newest edition to my R collection . I found this in a local farm I was tipped by a local farmer the truck could be bought they talked to the local salvage yard first once i heard that I rushed right over and I said this can not be junked or parted out ill,take it . It has only had two owners since new and was never driven in the winter and is as solid as a rock absolutely no rusted out panels no pieces missing on the hood or dents in the sheet steel I'm so glad I saved this beautiful ole girl . Also if anyone could shed some light on what the foot valve is for on the firewall beside the clutch pedal I've never seen one before . It looks like it controls the air shutters ? 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 70mackMB Posted October 10, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted October 10, 2016 19 minutes ago, Mack man 1973 said: Also if anyone could shed some light on what the foot valve is for on the firewall beside the clutch pedal I've never seen one before . It looks like it controls the air shutters ? Mack man, l think l'm batting a 1000 here! lt's for the windshield washer. Our MB has one also. Hippy 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 7 minutes ago, 70mackMB said: Mack man, l think l'm batting a 1000 here! lt's for the windshield washer. Our MB has one also. Hippy Absolutely funny........I was going to say that, but for grins and giggles. My grandfather had a foot valve similar on a car of his. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 (edited) Very nice find and save ! Also have not seen one of them washer pumps in a long,long time! Edited October 11, 2016 by terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack man 1973 Posted October 11, 2016 Author Share Posted October 11, 2016 I feel like a dummy , I should have looked at it a little closer before I asked it is a little before my time anyhow . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 Nice save! Quote IF YOU BOUGHT IT, A TRUCK BROUGHT IT..AND WHEN YOU'RE DONE WITH IT, A TRUCK WILL HAUL IT AWAY!!! Big John Trimble,WRVA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 Nice! What for powerplant? 285/300? Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 My thought will be 237 HP. Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 Twin snorkel air cleaner? Would think that would be tip turbine? Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 There was a twin hose air cleaner that had one hose picking up warmer air from under hood which was a popular option for trucks in colder climates. 2 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 AH, I see. Interesting. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave41855 Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 On 10/11/2016 at 7:35 AM, Mack man 1973 said: My newest edition to my R collection . I found this in a local farm I was tipped by a local farmer the truck could be bought they talked to the local salvage yard first once i heard that I rushed right over and I said this can not be junked or parted out ill,take it . It has only had two owners since new and was never driven in the winter and is as solid as a rock absolutely no rusted out panels no pieces missing on the hood or dents in the sheet steel I'm so glad I saved this beautiful ole girl . Also if anyone could shed some light on what the foot valve is for on the firewall beside the clutch pedal I've never seen one before . It looks like it controls the air shutters ? Man oh man, you struck paydirt there!!!!!! If the price was right, you stole it!! Nice score! Dave in VT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mack man 1973 Posted October 12, 2016 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 12, 2016 The engine is an endt 675 237 trans is trdxl 107 two stick . J Hancock you are exactly right the second intake pipe is for warm air from under the hood there is a control in the cab to shut it off during warm weather . And Dave 41855 I did steal it I gave 1,800.00 for it I they was offered 1,500.00 for scrap I threw that out there just to see if it would stick and they accepted I couldn't write the check fast enough 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 What brain damaged person would even think of scrapping that. Glad you got it,it looks really nice. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 Again,nice save steal! And don't forget to use the "foul weather intake" if you by chance get caught in the rain. Your oil bath air cleaner will turn into a large milkshake if you don't! And yes,I am speaking from experience! Al Quote IF YOU BOUGHT IT, A TRUCK BROUGHT IT..AND WHEN YOU'RE DONE WITH IT, A TRUCK WILL HAUL IT AWAY!!! Big John Trimble,WRVA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 13 hours ago, Mack man 1973 said: I did steal it I gave 1,800.00 for it Holey crapola. What a deal. Sometimes you are at the right spot at the right time. Nice job! Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keg1 Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 Nice save. My first driving job was in a 69 r model. I ended up buying it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 Excellent have a ball with it...looks good. Ya first Mack I ever drove was just like that one was only 17 it was in 1973. Nice memories...bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyT Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 My second driving job was an r model late 60's same color,great truck,what were they thinking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 I think it was a fair price for the shape. I am surprised he was offered $1500 for scrap as it is $100 ton for automotive here ((KC)) that's with no fluids or tires. That old girl probably only weighs in at 8k so real scrap price in the great center of the US OF A would be $400 to $500 for it. I don't even scrap anything any more ain't worth the fuss. My 68 F is a prime example. The scrap yard only was going to give him a couple hundred after he removed the fluids and tires. The truck had 3/4 tank of fresh fuel and new tires he said he couldnt fuss with it for the money. The only reason he stopped running it for fall harvest was the dot stopping him because it was so old. Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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