Popular Post mrsmackpaul Posted July 23, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted July 23, 2017 Mrs Mack is in shed getting some body work done I have been collecting bits for some time but when I yanked the lid today and the sun visor yesterday it has become very apparent some rust will need to be removed There used to be a technical section on the forum and maybe still is but dunno were it is now Anyway after some panel part numbers as in Mack numbers so I can make her fresh again as she has some work to do next month and needs to be fresh I have some parts diagrams, some are Australian Army parts list and dont have part numbers Any way does anyone know what part the drip rail is for the front along the top of the wind screen And also a part number for the roof vent And the rocker panel for each side or at least thats what I call them, they run the floor at each door opening Thanks for all or any help Paul 1 6 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50535-extreme-make-over-time-for-mrs-mack/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post kscarbel2 Posted July 23, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted July 23, 2017 I don't trust the part numbers on that RM6866RS break down. I'd expect the roof to be a 165QS519A. http://www.wattstruckcenter.com/store/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=263&search=roof Rood vent rubber 25RU354 with 812AXF rubber "key". http://www.wattstruckcenter.com/store/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=144&search=roof We used to offer the roof vent under two different part numbers, one beige (23QU45P3) and the other silver gray. I imagine Volvo only supplies silver gray now. http://www.wattstruckcenter.com/store/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=222 Rocker panels: http://www.wattstruckcenter.com/store/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=265&search=rocker http://www.wattstruckcenter.com/store/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=266&search=rocker After providing your Mack dealer with your truck's model and serial number, they should be able to accurately research all the parts you need. 1 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50535-extreme-make-over-time-for-mrs-mack/#findComment-375544 Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 (edited) looks like you have your work cut out for you! terry lots of work! Be sure to post your completed work Edited July 23, 2017 by terry 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50535-extreme-make-over-time-for-mrs-mack/#findComment-375545 Share on other sites More sharing options...
james j neiweem Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 That rust looks like you may be close to the ocean. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50535-extreme-make-over-time-for-mrs-mack/#findComment-375550 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted July 23, 2017 Author Share Posted July 23, 2017 3 hours ago, james j neiweem said: That rust looks like you may be close to the ocean. we have for the last few years but used to live nearly 300 miles inland before that and it had bad rust before we shifted near the coast Paul 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50535-extreme-make-over-time-for-mrs-mack/#findComment-375571 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted July 23, 2017 Author Share Posted July 23, 2017 6 hours ago, kscarbel2 said: I don't trust the part numbers on that RM6866RS break down. I'd expect the roof to be a 165QS519A. http://www.wattstruckcenter.com/store/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=263&search=roof Rood vent rubber 25RU354 with 812AXF rubber "key". http://www.wattstruckcenter.com/store/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=144&search=roof We used to offer the roof vent under two different part numbers, one beige (23QU45P3) and the other silver gray. I imagine Volvo only supplies silver gray now. http://www.wattstruckcenter.com/store/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=222 Rocker panels: http://www.wattstruckcenter.com/store/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=265&search=rocker http://www.wattstruckcenter.com/store/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=266&search=rocker After providing your Mack dealer with your truck's model and serial number, they should be able to accurately research all the parts you need. After going thru the Watts pages I relize I need the sills not the rockers How did you find the Mack parts number off that page ???? thanks in advance Paul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50535-extreme-make-over-time-for-mrs-mack/#findComment-375572 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post kscarbel2 Posted July 23, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted July 23, 2017 I know the Mack part numbers in my head, Paul. I spent a few years in service engineering (seems like yesterday.....wish it was). Unlike inferior and meaningless Volvo system part numbers, the far superior and simply brilliant Mack part numbering system is memorializable. 5 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50535-extreme-make-over-time-for-mrs-mack/#findComment-375578 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmyb Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 G'day Paul. Have you considered a galvanised cab? They usually go for between 3-4g and it will last you a long long time. I could keep an eye out for ya. Let me know how you go with the rust if that's the way you decide to go. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50535-extreme-make-over-time-for-mrs-mack/#findComment-375591 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted July 24, 2017 Author Share Posted July 24, 2017 Tim if I could find one at short notice I would I have already spent a couple of grand on panels over the last couple of years slowly collecting stuff but would change the whole cab if I found one at the right price I need to be finished and on the road in under a month as we have sold the farm and I need to shift and do some hwy work Paul 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50535-extreme-make-over-time-for-mrs-mack/#findComment-375598 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swishy Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 Lookn Good mrs Me thinx U have a huge job in front of U good 2 C U have n a crak @ it Plenty of pix please to keep the masses happy give till it hurtz thanx in advance Clikity ............. ClikClikClik Q:? will a CH cab fit???? cya §wishy 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50535-extreme-make-over-time-for-mrs-mack/#findComment-375606 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmyb Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 Here is one. I seen that one for sale earlier for $2500 with doors. So I think he would be flexible with price. http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/1144288520?utm_campaign=socialbuttons&utm_content=app_ios&utm_medium=social&utm_source=sms 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50535-extreme-make-over-time-for-mrs-mack/#findComment-375609 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 WoW! You are going to be busy. 2 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50535-extreme-make-over-time-for-mrs-mack/#findComment-375614 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 wow lotta work......seems easier to change cabs....thier was 2 clean ones around 60 miles from here....but i havent been out there in 15 years dont know if thier even out there anymore....plus shipping all the way out there dont know if you would be saving any money....perhaps a little time...good luck ...bob 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50535-extreme-make-over-time-for-mrs-mack/#findComment-375623 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mowerman Posted July 24, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted July 24, 2017 and then again all the controls are on the left side as well so that would be another issue...bob 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50535-extreme-make-over-time-for-mrs-mack/#findComment-375625 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outbehindthebarn Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 Can't help you with part numbers... but I just wanted to know how it feels to "sell the farm".. and say that you look like a hellavu fun guy. 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/50535-extreme-make-over-time-for-mrs-mack/#findComment-375647 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmyb Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 Yeah Paul, just what exactly are you gonna do with yourself now? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50535-extreme-make-over-time-for-mrs-mack/#findComment-375653 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted July 25, 2017 Author Share Posted July 25, 2017 9 hours ago, mowerman said: and then again all the controls are on the left side as well so that would be another issue...bob Was informed today by a ex Mack Australian man the cab is the same and there was templates they would lay on the cab to drill the holes in the right spot And it takes two weeks to do a complete cab change into a new cab drilling the holes etc and mounting all the old in the new and painting Paul 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50535-extreme-make-over-time-for-mrs-mack/#findComment-375685 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted July 25, 2017 Author Share Posted July 25, 2017 4 hours ago, Outbehindthebarn said: Can't help you with part numbers... but I just wanted to know how it feels to "sell the farm".. and say that you look like a hellavu fun guy. Feels kinda nervous as I have no plans just to get packed and shift to some where and we dont know were thats gunna be yet ? Paul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50535-extreme-make-over-time-for-mrs-mack/#findComment-375687 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted July 25, 2017 Author Share Posted July 25, 2017 2 hours ago, Timmyb said: Yeah Paul, just what exactly are you gonna do with yourself now? Tim I wanna sort out this rust issue and start pulling triples to Perth and back LOL dunno if I would get many loads but what a ride Paul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50535-extreme-make-over-time-for-mrs-mack/#findComment-375688 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmyb Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 15 minutes ago, mrsmackpaul said: Tim I wanna sort out this rust issue and start pulling triples to Perth and back LOL dunno if I would get many loads but what a ride Paul Just pull empty trailer. Once you get them loaded is when you start using fuel! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50535-extreme-make-over-time-for-mrs-mack/#findComment-375689 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 25 minutes ago, mrsmackpaul said: Was informed today by a ex Mack Australian man the cab is the same and there was templates they would lay on the cab to drill the holes in the right spot And it takes two weeks to do a complete cab change into a new cab drilling the holes etc and mounting all the old in the new and painting Paul Paul, for the record, the RM cab and yours are not the same. The cowl of the RM is set up for a steel hood, while your cowl is for a fiberglass hood. So when we sold service cabs, two different part numbers. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50535-extreme-make-over-time-for-mrs-mack/#findComment-375690 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted July 25, 2017 Author Share Posted July 25, 2017 5 hours ago, Timmyb said: Just pull empty trailer. Once you get them loaded is when you start using fuel! Once I get out to the higher weight levels and extra trailers the fuel economy rarely drops bellow 4 MPG maybe 3.5 MPG on a real bad day but the speed suffers a big bit Its not unusual to spend hours grinding along 65 70 km/h for hours on end with big weights and tall trailers, funny enough I rarely get passed by modern trucks with twice the power and similar weight that wind coming across at a 45 degree angle knocks the stuffing out of any truck on open country I dont care how much power you have Paul 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50535-extreme-make-over-time-for-mrs-mack/#findComment-375707 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Ditchkus Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 Sounds like driving across I-80 in Wyoming. I used to stick my hand out the window to see if I was moving. I ran a R-685 Mack 237 5 speed twice a month from Hazleton,Penna. to Seattle,Washington loaded to 73,000 lbs both ways.Great truck got me out of the hole after I totaled my other truck,this was early 1980's. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50535-extreme-make-over-time-for-mrs-mack/#findComment-375732 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Joe Ditchkus Posted July 25, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted July 25, 2017 I forgot to say not being arrogant But i never saw rust so bad in roof and i am from the rust belt of the US. 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50535-extreme-make-over-time-for-mrs-mack/#findComment-375733 Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 7 hours ago, Joe Ditchkus said: Sounds like driving across I-80 in Wyoming. I used to stick my hand out the window to see if I was moving. I ran a R-685 Mack 237 5 speed twice a month from Hazleton,Penna. to Seattle,Washington loaded to 73,000 lbs both ways.Great truck got me out of the hole after I totaled my other truck,this was early 1980's. Quite the run for a 237!! terry 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/50535-extreme-make-over-time-for-mrs-mack/#findComment-375758 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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