41chevy Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 Any body know who was the OEM supplier for the shocks in 1980 for MACK? Paul 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/51833-1980-r-model-shocks/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 I believe that Monroe had the bulk of the deal but Gabriel had a taste also. 2 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51833-1980-r-model-shocks/#findComment-386340 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted December 3, 2017 Author Share Posted December 3, 2017 12 hours ago, j hancock said: I believe that Monroe had the bulk of the deal but Gabriel had a taste also. So Monroe Yellow or Black or Gabriel White or Red. 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/51833-1980-r-model-shocks/#findComment-386384 Share on other sites More sharing options...
macks in nigeria Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 I didn't know I had a taste also........Gabriel Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51833-1980-r-model-shocks/#findComment-386386 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 I think all the shocks for my MACK'S over the years , have been Monroes. Starting with my '79 R612St . When I would stop at my local dealer for a set,they would always give me some fresh Monroes. 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 https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51833-1980-r-model-shocks/#findComment-386394 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted December 3, 2017 Author Share Posted December 3, 2017 18 hours ago, 57 bcr said: I think all the shocks for my MACK'S over the years , have been Monroes. Starting with my '79 R612St . When I would stop at my local dealer for a set,they would always give me some fresh Monroes. Al I've got Monroe on the R and Marmons, DElco on the CCC/AM General but I'm doing over my R as factory fresh and want at least the OEM color of the shocks off the assembly line in 1980. 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/51833-1980-r-model-shocks/#findComment-386446 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 3 hours ago, 41chevy said: I've got Monroe on the R and Marmons, DElco on the CCC/AM General but I'm doing over my R as factory fresh and want at least the OEM color of the shocks off the assembly line in 1980. On my '90 RD, the shocks were painted black along with the chassis,when brand new. That was the way it came from Oakville,anyway. Don't know if the same method was used in '80 or not,Paul? Al 1 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 https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51833-1980-r-model-shocks/#findComment-386479 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted December 5, 2017 Author Share Posted December 5, 2017 22 hours ago, 57 bcr said: On my '90 RD, the shocks were painted black along with the chassis,when brand new. That was the way it came from Oakville,anyway. Don't know if the same method was used in '80 or not,Paul? Al I honestly have no idea. The photos of the truck when it was brand new the shocks appear to have color, but if I blow it up it's not definate. The 1975 catalog shows red or blue on the R and white or yellow on the Cruiseliners. Probably do them Monroe Yellow just for the impact. 1 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/51833-1980-r-model-shocks/#findComment-386576 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobert62 Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 8 hours ago, 41chevy said: Probably do them Monroe Yellow just for the impact. That's what I did on the B. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51833-1980-r-model-shocks/#findComment-386624 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 In the early 2000's, the frame assemblies arrived at the Macungie plant from DANA. They were finished on line and then hit a booth that sprayed everything black. I would keep the shocks yellow just for fun. Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51833-1980-r-model-shocks/#findComment-386639 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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