seyser Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 Looking for an original battery box cover for my 79 R model. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/54143-wtb-r-model-battery-box-cover/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
h67st Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 This is a PAI brand cover for an R model if it will work for you. https://www.ebay.com/itm/MACK-TRUCK-R-MODEL-BATTERY-BOX-COVER-NEW/302854420998?hash=item468387ba06:g:1LQAAOSwxzdaAHsC Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/54143-wtb-r-model-battery-box-cover/#findComment-405099 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 13 hours ago, seyser said: Looking for an original battery box cover for my 79 R model. Call Watt's Mack at 1-888-304-6225 and ask for a 32MK53 (black painted) or 32MK53P4 (chrome). Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/54143-wtb-r-model-battery-box-cover/#findComment-405105 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KKERGALL Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 Have a cover NOS . Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/54143-wtb-r-model-battery-box-cover/#findComment-405185 Share on other sites More sharing options...
seyser Posted September 17, 2018 Author Share Posted September 17, 2018 It appears that all the new units are of a slightly different style. Here is a pic of mine, these is an original from a 79 model year truck. Anyone have one like this with the three protruding dimples on the sides? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/54143-wtb-r-model-battery-box-cover/#findComment-406148 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 Yours, with the three protruding dimples, is not factory. A 32MK53P1 never had them. Call Watt's Mack at 1-888-304-6225 and ask for a 32MK53 (black painted) or 32MK53P4 (chrome). Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/54143-wtb-r-model-battery-box-cover/#findComment-406151 Share on other sites More sharing options...
seyser Posted September 17, 2018 Author Share Posted September 17, 2018 I am going to have to disagree with you on that. I am positive these are original box covers. I was also at a local junk yard the other day that had 2early 70s R models that had the exact same covers although they were rusted. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/54143-wtb-r-model-battery-box-cover/#findComment-406158 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 (edited) Is the one you have with those 3 dimples has 3 horisontal lines on the front wall istead of an "X" pressing? Looks like Canadian cover to me. I even have this one and I don't need it. So if you come pick it up I'd give you a cup of tea either P.S. As far as I know an American style "X" cover puts in place of that one as like it was there before for years. Edited September 17, 2018 by Vladislav Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/54143-wtb-r-model-battery-box-cover/#findComment-406189 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 usually those dimples were drilled out and a tin flap added and they were for a DM model but you know Mack, they were universal Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/54143-wtb-r-model-battery-box-cover/#findComment-406196 Share on other sites More sharing options...
seyser Posted September 19, 2018 Author Share Posted September 19, 2018 Mine have the X pressed on the ends as you can see in this pic. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/54143-wtb-r-model-battery-box-cover/#findComment-406235 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jared Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 Can you still find the air cleaner assembly like yours with the two inlets Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/54143-wtb-r-model-battery-box-cover/#findComment-422723 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 11 hours ago, Jared said: Can you still find the air cleaner assembly like yours with the two inlets At a truck salvage yard. Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/54143-wtb-r-model-battery-box-cover/#findComment-422764 Share on other sites More sharing options...
75T Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 Check Craigslist Pittsburgh, there was a nos for sale recently. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/54143-wtb-r-model-battery-box-cover/#findComment-422771 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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