Popular Post j hancock Posted April 8, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted April 8, 2019 I would only change two things. Swap the mirrors so the dogs face forward and that the R model was still available to buy brand new! 1987 magazine ad. 5 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/56619-always-will-be-a-classic/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackey58 Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 Oh yea.if they were new and reliable and volvo gave a sh*t they d still dominant the construction industry imo.my 90 RD runs everyday but to the no 1 driver she ain't fast enough. We'll she ain't be in for 2 computers a new gauge package.various coolant tanks like the 04 granite just saying.like if said before I'm just too old lol 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/56619-always-will-be-a-classic/#findComment-420141 Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 Take an older noncomputer mack any day!! terry Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/56619-always-will-be-a-classic/#findComment-420144 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ws721 Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 May I add 1 more suggestion? Exterior sun visor Quote Remember if it's got a hood it's no good! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/56619-always-will-be-a-classic/#findComment-420146 Share on other sites More sharing options...
navypoppop Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 Any Mack, regardless of model or year is better than anything out there. An R is the ultimate truck hands down! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/56619-always-will-be-a-classic/#findComment-420149 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeH Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 The R is truly a great platform, Mack ran it from the late 60's to early 2000's. Nearly 40 years virtually unchanged, that's unheard of, and truly impressive. They built their name on the R then Volvo took it away. I'd buy an early granite and throw an endt676 or an EM6 with a maxitorque in it in a heartbeat. It's hard to find double frame R's with good frames anymore. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/56619-always-will-be-a-classic/#findComment-420150 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackey58 Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 Well yeah a nice lund visor would be nice Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/56619-always-will-be-a-classic/#findComment-420167 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackey58 Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 We had a new 2001 RD690 6 wheeler first new truck I ever had 300 7 spd it was awesome then the boss traded it for a 2095 granite Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/56619-always-will-be-a-classic/#findComment-420168 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1965 Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 18 minutes ago, mackey58 said: We had a new 2001 RD690 6 wheeler first new truck I ever had 300 7 spd it was awesome then the boss traded it for a 2095 granite 2095?? How did y’all get 1 so updated?? Lol! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/56619-always-will-be-a-classic/#findComment-420171 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hicrop10 Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 I would take my 79 R model for a cross country trip in a heartbeat.Top out at 65,has plenty of power.We used them to pull dump trailers and were loaded to 100,000 everyday. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/56619-always-will-be-a-classic/#findComment-420174 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackey58 Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 2005 granite damit lol 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/56619-always-will-be-a-classic/#findComment-420176 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted April 9, 2019 Author Share Posted April 9, 2019 20 hours ago, ws721 said: May I add 1 more suggestion? Exterior sun visor Excellent point. Visor has been added as standard equipment! Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/56619-always-will-be-a-classic/#findComment-420224 Share on other sites More sharing options...
james j neiweem Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 (edited) It might be fun to list the changes from the original 65/66 R 600's to the refinements of the late 80 and early 90 R's. The RD's were for the most part a construction truck as the CH replaced the Highway R'r. Edited April 9, 2019 by james j neiweem Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/56619-always-will-be-a-classic/#findComment-420238 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 Man that thing is gorgeous wow thanks for the post......bobSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/56619-always-will-be-a-classic/#findComment-420245 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 Jim, I have that picture saved on my hard drive since you posted it once before. But nice to see one more time anyway. One of the best looking trucks! My only sorry KamAZ didn't happen to produce them Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/56619-always-will-be-a-classic/#findComment-420257 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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