41chevy Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 Watts Mack who owns the site had rockers, doors roof panels and more. Scroll through the 4 pages and you can call Barry and ask about things you don't see. Tell him you are a BMT Member. 1-888-304-MACK (6225) http://www.wattstruckcenter.com/store/index.php?route=product/category&path=60_81&page=1 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/57368-1973-r685st/page/2/#findComment-423710 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeH Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 21 hours ago, 41chevy said: Most all panels are available. BUY IT !! Where are panels available from? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/57368-1973-r685st/page/2/#findComment-423711 Share on other sites More sharing options...
keg1 Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 i have some panels depending on what you need Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/57368-1973-r685st/page/2/#findComment-423724 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 8 hours ago, JoeH said: Where are panels available from? Barry at Watts MACK has them. OEM Mack.Plus a lot of members have a lot of parts also The R cab was in production for 40 plus years plus the DM and U cabs had 85% common parts. Paul 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/57368-1973-r685st/page/2/#findComment-423727 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff M Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 Looks to me to be a 73 that may have an older hood and breather. I believe the 6-speed wasn't available until '73 (I could be wrong) and of course it has the plus 3 cab, also not available until 73. The Bostrom Levelair II was quite the seat in its day. It rode like a marshmallow until you bottomed out and then the shock would kick in. You pressed the little pedal on the front of it to kick the shock back out. That truck looks pretty rough to me, but it's clear that you like it, so why not? 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/57368-1973-r685st/page/2/#findComment-423776 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockland Steel Posted June 2, 2019 Author Share Posted June 2, 2019 On 5/27/2019 at 7:59 AM, Jeff M said: Looks to me to be a 73 that may have an older hood and breather. I believe the 6-speed wasn't available until '73 (I could be wrong) and of course it has the plus 3 cab, also not available until 73. The Bostrom Levelair II was quite the seat in its day. It rode like a marshmallow until you bottomed out and then the shock would kick in. You pressed the little pedal on the front of it to kick the shock back out. That truck looks pretty rough to me, but it's clear that you like it, so why not? The cab is rough, the rest is nice. Body work isn't a problem for me. I want a project, not something ready to go. Buying a car would be more practical. But less fun. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/57368-1973-r685st/page/2/#findComment-424192 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 You can still find cabs but not ebay for sure. I have three I've purchased from trucking outfits when phasing out the R model. Mine aren't for sale but if you start calling around you'll probably strike wealth with a little patience. If you've never swapped a cab in the past and work alone, you have quite a project for yourself ahead. Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/57368-1973-r685st/page/2/#findComment-424194 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockland Steel Posted June 2, 2019 Author Share Posted June 2, 2019 10 hours ago, Rob said: You can still find cabs but not ebay for sure. I have three I've purchased from trucking outfits when phasing out the R model. Mine aren't for sale but if you start calling around you'll probably strike wealth with a little patience. If you've never swapped a cab in the past and work alone, you have quite a project for yourself ahead. Everything turns to dust here. It might not look like much, but here it's repairable, take off the doors, and remove anything else in the way and start at the bottom and a couple sheets of steel. I still haven't got the okay to buy it. And the title is probably still in the last owners name lost to time. He's in his 80s now. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/57368-1973-r685st/page/2/#findComment-424219 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted June 3, 2019 Share Posted June 3, 2019 Has the +3 cab.I’m confused it looks pre 73 according to the nose ,the marker lights, the hubs,air filter bu as you said plus 3 and has a plastic dashboard??????? Do think 6 Gs is a little steepSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/57368-1973-r685st/page/2/#findComment-424303 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted June 3, 2019 Share Posted June 3, 2019 Never mind the nose I thought that was marker light but I see it’s a engine plug in ......bobSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/57368-1973-r685st/page/2/#findComment-424305 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted June 3, 2019 Share Posted June 3, 2019 maybe had a cab swap or a few diff parts. looks like a 67-72 hood and a plus 3 cab and newer dry air cleaner Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/57368-1973-r685st/page/2/#findComment-424307 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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