Popular Post LocomotiveBreath Posted August 18, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted August 18, 2019 Hey guys it’s been a awhile since I’ve posted anything but I’m finally a proud Mack owner again. I just bought this ‘78 RWS786LST Superliner. It’s a long term restoration project that runs well. I’m trying to figure out how many ‘78s were built and what is the HP rating on the engine which I believe to be original. It is a Gold Dog truck and the VIN plate says Mack Western which I have never seen before. Any information will be appreciated. Thanks 5 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/58676-my-new-old-dog/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
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41chevy Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 (edited) Haywood California Mack Factory 6584 built from 1977 to 1985 RWS700 series Edited August 18, 2019 by 41chevy 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/58676-my-new-old-dog/#findComment-430362 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocomotiveBreath Posted August 18, 2019 Author Share Posted August 18, 2019 3 minutes ago, 41chevy said: Haywood California Mack Factory 6584 built from 1977 to 1985 RWS700 series Thanks, I never knew they even had a California factory until I bought this truck. Do you happen to have the breakdown by year? Also, does the Mack Historical Society keep records for these newer trucks like they did for the B-models? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/58676-my-new-old-dog/#findComment-430364 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeH Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 Engine looks like an ENDT676, rated at about 283 hp. Engine tag should be on the valve cover or near the fuel pump... Likely has a 2 stick transmission: left stick is 1-5, right stuck is reverse, lo, direct. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/58676-my-new-old-dog/#findComment-430365 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocomotiveBreath Posted August 18, 2019 Author Share Posted August 18, 2019 11 minutes ago, JoeH said: Engine looks like an ENDT676, rated at about 283 hp. Engine tag should be on the valve cover or near the fuel pump... Likely has a 2 stick transmission: left stick is 1-5, right stuck is reverse, lo, direct. I was thinking it was probably the 285 / 283 HP engine. I briefly looked for the tag yesterday. Lots of steam cleaning to do. It has a straight 5 speed with direct 5th gear. Previous owner said 59-60 mph was tops with current setup. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/58676-my-new-old-dog/#findComment-430366 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatcity Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 nice find aluminum frame, and other parts usually alum. being a Hayward unit Tull fan? 1 Quote Success is only a stones throw away.................................................................for a Palestinian Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/58676-my-new-old-dog/#findComment-430367 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocomotiveBreath Posted August 18, 2019 Author Share Posted August 18, 2019 Just now, hatcity said: nice find aluminum frame, and other parts usually alum. being a Hayward unit Tull fan? It may be an aluminum frame. I didn’t put a magnet on it and was painted kinda dark brown. I’m going to be on the hunt for a decent grill shell very soon. It’s hard working days are over. Shows and maybe toy hauling duties. Yes somewhat, that and I was a locomotive mechanic for 20+ years. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/58676-my-new-old-dog/#findComment-430368 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 8 hours ago, LocomotiveBreath said: Thanks, I never knew they even had a California factory until I bought this truck. Do you happen to have the breakdown by year? Also, does the Mack Historical Society keep records for these newer trucks like they did for the B-models? No individual years or specific model But if you contact the Mack Museum with your VIN and a nice donation (the staff is 100% volunteers) you will get a good pack of info from the purchase order to the complete specs of it and sometimes the original purchaser. https://www.macktruckshistoricalmuseum.org/contact-us/ L - Light weight components S - Six wheel chassis T - Tractor 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/58676-my-new-old-dog/#findComment-430400 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocomotiveBreath Posted August 19, 2019 Author Share Posted August 19, 2019 11 hours ago, 41chevy said: No individual years or specific model But if you contact the Mack Museum with your VIN and a nice donation (the staff is 100% volunteers) you will get a good pack of info from the purchase order to the complete specs of it and sometimes the original purchaser. https://www.macktruckshistoricalmuseum.org/contact-us/ L - Light weight components S - Six wheel chassis T - Tractor Thanks for the LST breakdown. It makes sense now. It’s been awhile but I actually previously had received all of the information about my 1953 B-model from the museum. I was very impressed with the package they sent. I’ll reach out to them again for the SL. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/58676-my-new-old-dog/#findComment-430426 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifth wheel Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 (edited) On 8/18/2019 at 3:23 PM, LocomotiveBreath said: It may be an aluminum frame. I didn’t put a magnet on it and was painted kinda dark brown. I’m going to be on the hunt for a decent grill shell very soon. It’s hard working days are over. Shows and maybe toy hauling duties. Yes somewhat, that and I was a locomotive mechanic for 20+ years. RWS- steel rails, RWL - aluminum rails FW Edited August 28, 2019 by fifth wheel Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/58676-my-new-old-dog/#findComment-430997 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 Nice looking ride I almost bought one just like it back in 86 and yes it looks like a 285 fun my friend I am sure you can get her cleaned up real nice fiberglass and steel looks pretty good...bobSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/58676-my-new-old-dog/#findComment-431025 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 Oh one more thing my friend I hope you work faster than I do I’ve had my DM 25 years and it doesn’t look any different ha ha Ha...Bob Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/58676-my-new-old-dog/#findComment-431026 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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