Popular Post 1693MackGuy Posted January 15, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 15, 2020 I just picked up this one a couple days ago. I figured I would post some pictures, as from doing my homework, there weren't many built. Shes a 1974 RS755LST with a factory installed Caterpillar 1693ta. The transmission is a 13 speed, and its riding on camelback. The truck originated in Michigan where it and its sister truck were bought by a small paving company to be used as lowboy tractors. I was told the sister truck caught fire and burned up. It needs some work to be roadworthy, and eventually I'll source a replacement cab as the one that's on it is toast. 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/60562-1974-rs755lst/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 1693MackGuy Posted January 15, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 15, 2020 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/60562-1974-rs755lst/#findComment-440370 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1693MackGuy Posted January 15, 2020 Author Share Posted January 15, 2020 Sorry im working on figuring out how to rotate the pictures Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/60562-1974-rs755lst/#findComment-440371 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 (edited) Looks like it has a lot of potential. RS units were built in the Haywood Factory in California. Long way from where it was born. Edited January 15, 2020 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/60562-1974-rs755lst/#findComment-440372 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1693MackGuy Posted January 15, 2020 Author Share Posted January 15, 2020 Thank you. I was told it was ordered out of york, PA. I'm assuming its built in California, then shipped to whatever dealer placed the order? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/60562-1974-rs755lst/#findComment-440373 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian L Blaylock Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 That’s a good looking old dog where are the air tanks located on this truck Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/60562-1974-rs755lst/#findComment-440400 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1693MackGuy Posted January 15, 2020 Author Share Posted January 15, 2020 They are under the diamond plate covers right behind the steer axle. They look to be chrome originally. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/60562-1974-rs755lst/#findComment-440401 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post j hancock Posted January 15, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 15, 2020 Have fun with your new purchase! 3 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/60562-1974-rs755lst/#findComment-440403 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 14 hours ago, 1693MackGuy said: Sorry im working on figuring out how to rotate the pictures Sometimes it happens. Probably you have to pre-rotate them and than upload. I don't have such issue since I use computer, not a phone. RS are nice trucks. Vlad Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/60562-1974-rs755lst/#findComment-440404 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amos V. Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 Nice project! Is this a factory A/C truck? If so can you send me some pics of the under dash a/c unit? Also, does your truck have aluminum front spring/bumper bracket braces? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/60562-1974-rs755lst/#findComment-440409 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian L Blaylock Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 Which side are the air tanks on Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/60562-1974-rs755lst/#findComment-440417 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1693MackGuy Posted January 15, 2020 Author Share Posted January 15, 2020 Palawman no truck a/c, it had a roof mount that has been removed. Brian it has one tank on each side. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/60562-1974-rs755lst/#findComment-440418 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 Good looking Long hood Western. Welcome to the club. Does it have front brakes and Power steering? seams like most did not to keep the weight down. I think my Truck was 15,700 when it left the factory. Rob has a Cat powered RL700L... he has some good info on them Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/60562-1974-rs755lst/#findComment-440423 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1693MackGuy Posted January 16, 2020 Author Share Posted January 16, 2020 Thank you man.It has front brakes, as well as what looks like power assist steering. I haven't driven it yet, but the PO told me it works, and I don't doubt him. As far as I can tell, I'm the 4th owner. I'll take whatever I can find on them. I've got a B model, but I'm new to R models....especially westerns. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/60562-1974-rs755lst/#findComment-440434 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian L Blaylock Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 Ok thanks I was just wondering I couldn’t tell in the picture the one I have and the others that I have seen around here have both of them on the drivers side Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/60562-1974-rs755lst/#findComment-440436 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickgsxrmack Posted July 17, 2022 Share Posted July 17, 2022 Hi, that's my dad's (grandpa's originally) truck! Can't believe i found this!! Hope you have got truck running back on road? 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/60562-1974-rs755lst/#findComment-503384 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavCut Posted July 17, 2022 Share Posted July 17, 2022 Welcome to BMT @Nickgsxrmack Unfortunately it doesn’t appear that @1693MackGuy has been around in a couple of years. Maybe your post will stir him up. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/60562-1974-rs755lst/#findComment-503388 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickgsxrmack Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 Yes hopefully! I have all the original documents for truck(build sheet cat repair binder etc) my grandfather bought truck new . 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/60562-1974-rs755lst/#findComment-503424 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Nickgsxrmack Posted July 20, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted July 20, 2022 There's the tractor when it was new after paint. 5 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/60562-1974-rs755lst/#findComment-503584 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavCut Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 That’s awesome @Nickgsxrmack that you have those photos! Thank you for sharing them. Always neat when someone can add to the history of a posted truck. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/60562-1974-rs755lst/#findComment-503591 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickgsxrmack Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/60562-1974-rs755lst/#findComment-503640 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Nickgsxrmack Posted July 20, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted July 20, 2022 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/60562-1974-rs755lst/#findComment-503641 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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