1693MackGuy Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 Well after recently acquiring a western 1693 powered R700, it got me thinking just how many were actually built? I've read all the old posts I can find on here, but i didn't really find much as to an answer. I know Robs truck is rarer, being an aluminum frame RL, but there couldn't have been too many more built. I can figure there was atleast 3 more. I was told that my truck had a twin, but it caught fire and burnt up. Also, one of the previous owners had sent away to the mack museum for the history, but the paperwork he recieved doesnt match my truck. He was sent paperwork for 2 other trucks. I'll include pictures , maybe someone will recognize the name? Also, the original owners of my truck were B. CONSIGLIO AND SONS PAVING out of wyandotte Michigan. If anybody knows anything, I'd love to get some history on this thing! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/60645-1693-powered-r-models/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
1693MackGuy Posted January 21, 2020 Author Share Posted January 21, 2020 Here's the other build sheet I was given: Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/60645-1693-powered-r-models/#findComment-440997 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 There were more than 4,000 Hayward RL and 5,000 Hayward RS trucks built. I haven't seen a further breakdown indicating how many trucks got a particular brand or model of engine. Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/60645-1693-powered-r-models/#findComment-440999 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 my 77 RS700L vin is RS786 32474 LST. I think western RS700 series production ended in 78' when the superliner was introduced? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/60645-1693-powered-r-models/#findComment-441010 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 Seen info showing 1979 is the last with the Superliner starting in 1977. 1 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/60645-1693-powered-r-models/#findComment-441024 Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavyhauler72 Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 During the mid and late 80's my uncle drove a 1693ta powered Mack R700 pulling a low boy in Atlanta area. It was factory built 1693 cat 13 speed daycab and was bought used from western Canada in early 80's and brought to Atlanta ga. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/60645-1693-powered-r-models/#findComment-441378 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackdaddy Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 A guy in Medford Oregon had a new one he ordered. Engine finally blew on him and he pulled it. The truck sat in the back at Leanardo's in White City and I tried a few times to buy it. Nice straight cab (had the small first series R cab) and body. It seems to me it was gone last time I drove by. RS755 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/60645-1693-powered-r-models/#findComment-441379 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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