Popular Post 1957B61Vt Posted February 18, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted February 18, 2020 1968 R-685 237 5 speed going to put her to work ! Pretty decent ole dawg ! 10 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/61034-1968-r-685/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ditchdiggerjcf Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 Take care of ol gal, she will still give you years of good service. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/61034-1968-r-685/#findComment-443061 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1957B61Vt Posted February 18, 2020 Author Share Posted February 18, 2020 Thank you sir ! i will for sure its in pretty good shape ! My first R model I looked for a while for a decent one I could afford the older gent I got it from did all new brakes drums s cams and bushings wheel bearings etc new wheels spacers rears are virgin case caps steers are brand new it runs and goes over the road good I'll post more when I bring it home next week 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/61034-1968-r-685/#findComment-443070 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 Great looking Dog! 1 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/61034-1968-r-685/#findComment-443082 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Horse Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 5 speed? Started life as a tractor?? 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/61034-1968-r-685/#findComment-443087 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ditchdiggerjcf Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 More than likely. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/61034-1968-r-685/#findComment-443096 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 Right on man how exciting first Mack I ever drove was a 68 R model Trash truck 1973 was only 17 Great memories and good choice my friend that sucker has got all the cool stuff set up perfect have a ball with it.... bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/61034-1968-r-685/#findComment-443098 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1957B61Vt Posted February 18, 2020 Author Share Posted February 18, 2020 2 hours ago, Red Horse said: 5 speed? Started life as a tractor?? Yes was a tractor yrs ago I’m sure was sold new at lawerence Mack in mass nice older gent I got it from it was a spare for his buisness he said it was time to downsize and he didn’t like it sitting around 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/61034-1968-r-685/#findComment-443103 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Red Horse Posted February 18, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted February 18, 2020 1 hour ago, 1957B61Vt said: Yes was a tractor yrs ago I’m sure was sold new at lawerence Mack in mass nice older gent I got it from it was a spare for his buisness he said it was time to downsize and he didn’t like it sitting around Nice. 6 speed low hole would be nice, then again we ran many 237/5 speeds grossing 80,000! Too bad you can't buy such a bullet proof truck today 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/61034-1968-r-685/#findComment-443110 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1957B61Vt Posted February 18, 2020 Author Share Posted February 18, 2020 7 hours ago, Red Horse said: 5 speed? Started life as a tractor?? I have found an 86 with 300 engine and 6 speed frame is broke spead badly I’m trying to buy it Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/61034-1968-r-685/#findComment-443129 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Horse Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 16 hours ago, 1957B61Vt said: I have found an 86 with 300 engine and 6 speed frame is broke spead badly I’m trying to buy it good move if you can swing it. Just know for sure which 6 speed it has. The TRXL 107 has a low ratio of 14.10 and the TRXL 1071 has 23.08 ratio. I believe it was really ment for mixers so they could creep along while pouring curbs/sidewalks etc. Friend of mine has one and I quickly learned no way you could go from the hole and grab first direct-at least I couldn't.😰 But if you put the main in 2nd and the spliter in low you could take off with a load and then go to first direct with the splitter on the high side and you would maintain speed. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/61034-1968-r-685/#findComment-443180 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1957B61Vt Posted February 20, 2020 Author Share Posted February 20, 2020 Thanks for the info red horse ! its the 107 it’s my first r model guys keep telling me to put the 300 in it and the trxl107 not sure I will unless I don’t like it as is thanks for steering me in the right direction I really like this old truck people say I’m crazy for not getting a newer truck but I’ve always liked R models since I was a little guy Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/61034-1968-r-685/#findComment-443290 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeH Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 That frame is immaculate. Could wish for a double frame though, that's a lot of weight pushing down on the frame when the body first starts going up. Great find, how many miles? Tractor first, so I guess it'll have a few. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/61034-1968-r-685/#findComment-443295 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 1957B61Vt Posted February 20, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted February 20, 2020 It is a double frame in good shape can’t see it great in pics sorry 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/61034-1968-r-685/#findComment-443300 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Horse Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 wow--well cared for! You won't see many New England trucks of that age looking like that Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/61034-1968-r-685/#findComment-443305 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1957B61Vt Posted February 20, 2020 Author Share Posted February 20, 2020 Thank you ! im pretty excited cab corners rockers and floors are all good too ! I was so surprised to see it so nice ! the owner said if you come look you will buy it he cleaned it up 2 yrs ago to have as a spare and now he’s downsizing never had to put it to work it also has all new drums shoes bearings seals cams and bushings he said he did it like he was gonna have to use it everyday very nice guy Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/61034-1968-r-685/#findComment-443316 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 The X107 is an excellent transmission. Low first is great off road plus multiple reverse speeds. The X107A is the air shift version of the X107 2 stick 6 speed. Ratios are the same. Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/61034-1968-r-685/#findComment-443320 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1957B61Vt Posted February 21, 2020 Author Share Posted February 21, 2020 Thanks for the ratio chart ! nice info to have ! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/61034-1968-r-685/#findComment-443378 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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