woberlin Posted December 17, 2005 Share Posted December 17, 2005 I'm going to go look at an 82 r model tractor next week. The guy said it was a glider kit. what exactly does that mean? Thanks! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/613-glider-kit/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted December 17, 2005 Share Posted December 17, 2005 It means that it wasn't a completely brand new manufactured truck.Glider kits were a new cab,frame and front axle.The idea behind them was that it was a way to rebuild wrecks or update an older truck,by using the still usable engine,trans.,and rear axle & suspension.For awhile,Mack even offered powered glider kits.These were new cab,frame,and front axle,with a factory reman engine installed,you just had to put in the trans. and rears. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/613-glider-kit/#findComment-2837 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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