Bjt Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 Found this old R setting in a field last summer/fall and the owner just now got around to calling me about it. Think it’s a R600, it has a V8 motor and the 2 stick tranny maybe late 60s early 70s. It has been 15-20 years since it ran last and it has a Lime spreader for a bed on it. I really don’t need it but would like to have it (lol) so the owner wants me to make an offer. What is it and what y’all think? 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/61587-old-r-model/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mike Harbison Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 With that engine it would be a R615 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/61587-old-r-model/#findComment-446187 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 41chevy Posted March 21, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 21, 2020 Only 1381 produced I'd start by finding out why it got side lined. V8 issues could be a problem as some parts are a bit scarce. 3 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/61587-old-r-model/#findComment-446193 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 I’d offer 3GS see what he thinks according to what I see in side it looks like it hasn’t been best to death good luck... bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/61587-old-r-model/#findComment-446258 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjt Posted March 22, 2020 Author Share Posted March 22, 2020 The truck was running as it should when parked 20 years ago, the father had stopped farming and recently passed, living to almost 90. His sons now own the truck an are ready to let it go and that’s who I’ve been talking with about it. Will the rear differentials and suspension interchange with a 1985 r686 without a lot of modifications? Thanks Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/61587-old-r-model/#findComment-446308 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 Yes go for it ... bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/61587-old-r-model/#findComment-446317 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjt Posted March 23, 2020 Author Share Posted March 23, 2020 From the pics is it safe to say the engine in this truck is a endt865 237hp ? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/61587-old-r-model/#findComment-446518 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 Looks like 864 to me and more powerful but I might be wrong. The engine could be easily stuck from sitting outside for 20 years. I also think 3 scrap costs to start from. If asking more they should have at least starting the engine and make the truck moving over the yard. The rare model together with rare old V8 engine seems as an interesting resto object as long as you're wanting a toy. And ready to invest in fixing it. If any practical use a straight six engine seems much easier to deal with. And bringing V8 back to life might cost sufficiently more than just finding a different (and running) R-model of similar type but more commonly specified. The rear part of R-model chassis was mostly identical during the years of production (same distance between frame rails) so the most any bogie could be swapped by a matter of redrilling mounting holes only. Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/61587-old-r-model/#findComment-446529 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainCrutch Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 If they got a battery to it and got it to crank over a few times, even if it didn’t start I think that’d raise the price a bit... usually if it turns over you haven’t broken anything too bad... scrap price sounds really good for the moment, but I’d star negotiations a little lower, maybe $2000-$2500 1 Quote Who needs a back yard when you could have a Yard?! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/61587-old-r-model/#findComment-446530 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KKERGALL Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 R615ST would have been an 864 engine. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/61587-old-r-model/#findComment-446531 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjt Posted March 23, 2020 Author Share Posted March 23, 2020 Ok thanks everyone. I’ll keep you updated. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/61587-old-r-model/#findComment-446538 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Harbison Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 Only thing that would scare me is that damn lime box,if it was a spreader very long the frame,rears,brake components,etc.are gonna have major corrosion. I'd still buy it,but I'd offer 1200 or so,maybe less, I don't know where you are but scrap is in the toilet here. My scrap buyer is paying 50/ton,but is advising everyone to hold off . 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/61587-old-r-model/#findComment-446542 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 But don’t forget it probably has some sort of sentimental value somewhere in there besides the fact most people think just because it’s an antique is worth a fortune ha ha so best of luck..... bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/61587-old-r-model/#findComment-446614 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainCrutch Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 I told the guy a price on an old Mack and he was 3 seconds away from buying it thinking it was going to make him a fortune, pretty quickly I told him nobody who knows what they’re talking about would pay nearly that much for the thing... he realized quickly that old trucks aren’t worth all that much... Quote Who needs a back yard when you could have a Yard?! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/61587-old-r-model/#findComment-446637 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 Are used to subscribe to wheels of time oh while back I gave up the Set subscription decided I never had time to read them but I remember seeing some of the stuff back for sale Section and some of these fools think they got gold there are you kidding me this clown isn’t going to get anywhere near that ha ha Ha ... bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/61587-old-r-model/#findComment-446824 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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