Popular Post Bigdogtrucker Posted April 26, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted April 26, 2020 Have not posted in awhile, figured I would pop in and say hello. My current truck a 1968 R611T, was backed into a garage in 1989 and not taken out until late last year! 673 Turbo, 10 speed duplex and a Timken R170 rear. Was a Mushroom Transport truck new. 9 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/62247-r611t/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Red Horse Posted April 27, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted April 27, 2020 1 hour ago, Bigdogtrucker said: Have not posted in awhile, figured I would pop in and say hello. My current truck a 1968 R611T, was backed into a garage in 1989 and not taken out until late last year! 673 Turbo, 10 speed duplex and a Timken R170 rear. Was a Mushroom Transport truck new. Bet the mice are pissed off-just went through that drill with my Bronco😎 good luck 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/62247-r611t/#findComment-449755 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 Time to walk the dog! 1 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/62247-r611t/#findComment-449777 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bigdogtrucker Posted April 27, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 27, 2020 Ray Sidella picked up for me, and got it running. Engine seems to run excellent thank God after a 30-year hibernation. The pump was stuck though, but to be expected. 7 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/62247-r611t/#findComment-449783 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 wow,,,that truck is set up perfect....have a ball...bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/62247-r611t/#findComment-449800 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 What a nice little baby! Looks like a fun to play with. Might be shaky hitting a road but a kind of pleasure on my mind. Glad to see you back on! 1 Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/62247-r611t/#findComment-449815 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurstscrambler Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 Very clean little rig, do you still have that R700 with the V8? (If I’m remembering correctly). Andy 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/62247-r611t/#findComment-449822 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted April 27, 2020 Author Share Posted April 27, 2020 54 minutes ago, hurstscrambler said: Very clean little rig, do you still have that R700 with the V8? (If I’m remembering correctly). Andy No I sold that, and my B75 a couple years ago. Had a few more in between but this one seems to be the most promising. I'm pretty excited about it, may turn it into a dump truck. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/62247-r611t/#findComment-449825 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bigdogtrucker Posted December 6, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 6, 2020 Took about a year, but she's finally in my driveway! Runs excellent won't need much mechanical work, but the cab will need some rust repair but not too bad overall compared to many. 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/62247-r611t/#findComment-464933 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 Yes I really like that .. bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/62247-r611t/#findComment-464942 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 Was just curious,,,,, where was it before?????? Bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/62247-r611t/#findComment-464943 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted December 6, 2020 Author Share Posted December 6, 2020 50 minutes ago, mowerman said: Was just curious,,,,, where was it before?????? Bob Pennsylvaniafor the last year before that it was garaged in Maryland for 30 years. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/62247-r611t/#findComment-464951 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 Congrats on the run to fun! Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/62247-r611t/#findComment-464965 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hicrop10 Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 Great find good luck with it.Like it was said in a post early may be a bit bumpy of a ride.My tandem r model is a bit bumpy of a ride by it self. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/62247-r611t/#findComment-464972 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 Aaaaaaaaaaaaaarite gotcha Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/62247-r611t/#findComment-464973 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted December 9, 2020 Author Share Posted December 9, 2020 Pulled out the seats and floor covering, will need some rust repair on the driver side but really not bad overall. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/62247-r611t/#findComment-465152 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 Minor! I'm never that lucky with floors. Paul 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/62247-r611t/#findComment-465153 Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleclutchinweasel Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 If mine had been anywhere near that good, I probably never would have let it go. 1 Quote "Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/62247-r611t/#findComment-465156 Share on other sites More sharing options...
james j neiweem Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 Would be nice if restored to Mushroom colors. Easy for me to say. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/62247-r611t/#findComment-465158 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted January 22, 2021 Author Share Posted January 22, 2021 (edited) Started cleaning up the frame, did a test section of Rust-Oleum Regal Red. Stripped to bare metal, treated with phosphoric acid, then Rust-Oleum primer. Very happy with the results so far, going to continue and finish the whole chassis in this color. Edited January 22, 2021 by Bigdogtrucker 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/62247-r611t/#findComment-467434 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 Nice barn find, literally!! Thankfully it was sheltered inside for all that time. That’ll clean up real nice. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/62247-r611t/#findComment-467436 Share on other sites More sharing options...
85snowdog Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 Thats a great find. The paint will look great! Please keep us posted . Quote Keith Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/62247-r611t/#findComment-467439 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 please dont paint frame in rustooeum, you wont be happy. it will be chalk in less than 6 months. acrylic enamel is not much more expensive or nasan epoxy black... 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/62247-r611t/#findComment-467479 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Brocky Posted January 23, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 23, 2021 Go to Just Old Trucks and contact Eddy Lucast. He is a salesman for KBS coatings and has all kinds of frame paint which can even be brushed on.. 3 1 Quote Brocky Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/62247-r611t/#findComment-467482 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted January 31, 2021 Author Share Posted January 31, 2021 On 1/22/2021 at 9:44 PM, Maddog13407 said: please dont paint frame in rustooeum, you wont be happy. it will be chalk in less than 6 months. acrylic enamel is not much more expensive or nasan epoxy black... Actually the Advanced Formula and professional line hold up quite well if kept up with a quality wax a few times a year. I'm going to use some Spray Max 2K clear on the parts mostly exposed to the sun though. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/62247-r611t/#findComment-468012 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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