Miami Cossack Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 These guys have a 90 mack R model with an E6 and a 5 speed trans. Long frame, it's a city truck which had a vac tank set up on it. They were driving it until the battery box rusted out and the batteries fell out and tore the cable loose and they just retired it. They want $500 for it, so I'm probably going to go get it. I set a stool next to it with a battery and it fired right up and runs good. It's not bad, the cab is perfect, the interior is rough which is always the case in old city drivers. Just the 5 speed tranny is a big disadvantage. I'm likely to just steal the cab off it and scrap it. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65657-1990-r-model/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadparrot Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 good luck on your project. photos or its just gossip 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65657-1990-r-model/#findComment-467562 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post alex g Posted January 24, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 24, 2021 I'd be all over that sight unseen for $500 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65657-1990-r-model/#findComment-467574 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miami Cossack Posted January 24, 2021 Author Share Posted January 24, 2021 5 hours ago, deadparrot said: good luck on your project. photos or its just gossip Next few days if I can get photos from my phone to the computer. If it's still a major fight, I can find another computer. What would you like to see? 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65657-1990-r-model/#findComment-467581 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miami Cossack Posted January 24, 2021 Author Share Posted January 24, 2021 They said they are phasing their older trucks out and getting new trucks. I may need another wrecker driver soon 😃 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65657-1990-r-model/#findComment-467582 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miami Cossack Posted January 24, 2021 Author Share Posted January 24, 2021 3 hours ago, alex g said: I'd be all over that sight unseen for $500 Yeah. $500 won't even get you a good parking spot anymore. I just got rid of an RV, so that piece of land didn't stay vacant for long Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65657-1990-r-model/#findComment-467583 Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadparrot Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 Oh I just like seeing what we are talking about. Visual kinda man. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65657-1990-r-model/#findComment-467586 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 $500.00 Bucks????? Really?? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65657-1990-r-model/#findComment-467594 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miami Cossack Posted January 25, 2021 Author Share Posted January 25, 2021 I'll get some pics up. No, it's not mint and ready to go cross country. But it's not bad either. It def needs some work but it runs and moves. They let some stuff go for a while. The clutch doesn't feel terrific and it's a city truck. You aren't getting on the interstate in something like this. Needs a battery box and a couple E31's. I'll make cables for it. The cab, glass and pump is worth the money. This would actually be a good export truck. Afghanistan or Sur America. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65657-1990-r-model/#findComment-467597 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Harbison Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 6 hours ago, Miami Cossack said: I'll get some pics up. No, it's not mint and ready to go cross country. But it's not bad either. It def needs some work but it runs and moves. They let some stuff go for a while. The clutch doesn't feel terrific and it's a city truck. You aren't getting on the interstate in something like this. Needs a battery box and a couple E31's. I'll make cables for it. The cab, glass and pump is worth the money. This would actually be a good export truck. Afghanistan or Sur America. No such thing as a good export truck. They have enough of our old Macks. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65657-1990-r-model/#findComment-467625 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 That and the "scrapping frenzy" that went on a few years ago when prices were up has really depleted used and rebuildable parts available to keep older trucks operational. Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65657-1990-r-model/#findComment-467631 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 Amen on the scrapping B.S. Obama's "cash for clunkers" was one program.. I have had many "core" parts over the years, But can't find anyone who will buy them to re-build them. So I guess I will hold on to them from now on, and look for rebuild kits myself. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65657-1990-r-model/#findComment-467633 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miami Cossack Posted January 31, 2021 Author Share Posted January 31, 2021 It's not letting me add pictures. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65657-1990-r-model/#findComment-468014 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miami Cossack Posted January 31, 2021 Author Share Posted January 31, 2021 cyka byat Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65657-1990-r-model/#findComment-468015 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miami Cossack Posted January 31, 2021 Author Share Posted January 31, 2021 Too good to parting out Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65657-1990-r-model/#findComment-468016 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 I cannot add photos either I never had an issue until recently now I can’t do it on the phone or the computer keeps telling me the photos are too large,,,bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65657-1990-r-model/#findComment-468018 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamaican Bulldog Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 On 1/25/2021 at 7:12 AM, Rob said: That and the "scrapping frenzy" that went on a few years ago when prices were up has really depleted used and rebuildable parts available to keep older trucks operational. There is scrapping and recycling yard in Elmsford NY ( Brookfield Resource Management) that scraps lots of old trucks that seem to have life left in them. Many are Macks from municipalities etc. They used to export some but I don't think they sell the whole trucks any more and not sure what happens to the parts or if they just crush them. I personally don't mind the export of old trucks because at least they have a higher chance of another life than being crushed. We can't save them all but it would be good to know that the scrapped ones keep others going here. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65657-1990-r-model/#findComment-468054 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miami Cossack Posted February 5, 2021 Author Share Posted February 5, 2021 I send a lot of buses to a third party who send them to Laos and Brazil. Buses literally never retire. Many will go ten years or longer without break linings. The concept of DOT/MOT or PM is a campfire laugh to them. But I spent many years in Somalia and those people never discard anything, especially a truck. Even if it blows up, they will make an Ox cart from the parts 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65657-1990-r-model/#findComment-468321 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miami Cossack Posted February 11, 2021 Author Share Posted February 11, 2021 It's actually not an R. It's a DM690S. I didn't even notice until later. When I towed it he told me it was a broken down R, and I see why. His other older trucks are all R's. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65657-1990-r-model/#findComment-468814 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Miami Cossack Posted February 11, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted February 11, 2021 5 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65657-1990-r-model/#findComment-468816 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 for 500 bucks i wouldnt complain a bit....bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65657-1990-r-model/#findComment-468847 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 As said above. And from the pics it looks like quite a solid truck. 1 Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65657-1990-r-model/#findComment-468854 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miami Cossack Posted February 13, 2021 Author Share Posted February 13, 2021 The batteries and battery box are here. That's just under $500. I spent a couple days when I could finder time fixing about 15 air leaks. The seat bottom is $107, that's on the way. I'll start on the A/C when I get some time, front tyres and paint it. This used to be yellow. The guy just wants new trucks. Image means a lot. These Are really well maintained trucks compared to some of the stuff I see. The A/C doesn't work and a lot of air leaks. If the batteries weren't dragging on the highway, it would probably still be doing septic suck-outs. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65657-1990-r-model/#findComment-468868 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 Great deal enjoy it..... i broke in on a U model 1976 and they never get old also rode with my pop in one in the 69s when I was a kid way cool bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/65657-1990-r-model/#findComment-468933 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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