Mack R U and DM cabs

[james j neiweem]

I remember the Mack cab model number CA47 from Sheller Globe. I thought this cab was used on the R/U and DM models. Were the R/U and DM cabs all the same width? I think there were a couple of different cab models of the CA model number.

[Vladislav]

R and DM/U cabs couldn't be the same since the latter were offset to the left and had almost different cowl than a R. But if you literally (or physically) cut the front portion of the cab off starting from the door hinges and up to the windscreen bottom I would bet the rear half would be the same for all three.

And if the memory serves well CA47 is a centered R-model cab marking. Wonder which figure marks Superliner cab. It's also centered with zero offset but has different cowl sides to suit the boxed hood.

Edited September 20, 2021 by Vladislav

[Red Horse]

KSC....Where are you??????😎

[Brocky]

Also the Sheller Globe, Mack look alike, R model cab that Brockway used will not interchange with the Mack cab as the cowls are different for the Brockway Butterfly hood.

Edited September 21, 2021 by Brocky

[Red Horse]

Guys,

Courtesy of Jim Hancock-

https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55986-were-there-different-versions-of-macks-plus-3-cabs/

[mowerman]

Yes it’s pretty much the same cab but like these fellas said from the windshield forwards there’s a lot of alterations for different models and the DM and U model have and indentation on the drivers side for stepping on the fuel tank to get in it … bob