TheGleaner Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 Hello, first post here and I hope it's in the correct place(but I have read here for years). I'm looking at a 77ish Mack Cruiseliner that has (and I quote) "A 300 and something Mack engine and either a 10 or a 13 speed". From the pictures it looks like a decent truck, aside from needing tires. It ran 5 years ago and the seller simply bought a newer truck.( Its currently on a farm and hopefully it'll end up on our farm). About all I can find online was they were supposed to be a lower production, higher end Mack Cabover made out west, and the dash is the weak point. Is there anything specific I should be looking for when I go and look at it? It's also priced ridiculously cheap...because they were looking for a crusher to get it. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68740-mack-cruiseliner-what-to-look-for/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayseed Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 Welcome to the BMT forum.. This old thread may help you.. Quote "Be who you are and say what you feel...Because those that matter...don't mind...And those that mind....don't matter." - Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68740-mack-cruiseliner-what-to-look-for/#findComment-482908 Share on other sites More sharing options...
james j neiweem Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 Gleaner- Read Kskarbel2 comments on the Cruiseliner. If you have one with the squarish grill it was built in Pa and shouldn't have any of the west coast build problems Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68740-mack-cruiseliner-what-to-look-for/#findComment-482912 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 If you can, look at the accy drive on front lower passenger side of engine. The engine model will be stamped across the top. Might have to wire brush it to see it. "ENDT676.....". Something like that. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68740-mack-cruiseliner-what-to-look-for/#findComment-482929 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGleaner Posted November 15, 2021 Author Share Posted November 15, 2021 I do have the tag, it says "Mack Trucks, Inc Hayward Calif, USA" I don't have a picture of the front, funnily enough. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68740-mack-cruiseliner-what-to-look-for/#findComment-482942 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Harbison Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 The set screws in the box on the shift tower would work loose and make the shift lever sloppy,windshields are super hard to find. The plastic dog house cover was notorious for cracking,if its a WL,check the aluminum frame rails for corrosion, especially where it meets the steel front frame section. Rivets in the front left panel commonly broke,make sure the cab hinges have grease zerks,ive seen those seize, im probably forgetting some other things. Any pics,info off vin tag 2ould help too 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68740-mack-cruiseliner-what-to-look-for/#findComment-482943 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Harbison Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 The liked to break clutch pedal springs,too. Most of this is minor shit, if its cheap and runs,buy it. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68740-mack-cruiseliner-what-to-look-for/#findComment-482944 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGleaner Posted November 16, 2021 Author Share Posted November 16, 2021 (edited) 8 hours ago, Mike Harbison said: The liked to break clutch pedal springs,too. Most of this is minor shit, if its cheap and runs,buy it. So for $500 it's not something that will be an obsolete disaster? WS712LST, is there a breakdown for that? Edited November 16, 2021 by TheGleaner Added model and model question 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68740-mack-cruiseliner-what-to-look-for/#findComment-482956 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjh Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 sounds like a single axle ! is it a slim line or sleeper cab ? the other issues with these was the clutch cable mount the cable was mounted to the floor originally and broke the rivets loose from the body over time! There was a reinforcement bracket developed to repair this in later years! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68740-mack-cruiseliner-what-to-look-for/#findComment-482962 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mike Harbison Posted November 16, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 16, 2021 8 hours ago, TheGleaner said: So for $500 it's not something that will be an obsolete disaster? WS712LST, is there a breakdown for that? $500? You better grab it before he sobers up. WS712LST,steel,frame,ETAZ673A 300+ engine,315 hp. Factory twin screw tractor, thats all the info I can give you from that. There was no code for transmission,suspension, or rear ends used 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68740-mack-cruiseliner-what-to-look-for/#findComment-482971 Share on other sites More sharing options...
63BMack Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 I agree with Mike it's a steal for $500. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68740-mack-cruiseliner-what-to-look-for/#findComment-482994 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGleaner Posted November 17, 2021 Author Share Posted November 17, 2021 13 hours ago, fjh said: sounds like a single axle ! is it a slim line or sleeper cab ? the other issues with these was the clutch cable mount the cable was mounted to the floor originally and broke the rivets loose from the body over time! There was a reinforcement bracket developed to repair this in later years! It's a tandem tractor. Sleeper cab. Would it be safe to assume it would be implemented by now? 11 hours ago, Mike Harbison said: $500? You better grab it before he sobers up. WS712LST,steel,frame,ETAZ673A 300+ engine,315 hp. Factory twin screw tractor, thats all the info I can give you from that. There was no code for transmission,suspension, or rear ends used The seller had it listed as scrap...and I asked what was wrong and it came back as "nothing, we drove it there and parked it but who wants an old truck?"(well I do...) From the pictures it almost looks like a Mack rear end bu I can't really tell. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68740-mack-cruiseliner-what-to-look-for/#findComment-483014 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Hayseed Posted November 17, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 17, 2021 Just go & give Him $500.. before someone else Does..!! 4 Quote "Be who you are and say what you feel...Because those that matter...don't mind...And those that mind....don't matter." - Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68740-mack-cruiseliner-what-to-look-for/#findComment-483015 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Harbison Posted November 17, 2021 Share Posted November 17, 2021 20 hours ago, 63BMack said: I agree with Mike it's a steal for $500. No kidding, I wouldn't even think twice about it. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68740-mack-cruiseliner-what-to-look-for/#findComment-483035 Share on other sites More sharing options...
306mack Posted May 1 Share Posted May 1 On 11/15/2021 at 4:48 AM, TheGleaner said: Hello, first post here and I hope it's in the correct place(but I have read here for years). I'm looking at a 77ish Mack Cruiseliner that has (and I quote) "A 300 and something Mack engine and either a 10 or a 13 speed". From the pictures it looks like a decent truck, aside from needing tires. It ran 5 years ago and the seller simply bought a newer truck.( Its currently on a farm and hopefully it'll end up on our farm). About all I can find online was they were supposed to be a lower production, higher end Mack Cabover made out west, and the dash is the weak point. Is there anything specific I should be looking for when I go and look at it? It's also priced ridiculously cheap...because they were looking for a crusher to get it. Hey there i just picked up a truck that matchs you description where was it loctaed by chance? 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68740-mack-cruiseliner-what-to-look-for/#findComment-550866 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted May 1 Share Posted May 1 he has not logged on in over 4 years. 1 Quote when you are up to your armpits in alligators, it is hard to remember you only came in to drain the swamp.. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68740-mack-cruiseliner-what-to-look-for/#findComment-550879 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 I thought it was a recent post myself .. bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68740-mack-cruiseliner-what-to-look-for/#findComment-550926 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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