Popular Post Vladislav Posted November 9, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted November 9, 2022 Update on the story. We were able to spend a few weeks this passed summer (being busy with other things though) and bring the truck to much better shape. I leaned toward making it to its stock configuration with possible future plans to install a flat bed or roll back bed on. So we took off all that monstorous fish plating off the frame, rolled the bogie forward to its original position (old bolt holes in the frame secured us from any doubts) and cut welded on portions of the rails off. 3 1 Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69915-a-bit-of-travelling-and-one-more-r-model/page/2/#findComment-514615 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Vladislav Posted November 9, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted November 9, 2022 Fish plates were made that long to the front so we had to remove both fuel tanks, rear cab mounting brackets and muffler stack. Also as long as the prop shaft was modified to pass through the transfer case (or PTO?) I needed a hanger being organized. For that mean I located a used shaft off some old Freightliner locally which I brang to a shop to cut to my length and get balanced. But I also needed a hanger bracket to put on a crossmember. I had an extra one off my second SGT R-model but the "issue" was I already painted it for use in SGT truck (along with many other chassis parts). So I took measurements off it, scratched a couple of sketches and ordered new steel parts. Than welded them together. Made 2 brackets to have a spare for any reason as long as I already spent my time and attention to the deal. Than after taking the shaft from the shop we connected it to the forks. 4 Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69915-a-bit-of-travelling-and-one-more-r-model/page/2/#findComment-514616 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Vladislav Posted November 9, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted November 9, 2022 Also we had to relocate all brake lines since the tanks and valves went to their factory positions from where the faith has spread them over the chassis. Good thing the most lines reqired shortening so I didn't need extra material (which is scarce in my metric part of the world). After all was done we had the truck able to drive again and brake well. The latter required some rutine job such as slack adjusting and fixing a couple of leaks. I had no time enough to continue working on the truck (was going to but the things happened to move plans as it happens usually). So the rest of my efforts was spent for a little bit of improvements to the look. I put smaller front wheels with highway thread (actually restover of the thread but that's enough for staying in the yard), installed old (but factory) bumper off SGT R-model and emptied 4 spray cans of red paint on the hood. Ok, added one lost letter in the "Mack" script. Than drove the truck for a few hundred meters along my street to check things out and make pictures. After which it was parked in its spot again with a hope to do more on it during the next warm season. 4 3 Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69915-a-bit-of-travelling-and-one-more-r-model/page/2/#findComment-514617 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 Nice work Vlad. 2 Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69915-a-bit-of-travelling-and-one-more-r-model/page/2/#findComment-514641 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarnall Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 It’s looking great. Thanks for the update. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69915-a-bit-of-travelling-and-one-more-r-model/page/2/#findComment-514649 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 It's come up well Vlad I find most metric fittings and air lines etc work well enough with imperial, just use some thread sealant Yes projects have a habit of blowing out in the time department for me, was going to go to a truck show a few months ago and turned my Mack around and parked her on my low loader to give her a bath Well it hasnt stopped raing since so it is stuck high and dry Paul 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69915-a-bit-of-travelling-and-one-more-r-model/page/2/#findComment-514667 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 Great job on the brackets .. and Paul the weather went to shit around here overnight I still had a couple of things left outdoors that I needed to finish. Bbb 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69915-a-bit-of-travelling-and-one-more-r-model/page/2/#findComment-514675 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted November 10, 2022 Author Share Posted November 10, 2022 10 hours ago, mrsmackpaul said: It's come up well Vlad I find most metric fittings and air lines etc work well enough with imperial, just use some thread sealant Yes projects have a habit of blowing out in the time department for me, was going to go to a truck show a few months ago and turned my Mack around and parked her on my low loader to give her a bath Well it hasnt stopped raing since so it is stuck high and dry Paul Paul, still difficult to keep in mind you have 2 months of rains non stop every year no matter you told that to me in the past. My picture of your invironment is dry and sunny outback. Here having reasonable amount of rains and white stuff in winter I just can't imagine driving through waters anywhere on a highway. Good thing to know Mrs Mack is doing fine and secured from flooding. Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69915-a-bit-of-travelling-and-one-more-r-model/page/2/#findComment-514694 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted November 10, 2022 Author Share Posted November 10, 2022 Speaking SAE fittings they are avalible here in stock generally since many 2000's years made Freightliners, IH and US Volvo's are used in transportation industry. I belive the most of parts are of Automann brand etc so made in China or Turkey. But that's not a trouble of quality when we talk about brass fitting or plastic brake line. Also I noted spares for trucks made in third countries were not of that really poor quality as it has usually found concerning cars. Probably truck's commercial especiality together with much longer service life doesn't allow real jockers to play that game in the market. 1 Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69915-a-bit-of-travelling-and-one-more-r-model/page/2/#findComment-514695 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 Miss Molly the border collie is waiting for me to get my act together Paul 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69915-a-bit-of-travelling-and-one-more-r-model/page/2/#findComment-514798 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 Hey Paul, That great pup is where us Yankee's came up with what we call Australian Sheppard's... Hope the Mr's is OK... Jojo 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69915-a-bit-of-travelling-and-one-more-r-model/page/2/#findComment-514802 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 Paul why is your truck on a drop deck?????? Bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69915-a-bit-of-travelling-and-one-more-r-model/page/2/#findComment-514833 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 Here lately we have a real issue with quality since everything is coming from noodle land these days we’re getting some real garbage …bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69915-a-bit-of-travelling-and-one-more-r-model/page/2/#findComment-514835 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 And since we have no leadership,,, I’m certain it’s just gonna get worse … bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69915-a-bit-of-travelling-and-one-more-r-model/page/2/#findComment-514836 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 6 hours ago, mowerman said: Paul why is your truck on a drop deck?????? Bob I was going to go to a truckshow, yes it shocks me as well, so put the truck on the trailer as it is easier for me to wash underneath it Well I washed away and it has rained and rained and rained some more This is all heavy self mulching clay here and adter 1/4 inch of rain you.can move so the truck sits I have done (hopefully) sone improvements to the sir start as it is fed direct off the wet tank and all the dirtest air goes straight from the wet tank thru the valves into the airstart air tank This causes anyoying leaks as crap gets under valves Anyway dont wanna corrupt Vlads thread here to much Oh and another 20 mm (3/4 inch) over night, thats helped no end Note I did shift Mrs Mack since the last photo The bull bar is off as I was gunna polish it up shinier than my head bald head on a hot day, and do some repairs to it as well Sorry Vlad Paul 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69915-a-bit-of-travelling-and-one-more-r-model/page/2/#findComment-514866 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted November 13, 2022 Author Share Posted November 13, 2022 On 11/12/2022 at 4:36 PM, mowerman said: I’m certain it’s just gonna get worse … bob My thoughts of the last few years... 1 Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69915-a-bit-of-travelling-and-one-more-r-model/page/2/#findComment-514995 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted November 13, 2022 Author Share Posted November 13, 2022 22 hours ago, mrsmackpaul said: Sorry Vlad Paul No worry Paul. A couple of nice R-model pics wouldn't ruine a thread about another R-model 1 Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69915-a-bit-of-travelling-and-one-more-r-model/page/2/#findComment-514997 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 Yes that truck is always exciting yes there air starter leaks gonna drive you crazy. I don’t have any issues yet but then again it’s been sitting in the same spot for 28 years with all brand new parts ha ha …. Bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69915-a-bit-of-travelling-and-one-more-r-model/page/2/#findComment-515000 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 And yes vlad…… now we’re stuck with the same old garbage calling all the shots next two years oh goody.,,,, Bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69915-a-bit-of-travelling-and-one-more-r-model/page/2/#findComment-515001 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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