Popular Post Jeff M Posted September 5, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted September 5, 2022 This popped up on a Facebook page, some of you may know of it. Nice build, and the thing I find most interesting is the way the fuel tank has been modified to apparently fit under the cab--never seen that before. They said it originally had color-matched steel wheels (which I would prefer) and I don't really care for the silly bumper, either. Nice Lund visor, though--those must be getting hard to find. All in all a great looking R model. IMHO. 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70399-interesting-r-model-build/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted September 5, 2022 Share Posted September 5, 2022 Sweet looking rig, Is it in Maine? I see you are in So. Maine.. I graduated from Gray New Glouscter High school in '87.. jojo Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70399-interesting-r-model-build/#findComment-508599 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff M Posted September 5, 2022 Author Share Posted September 5, 2022 I believe it's owned by a towing company in Newland, North Carolina. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70399-interesting-r-model-build/#findComment-508602 Share on other sites More sharing options...
theakerstwo Posted September 5, 2022 Share Posted September 5, 2022 To me the bumper is silly also to. 2 Quote glenn akers Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70399-interesting-r-model-build/#findComment-508609 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted September 5, 2022 Share Posted September 5, 2022 Nose doesn’t look right .. to me looks like he started with a Mack western and modified the back of the fenders then I don’t know what’s up with the rocker panels but ya it looks good but bumper sucks…: I’ve seen it before somewhere… thanks for the post … bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70399-interesting-r-model-build/#findComment-508650 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted September 5, 2022 Share Posted September 5, 2022 that picture was on here before, but I cant remember when.. I like the truck, the bumper is a bit much, but thats what happens when you have the money and the idea, jojo Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70399-interesting-r-model-build/#findComment-508651 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rubber Duck 006 Posted September 5, 2022 Share Posted September 5, 2022 Nice looking build. I personally love the bumper but It would look better on an actual road tractor not a pleasure cruiser. Needs some chicken lights on it as well across the bottom in good taste. Just my opinion 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70399-interesting-r-model-build/#findComment-508652 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted September 5, 2022 Share Posted September 5, 2022 I love it Rubber Duck... So true... jojo 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70399-interesting-r-model-build/#findComment-508657 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 The body was channeled to fit over the frame to make it sit lower if I recall. I saw it at Gerharts a few years back. There was a YouTube video from the guy that built it. I don't mind big bumpers, but agree that one is not cut right to fit. To each their own. 2 Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70399-interesting-r-model-build/#findComment-508748 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeH Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 Rockers look like those on an Iranian Mack that Vlad explained about a few years back. Would seen strange to import a Mack from Iran to the States. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70399-interesting-r-model-build/#findComment-508769 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 That’s just what I was thinking. Bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70399-interesting-r-model-build/#findComment-508774 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Freightrain Posted September 7, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted September 7, 2022 Found the video.... 3 Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70399-interesting-r-model-build/#findComment-508776 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark T Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 Looks like someone added the bumper and some aluminum wheels since the video. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70399-interesting-r-model-build/#findComment-508805 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makeri_Driver Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 I lost interest when he said 4 Speed Allison! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70399-interesting-r-model-build/#findComment-508912 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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