Lmackattack Posted January 15, 2006 Share Posted January 15, 2006 This truck was bought used about 2 years ago we used it for a year untill an unknown engine problem developed. It has sat behind some trailers for about a year now untill this weekend when We draged it out for the repair next week.. When I was looking art it something cought my eye.. 1) it has a the tow hooks simmilar to a "western" R model2) it has the straight frame rails (does not bow out up front around the engine)3) it has the RS/valuliner air tanks and batt boxes, fuel tankes etc...4) the "standard" R hood sit a few inches higher off the rails (see gap) than normal R models but the cab is not any higher up off the frame like RS models are.When I opend the door the tag said it was built in PA in 87??could not find a model number?only thing I could tink of is that it was a RS600 or valuliner (tall hood)at one time and then converted to a "standard" R hoodever seen one of these?? Its a nice truck inside and out.. looks like a 315 or early 350 HP tip turbine with an 13 speed. western style alum fuel tanks and hyd tank, single frame, black interior Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/708-odd-r-model-at-work/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted January 15, 2006 Share Posted January 15, 2006 Somebody has just put a standard R hood on a Valueliner.The Valueliner,Cruiseliner,and Superliner were all built in PA after Hayward closed in '81. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/708-odd-r-model-at-work/#findComment-3386 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fullfuel01 Posted January 15, 2006 Share Posted January 15, 2006 look at the serial number stamped on the frame on the right side near the spring shackle. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/708-odd-r-model-at-work/#findComment-3388 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted January 16, 2006 Author Share Posted January 16, 2006 Somebody has just put a standard R hood on a Valueliner.The Valueliner,Cruiseliner,and Superliner were all built in PA after Hayward closed in '81.thats what I figured Mike..just looked odd when I took a close look at it and saw some diffrent traits.Thanks Trent Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/708-odd-r-model-at-work/#findComment-3400 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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