Popular Post mowerman Posted January 19, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 19, 2023 Took me a while to find one… Bob 4 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72329-roadways-u-model/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
skydawg Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 That cab looks as cramped as a concave B model. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72329-roadways-u-model/#findComment-523184 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted January 19, 2023 Author Share Posted January 19, 2023 they are pretty small compaired to most of the newer rigs these days my 579 pete is a lot wider Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72329-roadways-u-model/#findComment-523196 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Brocky Posted January 20, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 20, 2023 1 hour ago, skydawg said: That cab looks as cramped as a concave B model. Actually it is the same cab as the R model, just offset to the left even with the left fender.. What made it cramped was more engine in it.. Bigger doghouse.. 3 Quote Brocky Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72329-roadways-u-model/#findComment-523199 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark T Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 That U looks like it's parked next to an extended hood White Road Boss 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72329-roadways-u-model/#findComment-523205 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 must have seen the roadway U-700 in the day, just never paid attention. don't think roadway was a fleet serviced at the dealer then. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72329-roadways-u-model/#findComment-523214 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mean Green Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 What was the purpose of the cut down bumpers just wondering Quote If your going to be a bear be a grizzly Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72329-roadways-u-model/#findComment-523217 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Brocky Posted January 20, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 20, 2023 Supposedly the short bumpers were to keep the ends from affecting the operation of the steering tires when hit and pushed back.. Went from the short bumper to rubber ends and today they are mostly fiberglass?/ 3 Quote Brocky Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72329-roadways-u-model/#findComment-523218 Share on other sites More sharing options...
70mackMB Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 OH! The good old days for "Big R". Roadway, Always on the road / Always in the f---king way! .....Hippy 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72329-roadways-u-model/#findComment-523235 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rubber Duck 006 Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 We shortened the bumpers on log trucks at the lumber company I worked for. It does help with the turning and if something got stuck between the tires and bumper. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72329-roadways-u-model/#findComment-523248 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted January 20, 2023 Author Share Posted January 20, 2023 Used to be quite common with freight trucks my 87 U model was cut off like that Bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72329-roadways-u-model/#findComment-523265 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Horse Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 That U is a V-8..either 8v-71 or a 903...not sure..raised fenders are the tip off. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72329-roadways-u-model/#findComment-523332 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Brocky Posted January 20, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 20, 2023 (edited) 47 minutes ago, Red Horse said: That U is a V-8..either 8v-71 or a 903...not sure..raised fenders are the tip off. I would say the 8V-71 as when I worked for Roadway 1969 to 1972 all the R-700s had 8V-71's. I know the Akron Ohio shop had rebuilt engines on the shelf. Would swap engines and have the tractor back on the road in less than half a day.. Edited January 20, 2023 by Brocky 4 Quote Brocky Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72329-roadways-u-model/#findComment-523338 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 if I remember (asking a lot). the R-700's with 8V-71's had twin 3 1/2 in stacks. the U in picture seems to have only one. 864 mack or 903 having 4 in single ?? 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72329-roadways-u-model/#findComment-523371 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted January 21, 2023 Author Share Posted January 21, 2023 I found this on YouTube. He really doesn’t tell you a whole lot about it, but it looks like it might be an old roadway. And no, you cannot open it. It’s just a screenshot. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72329-roadways-u-model/#findComment-523408 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dockmen027 Posted January 22, 2023 Share Posted January 22, 2023 I believe Roadway and Yellow`s U-700's were powered by 6V92T Detroits.... 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72329-roadways-u-model/#findComment-523529 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark T Posted January 22, 2023 Share Posted January 22, 2023 On 1/21/2023 at 8:25 AM, mowerman said: I found this on YouTube. He really doesn’t tell you a whole lot about it, but it looks like it might be an old roadway. And no, you cannot open it. It’s just a screenshot. Doubt a Roadway woulda had 44s in it. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72329-roadways-u-model/#findComment-523532 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted January 22, 2023 Author Share Posted January 22, 2023 The guy doesn’t really say much about it but someone did a real nice job at it… Bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72329-roadways-u-model/#findComment-523538 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted January 22, 2023 Author Share Posted January 22, 2023 Not sure about the bud spoke wheels either just thought it was a shot in the dark. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72329-roadways-u-model/#findComment-523542 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted January 22, 2023 Share Posted January 22, 2023 2 hours ago, mowerman said: Not sure about the bud spoke wheels either just thought it was a shot in the dark. years ago,"a shot in the dark" is what took place at the drive-ins. todays world a shot in the dark always involves a gun. tooo bad.. 😁😄 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72329-roadways-u-model/#findComment-523560 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted January 22, 2023 Author Share Posted January 22, 2023 Right?????!You know, we still have a working drive in movie here . They also use it every Sunday for a swap meet as well. Pretty good deal because it’s mostly secondhand tools and yard machines. I have bought a bunch of stuff there myself .Bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72329-roadways-u-model/#findComment-523562 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted January 22, 2023 Share Posted January 22, 2023 3 minutes ago, mowerman said: Right?????!You know, we still have a working drive in movie here . They also use it every Sunday for a swap meet as well. Pretty good deal because it’s mostly secondhand tools and yard machines. I have bought a bunch of stuff there myself .Bob I'm NOT going to get suckered into going off topic LOL ; bet the drive in had a movie about a U -700. that was close LOL🙃😇 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72329-roadways-u-model/#findComment-523565 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted January 22, 2023 Author Share Posted January 22, 2023 Oh shit there we go again thanks for reminding me Bubba…. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72329-roadways-u-model/#findComment-523568 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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