doubleclutchinweasel Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 Has the accessory gauge cluster in the middle of the dash. Nice! Quote "Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72530-1971-mack-r-model-six-wheeler/page/2/#findComment-534554 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted July 11, 2023 Share Posted July 11, 2023 I have only seen that entire dashboard set up in a owners manual I believe it was an R model manual from around 1970 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72530-1971-mack-r-model-six-wheeler/page/2/#findComment-534595 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted July 11, 2023 Share Posted July 11, 2023 From what I remember, it seemed like it had to tachograhs side-by-side on the driver side by side on the driver side they had a certain name for that type of dashboard Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72530-1971-mack-r-model-six-wheeler/page/2/#findComment-534600 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted July 11, 2023 Share Posted July 11, 2023 Mack Westerns had that set up with gauges in mid section also. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72530-1971-mack-r-model-six-wheeler/page/2/#findComment-534602 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted July 11, 2023 Share Posted July 11, 2023 I have that Mac order is manual, but it is buried somewhere and yes I have seen a lot of westerns with that metal gauge set up looks good Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72530-1971-mack-r-model-six-wheeler/page/2/#findComment-534611 Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleclutchinweasel Posted July 11, 2023 Share Posted July 11, 2023 There's a picture of that center section in a shop manual I have. They just referred to it as an "auxiliary" gauge panel in there. I'm sure Mack came up with some cute marketing name for it, though. 1 Quote "Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72530-1971-mack-r-model-six-wheeler/page/2/#findComment-534616 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMC Posted July 11, 2023 Share Posted July 11, 2023 I have early (steel dash) u model parts truck with the angled gauge center section. I had thought it was a U-Model thing as i am not as familiar with them. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72530-1971-mack-r-model-six-wheeler/page/2/#findComment-534624 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted July 12, 2023 Share Posted July 12, 2023 14 hours ago, doubleclutchinweasel said: There's a picture of that center section in a shop manual I have. They just referred to it as an "auxiliary" gauge panel in there. I'm sure Mack came up with some cute marketing name for it, though. Yes I searched the web trying to find something on it nothing … Bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72530-1971-mack-r-model-six-wheeler/page/2/#findComment-534670 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted July 12, 2023 Share Posted July 12, 2023 12 hours ago, PMC said: I have early (steel dash) u model parts truck with the angled gauge center section. I had thought it was a U-Model thing as i am not as familiar with them. Well supposedly they used them in both U and R .. Bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72530-1971-mack-r-model-six-wheeler/page/2/#findComment-534671 Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleclutchinweasel Posted July 12, 2023 Share Posted July 12, 2023 I'll try to remember to look that up in my service manual and put whatever information they have about it on here. I think it's just a mention that it exists, though. Quote "Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72530-1971-mack-r-model-six-wheeler/page/2/#findComment-534680 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted July 14, 2023 Author Share Posted July 14, 2023 On 7/9/2023 at 7:31 PM, mowerman said: Wow, nice work. Thanks…. Love the shifter Bob Thanks Bob! The shifter is the original Dog from 71. Had to bring the pup inside! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72530-1971-mack-r-model-six-wheeler/page/2/#findComment-534791 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted July 14, 2023 Author Share Posted July 14, 2023 On 7/10/2023 at 7:59 AM, doubleclutchinweasel said: Has the accessory gauge cluster in the middle of the dash. Nice! Thank you! It makes it easier to see. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72530-1971-mack-r-model-six-wheeler/page/2/#findComment-534793 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 1 hour ago, Paul S said: Thanks Bob! The shifter is the original Dog from 71. Had to bring the pup inside! You’re the first one I ever seen do that looks great Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72530-1971-mack-r-model-six-wheeler/page/2/#findComment-534797 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted July 15, 2023 Author Share Posted July 15, 2023 23 hours ago, mowerman said: You’re the first one I ever seen do that looks great Thank you! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72530-1971-mack-r-model-six-wheeler/page/2/#findComment-534859 Share on other sites More sharing options...
70mackMB Posted July 15, 2023 Share Posted July 15, 2023 Now you need some bicycle handle bar gripes on the PTO and up/down lever. We would use one red and one black. .....Hippy Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72530-1971-mack-r-model-six-wheeler/page/2/#findComment-534861 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted July 15, 2023 Share Posted July 15, 2023 You know that’s a fabulous idea. I think that would top them off… Bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72530-1971-mack-r-model-six-wheeler/page/2/#findComment-534865 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted July 15, 2023 Share Posted July 15, 2023 Those sticks look huge I don’t think they would fit Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72530-1971-mack-r-model-six-wheeler/page/2/#findComment-534866 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NycHeavyIron Posted July 15, 2023 Share Posted July 15, 2023 Beautiful truck! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72530-1971-mack-r-model-six-wheeler/page/2/#findComment-534878 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted July 15, 2023 Share Posted July 15, 2023 With all that beautiful interior, do you need to go for something like this next lots of choices punch in Google search Good luck. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72530-1971-mack-r-model-six-wheeler/page/2/#findComment-534884 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackey58 Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 Beautiful truck Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72530-1971-mack-r-model-six-wheeler/page/2/#findComment-536640 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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