Popular Post Robo987 Posted April 25, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted April 25, 2023 I acquired this Mack last year in 2022 and finally got to go for a little drive last weekend. It was short and didn’t get to go real fast but damn did me and my 11yr old have fun. Can’t wait to get her out on the road and take her for a real test drive. I remember going to work with my dad and riding around in big trucks when I was a kid and to own a truck and have a kid that loves this stuff as much as I do is such an awesome experience. 8 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72773-finally-got-to-go-for-drive/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted April 25, 2023 Share Posted April 25, 2023 Right on man thanks for sharing That’s excellent. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72773-finally-got-to-go-for-drive/#findComment-529934 Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleclutchinweasel Posted April 25, 2023 Share Posted April 25, 2023 I like what you have there. Love the old steel-dash trucks. 1 1 Quote "Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72773-finally-got-to-go-for-drive/#findComment-529937 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted April 25, 2023 Share Posted April 25, 2023 Ha ha oh I forgot about you for a moment. I was thinking for some reason that truck looks familiar.Bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72773-finally-got-to-go-for-drive/#findComment-529938 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robo987 Posted April 25, 2023 Author Share Posted April 25, 2023 1 hour ago, doubleclutchinweasel said: I like what you have there. Love the old steel-dash trucks. Thanks. It was love at first site lol Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72773-finally-got-to-go-for-drive/#findComment-529945 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robo987 Posted April 25, 2023 Author Share Posted April 25, 2023 1 hour ago, mowerman said: Ha ha oh I forgot about you for a moment. I was thinking for some reason that truck looks familiar.Bob Lol yea It’s been a busy winter but I’m still kicking around. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72773-finally-got-to-go-for-drive/#findComment-529947 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brocky Posted April 25, 2023 Share Posted April 25, 2023 Beautiful truck.. I love the oil field winch trucks.. 1 Quote Brocky Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72773-finally-got-to-go-for-drive/#findComment-529952 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rubber Duck 006 Posted April 25, 2023 Share Posted April 25, 2023 Nice Rig Quack Quack 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72773-finally-got-to-go-for-drive/#findComment-529971 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted April 26, 2023 Share Posted April 26, 2023 R-611T== 673T with a roadranger ??? Thanks for picture. hope more pictures in future;; interior/ engine compartment. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72773-finally-got-to-go-for-drive/#findComment-529974 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted April 26, 2023 Share Posted April 26, 2023 Yes, there’s always something ahead of it. I just barely started to mess with mine past couple of weeks…. Bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72773-finally-got-to-go-for-drive/#findComment-529978 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robo987 Posted April 27, 2023 Author Share Posted April 27, 2023 On 4/25/2023 at 7:29 AM, Brocky said: Beautiful truck.. I love the oil field winch trucks.. Thanks! I love oilfield trucks too, and logging trucks. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72773-finally-got-to-go-for-drive/#findComment-530048 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robo987 Posted April 27, 2023 Author Share Posted April 27, 2023 On 4/25/2023 at 5:10 PM, The Rubber Duck 006 said: Nice Rig Quack Quack Thanks man 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72773-finally-got-to-go-for-drive/#findComment-530049 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robo987 Posted April 27, 2023 Author Share Posted April 27, 2023 On 4/25/2023 at 8:00 PM, mechohaulic said: On 4/25/2023 at 8:00 PM, mechohaulic said: R-611T== 673T with a roadranger ??? Thanks for picture. hope more pictures in future;; interior/ engine compartment. So it does have the 673t but I’m sure what the road ranger is. The transmission is a Mack 10 speed and I believe the model of the transmission is a TRD(L) 722(0). I’ll definitely be posting more pics in the future as I get around to cleaning it up and fixing things. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72773-finally-got-to-go-for-drive/#findComment-530059 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robo987 Posted April 27, 2023 Author Share Posted April 27, 2023 On 4/25/2023 at 8:40 PM, mowerman said: Yes, there’s always something ahead of it. I just barely started to mess with mine past couple of weeks…. Bob Yea I have 3 boys that all wrestle year round and during the summer they add boxing and Muay Thai into the mix. So between them, work and trying to get things done for my wife time runs short. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72773-finally-got-to-go-for-drive/#findComment-530060 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted April 27, 2023 Share Posted April 27, 2023 Yes Same here … most of us are in the same boat lol… job alone 55 or so hrs a week and that’s without any issues Bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72773-finally-got-to-go-for-drive/#findComment-530068 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post doubleclutchinweasel Posted April 27, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted April 27, 2023 1 hour ago, Robo987 said: Sounds like a Duplex. 2 sticks? Got picture of shift plate? Could be 9-speed (overdrive) or 10-speed (direct). Very common behind a 673T. On the gearcase at the front of the engine, you should see numbers like "T673" or some variation (see below). Those numbers can help identify the specific variant of the engine. This one says "T673C", indicating the 250HP version, the ENDT-673C. Also, there could be a tag on the engine that shows the actual HP rating. On the pump, maybe? Can't remember. R611T...The "611" indicates that it came with a ENDT-673 Thermodyne of some version. The "T", if you didn't already know, indicates that it was a single-screw Tractor. "ST" would have been the tandem-axle version. We need more pictures! We love pictures! 2 1 Quote "Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72773-finally-got-to-go-for-drive/#findComment-530073 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted April 27, 2023 Share Posted April 27, 2023 twin stick duplex would also be a R611 designation . set up a new '69 R611T for customer while at Mack ;it was a 13 speed road ranger. simple vins (and times) then . 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72773-finally-got-to-go-for-drive/#findComment-530079 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post doubleclutchinweasel Posted April 27, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted April 27, 2023 (edited) R611 definitely designates the engine. The "standard" transmission, at least for certain year models, was the TRD-722, 10-speed direct Duplex. Of course, many other transmission options were available, such as Triplex, Quadruplex, or even RoadRanger models. None of those would change the "R611" model number, though. That indicates the engine was some variant of the ENDT-673. Depending on the exact year, that could be the 211HP "673" or the 250HP "673C". I think there were other versions of that engine as well, all still being an "R611" model. By contrast, the "R609" had the END-707 or END-711 (depending on the year), normally-aspirated engine, but was otherwise the same exact truck. Here is a 1965 brochure clip for reference. Edited April 27, 2023 by doubleclutchinweasel 3 1 Quote "Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72773-finally-got-to-go-for-drive/#findComment-530087 Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleclutchinweasel Posted April 27, 2023 Share Posted April 27, 2023 (edited) ...or maybe the R609 tandems came with the 711 and the singles with the 707 (both 707 cu in). All I remember for sure is the R609 was NA and the R611 was turbocharged. Edited April 27, 2023 by doubleclutchinweasel 1 Quote "Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72773-finally-got-to-go-for-drive/#findComment-530088 Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleclutchinweasel Posted April 27, 2023 Share Posted April 27, 2023 Here is a '65 tandem-axle clip... 1 Quote "Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72773-finally-got-to-go-for-drive/#findComment-530089 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted April 27, 2023 Share Posted April 27, 2023 can almost have a sick stomach looking at those brochures. when Mack was bought out by another branch a janitor had a large ; (large to point couldn't pick it up had to drag on ground) almost full of the truck brochures. I picked out quite a few=not enough . rest thrown away. $10-20 on ebay today. who would have known. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72773-finally-got-to-go-for-drive/#findComment-530092 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted April 27, 2023 Share Posted April 27, 2023 same company that bought the R611T with RR also has the first R607T 1001 today. the 611 long gone but ole Number one R still there. R611 was replaced by Mack twin-screw ; don't remember transmission .wasn't 5speed possibly 12 speed. that was replaced by superliner. i see off topic happening ;; sorry. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72773-finally-got-to-go-for-drive/#findComment-530094 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post doubleclutchinweasel Posted April 27, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted April 27, 2023 Since you mentioned the R607! 1 1 1 Quote "Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72773-finally-got-to-go-for-drive/#findComment-530096 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted April 27, 2023 Share Posted April 27, 2023 My god I would love to have that truck in the brochure photo brand spanking new as we know most of us wind up with them after they have been beat to death and need everything lol Bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72773-finally-got-to-go-for-drive/#findComment-530100 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted April 27, 2023 Share Posted April 27, 2023 7 minutes ago, mowerman said: My god I would love to have that truck in the brochure photo brand spanking new as we know most of us wind up with them after they have been beat to death and need everything lol Bob are you trying to make me feel old??LOL .I drove those in the brochure when they were brand new. LMAO🤣. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72773-finally-got-to-go-for-drive/#findComment-530103 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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