ducky698 Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Hello, i am still looking for a 60inch low line bunk, has anyone ever had a go at making the bunk and cab move together off air bags mounted at the rear of the bunk like the newer trucks? so cab and bunk are as one.regards Grant Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/7279-air-ride-cab-modifaction-r-model/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 It would be very easy to do with a subframe running from the front cab mounts to the rear of the sleeper and a set of mounts and air bags from a MH. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/7279-air-ride-cab-modifaction-r-model/#findComment-27222 Share on other sites More sharing options...
monty Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Grant.this is a Sueprliner I and is done on a sub frame.Hope this helps. it may give you an idea. i have seen a W Model done a similar way with Mack air bags and Mack Shocks One air bag and 2 shocks each side.It Might be a bit extreem for the old R Model.-Monty Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/7279-air-ride-cab-modifaction-r-model/#findComment-27232 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaddeusW Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Hey Monty,not to hijack this thread a bit but you should post pictures of those two trucks in your gallery! Quote -Thad What America needs is less bull and more Bulldog! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/7279-air-ride-cab-modifaction-r-model/#findComment-27241 Share on other sites More sharing options...
monty Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 (edited) ThaddeusWdone Thanks for the suggestion, not quite sure what to do i am just following the sheep. spose it will be there for future reference http://www.bigmacktrucks.com/index.php?aut...m&album=583-Monty Edited December 16, 2008 by monty Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/7279-air-ride-cab-modifaction-r-model/#findComment-27243 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaddeusW Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Monty that link does not work. When you get those pictures up be sure to let us know!ThaddeusWdone Thanks for the suggestion, not quite sure what to do i am just following the sheep. spose it will be there for future reference http://www.bigmacktrucks.com/index.php?aut...m&album=583-Monty Quote -Thad What America needs is less bull and more Bulldog! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/7279-air-ride-cab-modifaction-r-model/#findComment-27275 Share on other sites More sharing options...
monty Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 (edited) How about this?http://bigmacktrucks.com/uploads/122937783...0_583_17369.jpghttp://bigmacktrucks.com/uploads/122937783...0_583_32626.jpghttp://bigmacktrucks.com/uploads/122937783...0_583_27858.jpghttp://bigmacktrucks.com/uploads/122937783...0_583_15039.jpg-Monty Edited December 17, 2008 by monty Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/7279-air-ride-cab-modifaction-r-model/#findComment-27286 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducky698 Posted December 17, 2008 Author Share Posted December 17, 2008 Grant.this is a Sueprliner I and is done on a sub frame.Hope this helps. it may give you an idea. i have seen a W Model done a similar way with Mack air bags and Mack Shocks One air bag and 2 shocks each side.It Might be a bit extreem for the old R Model.-MontyHello, thanks for the pics, thats similar to what i had in mind, i think i will be stuck usinfg a kenworth 60inch bunk with walk through, so doing te cab an bunk air ride together will be a good thing. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/7279-air-ride-cab-modifaction-r-model/#findComment-27347 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducky698 Posted March 18, 2009 Author Share Posted March 18, 2009 Hello, thanks for the pics, thats similar to what i had in mind, i think i will be stuck usinfg a kenworth 60inch bunk with walk through, so doing te cab an bunk air ride together will be a good thing.Started on subframe Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/7279-air-ride-cab-modifaction-r-model/#findComment-32337 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducky698 Posted March 21, 2009 Author Share Posted March 21, 2009 Started on subframe subframe now done, secondry floor next.Grant Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/7279-air-ride-cab-modifaction-r-model/#findComment-32436 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 Looks plent stiff enough to do the job. The angular placement of the brace concerns me as far as interferance/clearance issues. Although a bit more work, I would have probably used gussets in each of the four corner leaving the center of the space open. I'm certain you evaluated that in your design stages.Is that a bit of rust in the floor sill on the driver's side, (right) that needs repaired? Hell of a weldment you've got going there mate. Should work real well for you.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/7279-air-ride-cab-modifaction-r-model/#findComment-32438 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducky698 Posted March 21, 2009 Author Share Posted March 21, 2009 Looks plent stiff enough to do the job. The angular placement of the brace concerns me as far as interferance/clearance issues. Although a bit more work, I would have probably used gussets in each of the four corner leaving the center of the space open. I'm certain you evaluated that in your design stages.Is that a bit of rust in the floor sill on the driver's side, (right) that needs repaired? Hell of a weldment you've got going there mate. Should work real well for you.RobHello, no rust in cab at all, it has many holes in floor. the old gear lever location is in front of centre triangle, but i am putting another floor in so it will have origonal floor, then bracing, then second floor and fill inside 2 floor sections with spray foam.there is nothing up there with interferance issues to worry about, but if something should be an issue i have a gas axe! can wait a couple of days on gear lever, will do rest of floor tomorrow. thankyou.regards Grant Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/7279-air-ride-cab-modifaction-r-model/#findComment-32441 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bollweevil Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 If you haven't already purchased a bunk, and can"t find a suitable Mack offering, you might take a look at a 359 Pete flat top. I like the notion of having a door on each side. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/7279-air-ride-cab-modifaction-r-model/#findComment-32449 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducky698 Posted March 21, 2009 Author Share Posted March 21, 2009 If you haven't already purchased a bunk, and can"t find a suitable Mack offering, you might take a look at a 359 Pete flat top. I like the notion of having a door on each side.Hello, there are not many petes down here, there is a few kenworth 60 inch bunks around and there price is around 4500.00 bucks. will get one sooner or later.Grant Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/7279-air-ride-cab-modifaction-r-model/#findComment-32458 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bollweevil Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Hello, there are not many petes down here, there is a few kenworth 60 inch bunks around and there price is around 4500.00 bucks. will get one sooner or later.GrantI have began to see signs that some of the California guys are selling off some really nice older Pete's. It won't be long until they can't use them anyway. California is considering raising the weight limits for agriculture to 96,000 lbs. The thinking is that they can reduce emissions by using fewer trucks. Wonder how long it will take to figure out that you can"t stop the suckers. You could get around like that fine, so could I. but the simple fact is that everybody can't. In today's business climate it is hard for me to understand why anyone would want a truck. Shipping from the states would probably preclude buying a bunk here. I have no doubt that you could buy a whole dang truck for $4500. I have a dandy 40 in. sit in I would give you if you lived a little closer. After looking your project over, I'll have to start looking for another RS700 to put it on. I can tell you now though, that I am not putting the steering wheel on the same side that you did. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/7279-air-ride-cab-modifaction-r-model/#findComment-32464 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducky698 Posted March 22, 2009 Author Share Posted March 22, 2009 I have began to see signs that some of the California guys are selling off some really nice older Pete's. It won't be long until they can't use them anyway. California is considering raising the weight limits for agriculture to 96,000 lbs. The thinking is that they can reduce emissions by using fewer trucks. Wonder how long it will take to figure out that you can"t stop the suckers. You could get around like that fine, so could I. but the simple fact is that everybody can't. In today's business climate it is hard for me to understand why anyone would want a truck. Shipping from the states would probably preclude buying a bunk here. I have no doubt that you could buy a whole dang truck for $4500. I have a dandy 40 in. sit in I would give you if you lived a little closer. After looking your project over, I'll have to start looking for another RS700 to put it on. I can tell you now though, that I am not putting the steering wheel on the same side that you did.Hello, you should be fine with the steering wheel on the correct side! it will only make it difficult to overtake there! bigger trucks is the go! we have B double running around the citys all the time, they are 85 feet long in every state except WA where they are 90 feet long and are 138,000lbs we get through traffic easy enuf, and we also run Double road trains out of Kewdale a suburb of Perth, they are around 180,000 lbs and 118 feet long once the traffic gets used to them and understands what is needed they are fine on the road. I am amazed that the USA doesnt atleast run B doubles. your road sytem is well set up and the lanes are big enuf to handle them and you will move much more frieght and have less trucks on the road.Grant Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/7279-air-ride-cab-modifaction-r-model/#findComment-32476 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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