Bigdogtrucker Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 What year did they increase the size(behind the seat)of the R cab? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/8594-r-model-cab-question/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 What year did they increase the size(behind the seat)of the R cab?For the 1973 model year. Also went to the plastic dash. Prior were metal. Cab entrance handles went away in favor of grab bars also.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/8594-r-model-cab-question/#findComment-31943 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted March 10, 2009 Author Share Posted March 10, 2009 For the 1973 model year. Also went to the plastic dash. Prior were metal. Cab entrance handles went away in favor of grab bars also.RobThanks.I found a six wheeler wrecker that's been sitting for a few years and the guy will finally sell it!It's a "73-up.It has a 5 speed,i couldn't get the hood open.More than likely a 237,i'll find out today.The cab has rust around the roof seem.I'm not sure if it will need a cab or not???Are these "73-up cabs around?(i haven't looked in a while) Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/8594-r-model-cab-question/#findComment-31944 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 Thanks.I found a six wheeler wrecker that's been sitting for a few years and the guy will finally sell it!It's a "73-up.It has a 5 speed,i couldn't get the hood open.More than likely a 237,i'll find out today.The cab has rust around the roof seem.I'm not sure if it will need a cab or not???Are these "73-up cabs around?(i haven't looked in a while)Sure are, but can be expensive. The cabs up until the end of the R production will work with minor tweaking. Of course a DM, or U series is a little different but straight R cabs can be found easily.A roof skin, and drip rails all around will easily tear up a $1000.00 bill for parts. The cab structure around the perimeter of the back window like to rot, (a lot) so be sure to look closely at these areas. Of course pull the mat and look at the floorpan, and seams into the cab sides. A rusty cab quickly becomes a money sucking pig on short order. Personally, I would keep the Autocar and work with it. Looks to have a good start. A truck that has been "sitting for a few years", may have a reason it has done so although everybody knows an old Mack is near bulletproof. Not too many of that style still around neither.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/8594-r-model-cab-question/#findComment-31945 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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