85snowdog

Here's the old thread .. i think ? http://www.bigmacktrucks.com/index.php?/topic/41721-rd-686-for-sale-queens-ny/?hl=1985 Nice truck !!!

795GB363AP7 you could try . Its 24 5/8 inches long . This is a Mack part # thought, it would have to be crossed over to a volvo #

I kinda like flappers to. But I'm sure, just like everything else you've done, it will look great. Whatever you do. I can't help with your left stack mount. But I have access to 2 Generals , if you need pics or any info let me know. Thanks for keeping this thread alive. It's been very good from the very first post, and I love seeing the progress. Keep up the good work!! Keith

Welcome aboard ! Very nice looking float, it will really be set off nice with the headache rack and fenders. I don't know if this helps but I have an 1988 R model and an 86 RD. They both have blocks in the front suspension from the factory.

Could it be possible that hatcity is one of the lucky winners. My advice would be invest in precious metals ( old Mack trucks ) lol

Truck looks great! I'm not to worried about accuracy of article, as I only look at pictures anyway. lol It would be interesting to know where all the new parts came from . I thought the interior and some of the exterior pieces were no longer available.

Good look'n trucks.

Welcome aboard . There's a lot of interesting info and knowledge here. Pictures are welcome. keith

Merry Christmas everyone. It sure doesn't feel like Christmas here. 50 deg. F and sunny. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHbu01tCRQg

Looks great!!!! Thanks for changing mirrors, Looks better now. The Mack part numbers for the mirrors have a L and an R in the part #. If you go by the part # , you got the dogs right now. However with the new volvo part # I don't think there is a left and right . But not sure. Great job on the super.

i"m not sure, but maybe some shift patterns will help figure things out. Some advice from the experts will probably be needed also.

Thanks for the explanation. I was surprised about the back seat. It seems like yesterday that firemen stood on the back of the truck to go to a call. lol

I agree with you Alex, crossing Mexico could be an adventure. Apparently the locals from the church are going to drive it down.

Ok, don't beat me up if I have my facts wrong. I got this about 4th hand, and lately I could mess up a one float parade. This MR 688 was taken out of service because of safety issues. Apparently the open back seat is not safe anymore. So it was donated to a church group and they are getting things organized to take it to Guatemala. They are giving it to a little town down there. I don't know exactly where. Apparently they are going to drive it there. To me its a cool story with a happy ending…..hopefully. I'm sure it will make it mechanically. If there is problems, it will be red tape of some type. I wish them the best. And to the town in Guatemala…. you are getting one cool rig!!!

Its the same as my snowplow a TRXL 107 or 1071 six speed . They are both the same but the 1071 has a low low creeper gear. Hopefully someone chimes in because I don't know if the were available in 1966. So it might be a quad. With a newer heater cover.

I agree it would make a great plow GreenGiant. I kinda think my plow days could be coming to an end though. Contracts are going for cheap $$$$$ and require new equipment. Something I don't agree with. My R is in its 30 th winter plowing , 18 th winter for me, and it has never let me down. The new equipment is breaking down all the time. Last winter at one point they had 4 broke down with electronic or DPF issues.

Looks better on its wheels

Hate to admit it ………but I have a Freightliner that I appreciate.

http://www.bigmacktrucks.com/index.php?/topic/40381-worth-the-wait-part-2/

Great pics !!!!! Thanks for sharing with us .

I think you will find old Macks are like potato chips…. its hard to have jus one . The blue R looks great !! Good luck fixing up your dads truck. I think its a great thing your doing. and….

My R with fender flares is 8 ft 2 inches . Without the fender flares , like your new one , should be less than 8 ft - only your mirrors will be over 8' 6" but I would think the outer arms could just be folded in .

Jus love a chance to show off my

Thanks for the pics OD. The pic of the man under the car reminds me of the story of a fellow that stopped to help a young lady out. As he was working on her car she asked him he could be quiet ,as her boy friend was asleep inside the car. We had some great fall colours up here too. They are all pretty well gone now.

Holy hell and back, do I ever like that ! I can't believe such a sad story could have such a good ending. Very good job!!!