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I found out something kinda interesting lately . I ordered the rad opening molding for my newest addition. It was pretty rough and I couldn't reverse them because the back side is worse than the front. Mack/Volvo sent me the lower chrome piece, 3 clips and a roll of black rubber. The black rubber replaces the 2 side chrome pieces. My local Mack dealer was very helpful, but said they couldn't get the chrome pieces. I thought it must be possible so I contacted Watts , again, a very friendly ,helpful person told me they could not get the chrome pieces, I would have to get the rubber. He said he wouldn't recommend it though, if I wanted to stay original. I agreed. So cherish your rad opening chrome moldings, they will be worth a lot soon! Keith

Cool pic, thanks for sharing. Keith

I do , looks like an International s series cab. I've owned a couple of them. Am I close?

Thanks a million farmer, thats a great help. Guess I couldn't see the number for looking at it. You will also be proud to know I had the new to me R out yesterday, and when you put your foot into it … it rolls the coal real nice. Very happy with it so far!!

Help Barry ! I am in Ontario Canada, I was trying to buy the radiator opening molding for my r688st.Two of Part # 24RU516, I have the clips and lower piece new already. Mack/Volvo shipped MAC 85136069 - it is a black rubber gasket that they say to use in place of the chrome pieces. Needless to say, I would like chrome. I tried the phone # for Watts but it won't work ( maybe because I'm outside the states) Could I get a # for watts? and is it possible to get those pieces ? Mack up here say "black rubber or nothing" Thanks in advance Keith

Looks great leversole, nice job! I kinda like the white rims, looks clean. Enjoy yourself at Macungie. Wish I could go, maybe next year

My vote is grey also. Your truck and trailer look great! Good job …………. And I don't mind the Kubota either.

Thanks big dog, I am going to find out about chassis saver, sounds interesting. I know there was a thread on chassis paint a little while ago. I have to find out the Canadian equivalent. Keith

Very cool truck! Like the colour .

Its hard for one of our Ontario trucks to not see salt Bigdog. It would have seen salt at the end of every landscaping season (hauled landscape stone). Its getting worse now. The municipalities start putting salt brine down in October any time the weather gets below 0 c (32f) even if its not snowing.

Things are going smooth so far. Just small items for certification. Got my emission(smoke) test . A nice clean 1.4 percent. I'm getting the oil tested also. Hopefully things are ok inside the E6. Also working on the exterior. The hood should really be painted, but this is a bad time of year for me to start something like that. I decided to go at it with some rubbing compound, and see how it comes out. Turns out 26 year old paint polishes up pretty nice.

Very nice. Thanks for sharing.

Very nice!

To me , that doesn't seem right. Just my thoughts….

I think that DMM would be a perfect addition to your collection. Hope you can figure a way to get it.

I'm thinking your daughter will have the only B model at the prom. I hope you can find one. I think that's great!

I like that. We should all take time to enjoy "the simple pleasures of life" and nowhere better than in a classic MACK! GREAT JOB! Keith

Great pics Vladislav, maybe next years victory day holiday will be in one of your Thanks for sharing.

Good luck , I hope your able to get it .

Thats very cool superdog, I'm hoping one day you can do a video, would love to see and HEAR it .

Wow!! That is one classy R. Good job. I love the two tone paint on the hood. It just looks right on an R. Hope you don't mind, my newest addition might end up similar to yours.

Thanks again everyone for your comments I will post pics of any progress. Keith

Thanks Alex, Its far from perfect. There is rust between the double frame and the air cleaner is a little punky. Rusty spots here and there, but it is original paint. So nothing has been hid, I like that.

Ding ding ding we have a winner!! Yes it is their truck . The driver and the owner are a class act. The driver got to pick a truck to replace it. He has a 2013 KW now. I didn't see it and don't know any specs. I wished the owner the same luck with the KW as he had with the Mack (26 years trouble free). But I think the Mack will be a hard act to follow.

Pics from yesterday