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Well today was a big day. Pulled the Rmodel out of the garage for the first time. Had to remove the light and horns and drive it out in the rims to fit through the door. All the tires are now on it so remainder of the work will need to be done in the drive way. Have some bugs to work out and some small things to wrap up. On track to make a truck show in early May. Time to start looking for the next project.
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Time sure does fly. March was busy but I found time to work on the truck. The little stuff takes forever. I did locate a flat bed body for the back and have it roughed in. Last weekend i started the engine and discovered a small oil leak so I’m going to take care of it before the fenders go on. Hoping to set the radiator this week install the driver side fuel tank.
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Original engine was a Mack ENDT 675. I was able to purchase a Mack MR fire engine that had a EM6-237. Have to swap a lot of things over because of the different style trucks but over all the new engine ran much better when we drove the truck home.
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2 part answer to your question. The truck was in NY at my fathers and I have been bringing it down piece by piece as I assemble it. I have decided to put a newer engine in it with a Jake Brake.
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This Mack is not going to be a slammed rat rod. I have it on rims so I will be able to get It out of the garage. When finished I will put the 11R-22.5 tires back on. The disadvantage of only having an 8’ door is I’m limited to project size and have to get creative.
To skydawgs question-I’m by myself. No other help on this project.- 3
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Went to Florida for the weekend so didn’t work on the project until after work today. Was happy my crossmembers were finished when I got home so I was able to install them and remount the spring hangers and springs. Finished the day with some paint on the back of the frame. Next step will to pull the rear back under and remount and then if weather is decent over the weekend put some paint on the cab.
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Dash was in decent shape just needed a good cleaning and some paint refreshing. Have not found a decent original steering wheel yet so I painted one of the modern black ones. I’m sure the paint will wear off but works for now.
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Since someone asked. A little more on the truck. It has a ENDT675 Mack engine with a Mack 5speed. Rear ratio is 4.25 and has a wheel base of 147”. Great set up for pulling my 20’ car trailer.
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It is actually a R685T.
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Keeping the hard nose. Makes it more unique and ads some character.
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The truck was bought new from York Mack by York Corrugated metal company February of 1974. They were the only owners and used the truck up until my father purchased it. Overall the truck is clean and in good condition. Can was rotted in the corners and up where the steel nose mounts. Going to replace with a galvanized cab with bowed back to give a little more room. Also goi g to add power steering. Have removed the cab and engine and brought the chassis into my garage to tear down further. Plan is to have completed for a truck show in May.
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74 Mack Rmodel Project
in Antique and Classic Mack Trucks General Discussion
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Heading to this show in May then get my trucks ready for the National show in York PA and hopefully Macungie the following week.