Vladislav

Doesn't surprize. Quite solid truck overall with V8 and a sleeper well worth the 2nd figure.

The picture must have been taken by a professional photographer. So the gunner was posing for it. This way the scene may be a bit more spectacular than it was in real. But on the other hand during a battle actual poses could be even more spectacular than on the photo. My hat's off to the job those guys did.

You don't need to remove all that surface rust if you're going to sandblast the whole cab before painting. Sure if you don't see a 10 years gap in time. Actually strange to see that much of it as long as you work in a shop not outside. Is the compartment dry enough? Or do you do wet sanding? And what is the reason at all you do that? To me it looks at least two ways may be chosen at this point. 1st you remove all the items off the cab, repair areas where actual rust through or dents take place, than sandblast the whole thing and bring its further faith into the hands of paint guy. 2nd is you sand off a certain area, for the best a portion of a cab with some borders, than mask the rest and apply primer, self etch or epoxy, depending on the religion you prefere to go along, and continue working on the next portion. This way no need in media blast is seen, or possibly locally only where deep rust was detected you can't sand off. Then paint guy will scotch-bright or sand your primer up and put his other layers over it.

With no torque rod in place and parked in that pool? May take longer to get rid of than I supposed initially.

His forum name is Staxx I belive. And Mike in real life.

And that drilling in the left knuckle for the steering lever must be empty on the 1st gen RW and WS. As on the pictures. Nice looking dog. I have no idea on what they're asking but suppose it will find a new home soon. Thanks for posting.

Good thing it was not a standard single cab and Mack engine. Otherwise it would have me scratching my head on possible scratching some pennies.

Yup, the most parts are still avalible to keep a MH in original shape. Or could be fund used. Welcome to the forum! A few pics of your pedigreed pal are strongly appreciated!

No less than awesome! And the great collection of dogs!

Oh, looks like I'm late to the party. Best wishes! Hope the Day was Great.

Watts Mack (the owner of this site) offered reproduction B-model harness in the past. But you should check out for avalibility. Another source may be vintagewiring.com (or so). They were Vintagewiringofmaine a few years back but the things seem getting a change.

...or the tyres got kicked really much

Best B-day wishes, Rowdy!

The length of the studs is definitely predicted by use of steel Budd's or alu Alcoa's but may also vary at the rear portion depending on were they fit into cast iron or aluminium hub. I'm also in need (with no rush) of a few those studs. But see no way ordering them unless removing at least one original piece for identification.

Agree. Spoke wheels don't look as Western thing.

Many thanks. One more question (predicted by my hungry curiosity) Did Hayward plant produce truck components in-huse? Or were the majority supplied from Macungie and wendors? I mean RS should be assembled of Western components. And they must find their way to R.D. Knorr Industries.

Good offer of those studs was at Bigrigchromeshop. They have on-line catalog with basic descriptions and dimentions. But seems you need one of the existing studs removed since they differ not only in OD but also length, threaded length and the splines they bite into the hub. I guess those studs are made by Dormann. But searching that way you need the particular Dormann part# which you don't know.

RS600 were assembled at Macungie but I thought that was after Hayward factory close. There was discussion on that matter and as I recall Dough Maney or Kscarbel explained that that way. Those RS600 (not RS700) kept Western grille style. But that green truck was made in 1979 (just our guess from the tag though) what was before the closure in 1980. At the same time the tag tells Macungie PA and that gives no doubt. So turns out some RS600 were assembled at Macungie plant earlier that 1980?

The spicer must be there since its function to heat insulate the pump. Otherwise gas in the pump may boil producing bubbles and making further pumping impossible and engine stopping. Yup, pictures are welcome!

Ok, one more interesting point. RS600 Valueliner made in 1979 in Allentown? Didn't Hayward still produce trucks in 1979?

Tri-axle dump may have heavy frame too. But it's definitely RS600 so the config must be for 600 series, doubtly heavier. RS600 Kit 807th made in 1979 makes sence.

Wandered along Craigslist the other evening and found this truck. Don't remember seeing a tag with anything like that. Any ideas? https://providence.craigslist.org/hvo/d/johnston-1979-mack-rsk600-tri-axle-dump/7707957229.html

No affilation, just passed by. https://easternshore.craigslist.org/hvo/d/cordova-mack/7713099624.html

Hope you're having a Great Day! Many more to come!

Yup, Best Wishes! And as said above