krismoriah Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 I have noticed two older R model trucks here with square headlights they are twin headlights in place of the usual round one headlight..is this a particular model of truck that has this or is there a conversion kit? Looks like a r model with superliner headlights...but IDK.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 "Looks like a r model with superliner headlights"That's what it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick harper Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 R models never had sq. headlamps like the RWS/L or RW models. Someone has glassed those in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 The RD has single square head lights. But none of the R models had them. I have seen a pic of a Rs/RL with the dual suare lights. not sure if it was a factory deal or aftermarket.trent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krismoriah Posted January 18, 2012 Author Share Posted January 18, 2012 definately R models..there are 4 that I have counted so far in my area 1 is a dump truck and 3 are hauling coal. I have a 1997 RD688 and know what those headlights look like..I see R models all the time with the single round bulb...but these look like the exact same hood except they have dual rectangular headlights like the superliner..so maybe the coal hauling guys upgraded to superliner headlights to make their trucks look cooler? They look great from the front...makes them not look as outdated I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaysm35a2 Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 Get a pic, id sure like to see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Roosevelts towing in Cobleskill Ny had a R model tandelm tow truck with square headlights in it. was red with silver stripes. Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jryoung Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 A drilling company that I do some work for has a 1989 R model winch tractor that has 4 square headlights like my 1990 Superliner. This particular R model was built in Canada but I dont know the model #. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 I also have 1988 R with 2 squares at the moment but they are terrible aftermarket and I'd like to change tham as soon as warm time comes. Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krismoriah Posted November 4, 2012 Author Share Posted November 4, 2012 like this.. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VPZINC Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Any more pictures of R models with Superliner headlights? Interested in doing this to mine. Quote 87 RD 686SX07 CL-73306 Granite CV-713"Old Macks never die, just get new generations of drivers" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 IMO it kills the classic look of the truck,to each his own I guess. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krismoriah Posted January 1, 2013 Author Share Posted January 1, 2013 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Roosevelt's Towing. They use to be a GM dealership so i assume the headlights were plentiful 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Roosevelt's Towing. They use to be a GM dealership so i assume the headlights were plentifulCool Matt. Any U model pictures? lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dds92780 Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Is there a kit for this headlight that can go on my R which already has square headlights? Quote Slow and Steady Wins the Race! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dds92780 Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Here is mine Quote Slow and Steady Wins the Race! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krismoriah Posted January 1, 2013 Author Share Posted January 1, 2013 No kits that i know of. The owner of the pics that I posted said that they are headlights from a T800 kenworth...but you can use freightliner or w900 or some western star setups.I just got two complete assemblys from a junkyard for $50, I have to fabricate a new metal piece for the background, probably going to use diamond plate. Should be easy to do, only a few hours or cutting and mounting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 One more sample Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb502 Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 the RD800 had 4 squares, I know it wasnt an option here in the states for an R but lots of trucks had them, mostly in the coal hauling regions and in emergency service, or wreckers, the deal is the horrible visibility with the single incandescent round lights. I have driven an R with the stock lights and an R with the dual Squares mounted in the buckets and on a dark back road in a dump truck it makes a HUGE difference, I dont think I have heard of any being done just for looks but I have heard of lots being done for visibility. I am looking for my notes to get thte name but I talked to a KY coal hauler(the one I drove with the squares) and he said the Mack dealer there did it for him and several others in eastern KY. Quote "Any Society that would give up a little LIBERTY to gain a little SECURITY will Deserve Neither and LOSE BOTH" -Benjamin Franklin"If your gonna be STUPID, you gotta be TOUGH" "You cant always get what you want, but if you try sometimes you get what you need" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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