Popular Post Yoos Brothers Construction Posted February 27, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted February 27, 2013 Here's my Brother's new toy. It's a 1971 R797ST. It has a 300 with a direct 12spd. It of course had a 375 V8 in it new. We are going to put our extra 375 V8 in it when it gets home. The cab is in really really good shape. Someone started putting a single axle in it but they never finished. Luckilly they put original 44,000 rears on the top of the frame so my Brother can just slide them back under it and roll down the road. Also the thing only has 163,000 original miles. Here are a few pics(HOPEFULLY). Enjoy guys. Thanks, Josh. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Excellent find!Any idea what killed the original motor with so few miles? Head rings? Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoos Brothers Construction Posted February 27, 2013 Author Share Posted February 27, 2013  Excellent find!Any idea what killed the original motor with so few miles? Head rings? Your guess is as good as mine. A friend of my Dad's bought the truck to part it out but he thought we might want it to restore instead. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoos Brothers Construction Posted February 27, 2013 Author Share Posted February 27, 2013 Here's another shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Holy crap that thing is sweet!!!! Was there any U models laying around? That looks to be in really good shape. Just the door corners look a little toasty. Great find!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoos Brothers Construction Posted February 27, 2013 Author Share Posted February 27, 2013 One more. This is actually one of the first R797s built. The vin is R797ST1021 which makes it number 21. Sorry no U models Vin! The only other truck he still has laying there is a Mack EF that I'm going to be getting for him some time in the near future. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Looks a little too good for parting out! Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoos Brothers Construction Posted February 27, 2013 Author Share Posted February 27, 2013 Looks a little too good for parting out! That's why we are getting it! LOL! It even has a first class 100% radiator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Well,it wound up at the right place,for sure! Nice truck.Like the different grab handle too! Quote IF YOU BOUGHT IT, A TRUCK BROUGHT IT..AND WHEN YOU'RE DONE WITH IT, A TRUCK WILL HAUL IT AWAY!!! Big John Trimble,WRVA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck P Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Great save! I like long hood Macks. Quote "If it's all the sime to you... I'll droyve that tankah" Max Rockatansky (The Road Warrior) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 That thing looks really good Josh!!! It's a short wheelbase too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTFormula Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Wow that's a real solid rig. Good luck on the redo. Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mackwww.jtresto.com www.wickedreputation.netwww.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Maikshilo Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Gone to a good home and it's exciting to have such a great project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Cab looks real nice,congrats on the score! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Looks real good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Yup! sweet truck and theres that funky ass grab handle like ive seen before! i knew Mack used them. i have seen them on early R models to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFCDrum Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 That's great. That is a rare bird there in this day and age. Cheers, Robert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 looks good,,,have a ball...bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Yup! sweet truck and theres that funky ass grab handle like ive seen before! i knew Mack used them. i have seen them on early R models toI seen a different grab handle that was on the early DMM's,too. Here's a shot of one on a Vinny U model as seen at Gerhart's last fall. 1 Quote IF YOU BOUGHT IT, A TRUCK BROUGHT IT..AND WHEN YOU'RE DONE WITH IT, A TRUCK WILL HAUL IT AWAY!!! Big John Trimble,WRVA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Livinlo Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Do you have any pictures of the EF?Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoos Brothers Construction Posted February 28, 2013 Author Share Posted February 28, 2013 Thanks for the coments guys. Here's a picture of the EF. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosejockey Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Have any updated progress pictures of the RS? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 That EF is awesome!!!! But are those orange flames? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 yup orange flames haha lol nice. anyone have a clue where i could find a new set of those big round lollipop turn signals like that EF has?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoos Brothers Construction Posted February 28, 2013 Author Share Posted February 28, 2013 Yes I do have some pictures of the RS but I just haven't had time to post them yet. I'm not sure what shape the turn signals are in but if your interested in them I might sell them once I get the truck. Thanks, Josh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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