1951 Mack LJ Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 I was browsing for parts on CL and end up driving home a 1980 Superliner. Model RWS747LST It currently has a Cummins 350 Big Cam and a 10 speed. It could use the fluids changed and the tires are getting a bit old. The rear brakes and drums are very new. Has a new pintle hitch assembly. Has a few air leaks I will be fixing but the truck runs and drives good for the age. It will likely be looking for a new home in the future so if anyone out here around Washington is interested send me a message. I am not interested in parting it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countryboy5487 Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 Good looking super pup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1951 Mack LJ Posted October 7, 2013 Author Share Posted October 7, 2013 Didn't sound like the guy new about exporting the truck but he didn't sound against cutting it up for scrap if it didn't find a new home. It can hang out here with the rest of my old trucks until it finds a new owner. It made the 60 mile trip very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countryboy5487 Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 What were you gonna ask for her? Id love to get ahold of a tandem tractor. Just wish we weren't on opposite sides on the continent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1951 Mack LJ Posted October 7, 2013 Author Share Posted October 7, 2013 I am not sure yet because I would like to make a little for my time. I am not sure how much additional cash I will have in it before someone comes over to drive it home. I found a few air leaks I am going to fix and the fluids need to be changed. Lets say it will be going for under $4500 but how far below that price will be depending on how much I spend fixing it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 Sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTFormula Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 $4500 sounds like a very fair price if its not trashed. Get some better pictures in the day light when you get a chance. 2 Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mackwww.jtresto.com www.wickedreputation.netwww.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkobes43 Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 Nice save!!Tom Quote "Nothing Breaks Wind Like A Bulldog" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike69mackman Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 Yeah nice save! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 1951 Mack LJ Posted October 7, 2013 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 7, 2013 More pictures. Besides the drivers front corner of the hood, the front bumper and the passenger door where the mirror must have hit something and bent the door a little.... The truck looks alright. Some minor rust in the bottom of the doors and a few spots in the cab that could use some attention but not all too bad. The engine is very dry and the only spot I have found that has any oil leak is the seal on the back of the first drive axle but it is not too bad. I am thinking I will list it for $3,200. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 A 747 would have had a 290 or 300 Cummins,so it must have had a swap at some time. Wish it was 2000 miles closer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawel Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 That machine is very close in appearance to the model I'm building!Good luck with your truck, have a nice dayPaweł 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamied625 Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 wish you were closer i would scoop that up quick for that price.Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 It would've been a shame for that to have been cut up sent on a boat ride. Glad you were able to save it. Quote Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb502 Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 Well crap Im in the trailer buying mood and your too far away, I would buy that truck for $4000 no problem, its a Superliner 1 with what a =ppears to be a solid cab, basic interior and a very reliable Cummins engine. I think you did great, I doubt I could sell it if I had under $4500 in it, it would have to eat a lot to make it onto my for sale list. 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...
countryboy5487 Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 Damn i wish it was on this side on the country Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1951 Mack LJ Posted October 8, 2013 Author Share Posted October 8, 2013 I would be more interested in keeping it if it was set up with a Mack engine/trans and axles. I want to someday have an all Mack Superliner Dump truck. Today after work I changed out the alternator with an extra I had.because it was not charging. New alt. belts. Fixed one air leak. Load tested all four batteries and cleaned the connections. Tomorrow I figure I will change the motor oil/filters and chase down any other small air leaks I can find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 seems like a hellova price for what it is.wow...good catch,,,seems you could get atleast $10,000 good luck...bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1951 Mack LJ Posted October 9, 2013 Author Share Posted October 9, 2013 Thanks Bob. I am willing to pass on such a good deal to someone on the forum here. I am taking the title in today to transfer it so it will be for sale in 6 weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarnall Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Great find. How do you think it would do on a drive to Pennsylvania? Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1951 Mack LJ Posted October 9, 2013 Author Share Posted October 9, 2013 I would put some newer steer tires on and hit the highway. That and the wiper switch is leaking so I am working on that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1951 Mack LJ Posted October 26, 2013 Author Share Posted October 26, 2013 The title just showed up in the mail today. Open to offers before I list it on craigslist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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