F and R Model Chrome Grill

[jdfordhd]

Been wanting a chrome grill for my two Rs. Finally two different sellers on eBay listed plastic ones. The seller in Canada was a $100 less. Both sellers were using part #6MF519P2. I got the one from Canada and it was not even close to fitting the grill opening in the hood on my '73, '79 or '89 Rs. It is too wide. They've OK'd a return and now have the grill listed as fitting an F Model. Can anybody help sort this out or better yet, does anybody have an R Model grill?

[kscarbel2]

The part number, 6MF519P2, is correct.

But there seems to be serious quality issues with the aftermarket units.

When you contacted Watt's Mack at 1-888-304-6225, did they say it no longer available thru Volvo ?

[jdfordhd]

True that on quality. Mack dealer in Nashville said no longer available. I wish somebody would make a flat,

polished SS grill similar to the RS models but the proper width for the standard R.

 

[kscarbel2]

1 hour ago, jdfordhd said:

True that on quality. Mack dealer in Nashville said no longer available. I wish somebody would make a flat,

polished SS grill similar to the RS models but the proper width for the standard R.

 

You could fabricate that yourself.

[keg1]

i bought one of the Canadian ones. I took the cut off wheel and made it fit. I had to weld 4 tabs across the bottom to bolt it on. My hood wasn't perfect so it didn't bother me to much cutting it.

[Maddog13407]

honestly, always hated that grille. like just the stainless trim surrounding the opening and the grille or stainless piece bolted to the air to air  or the old school radiator with shutters and side skirts. the plastic one always looked so fake

[jdfordhd]

I love the way it looks.! I thought about cutting the hood on my dump truck to fit, but, I just don't see this grill being able to take a shot from a rock or even a sparrow for that matter..!  And when it does get that rock or bird, will I be able to get another one.? If not, there's a screwed up hood. So, I sent mine back.

[kscarbel2]

An original Mack 6MF519P2 looks very good...........on a R-700 or an F-model.

[Vladislav]

Maybe just to buy a used one and paint it?

If the truck is supposed for work.

[cf685f]

Been looking for a grill too, just not sold on which one to go with?