milo Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 G'DAY, I'M A NEW AUSTRALIAN MEMBER TO BMT AND ON THE LOOKOUT FOR A SET OF MIRRORS AND ARMS FOR A RECENTLY PURCHSED 1976 R686 (WHICH NEEDS A BIT OF T L C) . DOES ANYONE KNOW WHICH TYPE OF MIRRORS WERE FITTED TO THIS MODLE,THE BUBBLE BACK TYPE OR THE STRAIGHT ONES WITH THE BULLDOG?ANY INFO WILL BE GREATLY APPRECIATED ,AS MY KNOWLEDGE ON MACKS IS LIMITED AND HOPE TO LEARN AS I GO. MILO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducky698 Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 G'DAY, I'M A NEW AUSTRALIAN MEMBER TO BMT AND ON THE LOOKOUT FOR A SET OF MIRRORS AND ARMS FOR A RECENTLY PURCHSED 1976 R686 (WHICH NEEDS A BIT OF T L C) . DOES ANYONE KNOW WHICH TYPE OF MIRRORS WERE FITTED TO THIS MODLE,THE BUBBLE BACK TYPE OR THE STRAIGHT ONES WITH THE BULLDOG?ANY INFO WILL BE GREATLY APPRECIATED ,AS MY KNOWLEDGE ON MACKS IS LIMITED AND HOPE TO LEARN AS I GO. MILOHello, the ones with the bulldog are the ones you need. I got a good set out of the USA for 220 usd. there is a few around.where in OZ are you from?regards Grant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b61mack Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 G'DAY, I'M A NEW AUSTRALIAN MEMBER TO BMT AND ON THE LOOKOUT FOR A SET OF MIRRORS AND ARMS FOR A RECENTLY PURCHSED 1976 R686 (WHICH NEEDS A BIT OF T L C) . DOES ANYONE KNOW WHICH TYPE OF MIRRORS WERE FITTED TO THIS MODLE,THE BUBBLE BACK TYPE OR THE STRAIGHT ONES WITH THE BULLDOG?ANY INFO WILL BE GREATLY APPRECIATED ,AS MY KNOWLEDGE ON MACKS IS LIMITED AND HOPE TO LEARN AS I GO. MILOYou need a set of Bubble Back mirrors with MACK. the bulldog came i think in the early 80s Watts Mack should be able to get the arms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huppypuppy Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 G'DAY, I'M A NEW AUSTRALIAN MEMBER TO BMT AND ON THE LOOKOUT FOR A SET OF MIRRORS AND ARMS FOR A RECENTLY PURCHSED 1976 R686 (WHICH NEEDS A BIT OF T L C) . DOES ANYONE KNOW WHICH TYPE OF MIRRORS WERE FITTED TO THIS MODLE,THE BUBBLE BACK TYPE OR THE STRAIGHT ONES WITH THE BULLDOG?ANY INFO WILL BE GREATLY APPRECIATED ,AS MY KNOWLEDGE ON MACKS IS LIMITED AND HOPE TO LEARN AS I GO.MILOMilo,Check in with Andy in West Oz and monty - if you want me to, just let me know and I'll ask monty and/or Andy about those bubble-back mirrors for ya!If you want, also ask Andy about Australasian Classic Commercials - his monthly e-mag for old truck buffs like us!Joe enthusiast from way back (1994) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milo Posted November 18, 2008 Author Share Posted November 18, 2008 THANKS FELLAS FOR THE REPLIES - I'M A BIT GREEN TO USIN THIS SITE! GRANT: I LIVE ON THE DARLING DOWNS AREA OF QUEENSLANDJOE: IF YOU COULD ASK ANDY OR MONTY ABOUT THE MIRRORS WOULD BE GREAT AND I WOULD BE INTERESTED IN THE E-MAGMILO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 I think the bubble back is correct for your year. If I recall around 79-81s is when the Dog mirrors appeared?Trent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducky698 Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 THANKS FELLAS FOR THE REPLIES - I'M A BIT GREEN TO USIN THIS SITE! GRANT: I LIVE ON THE DARLING DOWNS AREA OF QUEENSLANDJOE: IF YOU COULD ASK ANDY OR MONTY ABOUT THE MIRRORS WOULD BE GREAT AND I WOULD BE INTERESTED IN THE E-MAGMILOHello, no worries, am in WA. mirror question for the others, if the bubble mirrors are correct for this truck, then how come the film Convoy was made in 1977 and it had the mirrors with the dog on it?i would have thought the bubble mirrors would have gone out the window in 173 when the cab was lengthened?regards Grant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 I think Convoy was released in 1978? they also cobbled up the movie trucks along the course of the movie.Regardless it was around this time (1978) that the dog mirrors became standard.I think this was around the same time that the round fuel tanks became standard as well? My Dad had a 78' R685St and I recall him saying it was the first year that the R model came with round fuel tankes and bulldog Mirrors as standard oprions?. Im sure we will get a guru here soon and give us the 100% right answer?!!!Trent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldoggin' Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 Dog mirrors look the best anyway Quote KEEP THE BLACK SMOKE ROLLIN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MACK-TRUCK-...sspagenameZWDVWHere's a set on Ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milo Posted November 22, 2008 Author Share Posted November 22, 2008 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MACK-TRUCK-...sspagenameZWDVWHere's a set on Ebay. Thanks for the Ebay link David. I was losing bidder (our Aussie dollar is a bit low at present) Milo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackkid Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 Hi MiloWelcome to the group. I think the mirrors were an option from 74 as I have a photo from the '74 Brisbane truck show in a bulldog bulletin showing a R686 with the square mirrors with the dogs. Then a new truck in a '75 bulletin with the bubble ones but with bullet type cab lights. So I think you must have been able to order a R model with different mirrors and cab lights. The cab was lengthened by 3 inches in late '75 as my r685 has the short cab and plated 6/75 It has the square mirrors and bullet lights but I can't be sure these were fitted on the truck from factory. Where on the downs are you? I'm in ToowoombaSteve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monty Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 (edited) MiloCheck this out for some mirrors on ebay.http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MACK-TRUCK-...sQ5fAccessorieshttp://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MACK-TRUCK-...sQ5fAccessoriesI have one for sale if you dont have any luck.-moty Edited November 24, 2008 by monty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milo Posted November 25, 2008 Author Share Posted November 25, 2008 MiloCheck this out for some mirrors on ebay.http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MACK-TRUCK-...sQ5fAccessorieshttp://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MACK-TRUCK-...sQ5fAccessoriesI have one for sale if you dont have any luck.-motyThanks for the post Monty. I saw the 2 sets of mirrors from this sellar the other day. I emailed for a price on postage, and he said 'ship to usa only'. Ive since ordered a new set of r600 mirror ARMS from Gleeman truck parts in Brisbane for $332. We are cutting the rust out of the doors and need them to relocate the orginal holes and fill the ones in from the non standard mirrors. I'm guessing that either type of mirror will fit these arms? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monty Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 (edited) Not sure mate, but i cant see why it wont be different, i have a spair door and the stainless and the steel look the same, should be the same. but i do stand be correct.youlll have to post up some picks of the old girl. -Monty Edited November 25, 2008 by monty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monty Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Milo Check this out, http://cgi.ebay.com.au/mack-truck-ex-army-...A1%7C240%3A1318 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huppypuppy Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 Hi all,The bubble back mirrors were made for the B-Model and, as such, the really early R-600's such as the "Flintstone" - Andy, you'd know that there's a Flintstone getting around Dubbo - image is below on this reply! As you can all see here, the mirrors on this truck are the bubble back mirrors that Milo is referring to - am I right???Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monty Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 Milo Mate. Old mate has the mirros back on ebay, he either has a shit load of them or people are just bidding the price up.http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MACK-TRUCK-...sQ5fAccessories-Monty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milo Posted November 30, 2008 Author Share Posted November 30, 2008 Milo Mate. Old mate has the mirros back on ebay, he either has a shit load of them or people are just bidding the price up.http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MACK-TRUCK-...sQ5fAccessories-Monty Monty I put a bid on the ex army mirrors,and see how it goes.I hope to get some photos posted of the cab repairs soon.It'll be good to get a second opinion from you blokes in the know. Milo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monty Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 Hey Milo.good luck on the mirrors, if you dont have any luck i got one i dont need. that bloke kingofsalvage seems to have a few of the mirros on ebay so keep an eye out.Me Iam just a tire kicker mate, with a keen eye. Poting some picks would be Mad.-Monty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffbyrne Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 G'DAY, I'M A NEW AUSTRALIAN MEMBER TO BMT AND ON THE LOOKOUT FOR A SET OF MIRRORS AND ARMS FOR A RECENTLY PURCHSED 1976 R686 (WHICH NEEDS A BIT OF T L C) . DOES ANYONE KNOW WHICH TYPE OF MIRRORS WERE FITTED TO THIS MODLE,THE BUBBLE BACK TYPE OR THE STRAIGHT ONES WITH THE BULLDOG?ANY INFO WILL BE GREATLY APPRECIATED ,AS MY KNOWLEDGE ON MACKS IS LIMITED AND HOPE TO LEARN AS I GO. MILOG'day milo, both were fitted, i think the 1/2 dog mirrors were an option, they were heated. New Macks had 1/2 dog mirrors as early as 1975, black or chrome bubble backas late as 1977. A lot of specially built trucks like drill rigs etc often still used black b/back. Thats what ive observed over the years. You can still buy new s/steel or chrome bubble backs from Mack for about $120 thats mirror head only. If you go to Gleemans you can sometimes p/u 1/2 dogs comlete with s/steel arms for $100-150 depending on condition. hope this info is of help to you, regards jeffro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milo Posted December 13, 2008 Author Share Posted December 13, 2008 Hey Milo.good luck on the mirrors, if you dont have any luck i got one i dont need. that bloke kingofsalvage seems to have a few of the mirros on ebay so keep an eye out.Me Iam just a tire kicker mate, with a keen eye. Poting some picks would be Mad.-MontyMonty, Was winning bidder yesterday on a set of stainless steel bubble back mirrors from "kingofsalvage" $147 inc postage USD. I also got onto a original front bumper to replace the bullbar and a mack steering wheel (to replace a non stardard one) from a mate with a hauling business. Milo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monty Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 MiloGood to hear mate that you finally got a pair, the old girl wont know her self.-Monty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milo Posted December 15, 2008 Author Share Posted December 15, 2008 G'day milo, both were fitted, i think the 1/2 dog mirrors were an option, they were heated. New Macks had 1/2 dog mirrors as early as 1975, black or chrome bubble backas late as 1977. A lot of specially built trucks like drill rigs etc often still used black b/back. Thats what ive observed over the years. You can still buy new s/steel or chrome bubble backs from Mack for about $120 thats mirror head only. If you go to Gleemans you can sometimes p/u 1/2 dogs comlete with s/steel arms for $100-150 depending on condition. hope this info is of help to you, regards jeffro Thanks Jeffro,appreciate the info. Milo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huppypuppy Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Monty,Was winning bidder yesterday on a set of stainless steel bubble back mirrors from "kingofsalvage" $147 inc postage USD.I also got onto a original front bumper to replace the bullbar and a mack steering wheel (to replace a non stardard one)from a mate with a hauling business.MiloMilo,You now know ya gonna have to post some photos of the old girl with her new mirrors and bumper, don't ya???Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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