Popular Post 66dc75 Posted April 23, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted April 23, 2018 So finally got the R model I bought over the winter out of storage and brought it home so I could strip the lettering and do a little touch up and cleaning on it. Back in January, my friend Herb Fleck was down in Jersey delivering furniture and offered to drive it back for me as I was tied up with work. He checked the fluids, fueled up, hopped in and drove it 250 miles without a hiccup. ME on the other hand, made it about 3/4 of a mile down the street when the supply line for the air assist steering blew a hole in it. If something can go wrong it will always wait for me to be driving. Luckily I wasn't alone and we were able to scrounge up a bolt and a clamp to block off the airline which was actually a rubber air hose for air tools, think I'll be getting some fittings and plastic line. Got it home without further incident and the oldest granddaughter was very excited to get in the driver's seat. 12 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53188-finally-brought-the-new-addition-home/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Black Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 Nice and tidy looking R Model Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53188-finally-brought-the-new-addition-home/#findComment-397386 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 Good looking R! Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53188-finally-brought-the-new-addition-home/#findComment-397393 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 Very nice early R model. What series is that one? I usually tried to trailer my treasures home as long tired of changing tires on the side of the road, replacing busted fuel lines, (same place) etc. Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53188-finally-brought-the-new-addition-home/#findComment-397408 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 Excellent thanks for sharing...bobSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53188-finally-brought-the-new-addition-home/#findComment-397419 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 Adorable child...that late model steering wheel doesn’t even look bad in it...seems to fit the rest of it...bobSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53188-finally-brought-the-new-addition-home/#findComment-397420 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 I put a flip valve on the dash and a ball valve back at the tank for my air assist steering. I got all the bases covered. Good looking R model. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53188-finally-brought-the-new-addition-home/#findComment-397424 Share on other sites More sharing options...
66dc75 Posted April 23, 2018 Author Share Posted April 23, 2018 4 hours ago, Rob said: Very nice early R model. What series is that one? I usually tried to trailer my treasures home as long tired of changing tires on the side of the road, replacing busted fuel lines, (same place) etc. I usually like getting things trailered too but this went 250 miles trouble free then I get in for an 18 mile run to my house and don't make a mile with it. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53188-finally-brought-the-new-addition-home/#findComment-397427 Share on other sites More sharing options...
66dc75 Posted April 23, 2018 Author Share Posted April 23, 2018 1 hour ago, Freightrain said: I put a flip valve on the dash and a ball valve back at the tank for my air assist steering. I got all the bases covered. Good looking R model. Thanks Larry This one's getting one there and in the cab when I run the new line, couldn't believe it was rubber air hose that you would use in the garage for air tools. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53188-finally-brought-the-new-addition-home/#findComment-397428 Share on other sites More sharing options...
66dc75 Posted April 23, 2018 Author Share Posted April 23, 2018 1 hour ago, mowerman said: Adorable child...that late model steering wheel doesn’t even look bad in it...seems to fit the rest of it...bob Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Thanks Bob I was going to look for and old style wheel, but I'm just getting fatter anyhow so I might as well keep it. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53188-finally-brought-the-new-addition-home/#findComment-397429 Share on other sites More sharing options...
66dc75 Posted April 23, 2018 Author Share Posted April 23, 2018 4 hours ago, Rob said: Very nice early R model. What series is that one? I usually tried to trailer my treasures home as long tired of changing tires on the side of the road, replacing busted fuel lines, (same place) etc. 1967 R611 250 horse with a duplex, it was Tom Amaducci's Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53188-finally-brought-the-new-addition-home/#findComment-397430 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 Thanks Bob I was going to look for and old style wheel, but I'm just getting fatter anyhow so I might as well keep it.I’ve got a immaculate brown one I’m thinking of just changing the interior color it’s all got to be repainted anyway.I had a black one out of a rolled over mixer few years but I put it in and didn’t like the way it looked with the green so I traded it to a buddy of mine for something else ...bobSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53188-finally-brought-the-new-addition-home/#findComment-397431 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 Oooooooooooo ya......and 10-4 on the getting fatter lol ...bobSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53188-finally-brought-the-new-addition-home/#findComment-397432 Share on other sites More sharing options...
66dc75 Posted April 23, 2018 Author Share Posted April 23, 2018 1 minute ago, mowerman said: I’ve got a immaculate brown one I’m thinking of just changing the interior color it’s all got to be repainted anyway.I had a black one out of a rolled over mixer few years but I put it in and didn’t like the way it looked with the green so I traded it to a buddy of mine for something else ...bob Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk When you lived here did you ever go to The Foot in Foxboro?, There is a real nice steel dash wheel on a truck there that is that is in a cab that is beyond swiss cheese not to mention the 6 inch rot hole in the side of the frame rail over the rear axle. He won't sell the wheel he says he's going to sell the whole truck. I don't know. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53188-finally-brought-the-new-addition-home/#findComment-397433 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 31 minutes ago, 66dc75 said: 1967 R611 250 horse with a duplex, it was Tom Amaducci's I knew it was either a 609, or 611 and early production by the look of the truck. I'd through it was one of Amaducci's by the door lettering but wasn't certain. Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53188-finally-brought-the-new-addition-home/#findComment-397435 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 When you lived here did you ever go to The Foot in Foxboro?, There is a real nice steel dash wheel on a truck there that is that is in a cab that is beyond swiss cheese not to mention the 6 inch rot hole in the side of the frame rail over the rear axle. He won't sell the wheel he says he's going to sell the whole truck. I don't know.No I have never even heard of the place but are around 20 years ago are used to run with the UPS driver over Donner Pass and he told me he could get me a brand new green one and the box at their shop he was going to give it to me for free and I lost track of him started running a different route I don’t know how to get a hold of him now but I’m sure they probably threw it out by now...bobSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53188-finally-brought-the-new-addition-home/#findComment-397441 Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 2 hours ago, 66dc75 said: 1967 R611 250 horse with a duplex, it was Tom Amaducci's 250 is a real good engine, of course all pre electronic mack engines were bullet proof!! terry 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53188-finally-brought-the-new-addition-home/#findComment-397447 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 3 hours ago, 66dc75 said: The Foot Gawd! Is he still around? It seemed like he had three or four yards and was constantly advertising. Tried talking to him one time about a rig and apparently there was gold under the paint. Haven't seen an ad of his for a long time. Always wondered about some of his deals and how he stayed in business with his wacked out pricing. Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53188-finally-brought-the-new-addition-home/#findComment-397448 Share on other sites More sharing options...
66dc75 Posted April 23, 2018 Author Share Posted April 23, 2018 48 minutes ago, j hancock said: Gawd! Is he still around? It seemed like he had three or four yards and was constantly advertising. Tried talking to him one time about a rig and apparently there was gold under the paint. Haven't seen an ad of his for a long time. Always wondered about some of his deals and how he stayed in business with his wacked out pricing. Yup not worth nuthin when he's buying but it's the hope diamond when selling. Paul's actually a nice guy to talk to but tough to buy from Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53188-finally-brought-the-new-addition-home/#findComment-397452 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 He is definitely a character! Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53188-finally-brought-the-new-addition-home/#findComment-397488 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Horse Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 Well the good news is you did not try driving it to the breakfast Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53188-finally-brought-the-new-addition-home/#findComment-397490 Share on other sites More sharing options...
66dc75 Posted April 24, 2018 Author Share Posted April 24, 2018 1 hour ago, Red Horse said: Well the good news is you did not try driving it to the breakfast I would have had to have Herbie drive it then nothing would have gone wrong 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53188-finally-brought-the-new-addition-home/#findComment-397493 Share on other sites More sharing options...
66dc75 Posted April 27, 2018 Author Share Posted April 27, 2018 I got the oven cleaner and scotchbrite pads out and stripped the lettering off the R a couple of nights ago and was able to buff 1 door. Looks ok straight on but not so great at an angle so I'll have to get some heavier cut compound and hit it again, only problem, is now I'll have to do the whole truck to match 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53188-finally-brought-the-new-addition-home/#findComment-397689 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted April 27, 2018 Share Posted April 27, 2018 The old "Easy-Off" trick isn't always so easy is it? Used to do that a lot in the 70's when rotating trucks through the shop. Everything was hand lettered in those days and if the truck paint was cured it worked well. Painted a lot of doors and such finding out the paint wasn't quite cured yet too..... Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53188-finally-brought-the-new-addition-home/#findComment-397696 Share on other sites More sharing options...
66dc75 Posted April 27, 2018 Author Share Posted April 27, 2018 3 minutes ago, Rob said: The old "Easy-Off" trick isn't always so easy is it? Used to do that a lot in the 70's when rotating trucks through the shop. Everything was hand lettered in those days and if the truck paint was cured it worked well. Painted a lot of doors and such finding out the paint wasn't quite cured yet too..... Could have used a gentler scrub pad but need patience for that. It'll buff out fine and I'll cut some vinyl and get my name on it next week. 32 years in the sign business and still haven't learned to hand letter yet. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53188-finally-brought-the-new-addition-home/#findComment-397699 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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