Rubber Duck Truck

[The Rubber Duck 006]

So I may have talked my Boss into doing a Rubber Duck Truck for me to Run and also Show. But the Mack I found the other day sold on Market place. I'm thinking a Superliner would be an Excellent Personal Twist to a Rubber Duck truck. Thoughts and ideas Would be appreciated Guys. Pictured is the truck i found but it disappeared off Market Place. I've found a 60inch Sleeper as well off a Freightliner. The Other pictures are the Superliner i found.

[mrsmackpaul]

A very understanding boss of yours 

Good luck with this possible project, sure would be a talking point cruising down the highway 

 

Paul

[The Rubber Duck 006]

6 minutes ago, mrsmackpaul said:

A very understanding boss of yours 

Good luck with this possible project, sure would be a talking point cruising down the highway 

 

Paul

Yes it would. If he gits his brother's on board it will be a go. It's awesome how good these guys are to me as a driver. I'm honestly here till the end of my working days.

[The Rubber Duck 006]

Hmmm 171 views yet nobody's commenting??? Well i guess.....

[Joey Mack]

Is the superliner purchased by the boss? And who owns the R model ?

[mechohaulic]

I'm likin the red R-model - western. a Rubber Duck truck for me would be a Mack R-700 western. either RL700L or RS700L . personal preference only. a Superliner excellent choice also. with a superliner might eliminate the legal stuff from someone saying you copied a R model without permission ???

[Vladislav]

This was the best candidate for what you'd like to see of a Rubber Duck replica. But the engine option would ruine the idea of driving it for work.

If I could grab that truck I'd catch it with both of my hands. But I already have more toys than my resourses allow me to bring in order.

A Superliner convertion could be done too. But that's a shame on my mind to ruine a Superliner converting it into anything else. You might sell the hood of it to compensate some expences though.

 

[The Rubber Duck 006]

14 hours ago, Joey Mack said:

Is the superliner purchased by the boss? And who owns the R model ?

The plan is in the works. I've actually got three Bosses(Three Brother's took over the family owned company when their Dad passed)and The one said if he can git his brothers on board then he's got no problem with my idea. The Red R model evidently sold cause it disappeared from Marketplace. 

[The Rubber Duck 006]

3 hours ago, Vladislav said:

This was the best candidate for what you'd like to see of a Rubber Duck replica. But the engine option would ruine the idea of driving it for work.

If I could grab that truck I'd catch it with both of my hands. But I already have more toys than my resourses allow me to bring in order.

A Superliner convertion could be done too. But that's a shame on my mind to ruine a Superliner converting it into anything else. You might sell the hood of it to compensate some expences though.

 

My Idea is not to do what has already been duplicated. It will be A Rubber Duck Truck yes but with my Spin on it. It will have the 60 inch bunk,Be totally blacked out with the exception of the Grille,And it will have My Companies name scripted it on it in the old school lettering.And it will have the Duck Hood ornament. The other Superliner I've found has a 400.Cummins and a 13 speed sitting on New way air ride and the frame is long enough to accommodate the 60 inch bunk. 

[The Rubber Duck 006]

10 hours ago, mechohaulic said:

I'm likin the red R-model - western. a Rubber Duck truck for me would be a Mack R-700 western. either RL700L or RS700L . personal preference only. a Superliner excellent choice also. with a superliner might eliminate the legal stuff from someone saying you copied a R model without permission ???

Exactly my Point of my idea. A Rubber Duck Truck yes but with My Twist on it. Not a Duplicated 100% Replica.  

[The Rubber Duck 006]

This is What I've found and plan on piecing together. Then its paint it black, Straight pipes, Company logo in the Original old school lettering on the doors, Of course redo the sleeper interior and add some things like a dresser etc,also remove those fairing on the bunk. And add some tastefully done Chicken lights too.I know the original RD Truck had a air dam but I'm not going for 100% Replica That's already been done countless times. Then start hauling milk with it and take it to truck shows ( Mid-American truck show especially)parades, and maybe touch a truck events.  

[h67st]

A Superliner RD replica would be very cool.

[mechohaulic]

a little bit of work ,BUT the possibility's are endless.  without imagination ,willingness to try ; there would be no airplanes (orvill &wilber);  phones (mr bell) == you got the idea. GO for it. just keep BMT updated -for positives and set backs.

[The Rubber Duck 006]

5 hours ago, mechohaulic said:

a little bit of work ,BUT the possibility's are endless.  without imagination ,willingness to try ; there would be no airplanes (orvill &wilber);  phones (mr bell) == you got the idea. GO for it. just keep BMT updated -for positives and set backs.

Well as long as my three bosses agree on it. It will be a go

[The Rubber Duck 006]

14 hours ago, h67st said:

A Superliner RD replica would be very cool.

That's exactly what I thought. A twist on a classic Rig that to my knowledge has never been done 

[mechohaulic]

thought I may have found You a better candidate superliner '86 with 400 Cummins ,owner has two ; other is the one with E9 400. talked with him yesterday . unfortunately he is keeping them  both. cummins powered is a shorter wheelbase started out as a glider. camel back rears. the attempt was there. 

[67RModel]

Still for sale....... 

[67RModel]

1987 Mack superliner ch613 - Commercial Vehicles - Amherst, Ohio | Facebook Marketplace | Facebook

This one is already black and has a big enough wheelbase for that 60" bunk.

[Vladislav]

Yes, my guess is for the task pointed in the topic the truck must be in much better condition than those red rigs in the weeds and cost notably larger amount of $$$. Something like this black one above. 

[The Rubber Duck 006]

32 minutes ago, Vladislav said:

Yes, my guess is for the task pointed in the topic the truck must be in much better condition than those red rigs in the weeds and cost notably larger amount of $$$. Something like this black one above. 

No truck is ever not a candidate for a specific project. Besides cheaper. I'd rather have a truck built my way from The bare bones outta the weeds type. Less money and makes for a better Story at a Truck Show. For this Task Those trucks in the weeds will do just fine. The Red Superliner runs and is in decent shape also comes with a extra hood. 

[The Rubber Duck 006]

55 minutes ago, 67RModel said:

1987 Mack superliner ch613 - Commercial Vehicles - Amherst, Ohio | Facebook Marketplace | Facebook

This one is already black and has a big enough wheelbase for that 60" bunk.

Yeah but the price lol 

[The Rubber Duck 006]

6 hours ago, mechohaulic said:

thought I may have found You a better candidate superliner '86 with 400 Cummins ,owner has two ; other is the one with E9 400. talked with him yesterday . unfortunately he is keeping them  both. cummins powered is a shorter wheelbase started out as a glider. camel back rears. the attempt was there. 

I appreciate it. 

[The Rubber Duck 006]

If they ain't keen on the RD truck. I did find a very Nice Kenworth K100 Aerodyne Cabover. 

[Vladislav]

Just now, The Rubber Duck 006 said:

No truck is ever not a candidate for a specific project. Besides cheaper. I'd rather have a truck built my way from The bare bones outta the weeds type. Less money and makes for a better Story at a Truck Show. For this Task Those trucks in the weeds will do just fine. The Red Superliner runs and is in decent shape also comes with a extra hood. 

The least you'll need to go through all hub bearings and seals, brake pads, air lines, may find air tanks rotted through, fuel tanks with mud clogging filters every 5-10 miles, electric issues the most probably, dry water hoses etc etc. New tyres all around would be a must I guess. Because for a job truck you wouldn't afford road shoulder fixes.

With cost of job in your neck of the woods my bet is that all would take from 3 to 10 times more than purchasing a good running truck. Sure just suggestions from where I'm sitting.

[The Rubber Duck 006]

1 hour ago, Vladislav said:

The least you'll need to go through all hub bearings and seals, brake pads, air lines, may find air tanks rotted through, fuel tanks with mud clogging filters every 5-10 miles, electric issues the most probably, dry water hoses etc etc. New tyres all around would be a must I guess. Because for a job truck you wouldn't afford road shoulder fixes.

With cost of job in your neck of the woods my bet is that all would take from 3 to 10 times more than purchasing a good running truck. Sure just suggestions from where I'm sitting.

No won't come close. The one Superliner already runs and its not in the weeds.