"Jacques L' Autre" (jacklauterdale)
09/28/2013 at 20:22 • Filed to: Trucklopnik
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"Jacques L' Autre" (jacklauterdale)
09/28/2013 at 20:22 • Filed to: Trucklopnik | 0
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Is anyone familiar with why Mack Trucks made these models with the cab off-center? Whenever I see one I always wonder about the functionality of the design, and the reasoning for it.
Blondude
> Jacques L' Autre
09/28/2013 at 20:25 |
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The “U” and “DM” series were modifications of the “R” series. A short hood, and the shorter “bumper to back of cab” distance, made them useful in strait trucks and in semi-tractors used in congested cities, but caused the engine to intrude into the passenger compartment. To compensate the cab was offset to the left, the engine “doghouse” intruded into the passenger footwell but left the driver’s position intact. The U was was basically a short R, while the DM was an extra heavy duty version of the U often used in 6X4 construction trucks. Like the RMM, the DMM was all wheel drive, but had not only a short hood/offset cab, but also a set back front axle, requiring a model specific fiberglass hood/fender arrangement.
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Jacques L' Autre
> Blondude
09/28/2013 at 20:29 |
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A most worthy explanation! I thank ye kindly.
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Blondude
> Jacques L' Autre
09/28/2013 at 20:35 |
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TheOnelectronic
> Jacques L' Autre
09/28/2013 at 20:50 |
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I know I've seen some trucks with a VERY offset cab, so that a long load can pass forward beyond the front of the truck.
Doubt that's what's going on here for many reasons.