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James,there are a few R's left.But most have taken a boat ride,sorry to say.There is a bunch of CH's,Pinnacles,Granites,RD's,a few RB's, a stray RS/RL,couple of Super-Liners, and an R or two! I work for Meyer,but don't have many pictures of their trucks (have to change that).The last FWD's we had were sold about 15 years ago.Some of those were still 501 IHC gassers! A buddy of mine is rebuilding a '57 Hendrickson that was a former Dundee S&G truck.You can still see "DUNDEE" on the bumper,although it was painted over.I know where at least 1 of the old Algonquin Hendricksons is at,but its pretty weak. Another one was turned into a single axle by Buck Buchanon of Walworth,Wis.He just sold that about 2 months ago! Yep, P & H (Harnishfeger) had an engine plant in Crystal Lake,years ago.They provided "test motors" for many a local fleet around here. Their version of the 2 stroke diesel,couldn't hold a candle to the "green ones" from Detroit! I've heard stories of rebuilding, right on the side of the road, through the generous sized inspection holes on the sides of their motors! Don't have too many pictures of Celli R models,but will post some of the B,LJ,LT,and others in another thread(after all, this is "Chicago R models").

Your Chicago area R model of the day goes to.........Wanatah....for the second time! Back of the postcard said it was the last of their 55 trailer order! Notice the FARR dry air cleaners on these trucks.

& tail too!

Not real pretty at first glance,but she's got potential!

Going to make a serious effort to get there this year! Used to go every year when I had my truck.Now I just go back every couple of years.Always a good time!

Had a bad head gasket do that to me,a few years back.Was on a 3208T Kitty Cat. Same symtoms,different truck,I know!

You don't have to have thick skin to hang around on BMT,but it helps!!

Cool MB! That would be a waste to scrap it,for sure!

3rd on it being an EQ!

Good job,Vlad!! You are going above and beyond what most of us would (or could) do!! Nice!!

Oh yeah! This picture was probably the cleanest Harry's truck seen for a lonnnnng time!!!

And your Chicago area R Model of the day goes to.......Harry's Motor Service

Nice pictures,Vinny............but my neck got sore lookin' at 'em

..........A 59 Edsel Citation?..................................GOT ONE!!!

Yes,James! When I went to interview him for his ATHS awards,he was showing up for work everyday! He is almost 91 now and doesn't get around as good as he'd like to.There are still Pinnacles,CH's,Visions,and at least one RB tractor,still hauling bulk cement,but he sold that business a few years back & the company was renamed "Cement Transport Co.".Still CTC,but different style lettering to let you know its not "Celli".The trucks are still painted the green,gray,and red as always. Al

Your Chicago area R-Model of the day belongs to..........Ted Sirek Excavating

My thoughts exactly,Ken!

Ex-Schneider unit (single stack on left side-dead give away!)

I agree with farmer52.Where possible,use the direct auxillary connection.The earlier units put out a stronger signal (to pick up on your FM frequency).These newer units don't seem to have that capability.So,the direct connection is best,in my book.....................my .02!

Nice B!! Hope the Garden State is recovering from Sandy.Has anybody heard,hope Gary Mahan & his collection are O-K? Now,bring on those ,we gotta see 'em!

You bet,James.I think they had about every Mack model except a U,MB,and DM.They started hauling bagged cement with an AC in the '30's (although Celli Bros. was started in '22)In their "new" place (at North Ave & Mannheim Rd.),there is about 50-60 pictures on the walls showing the different units they ran over the years.A real "Hall of Fame" if you will! I took pictures of pictures,and will include some in this thread soon. At one time Gene Celli required you paint the truck his colors (if you were an O/O).After awhile,he relaxed that requirement and you could really tell the owner/operators from the fleet units.I can remember at least one Super-Liner (an o/o) that was painted yellow & orange.

Gettin' scarce,huh?

Good eye,Vinny!

And your Chicago area R-Model of the day belongs to.....Prairie Materials (John A. Oremus)