Barry Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 Here is a 1985 R686ST owned by Tom Mcilrath...Freshly restored and spotted in front of our building on its maiden Voyage! You can see this truck in person this weekend a the the ATHS Show in Baltimore! Enjoy th pics... Quote Barry - Watt's Truck Center Parts Manager and BMT Webmaster...1-888-304-MACK Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/1124-any-r-model-fans-here/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontucker Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 Beautiful!Don Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/1124-any-r-model-fans-here/#findComment-5845 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CML Service Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 Nice truck. It seems strange to hear the word restored involved with a 1985 truck. In my little mind they are still new. Or at least they were when I was working on them. I think this my mean I am getting old too. Chuck Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/1124-any-r-model-fans-here/#findComment-5847 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Reinhart Posted May 24, 2006 Share Posted May 24, 2006 I like the graphic on the rear window. Quote Still the Greatest Name in Trucks...Bulldogs rule, The rest drool....Member ATHS and ATCA... Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/1124-any-r-model-fans-here/#findComment-5859 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted May 24, 2006 Author Share Posted May 24, 2006 I like the graphic on the rear window.Tom had that logo etched into the glass using a large Mack decal as a pattern! Turned out really nice! Good observation, Rich! Quote Barry - Watt's Truck Center Parts Manager and BMT Webmaster...1-888-304-MACK Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/1124-any-r-model-fans-here/#findComment-5865 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted May 24, 2006 Share Posted May 24, 2006 Sharp looking truck for sure. Plain, simple, classic lines. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/1124-any-r-model-fans-here/#findComment-5874 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldog man Posted May 27, 2006 Share Posted May 27, 2006 Thats 1 good looking Rmodel I bet it would look good under a detach lowboy or a dumptrailer I like the LOGO ETCHED INTO THE BACK GLASS ALSO THATS COOL LOOKING Also WELCOME TO BMT Rich Later Bulldog Quote You Cant Fix Stupid. But You Can Numb It With A Sledgehammer. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/1124-any-r-model-fans-here/#findComment-5913 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Reinhart Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 Thats 1 good looking Rmodel I bet it would look good under a detach lowboy or a dumptrailer I like the LOGO ETCHED INTO THE BACK GLASS ALSO THATS COOL LOOKING Also WELCOME TO BMT Rich Later BulldogThanks for the welcome Bulldog. The fact that Barry said that it`s etched in the glass makes it that much more impressive. Quote Still the Greatest Name in Trucks...Bulldogs rule, The rest drool....Member ATHS and ATCA... Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/1124-any-r-model-fans-here/#findComment-6133 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rigchaser Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 Thanks for the welcome Bulldog. The fact that Barry said that it`s etched in the glass makes it that much more impressive.Cool truck!!! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/1124-any-r-model-fans-here/#findComment-6143 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 Nice job,I still have trouble thinking of vehicles that I bought new as antiques.getting old but it sure beats the alternitave.Pete Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/1124-any-r-model-fans-here/#findComment-6160 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechmagcn Posted July 6, 2006 Share Posted July 6, 2006 Nice!! Wish mine looked as good. Quote 1971 Mack R600 Toterhome "Superdawg" living the life of leisure pulling 1999 NuWa Snowbird 34+2 SE102 "Dawghouse" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/1124-any-r-model-fans-here/#findComment-6457 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rewdoxiepup Posted July 7, 2006 Share Posted July 7, 2006 Now that is a nice R model !. Maybe after my nagging wife leaves me and i can really spend money on my R-400 mine will look that nice. And then again maybe i'll win the lotto powerball. LOL Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/1124-any-r-model-fans-here/#findComment-6469 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACKMADMAN Posted July 8, 2006 Share Posted July 8, 2006 Makes me wish id never sold the 79'R Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/1124-any-r-model-fans-here/#findComment-6476 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGioMack Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 I like R-Models. Very nice truck there too.Barry, I said it before, I'll say it agin...you got one of the better jobs around with all the visitors you get! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/1124-any-r-model-fans-here/#findComment-6553 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Cummings Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 Wow that is a nice R-Model. In my opinion R- Models and RDs were the best trucks ever built. They were the most bullet proof, and easiest to maintain trucks ever. And the Maxidyne and TRL107, or TRXL107 combo was the greatest thing since sliced bread. I think the trucking industry needs another guy like Walter May. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/1124-any-r-model-fans-here/#findComment-6573 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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