Timothy Maikshilo Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 Here is a 1989 R model with 350 and 12 speed that has won many shows last summer. Lowered to the ground and lots of custom chrome and paint. On the cover of Pro Truck Magazine and will be in the center fold of the next issue with the story behind it. Congrads. Chume' and Jeff! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22471-awesome-r-model/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaysm35a2 Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 Not a fan of all the chrome but its Great to see a Mack winning shows and things the PACCAR trucks normally win. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22471-awesome-r-model/#findComment-96688 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 ya,,,,cool paint job..loose the chrome.lol.bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22471-awesome-r-model/#findComment-96689 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 Not my style at all but I admire the talent for the paint work.Think I could still remember how to do that........Rob 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/22471-awesome-r-model/#findComment-96694 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 Not my style at all but I admire the talent for the paint work.Think I could still remember how to do that........Robi think its like riding a bicycle Rob.lol.bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22471-awesome-r-model/#findComment-96696 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaysm35a2 Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 Not with a spray can Rob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22471-awesome-r-model/#findComment-96699 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 Not with a spray can RobDepends on what is in that spray can. I used to do flames with "power paks" which are nothing more than portable sprayers that used freon for the compressed air. With a wide selection of fluid tips, you could lay down a very nice even pattern. I used dupont "Lucite", (lacquer) in those days, but now use "Sikkens" paints which are urethane based.Rob 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/22471-awesome-r-model/#findComment-96702 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaysm35a2 Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 Just messing with ya ha ha Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22471-awesome-r-model/#findComment-96703 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 are those the grab handles that go on the cab that are on the bumper? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22471-awesome-r-model/#findComment-96712 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 are those the grab handles that go on the cab that are on the bumper?No. They look like something generic formed for the purpose in a press.Rob 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/22471-awesome-r-model/#findComment-96716 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 i bet it took alot of time for someone to restore that truck. but i wouldnt do that. i like to keep thing as original as possible. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22471-awesome-r-model/#findComment-96717 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 Not my style either,i prefer the "classic" look in a truck,way too much bs on this one for me,but like Rob,i do appreacieate the paintwork,takes some talent to paint "trueflames"....and just an observation,but the things on the bumper look like mirror support brackets to me.......................Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22471-awesome-r-model/#findComment-96737 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Maikshilo Posted January 5, 2012 Author Share Posted January 5, 2012 This truck was rebuilt from the ground up. It was in primer when it was purchased and slowly over time made into a show truck, a R model that beats out the Pacarsand F shakers and any other truck type out there is pretty remarkable in this day and age. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22471-awesome-r-model/#findComment-96742 Share on other sites More sharing options...
billythekid Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 This is a nice mack. i think they over did it with the chrome though the paint is preatty sweet. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22471-awesome-r-model/#findComment-96891 Share on other sites More sharing options...
storkmack Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 If you knew the guys that own the truck, you would know that when they bleed, their blood is actually little bulldogs being poured out of there body. These guys live for Mack trucks and own trucks from original done trucks to the one seen here. -Brad Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22471-awesome-r-model/#findComment-96895 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyGunner Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 Do you have any full pictures of the truck? I would like to see one. Quote The problems we face today exist because the people who work for a living are outnumbered by the people who vote for a living.The government can only "give" someone what they first take from another. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22471-awesome-r-model/#findComment-96901 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack mhe9 Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 looks like he did alot of shoping in the mack acc. catalog. ha. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22471-awesome-r-model/#findComment-96905 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Maikshilo Posted January 7, 2012 Author Share Posted January 7, 2012 Brad you are 100% right about these gentlemen. They live eat and breath Mack from the time they were born. Their first word was Mack. They spent ever waking hour in a Mack or under one. From B models that have been there since new to the DMM's and R models to the Cruiseliner and Magnum Superliners and MH Magnum. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22471-awesome-r-model/#findComment-96938 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Maikshilo Posted January 24, 2012 Author Share Posted January 24, 2012 Here is a photo of the trophy winner with the old bumper. What a R model this is! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22471-awesome-r-model/#findComment-99416 Share on other sites More sharing options...
slpwlker Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 That is a sharp looking R Like the stacks never seen anything like it Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22471-awesome-r-model/#findComment-99418 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 That is a sharp looking R Like the stacks never seen anything like itRiver steamboats on the Mississippi, use stacks like that from a bygone era.Glad to hear and see it do well at shows. Nice to see anything but the "norm" in those type venues do well.Although not my style, I admire the effort and work it took to build it.Rob 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/22471-awesome-r-model/#findComment-99422 Share on other sites More sharing options...
slpwlker Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Yeah but if your going to build a show truck to mop the floor with the others might as well go outrageous. you know as well as I do Stock Macks or anyother stock truck don't win shows unless your at a classic vehicle venue Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22471-awesome-r-model/#findComment-99423 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Yeah but if your going to build a show truck to mop the floor with the others might as well go outrageous. you know as well as I do Stock Macks or anyother stock truck don't win shows unless your at a classic vehicle venueVery true.Rob 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/22471-awesome-r-model/#findComment-99425 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Maikshilo Posted January 24, 2012 Author Share Posted January 24, 2012 Chume' who owns the truck changes something on it every year. Like the new bumper in the magazine and new fenders over the rear tandems. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22471-awesome-r-model/#findComment-99432 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fullfuel01 Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 this is how the truck is at the moment Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/22471-awesome-r-model/#findComment-99446 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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