Green Dash Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 Here's another nice Mack I came across a few years ago. I had forgotten about these pics until this past week when I saw this truck bobtailing south on I-79 in WV.The Owner/Operator rebuilt this truck himself and said he was surprised at how many people appreciated seeing in old R model in such nice shape. IIRC, I was in a bit of a hurry so I just grabbed a few exterior shots while he sat in the truck. The interior was grey but the dashboard had the woodgrain finish like the tan interiors had. It was a sharp combo. 1 Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23198-1988-r-with-sleeper/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 He did a nice job on that one. Years ago I put a hinge on a stainless trim screen behind the foot holes in the front bumper for a guy like this truck has. The original was was bent up badly from butting your foot against it to tip the hood.That truck fits together pretty well.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/23198-1988-r-with-sleeper/#findComment-101844 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olivetroad Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 That is a sharp truck - I like the color. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23198-1988-r-with-sleeper/#findComment-101847 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldog man Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Nice looking R model . Quote You Cant Fix Stupid. But You Can Numb It With A Sledgehammer. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23198-1988-r-with-sleeper/#findComment-101856 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Good looking truck for sure! nice to see one done tastefully and not all "goobered up" with too much bullshit...........kinda reminds me of another one that i always liked!............Mark 1 Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23198-1988-r-with-sleeper/#findComment-101857 Share on other sites More sharing options...
slpwlker Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 There used to be not sure if it is still around but someone Leased to Mercer had an R with a big house on it pulling a flat or step. I haven't seen the truck in a few years. Think it was red if mempry serves me right Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23198-1988-r-with-sleeper/#findComment-101860 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted February 12, 2012 Author Share Posted February 12, 2012 There used to be not sure if it is still around but someone Leased to Mercer had an R with a big house on it pulling a flat or step. I haven't seen the truck in a few years. Think it was red if mempry serves me rightThat sounds like "Cadillac Mack". I've seen him on the OH turnpike and I'm pretty sure the truck has been discussed on here. Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23198-1988-r-with-sleeper/#findComment-101868 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted February 12, 2012 Author Share Posted February 12, 2012 Apparently I've searched for this truck in the past, not my pic however:http://www.bigmacktrucks.com/index.php?/topic/217-caddilac-mack/ Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23198-1988-r-with-sleeper/#findComment-101873 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Apparently I've searched for this truck in the past, not my pic however:http://www.bigmacktrucks.com/index.php?/topic/217-caddilac-mack/I've recently read on another site that truck caught fire and burned up too badly to repair.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/23198-1988-r-with-sleeper/#findComment-101883 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Nice r model Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23198-1988-r-with-sleeper/#findComment-101885 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted February 12, 2012 Author Share Posted February 12, 2012 I've recently read on another site that truck caught fire and burned up too badly to repair.RobWow, that's a shame. Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23198-1988-r-with-sleeper/#findComment-101889 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackcl96 Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 I remember a few like this around here in the mid 80's was a company truck for a local company called Gilchrist Trucking before that,,, it was called Qweensway or both they are out of Old Forge PA they had F-models with multi green strips tooThe ones I remember had multi green and no blue but anyway Quote Thanks for hearing me out.You can have the soap box now---------JIM Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23198-1988-r-with-sleeper/#findComment-101984 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted February 12, 2012 Author Share Posted February 12, 2012 I remember a few like this around here in the mid 80's was a company truck for a local company called Gilchrist Trucking before that,,, it was called Qweensway or both they are out of Old Forge PA they had F-models with multi green strips tooThe ones I remember had multi green and no blue but anywayI think this was a repaint but I remember Gilchrist/Queensway. Didn't their trailers have a big yellow crown on them? Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23198-1988-r-with-sleeper/#findComment-101986 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackcl96 Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 I think this was a repaint but I remember Gilchrist/Queensway. Didn't their trailers have a big yellow crown on them?Yes that is them Quote Thanks for hearing me out.You can have the soap box now---------JIM Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23198-1988-r-with-sleeper/#findComment-101987 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Ditchkus Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 I was leased to Gilchrist/Queensway in mid 80'S. I was leased to their Northeast Delivery Company. All 3 were owned by same family. They now run a company called Dupont Motor Lines Old Forge,Pa.same old terminal. When I was working for them they had plenty of work and paid on time with decent rates. They ran a lot of F-Model Macks back then. Green dash Queensway Trailers did have the yellow crown on them.Joe D. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23198-1988-r-with-sleeper/#findComment-102014 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted February 13, 2012 Author Share Posted February 13, 2012 I grew up on Long Island and spent a lot of time riding with my Dad around the northeast, so I saw them quite a bit. I remember the tractors were green and had spokes, but were they dressed up somehow? pinstripes maybe? Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23198-1988-r-with-sleeper/#findComment-102047 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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