Rob Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Don't really see too many fine R models still working around here that are tractors. Still see a few dump trucks however. This one really is nice with an E6-350 and nine speed Fuller on 4.42 rears. It has 38,000# rears with heavier springs. Always kept inside I'm told by the driver. The driver wants to drive down with his kids to look at some of my junk.........The truck is hauling pilings from the airport in Peoria, IL after a soil remediation project is finishing. Seems the area was a fueling station for aircraft for many years and the ground was contaminated? Can't believe that........Anyway, enjoy;Rob 1 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/26180-still-working/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Now thats a nice truck! i am glad to see one still used for its intended purpose,i can remember a time when R-models ruled the world puling both flats and dump trailers in New Jersey!..........................................Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26180-still-working/#findComment-128266 Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Nice truck. Whats with the banana peal on the bumper? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26180-still-working/#findComment-128271 Share on other sites More sharing options...
slpwlker Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Nice truck. Whats with the banana peal on the bumper?Rolled up oversize load banner Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26180-still-working/#findComment-128272 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted July 11, 2012 Author Share Posted July 11, 2012 Nice truck. Whats with the banana peal on the bumper?Wrapped up "oversize load" banner. That trailer stretches to 70 feet.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/26180-still-working/#findComment-128273 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike69mackman Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Sweet ride Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26180-still-working/#findComment-128276 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Cool, I like the straight stack. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26180-still-working/#findComment-128295 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Great looking truck. We had many "stretch" trailers, or "extendable" trailers as some people call them. Very heavy to haul regular loads on though, with the double frame, but a very convenient unit to have if you do occasionally haul a long load. I think we weighed about 38-40,000 with them empty. We had some that stretched to 80'.As a long time flatbedder, i'm not even gonna get into hauling pilings like that. I'll just assume he's already taken the safety chains off the front. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26180-still-working/#findComment-128577 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted July 13, 2012 Author Share Posted July 13, 2012 Great looking truck. We had many "stretch" trailers, or "extendable" trailers as some people call them. Very heavy to haul regular loads on though, with the double frame, but a very convenient unit to have if you do occasionally haul a long load. I think we weighed about 38-40,000 with them empty. We had some that stretched to 80'.As a long time flatbedder, i'm not even gonna get into hauling pilings like that. I'll just assume he's already taken the safety chains off the front.He was still tying down when I snapped the photos. It left with chains front and rear. The driver did mention that trailer was heavy and shouldn't have been being pulled by the Mack as the tractor was heavy also. It was a short run so he took it....... The same trailer and it's brother were back the next day grabbing another load of the pilings. These trucks were both a Pete, and a KW, and I doubt either made it back to base without an emergency phone call........Rob 1 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/26180-still-working/#findComment-128578 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 He was still tying down when I snapped the photos. It left with chains front and rear. The driver did mention that trailer was heavy and shouldn't have been being pulled by the Mack as the tractor was heavy also. It was a short run so he took it....... The same trailer and it's brother were back the next day grabbing another load of the pilings. These trucks were both a Pete, and a KW, and I doubt either made it back to base without an emergency phone call........RobOh, good deal then- you should always put a chain across the front of sheet pilings, lest they slide to the front and kill you if an idiot in a 4 wheeler pulls out in front of you and you have to "lock 'er down". Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26180-still-working/#findComment-128580 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Oh, good deal then- you should always put a chain across the front of sheet pilings, lest they slide to the front and kill you if an idiot in a 4 wheeler pulls out in front of you and you have to "lock 'er down".Calling Olive-Ed spelled "peal" wrong-it should be "peel".In case any ones wondering, here's what i'm talking about with the chains- you should always chain it across the front to make sure it doesn't slide.oops, sorry Ed- it was David who spelled peel wrong!..don't know why I was thinking hatcity...anyhow- Olive? 2 Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26180-still-working/#findComment-128582 Share on other sites More sharing options...
storkmack Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 I see that truck quite bit around the Chicagoland area, I have seen it pulling a reefer. That just shows that an R-model Mack is just about as handy as a pocket on a shirt. -Brad Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26180-still-working/#findComment-128669 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted July 14, 2012 Author Share Posted July 14, 2012 I see that truck quite bit around the Chicagoland area, I have seen it pulling a reefer. That just shows that an R-model Mack is just about as handy as a pocket on a shirt. -BradHe never mentioned pulling a reefer but the truck was set up for dump trailer work also.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/26180-still-working/#findComment-128671 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 Calling Olive-Ed spelled "peal" wrong-it should be "peel".In case any ones wondering, here's what i'm talking about with the chains- you should always chain it across the front to make sure it doesn't slide.Just getcha' one of these,no need to fool with any chains,binders,straps,tarps,pipes,etc.blah blah blah!............Mark 1 Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26180-still-working/#findComment-128678 Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyp Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 Calling Olive-Ed spelled "peal" wrong-it should be "peel".In case any ones wondering, here's what i'm talking about with the chains- you should always chain it across the front to make sure it doesn't slide.You sure do got some sissy looking chains there Tom. I dont think they would stop that load. Im not gonna dare say they are "gay" looking. Seems to stir folks up, that made it even funnier,,,,randyp Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26180-still-working/#findComment-128682 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 You sure do got some sissy looking chains there Tom. I dont think they would stop that load. Im not gonna dare say they are "gay" looking. Seems to stir folks up, that made it even funnier,,,,randypit's hard to draw a chain, so I drew a string of Christmas lights. 1 Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26180-still-working/#findComment-128709 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 Just getcha' one of these,no need to fool with any chains,binders,straps,tarps,pipes,etc.blah blah blah!............MarkI'd take the doors off, cut some vent holes in it, and sell it to a chip hauler. It would look something like this- Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26180-still-working/#findComment-128710 Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyp Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 I'd put some pontoons under it, some bunk beds and a frigerator and shove it down the river. Oh, and a ladder to get nekkid and jump off top in water. randyp Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26180-still-working/#findComment-128712 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olivetroad Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 Calling Olive-Ed spelled "peal" wrong-it should be "peel". it was David who spelled peel wrong!..don't know why I was thinking hatcity...anyhow- Olive?You can't teach old dogs new tricks!You don't have to worry about David, his English teacher wife will take care of any poor spelling habits that he picks up in one of his roll-offs. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26180-still-working/#findComment-128755 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 Something tells me that Daves wife spanks that fannie anytime he gets out of line.mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26180-still-working/#findComment-128757 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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