JTFormula Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 I was in front of my shop helping a driver load one of our cars getting shipped out. The guy had an F350 with a 48' 3 car wedge but will be upgrading to a 7 car carrier next month. I then caught this R tractor coming up the road.I whipped out the iPhone and snapped this real fast just so I can share it with you guys.The driver (car carrier guy) looked at me and said "You like the Mack trucks?" in his accent.I said "Its an R Model, what's not to like?"He just smiled at me. Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mackwww.jtresto.com www.wickedreputation.netwww.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26728-r-mack-tractor-in-action/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 lol,,,know what you mean,,,ive been staring at them,,,over 40 years never get tired ...bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26728-r-mack-tractor-in-action/#findComment-132925 Share on other sites More sharing options...
72U685ST Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 I stare at R-models going by me at work all day but they all go by at 40mph+ and i cant get a pic, lots of nice looking rigs here in mass. though. Eric Quote Unmistakeable Design, Unmatched Performance. Real Trucks Rattle.........._,___..... __/_|___|.___/__] | |...||.__|____|___|___|=(@)[___][__]==(@)(@)| Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26728-r-mack-tractor-in-action/#findComment-132927 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 NIce, I watch all the R models that I see around here too. Quite a few. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26728-r-mack-tractor-in-action/#findComment-132936 Share on other sites More sharing options...
burnstransport Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 That one is beautiful, they always pass by too fast for a good photo op it seems. Glad to see you managed to scoop that one! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26728-r-mack-tractor-in-action/#findComment-132939 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike69mackman Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 Nice pic jt Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26728-r-mack-tractor-in-action/#findComment-132952 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTFormula Posted August 10, 2012 Author Share Posted August 10, 2012 I was bs'n with the carrier and when I just turned around to see if I was to far in the street I looked down the road and saw him coming. I had about 7 seconds of lead time so I was able to shoot it. I was going to wait until he was right next to me but there was another box truck coming from behind me. My luck he would block the shot so I took it. Real clean rig, lots of chrome and it sounded sweet too. Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mackwww.jtresto.com www.wickedreputation.netwww.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26728-r-mack-tractor-in-action/#findComment-132958 Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 I think the R models (and Superliners) were the best looking Macks of all time. Of course the MH is a close second! There is a R model dump that goes by the farm almost every day. The next time I "hear" it coming I will try to get a pic. Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26728-r-mack-tractor-in-action/#findComment-132993 Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbe Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 great pic to be that good with your phone bet you text and drive too watch it smokey bear dont like that Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26728-r-mack-tractor-in-action/#findComment-132995 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTFormula Posted August 10, 2012 Author Share Posted August 10, 2012 I was standing in the road, not driving. To the right of the picture you can see the 3 car trailer I was standing next to. I don't text while driving. I have enough problems typing on this iPhone in the house. 1 Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mackwww.jtresto.com www.wickedreputation.netwww.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26728-r-mack-tractor-in-action/#findComment-132997 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hicrop10 Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 Just had my R model out for a ride today.Didn't go all that far but she ran great.If I keep taking her out for some fun rides I may get the motor broke in.She only has 72,000 orignal miles on her.The only things I have replaced were some of the hoses and the fan belts.I will post some pictures when I get them.We are the orignal owners of this beauty,we had brought 20 r models,10 umodels,15 dm600 triaxles dumps all in 1979. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26728-r-mack-tractor-in-action/#findComment-133052 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTFormula Posted August 10, 2012 Author Share Posted August 10, 2012 Miked How can you post this with out a picture? Isn't this against forum rules? Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mackwww.jtresto.com www.wickedreputation.netwww.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/26728-r-mack-tractor-in-action/#findComment-133060 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldog man Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 lol,,,know what you mean,,,ive been staring at them,,,over 40 years never get tired ...bob Hell Im 37 yrs old myself Bob & named after A B Model myself i live & breath IN General .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/26728-r-mack-tractor-in-action/#findComment-133129 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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