storkmack Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 FYI Stoney island and103rd ramp is closed till fallThat ramp has been bad as long as I can remember. About time they do something with it. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/50/#findComment-241226 Share on other sites More sharing options...
slpwlker Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 Loaded or empty,oversized? ..i.I think the main entrance is off 63rd street? If that's they NS yard your talking about...they are doing lots of construction west of the yard by I94 and wentworth.If your legal and If your coming from I-80 take 57north to 94 west exit 59th and go back over the expressway then take the east94 frontage rd ( south yale) back to 63rd st. I think 63rd is 13'8" under all the rail road tracks. The bridges down that way can get narrow for over sized stuff...If your coming from I-88 , you have some options to zig zag to get to the south side....I would take 88 to 294 south to 55 north to 94 east. Little longer more tolls but less traffic. Exit 63rd and make a left at the top of the ramp follow 63 to the yard..on your right. Or do I-88 to 290 east thru downtown to 94 east to 63rd...this way will have more traffic but less tolls.going there to load. 14'10" wide and 14' tall. This is going to be fawking fun. At the Ta in Elgin. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/50/#findComment-241274 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted April 9, 2014 Author Share Posted April 9, 2014 Hmmm yea ....look at that website I told you about with all the bridge height info for Chicago...http://www.cityofchicago.org/content/dam/city/depts/cdot/bridge/general/PostedClearances072312.pdfIf your going to the entrance on 63rd street you have a 13'8 to the west and13'6" to the east.. Unless they have an exit to the south but I don't see one on google maps....are you picking up a crane in the yard or is it just west of their yard... They have been knocking down old rr bridges and making a new RR interchange near by and if your lucky it will be just west of the NS yard and you will be ok... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/50/#findComment-241275 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 That's Couch (Kevin Koch's brother) ! He used to have a CL-9000 Ford with a 350 Mack in it! He and his dad were with Terra Cotta for years. Quote IF YOU BOUGHT IT, A TRUCK BROUGHT IT..AND WHEN YOU'RE DONE WITH IT, A TRUCK WILL HAUL IT AWAY!!! Big John Trimble,WRVA Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/50/#findComment-241358 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted April 10, 2014 Author Share Posted April 10, 2014 What was the story about Terra Cotta. I remember seeing a lot of trucks with that name on dump trailers then I recall there was a big stink about boycotting them. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/50/#findComment-241371 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 The man that founded Terra Cotta (in the '50's),Mike McPike (a great guy from all accounts) left the business to his daughters to run. They in turn sold it to a guy that got in way over his head and lost it. Many O/O's were stiffed thousands. The property and any other assets were bought by Sunset Cartage. Some of Terra Cotta's O/O's,leased on with them. 1 Quote IF YOU BOUGHT IT, A TRUCK BROUGHT IT..AND WHEN YOU'RE DONE WITH IT, A TRUCK WILL HAUL IT AWAY!!! Big John Trimble,WRVA Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/50/#findComment-241375 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted April 10, 2014 Author Share Posted April 10, 2014 Ok thanks for the info....it seamed like a bunch of people were leased on then gone within a few years of the upset... I remember leach enterprises had a big sign out front saying to avoid them....this was about 10 years go? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/50/#findComment-241387 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post slpwlker Posted April 10, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted April 10, 2014 Thank you Trent. After going over the route with you on the phone it got alot better. The final route on the city permit is litterally at the light upon exit. Ran it to check clearance and we are going to hammer down that way instead of taking the scenic routeAnyway seen this while waiting to load this 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/50/#findComment-241399 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Sounds about right Trent (the tens years ago part). Many O/O's were there for years. They were treated right by the "old man" and had no reason to leave. Unfortunately,that all changed when Mr. McPike was no longer the owner. Quote IF YOU BOUGHT IT, A TRUCK BROUGHT IT..AND WHEN YOU'RE DONE WITH IT, A TRUCK WILL HAUL IT AWAY!!! Big John Trimble,WRVA Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/50/#findComment-241509 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackey58 Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 Yea there trucks used to look nice at one time Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/50/#findComment-241614 Share on other sites More sharing options...
slpwlker Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 shit you think an overpass is gonna stop me. Hell rubbing is racing. nope no contact at all other then some rough gd roads. It worked out pretty good other then the moron front escort. Dipdhit stopped in front of me 3 times. told him he does it again that will be his last time as the ass end will be the new front bumper. I told him there is no reason you need to stop short on me as I am getting ready to make the turn. In Jackson,Ga now. Make Fl tomorrow and sit in the rest area all damn day. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/50/#findComment-241615 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted April 12, 2014 Author Share Posted April 12, 2014 Glad you made it out ok...if I wasn't loaded with a 13'6 machine I would have dropped down the 4 blocks to say hello real quick. But that part of town sucks for low bridges. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/50/#findComment-241622 Share on other sites More sharing options...
slpwlker Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 Glad you made it out ok...if I wasn't loaded with a 13'6 machine I would have dropped down the 4 blocks to say hello real quick. But that part of town sucks for low bridges.Yeah, Yeah, Yeah. didn't want to socialize with a Paccar driver lol no problem I understand. Actually the route out wasn't as bad as I thought. went slow under a couple bridges that I swear lied on the 14'2" mark they looked real close but it was all good. Had a damn airline break and that was fun going theu the Indiana coup. But didn't hear it and kept trucking. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/50/#findComment-241628 Share on other sites More sharing options...
slpwlker Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 idc about chatty pilot cars this dumb ass kept stopping in front of me. Finally told him he does it again he'll never pilot again as he won't have a vehicle. I don't particularly car for knowing everything coming up. I tell them unless it is another oversize, Or weekend warrior idc what is coming up 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/50/#findComment-241643 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackey58 Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 dont you just love when they scale ya when your empty 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/50/#findComment-241663 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackey58 Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 you got a buddy at catom see them guys all the time.those folks have some nice stuff 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/50/#findComment-241664 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 57 bcr Posted April 13, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted April 13, 2014 Snapped a few pictures of Kenny Fiantago's RD today after a little touchup & mechanical upgrades this past winter! 10 Quote IF YOU BOUGHT IT, A TRUCK BROUGHT IT..AND WHEN YOU'RE DONE WITH IT, A TRUCK WILL HAUL IT AWAY!!! Big John Trimble,WRVA Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/50/#findComment-241795 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackey58 Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 Yea I remember when they bought day and nite lowboy company my boss my self and the lowboy driver when to Joliet Mack to look at a ch lowboy they spec d but didn't buy it was loaded and spec d right but the boss didn't think it was justifiable to spend 80 Grand on it!!! Look at them now still see that sharp r on 88 he had what looked a Cora dump Friday nice pics al Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/50/#findComment-241837 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackey58 Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 Yea I remember when they bought day and nite lowboy company my boss my self and the lowboy driver when to Joliet Mack to look at a ch lowboy they spec d but didn't buy it was loaded and spec d right but the boss didn't think it was justifiable to spend 80 Grand on it!!! Look at them now still see that sharp r on 88 he had what looked a Cora dump Friday nice pics al Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/50/#findComment-241838 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackey58 Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 Sorry the button stuck damn electronics miss the old mechanicals lol Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/50/#findComment-241841 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Green Dash Posted April 14, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted April 14, 2014 They set up portables in the right lane of a divided highway? That seems...what's the phrase I'm thinking of...oh yeah...F#!&ING RIDICULOUS! 3 Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/50/#findComment-241868 Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stacksuperdog Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Well that explains who Omega is all of a sudden. Been like 5 different companies doing the demo of the Q bridge in New Haven and and they all got kicked off and the one there now is Omega with all brand new machines. Must be buddies with Walsh. 1 Quote Matt Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/50/#findComment-241905 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackey58 Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 I think we were on a job in orland pk 04-06 a u store it building and they did the site and we put in the pipe I remember an r model there with name on it Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/50/#findComment-241963 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted April 16, 2014 Author Share Posted April 16, 2014 Saw this guy running up I294 around 2:30 today 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/50/#findComment-242132 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 I hope that wasn't going to a boat... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/50/#findComment-242134 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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