mackey58 Posted July 4, 2018 Share Posted July 4, 2018 What do you guys think and I know I shouldn't ask this on chi macks page and love my old rd what do you guys think of western star d construction has 2 Mil ron has a couple just wondering Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/150/#findComment-401835 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Black Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 On 6/8/2018 at 11:55 AM, PeterMack said: McHenry sewer and excavating R model I saw today. Very nice - looks great in black with the standard bumper and 10 studs on the front Don't see many like this in AU 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/150/#findComment-402043 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Lmackattack Posted July 7, 2018 Author Popular Post Share Posted July 7, 2018 I think the injector issues Mack has is just another nail pounded into their coffin. I have noticed most of the new construction and refuse trucks I see running around Chicago are Paccar brand. Many old time Mack fleets here in Chicago have been slowly stepping away from mack to see what others have to offer. The injector cup and emission crap is really putting the hurt on them. Even the smaller out fits with just a few trucks have bought KW or Petes. you notice it when you see a well known paving company(M&J Asphalt) or Tanker company (sancken) with brand new Petes or KWs. Who knows maybe they wont work out but its very noticable if you start keeping track of who has what truck these days. and on a side note. Mack and volvo need to really think more about their fuel tank and air tank set up. it looks horrible. I see a new KW or pete with their air and fuel tank set ups looking clean and simple. Mack just has this miss matched crap on the frame rails. What is so bad about a shiny round fuel tank and some steps with batteries inside next to them. clean and simple. ok rant over . 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/150/#findComment-402072 Share on other sites More sharing options...
upsman Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 UPS getting Kenworths and Freightliners now. KW was lowest bidder on trucks by 8k a truck. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/150/#findComment-402156 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxidyne Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 Not surprising now that UPS is buying a lot of tractors with natural gas fueled engines now- Volvo doesn't have a U.S, Certified natural gas engine, and I suspect Volvo bid high just to keep Cummins engines out of Mack trucks. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/150/#findComment-402160 Share on other sites More sharing options...
upsman Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 Majority they are buying are diesel. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/150/#findComment-402367 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxidyne Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 That's what I've heard, UPS's own PR says only 25% natural gas. I suspect the cost of natural gas fueling facilities are holding back adoption, seems only the bigger hubs can justify it. Have any of the Chicago area hubs gotten natural gas fueling facilities? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/150/#findComment-402375 Share on other sites More sharing options...
upsman Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 The super terminal on 294 in Hodgkins got Obama to pretty much pay for a LNG fueling setup. Earth City MO uses LNG and I know Omaha runs CNG Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/150/#findComment-402515 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackey58 Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 So made it to Mr kamp s show nice iron there got a hat and a calendar. I was on I 80 westbound at 12 :45 and saw the very sharp stork b model damnit missed opportunity to meet up Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/150/#findComment-402805 Share on other sites More sharing options...
storkmack Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 6 hours ago, mackey58 said: So made it to Mr kamp s show nice iron there got a hat and a calendar. I was on I 80 westbound at 12 :45 and saw the very sharp stork b model damnit missed opportunity to meet up Didn’t miss us by much! Wonderful, time and what great people! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/150/#findComment-402830 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackey58 Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 If I didn't have plans I would have turned around. His stuff man oh man even got to sit in his new granite.nice but it's not an RD .and that one hooked to that polished axle trailer .and that green pete on the lowboy it was nice too Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/150/#findComment-402832 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackey58 Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 Ur kidding sum bitch .I walked out there then.the rain started Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/150/#findComment-405024 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody454 Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/hvo/d/1976-mack-rl685ls/6691231560.html just looks cool l 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/150/#findComment-405699 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackey58 Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 Very cool our #1 driver bitches about driving the 300 with a 7 speed he d really cry if that was on the lowboy but that's what started on lol Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/150/#findComment-405702 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyT Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 That hood on the mack wrecker looks like a modified Dodge fibreglass unit! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/150/#findComment-405706 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackey58 Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 Been running fabayn parkway and yesterdayand today I saw but couldnt get a pic of an elusive stark mack 6 wheeler with looked like black dirt on it very cool unit Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/150/#findComment-406368 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackey58 Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 In the early morning dawn by brisbin rd on 80 I saw the new stark pete caught me off guard likes nice Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/150/#findComment-409305 Share on other sites More sharing options...
storkmack Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 If I could upload pictures, I would post it. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/150/#findComment-409331 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackey58 Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 I saw it and went damn it's the new one lol nice Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/150/#findComment-409337 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackey58 Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 So today the scale guy was showing me a paper about a truck show or meeting in January and I saw a black and white pic if a stark die cast mixer nice 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/150/#findComment-411281 Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian@cjcontractors.net Posted December 23, 2018 Share Posted December 23, 2018 On 8/6/2013 at 9:11 PM, PeterMack said: Here is another picture from the Tom Bronge collection. A great looking K-Line Excavating R-model six wheeler. I gonna say this was probably taken in the early 90's. Sharp looking truck. That truck is still on the road and looks even better now 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/150/#findComment-411795 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilbur Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 On 5/2/2018 at 5:59 PM, PeterMack said: This Superliner has been sitting in Melrose Park for about three weeks now at a used car lot. Pretty sure it's the one that ran out of Fox River Stone. Not sure what's happening with it. Seen this truck in the Thornton Quarry this past summer. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/150/#findComment-412653 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 57 bcr Posted January 9, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted January 9, 2019 Here is Greco #255. In storage since almost new! Mileage is in the low 1,000's! 3 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/150/#findComment-412811 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 Awesome! Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/150/#findComment-412822 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1965 Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 How come in storage? Should be worth big $$$$$$ Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/150/#findComment-412825 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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