storkmack Posted July 5, 2019 Share Posted July 5, 2019 11 hours ago, Lmackattack said: I wonder if the Allison is better than the Mdrive as far as performance and reliability? the Mdrive never gave us an issue with reliability or performance. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/155/#findComment-427022 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody454 Posted July 5, 2019 Share Posted July 5, 2019 i had heard that the PTO won't engage if you're in gear on the MDrive...not sure if that is true or not...but I bet you couldn't spread stone very well in that case. Maybe the Starks could confirm that 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/155/#findComment-427056 Share on other sites More sharing options...
storkmack Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 3 of ours had PTOs. But ran blowers. So I can’t confirm if the pto would engage while in gear. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/155/#findComment-427074 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackcat12 Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 On 7/5/2019 at 6:14 PM, Nobody454 said: i had heard that the PTO won't engage if you're in gear on the MDrive...not sure if that is true or not...but I bet you couldn't spread stone very well in that case. Maybe the Starks could confirm that It won’t engage while in gear you have to go to neutral to engage the PTO and it won’t change gears while the PTO is engaged, I put it in first gear and it spreads stone just fine 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/155/#findComment-427313 Share on other sites More sharing options...
storkmack Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 Here’s a pic of the new trucks. The Pete in it’s Stark stripes is a year old that we spec’d out, the KW we recently bought and it’s a year old, and the the other Pete is spec’d identical to the striped Pete except they moved tank placement on it. Look at how low the mirrors are on the KW compared to the Petes. I’ve used both in the last couple weeks and cannot get used to the mirrors on the KW. I also don’t understand Pete mounting the CB antennas on the roof. Doing what we do they keep getting whacked. . Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/155/#findComment-427719 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 And those roof mount antennas are usually detrimental to the roof skin too. I've patched several over the years and the antennas have been relocated. 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/28785-chicago-r-models/page/155/#findComment-427720 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody454 Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 in case you have some spare time saturday! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/155/#findComment-428655 Share on other sites More sharing options...
storkmack Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 We are going to try to make it out there. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/155/#findComment-428664 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackey58 Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 I'd we don't work I ll be there Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/155/#findComment-428673 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackey58 Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 If we don't damn ph Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/155/#findComment-428675 Share on other sites More sharing options...
storkmack Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 91’ RD, my brothers truck. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/155/#findComment-428711 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackey58 Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 Awwwww yeah!!! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/155/#findComment-428728 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1965 Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 6 hours ago, storkmack said: 91’ RD, my brothers truck. Always thought 89 was last year for that hood Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/155/#findComment-428731 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackey58 Posted July 27, 2019 Share Posted July 27, 2019 Made the kamp show today great food beautiful iron met the stark boys today didn't see Brian from jolerher saw his truck nice turn out 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/155/#findComment-428871 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody454 Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 for only $35k you could own a piece of chicago roadbuilding history https://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/cto/d/glen-ellyn-1993-mack-super-liner/6952559641.html Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/155/#findComment-429730 Share on other sites More sharing options...
storkmack Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 22 minutes ago, Nobody454 said: for only $35k you could own a piece of chicago roadbuilding history https://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/cto/d/glen-ellyn-1993-mack-super-liner/6952559641.html you buy it, and i will admire from afar. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/155/#findComment-429732 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackey58 Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 Sooo today on plainfield oswego blacktop I saw a truck painted stark colors but didn't say stark on it if it was sold I hope the new owner takes as good of care of it .hate to see Palumbo sell that superliner. I bet they ll want it back lol 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/155/#findComment-429744 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody454 Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 Quote was that a stark truck that was an innocent bystander wrecked up in the mess on I80 yesterday? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/155/#findComment-429750 Share on other sites More sharing options...
storkmack Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 1 hour ago, Nobody454 said: Driver wasn’t hurt. Hit by a rock box with the usual suspect driving. Totaled out a very nice CH. now the battle begins. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/155/#findComment-429758 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prowrench Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 I certainly remember Edmier and their yard on Cicero av. I believe around 16th st. and at the Ship and Sanitary canal, also remember Celli and all of the retired B models in that yard along the Tri-State tollway I think they finally got moved out when Ohare airport (if I remember correctly) took that piece of land. I hauled for Celli a short time back around '96 with my '89 R688ST. Celli was a Mack dealership for parts/ service and leasing but i don't think they sold trucks, but i could be mistaken. Great pics fond memories Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/155/#findComment-429761 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prowrench Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 6 hours ago, storkmack said: you buy it, and i will admire from afar. My fathers uncle was a truck mechanic for Palumbo Bros. back on Harrison street in Chicago when they had chain drive AC's Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/155/#findComment-429762 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody454 Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 9 hours ago, storkmack said: Driver wasn’t hurt. Hit by a rock box with the usual suspect driving. Totaled out a very nice CH. now the battle begins. friend of mine was kinda right next to them when it happened. found parts on his lowboy under the machine he was hauling...said the dump truck never slowed down Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/155/#findComment-429778 Share on other sites More sharing options...
james j neiweem Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 (edited) Prowrench: Do a search for Celli in the search section and you will have some great reading material. 57bcr on this website knew Mr. celli as a friend. As a kid growing up in Illinois Celli dumps turned me into the truck nut I am today. Edited August 10, 2019 by james j neiweem Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/155/#findComment-429791 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackey58 Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 Oh man one of the ch .yea the pits are scary anymore with all the imports in there blatting on the radio Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/155/#findComment-429809 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackey58 Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 So today I saw a stark pete the cream color I'd call it unloading block at Shuman rd job site very nice ride Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/155/#findComment-431123 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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