Popular Post IH Farms 2 Posted May 26, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted May 26, 2016 Well next week I'll be headed to bedford park 3 times a day so keep an eye out. The easy days of going to ethanol plant and ottawa are over. But did get a new wagon and the trucks all waxed 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/119/#findComment-334588 Share on other sites More sharing options...
james j neiweem Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 Not a KW fan but those Bullnoses were quite impressive back in the day. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/119/#findComment-334723 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PeterMack Posted June 2, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted June 2, 2016 One of Greco's "newer" R models. 7 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/119/#findComment-335201 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackey58 Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 Got to haul 3/4 to minooka from rockdale with the RD and axle trailer 191.76 ton in 8 hrs not too bad I think. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/119/#findComment-335219 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackey58 Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 9 loads truck runs good I think. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/119/#findComment-335220 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted June 4, 2016 Author Share Posted June 4, 2016 On 6/1/2016 at 8:55 PM, PeterMack said: One of Greco's "newer" R models. When they had their RS700L's for sale about 10 years ago I stopped in to look at them. In the shop they had a 2 or 3 new mid 80s R models just sitting on jack stands waiting for work or to replace a crashed truck. I for get the mileage but it was very very low. Their RS700L's went to a exporter 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/119/#findComment-335432 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackey58 Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 Awww what a waste to export it Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/119/#findComment-335456 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterMack Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 10 hours ago, Lmackattack said: When they had their RS700L's for sale about 10 years ago I stopped in to look at them. In the shop they had a 2 or 3 new mid 80s R models just sitting on jack stands waiting for work or to replace a crashed truck. I for get the mileage but it was very very low. Their RS700L's went to a exporter I remember those RS's for sale a couple years back. They looked to be in decent shape from what I remember. They're doing hard time somewhere warm now, I can bet. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/119/#findComment-335481 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterMack Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 Was running around Lake County and saw this Superdog the other day. I think it said Clearview tree service on the door? I had never seen it before. Looks like it has mileage plates, so it must not get out much. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/119/#findComment-335482 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterMack Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 Saw SAS454 on Friday, didn't even get a wave. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/119/#findComment-335484 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody454 Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 didn't recognize you without the red truck! after you went by I thought about it Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/119/#findComment-335493 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody454 Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 Still got your truck? Or driving for Johler full time? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/119/#findComment-335495 Share on other sites More sharing options...
keg1 Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 Saw a nice red r model for the second time now coming out of nmlk mill in Portage In gets on 94 headed towards Chicago. I think the name on it is Moller or something like that . It's pulling a steel dump was wondering if anyone knows it. Sharp truck. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/119/#findComment-335503 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterMack Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 14 hours ago, sas454 said: Still got your truck? Or driving for Johler full time? My uncle has the red/silver truck. A guy named Jim drives it now. Jim used to have a silver 359 and hauled for Meyers for many years with it. I'll be in the red/black one full time now. My buddy that used to drive it decided he wanted a career change, so he became a Lake County Sheriff. I'm also friends with the owner, so I went over there just to help out in the winter and it just kinda became permanent. So odds are if you see it rolling around its me 99% of the time, or the owner. Still have my blue Pete and B model though. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/119/#findComment-335538 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterMack Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 12 hours ago, keg1 said: Saw a nice red r model for the second time now coming out of nmlk mill in Portage In gets on 94 headed towards Chicago. I think the name on it is Moller or something like that . It's pulling a steel dump was wondering if anyone knows it. Sharp truck. Maybe this truck? Macknutt (Mike) took this picture and posted it on this thread a couple months ago. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/119/#findComment-335539 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterMack Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 Groot RB at Countryside Landfill. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/119/#findComment-335540 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted June 5, 2016 Author Share Posted June 5, 2016 On 6/4/2016 at 3:33 PM, PeterMack said: I remember those RS's for sale a couple years back. They looked to be in decent shape from what I remember. They're doing hard time somewhere warm now, I can bet. I have pics of them stored somewhere. They were V8 macks with 2 stick 6 speeds. I remember both trucks had issues in the floor where the rear cab mounts to the frame cross members. there were not air ride cabs and with that short wheelbase and spring ride it looks like Chicago roads gave them a beating. the floors had a upward hump in them. Not sure why but I have only seen that damage to the floors on the western R models? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/119/#findComment-335629 Share on other sites More sharing options...
keg1 Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 11 hours ago, PeterMack said: Maybe this truck? Macknutt (Mike) took this picture and posted it on this thread a couple months ago. I think that's it . It's been shined up and looking good both times I saw it. Thanks. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/119/#findComment-335649 Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrybarbon Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 Does anybody know what year air bags were first fitted onto the rear of the R model cabins? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/119/#findComment-335694 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted June 6, 2016 Author Share Posted June 6, 2016 8 hours ago, harrybarbon said: Does anybody know what year air bags were first fitted onto the rear of the R model cabins? From Wiki.... 1969: Mack patents the cab air suspension. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/119/#findComment-335739 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PeterMack Posted June 8, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted June 8, 2016 Was in an old pit, but new to me yesterday and found an R-model in the weeds, and a dragline. I remember the R running around just a couple years ago. Needs to be saved. 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/119/#findComment-335850 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackey58 Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 Man what a waste to just let it rust away Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/119/#findComment-335852 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Nobody454 Posted June 10, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted June 10, 2016 I think this is one of the sharpest r models still around...especially with the axle trailer. I'm sure it's already on here, but it can't hurt to show it again 6 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/119/#findComment-336037 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackey58 Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 Oh yea Tom's r is very sharp Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/119/#findComment-336041 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranchhopper Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 I sure could use a fuel tank like that one for the RD all I have is western style tanks and they wont work on the allentown trucks. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/119/#findComment-336048 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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