mackey58 Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 Yea the country went to hell when Nixon got in and found out China would do our production o f goods for rice and no pension then Ronnie and his tickle on economic s tear down all the mills cause people don't want the noise and all yep we be screwed Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/121/#findComment-338237 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOOG Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 5 hours ago, mackey58 said: Yea the country went to hell when Nixon got in and found out China would do our production o f goods for rice and no pension then Ronnie and his tickle on economic s tear down all the mills cause people don't want the noise and all yep we be screwed Rare wisdom indeed! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/121/#findComment-338256 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackey58 Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 Not r models but a couple nice superliner s in the truck paper one in Illinois 2 in I think new Hampshire the one in Illinois has an e9 in it Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/121/#findComment-338269 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PeterMack Posted July 7, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted July 7, 2016 Saw this on Facebook the other day. I guess this is sitting in Hazel Crest out in front of Mi-Jack's place. I think it can be seen from 80 but I guess I've never been in front of the building to see this truck. Pretty cool display. Gotta be tough on it sitting out in the weather. Anybody else ever seen this truck? 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/121/#findComment-338654 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 That is KooL! Being outside would be tough on the Mack. Hopefully, they will keep an eye on it and stay ahead of any issues. Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/121/#findComment-338691 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterMack Posted July 9, 2016 Share Posted July 9, 2016 On 7/7/2016 at 7:47 AM, j hancock said: That is KooL! Being outside would be tough on the Mack. Hopefully, they will keep an eye on it and stay ahead of any issues. I wonder if it even runs or is just a lawn ornament? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/121/#findComment-338824 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterMack Posted July 9, 2016 Share Posted July 9, 2016 Saw this R-model the other day. Bill's backhoe & tree service. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/121/#findComment-338825 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackey58 Posted July 9, 2016 Share Posted July 9, 2016 Boughton materials sold there B 81 they used in the quarry. It was an old greco tractor on the side of the hood it says B815 thermodynamics v8 rough but could be a show truck with time and money Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/121/#findComment-338838 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranchhopper Posted July 9, 2016 Share Posted July 9, 2016 Looks like what I think was one of currans brokers turned his truck into a side dumper Friday morning at 47 and 20 came to the intersection the guy just climbed out the driver door must have just happened grade nine spread all over the road. Looks like he was trying to make the left turn light and hit the intersection too fast and over he went. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/121/#findComment-338845 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted July 10, 2016 Share Posted July 10, 2016 is it just me or does Bills backhoe R model look like it has two 1 ton mason dump bodies welded together???? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/121/#findComment-338880 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyT Posted July 10, 2016 Share Posted July 10, 2016 Maddog,it absolutely has to be! I've never seen a heavy stanchion like that smack in the middle of a dump body. They butted them together end to end and welded them . Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/121/#findComment-338883 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackey58 Posted July 10, 2016 Share Posted July 10, 2016 I ment thermodyne damn spell check Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/121/#findComment-338902 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSD501 Posted July 10, 2016 Share Posted July 10, 2016 11 hours ago, BillyT said: Maddog,it absolutely has to be! I've never seen a heavy stanchion like that smack in the middle of a dump body. They butted them together end to end and welded them . It could have the fold down sides, and on the longer boxes the sides are two sections 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/121/#findComment-338913 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyT Posted July 10, 2016 Share Posted July 10, 2016 Mackey,I feel your pain! I normally get "spellchecked" when I'm three sentences past the word they changed! They don't understand truck nomenclature or slang. Big dog you make a good point about the two fold down sides. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/121/#findComment-338915 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted July 10, 2016 Share Posted July 10, 2016 Ya plenty of money to run the royalty around the world to enjoy themselves..... no money left to run the county disgusting Bob Sent from my XT1096 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/121/#findComment-338934 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PeterMack Posted July 11, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted July 11, 2016 On 7/9/2016 at 11:29 AM, mackey58 said: Boughton materials sold there B 81 they used in the quarry. It was an old greco tractor on the side of the hood it says B815 thermodynamics v8 rough but could be a show truck with time and money Well, not to worry. It went to a good home. Mine!! Now to get after it will all my spare time and money. LOL!! I'm going to start another thread with the full story and more pictures. 6 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/121/#findComment-338980 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 Wow...nice looking ride could be quite the piece with a little work B81 looks real good even as is lol Sent from my XT1096 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/121/#findComment-338991 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackey58 Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 Wow very cool !!! Was wondering where it went can't wait for the updates glad it didn't go under a torch again very cool 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/121/#findComment-338995 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackey58 Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 Came in Boughtons Friday with the Rd and the loader operator and scale guy was saying "here comes the guy for his new truck will fit right in with that rd" told him I heard it was sold and Joel said" pull over there and I ll take ur pic by it so you can dream about it" those guts are a bunch of fun all the time 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/121/#findComment-338997 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterMack Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 I can't remember if I posted this or not. B-model fire truck that belongs to an insurance agent in Batavia. The truck is sitting out front along Randall road just south of Keslinger. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/121/#findComment-339317 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldogbred Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 The Bills Backhoe and Tree Service truck is not two beds. It used to be Behm Enterprises truck from McHenry. I know the truck. Bill also has my dads old U Model single axle dump still sitting around at his place. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/121/#findComment-339382 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterMack Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 A friend passed these along to me the other day. He saw them all lined up at Ritche bros. in Morris. If I had to guess they are all going for a boat ride. Not sure where the big blue six wheeler is headed. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/121/#findComment-339521 Share on other sites More sharing options...
james j neiweem Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 Boat ride the Vision and the CH keep the R's here 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/121/#findComment-339529 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterMack Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 Saw this R-model about a month ago at 47th st and Central ave in Forest View/Chicago. Old school. Could have taken that picture 30 years ago and it probably would have looked about the same. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/121/#findComment-339772 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranchhopper Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 54 minutes ago, PeterMack said: Saw this R-model about a month ago at 47th st and Central ave in Forest View/Chicago. Old school. Could have taken that picture 30 years ago and it probably would have looked about the same. Not much on that old truck that isn't smashed or dented up trailer too. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/121/#findComment-339781 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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