ranchhopper Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 8 hours ago, PeterMack said: Yeah, I was surprised Jim let that truck go. He was in the right place at the right time. Looks like it went to a good home. Stan looks like he's having a fun time with it. I saw he got it lettered this weekend. Stan and Lisa stopped by yesterday they were taking it for a sunday drive. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/134/#findComment-368251 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody454 Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 Saw a AA Conte RD at vulcan in Lake Bluff today...that was pretty strange...long way from home! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/134/#findComment-368340 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranchhopper Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 32 minutes ago, PeterMack said: Saw this on Pete's A Towing Facebook page. Not sure where it happened. I don't recognise the truck. Bad day for that R model. Saw you today on 20 in the red and black pete I'm surprised you recognized me my truck doesn't look even close to what the rest of the gravel fleet looks like. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/134/#findComment-368356 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranchhopper Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 4 minutes ago, PeterMack said: That's the only reason I do recognize it. It's actually red, not mud colored. I had my borrowed dump wagon on. Mine is waiting for new paint and lights. I always get a wave from the guy in the Welch Pete. When I had my red/silver Pete he would always wave. Looks like an old Bell Land stubby truck. That was a Bell lowboy truck that's what he calls it too ole stubby I need to acidize my trailer its pretty dirty but with the dust its hard enough to keep the tractor clean. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/134/#findComment-368364 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted April 27, 2017 Author Share Posted April 27, 2017 I think they have a old R model tractor as well parked in that Elgin yard. You can see it from US20 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/134/#findComment-368474 Share on other sites More sharing options...
storkmack Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 Personally, I believe that the RB was the most under utilized truck in the Mack line up. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/134/#findComment-368487 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted April 27, 2017 Author Share Posted April 27, 2017 When was the RB introduced? I think it may have been late to the game? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/134/#findComment-368497 Share on other sites More sharing options...
storkmack Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 We had an 89', 300hp with a 2060 behind it with 5.02 rears on taper leaf. It was just a nice running truck. We sold it when the economy took a dump, along with the 85' Value-Liner. Wish we had them now. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/134/#findComment-368527 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted April 28, 2017 Author Share Posted April 28, 2017 never drove one but I thought they made for a great straight truck. I recall a local fleet that had red RB tractors pulling end dumps. They looked up to the task but I have not seen them in a while. I know ABC still had a few and possibly North field Block has a few left running around. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/134/#findComment-368531 Share on other sites More sharing options...
storkmack Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 They could turn on a dime and pick up change. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/134/#findComment-368541 Share on other sites More sharing options...
james j neiweem Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 I wonder how the Granite axle back compares with the RB as far as maneuvering. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/134/#findComment-368546 Share on other sites More sharing options...
storkmack Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Our axle forward Granites get around great Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/134/#findComment-368548 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post wrenchguy Posted April 28, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted April 28, 2017 (edited) This is my sons house moving r model jockeying a new piece equipment into his shop last friday. It came down from belmont machine in aurora permitted mostly US-6 to gary. Maybe some of you may have seen it creeping along. I don't know who got it to the shop. Edited April 28, 2017 by wrenchguy 1 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/134/#findComment-368577 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackey58 Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 So today I was in the six wheeler and tag with the 75xt on back got on 55 south by rt 30 and going north about maybe 6:30 I saw the very sharp and clean stark r model going north got too excited to get a pic very cool Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/134/#findComment-368579 Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 1 hour ago, wrenchguy said: This is my sons house moving r model jockeying a new piece equipment into his shop last friday. It came down from belmont machine in aurora permitted mostly US-6 to gary. Maybe some of you may have seen it creeping along. I don't know who got it to the shop. hell of a lathe Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/134/#findComment-368585 Share on other sites More sharing options...
storkmack Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, mackey58 said: So today I was in the six wheeler and tag with the 75xt on back got on 55 south by rt 30 and going north about maybe 6:30 I saw the very sharp and clean stark r model going north got too excited to get a pic very cool That would have been my brother, north bound and down for Arlington Heights! Edited April 29, 2017 by storkmack Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/134/#findComment-368588 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackey58 Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 Very cool Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/134/#findComment-368589 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted April 29, 2017 Author Share Posted April 29, 2017 4 hours ago, wrenchguy said: This is my sons house moving r model jockeying a new piece equipment into his shop last friday. It came down from belmont machine in aurora permitted mostly US-6 to gary. Maybe some of you may have seen it creeping along. I don't know who got it to the shop. Looks like a Heavy spec R model...Dont see many of these working around Chicago anymore. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/134/#findComment-368599 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrenchguy Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 I don't know exactly what is is, only its a 87 he went to mt. joy pennsylvania about 8 year ago to get it. it had 17,000 miles on it. it had special mack dash placs on it recognizing the original buyer, Pondish Trucking. My son calls it his house mover. it has 18,500 miles on it now. He only has 1987 r models, year he was born. thanks 4 commenting. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/134/#findComment-368601 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackey58 Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 Some Saturday I need to take a road trip to Marengo to see the stark shop and all the dogs glad I don't live close I d be under foot all the time Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/134/#findComment-368619 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 On 4/29/2017 at 8:19 AM, mackey58 said: Some Saturday I need to take a road trip to Marengo to see the stark shop and all the dogs glad I don't live close I d be under foot all the time Mackey, the Maggio show is on May 20th,you could swing by the Stark shop and then head to Rockford after that? That is as long as you don't make a mess of yourself while checking out the fine selection of BULLDOG'S on Railroad St. in Marengo! LOL! Al 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/134/#findComment-368720 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackey58 Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 Al I carry spare clothes just in case of that or I rip the at work lol 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/134/#findComment-368726 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackey58 Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 Planning on going to maggio s show if I'm not working hell if it keeps raining I'll be off Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/134/#findComment-368727 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 9 hours ago, mackey58 said: Planning on going to maggio s show if I'm not working hell if it keeps raining I'll be off Me too,Bill! Al 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/134/#findComment-368762 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sodly Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 I'd like to see more of your son's R models! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/134/#findComment-368842 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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