ranchhopper Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 9 hours ago, mackey58 said: So today I saw a stark pete the cream color I'd call it unloading block at Shuman rd job site very nice ride Yeah Brad and his dad went over to the dark side since mack stopped building real trucks. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/156/#findComment-431155 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackey58 Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 Yea it's a damn shame they took a good dependable truck and fubar ed it also ranchhopper a couple weeks ago I was at cn homewood when one of ur trucks came in with 2iof the wildest structure s I ve ever seen round about 4 ft barrel and a big square base Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/156/#findComment-431156 Share on other sites More sharing options...
storkmack Posted August 31, 2019 Share Posted August 31, 2019 12 hours ago, mackey58 said: So today I saw a stark pete the cream color I'd call it unloading block at Shuman rd job site very nice ride It’s waiting for it’s turn to get it’s stripes Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/156/#findComment-431168 Share on other sites More sharing options...
storkmack Posted August 31, 2019 Share Posted August 31, 2019 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/156/#findComment-431169 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackey58 Posted August 31, 2019 Share Posted August 31, 2019 Now that's nice.I talked to the driver for 1 min while he was unstrapping the block he said the auto is nice.like to drive one once Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/156/#findComment-431176 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranchhopper Posted August 31, 2019 Share Posted August 31, 2019 14 hours ago, mackey58 said: Yea it's a damn shame they took a good dependable truck and fubar ed it also ranchhopper a couple weeks ago I was at cn homewood when one of ur trucks came in with 2iof the wildest structure s I ve ever seen round about 4 ft barrel and a big square base I retired first of august so no more fighting traffic everyday. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/156/#findComment-431184 Share on other sites More sharing options...
IH Farms 2 Posted August 31, 2019 Share Posted August 31, 2019 1 hour ago, ranchhopper said: I retired first of august so no more fighting traffic everyday. No wonder I didn't see you on 20 last week. Enjoy retirement Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/156/#findComment-431186 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackey58 Posted August 31, 2019 Share Posted August 31, 2019 Oh man that's great for you sir. I guess I won't look for the RD anymore if your not in it again congrats the traffic ducks anymore Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/156/#findComment-431195 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranchhopper Posted September 1, 2019 Share Posted September 1, 2019 On 8/31/2019 at 10:04 AM, IH Farms 2 said: No wonder I didn't see you on 20 last week. Enjoy retirement Thanks I am already enjoying it way to much my wife says. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/156/#findComment-431286 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranchhopper Posted September 1, 2019 Share Posted September 1, 2019 On 8/31/2019 at 11:48 AM, mackey58 said: Oh man that's great for you sir. I guess I won't look for the RD anymore if your not in it again congrats the traffic ducks anymore I don't think they put anyone in it yet the shop fore man doesn't want it trashed. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/156/#findComment-431288 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prowrench Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 Can any of the Chicago area guys tell me if Greco contracting of Des Plaines went out of business. I never get up that way anymore and someone told me today they closed their doors 2 years ago. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/156/#findComment-431309 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody454 Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 i think they are gone. Lorig is in their building along I90. I have seen some equipment and trucks on craigslist and truckpaper Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/156/#findComment-431311 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted September 2, 2019 Author Share Posted September 2, 2019 I think they are gone. they had a few trucks running around hauling scrap in to general last year but have not seen them doing any work around town in a few years. their yard was sold to Lorig recently Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/156/#findComment-431312 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobert62 Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 On 8/31/2019 at 6:16 AM, mackey58 said: he said the auto is nice.like to drive one once No you don’t. If you drive it just once you will hate it. They take a little while to get used to. At least it did for me. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/156/#findComment-432219 Share on other sites More sharing options...
storkmack Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 23 hours ago, Hobert62 said: No you don’t. If you drive it just once you will hate it. They take a little while to get used to. At least it did for me. Our guys love them. Personally I prefer an M-Drive or an Endurant over the Ultrashift. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/156/#findComment-432287 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobert62 Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 1 hour ago, storkmack said: Our guys love them. Personally I prefer an M-Drive or an Endurant over the Ultrashift. I like mine for my 15 stops a night. But like I said, It took a little while to get use to it. Hated it for a few weeks. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/156/#findComment-432290 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackey58 Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 So now that the infamous ranchhopper is retired I'm hauling broken concrete to welsh from delnor hospital tomorrow Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/156/#findComment-432305 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackey58 Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 So I hauled 4 loads of broken concrete to welch bros in Bartlett. Saw a I think blue IH for Mr Stark getting pipe.I never knew that pipe plant was that big.been in national concrete pipe and hill which isn't around under that name ,concrete specialties plants and YEARS ago elmhurst chicago on sterns.nice plant welch Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/156/#findComment-432381 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackey58 Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 So I hauled 4 loads of broken concrete to welch bros in Bartlett. Saw a I think blue IH for Mr Stark getting pipe.I never knew that pipe plant was that big.been in national concrete pipe and hill which isn't around under that name ,concrete specialties plants and YEARS ago elmhurst chicago on sterns.nice plant welch Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/156/#findComment-432382 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody454 Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 I got to haul dirt to Vulcan in McCook today and tomorrow...I forgot what a treat that is 🤮🤮🤮 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/156/#findComment-432386 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackey58 Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 Oh yeah that a blast also Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/156/#findComment-432404 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post storkmack Posted October 9, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted October 9, 2019 Harvest Time is here! 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/156/#findComment-433615 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackey58 Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 Awwww man sweet Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/156/#findComment-433616 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackey58 Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 Hauling beans? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/156/#findComment-433619 Share on other sites More sharing options...
storkmack Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 3 hours ago, mackey58 said: Hauling beans? Yes, he is. Don't worry, the trailer got it's yearly hand wax and is ready to go. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/156/#findComment-433634 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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