Popular Post 57 bcr Posted February 8, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted February 8, 2013 Mr. Brian Dhamer (AKA PeterMack on BMT) has sent me MORE Chicagoland R model pictures to keep this thread going! Thanks,Brian! These 2 photos for your Chicago area R model of the day go to...Curran Contracting Co.,a roadbuilding outfit, of Crystal Lake,Il. These trucks had the old logo on them,and have since been replaced with newer CH's and RD's (and a new logo!).Their main office and old plant ,is on property that bordered the old Vulcan Materials pit in Crystal Lake.They had a HUGE MACK off-road tractor,that pulled double belly dumps to supply their asphalt plant with material.The current top lowboy driver at Curran,drove that massive MACK,and has told us he will provide us with a picture soon! Can't wait! 5 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/16/#findComment-162846 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted February 8, 2013 Author Share Posted February 8, 2013 Al glad you brought that up... When I was a kid I went to a dentist near Rt14 and Virginia street? Some where near there I saw that huge Mack belly dump looking thing. I have never seen a pic of one like it before. I did not know if it really was a Mack because the name plate was very different from what I had seen before.... Thanks for keeping this thread alive.Trent Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/16/#findComment-162852 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Al glad you brought that up... When I was a kid I went to a dentist near Rt14 and Virginia street? Some where near there I saw that huge Mack belly dump looking thing. I have never seen a pic of one like it before. I did not know if it really was a Mack because the name plate was very different from what I had seen before.... Thanks for keeping this thread alive.TrentI was hoping there was a picture or 2 around,somewhere,Trent! Must have been an M-45. I remember it had a huge V-4 Bendix air compressor on it.They had to cut a hole inthe side of the hood so that 2 outer cylinders would fit with the hood closed.Must have needed the big compressor to run all those brakes! I guess one trailer was cut up for scrap,but the rest of the unit,went to auction awhile back.No problem,thanks for starting it,Trent! 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/16/#findComment-162853 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted February 8, 2013 Author Share Posted February 8, 2013 Good info and can't wait to see it.. Always wanted to see a pic of it again... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/16/#findComment-162855 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 seeing alot more automatics here in Upstate Ny as well. local truckin company here in town was strickly Peterjunk. owner bought a new Titan in the orange color and a driver wrecker it six months old. they also has so many problems with it that Mack gave them a loner truck, a CH or CL700 i think with an automatic. well after that he ordered 3 more last year then 3 more this year . Ch's with 450's and automatics. even the owner drove one himself for a few weeks. all the paccar guy who think they need to drive a peterbilt are mad but the owner says the fuel mileage with the automatics is alot better along with no clutch trouble and not having a transmission out ever week with the cowboys he has driving them. he has a fleet of around 30 trucks, 7 of them are Macks now Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/16/#findComment-163071 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 57 bcr Posted February 9, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted February 9, 2013 Your Chicago area R model of the day belongs to... Tom "Biz" Bisognani restored this beautiful '68 R685T.This was a former Kreitz truck out of Pa.(Philly,I think) that Doug Maney found for Tom.Truck was very straight from the get go.With 147,000 or so original miles,this truck is a real "sweetheart". 237,6 speed O.D.,p/s.,winch.I guess its not really a Chicago based truck,but it is too beautiful to ignore.Its here in the Chicago area now,so we'll claim it! Unfortunatly,Tom has to get rid of it.Its a nice turn-key unit,now.Wish I had the money for it.She's a clean machine. 4 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/16/#findComment-163127 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted February 9, 2013 Author Share Posted February 9, 2013 Vinnie will be here in 3-2-1....... 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/16/#findComment-163131 Share on other sites More sharing options...
james j neiweem Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Good job as usual BCR. Nice RS. Best looking truck ever made. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/16/#findComment-163148 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 That is one sharp R-Model! red black go perfect together,sorry Al,but its still got a real "east-coast vibe" LOL!.........................................................Mark 1 Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/16/#findComment-163150 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mack mhe9 Posted February 9, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted February 9, 2013 here are 3 more that left chicago, the red r was from berlin WI, there are about 5 or 6 more yellow ones 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/16/#findComment-163213 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 That is one sharp R-Model! red black go perfect together,sorry Al,but its still got a real "east-coast vibe" LOL!.........................................................MarkYes it does,Mark! Hard to call it a Chicago R when its roots are in Philly! Really nice truck,though.Would hate to see it leave the area. 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/16/#findComment-163301 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Good job as usual BCR. Nice RS. Best looking truck ever made.Thanks,James.Glad you like it! 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/16/#findComment-163303 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 There's a Chicago R model featured as dump truck of the month in this April 1983 issue of Overdrive on ebay.http://www.ebay.com/itm/OVERDRIVE-MAGAZINE-APRIL-1983-/111006844775?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19d8860767 1 Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/16/#findComment-163313 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted February 10, 2013 Author Share Posted February 10, 2013 Long story about the yellow r models...the state police raided that guys yard. Shot and killed his dog. Went looking for stolen trucks. In pounded all his tractor,trailers,and machines. Later no charges were filed or they could not build a case. Some trucks were returned but most found their way to auction sites. The guy was accused of selling drugs and was a known hot head but that did not justified how he lost all his stuff to the state. His yard is a mile down the road from me. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/16/#findComment-163319 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack mhe9 Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 i picked up the yellow ones at a wrecker service in arlington heights Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/16/#findComment-163337 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 57 bcr Posted February 10, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted February 10, 2013 There's a Chicago R model featured as dump truck of the month in this April 1983 issue of Overdrive on ebay.http://www.ebay.com/itm/OVERDRIVE-MAGAZINE-APRIL-1983-/111006844775?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19d8860767I have that picture,Jim........... Mike Martinelli is still truckin',he has a white T-800 now.He was leased to F. Smith Cartage of Barrington Hills,Ill.,who closed the doors a few years back.Here is some of their RD's,just before they went out. 3 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/16/#findComment-163358 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 I went over to the ATHS website to look at the Ralph G. Smith H-model,and saw that red & black R-model is also for sale,along with a whole fleet of Hendricksons! wish i could could just go ahead and win the lottery already!........................................Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/16/#findComment-163359 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 I went over to the ATHS website to look at the Ralph G. Smith H-model,and saw that red & black R-model is also for sale,along with a whole fleet of Hendricksons! wish i could could just go ahead and win the lottery already!........................................MarkI'm hearin' ya,Mark! SO MANY TRUCKS,SO LITTLE TIME AND $$$$$$$$! 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/16/#findComment-163361 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted February 10, 2013 Author Share Posted February 10, 2013 i picked up the yellow ones at a wrecker service in arlington heights yep palatine rd and Arlington hts rd... Know the place... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/16/#findComment-163376 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 yep palatine rd and Arlington hts rd... Know the place...Hillside Towing? 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/16/#findComment-163380 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted February 10, 2013 Author Share Posted February 10, 2013 Yep.. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/16/#findComment-163403 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack mhe9 Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 just wondering why the title for the 2 yellow mack would be a salvage certificate from IL? yes it at hillside. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/16/#findComment-163424 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 I have that picture,Jim...........scan0003.jpg Mike Martinelli is still truckin',he has a white T-800 now.He was leased to F. Smith Cartage of Barrington Hills,Ill.,who closed the doors a few years back.Here is some of their RD's,just before they went out.80788400.jpg80788402.jpgWith all that info in the article, you were still able to provide an update on the driver.Damn you're good! Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/16/#findComment-163483 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 With all that info in the article, you were still able to provide an update on the driver.Damn you're good!There are only a handful of guys from 30 years ago,that are still out there.I give them alot of credit whenever I can,Jim.Don't know Mike personally,just see him around from time to time. 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/16/#findComment-163586 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted February 11, 2013 Author Share Posted February 11, 2013 just wondering why the title for the 2 yellow mack would be a salvage certificate from IL? yes it at hillside.My guess is that the state held onto them, tried to charge for storage for over 2 years of the investagation. Fees added up to more than the truck was worth and auctioned off as salvage.Iirc K konstruction was being looked at for stolen trucks and truck parts. But no charges were brought...I know they lost 50% of thir fleet and got just a few tractors and old frameless dumps back to wich most are for sale at their yard on rt12 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/16/#findComment-163633 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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