mackey58 Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 Not as nice as your vast collection 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/161/#findComment-455682 Share on other sites More sharing options...
storkmack Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 7 hours ago, mackey58 said: On our job last week delivering storm trap didn't get to talk to the driver .sweet superliner That’s Mr. Miller from Amazon, IL. Great guy! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/161/#findComment-455718 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackey58 Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 I thought that was his but i think theres a Miller from mazon or did you mean mazon Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/161/#findComment-455720 Share on other sites More sharing options...
storkmack Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 4 minutes ago, mackey58 said: I thought that was his but i think theres a Miller from mazon or did you mean mazon Damn that auto correct. He would pull loads for us once in awhile. Great guy. Retired from Comed and went truckin’ Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/161/#findComment-455723 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackey58 Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 Lol stork are you folks gonna make mr kamps show Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/161/#findComment-455728 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackey58 Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 He picked a great truck to start his career with Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/161/#findComment-455732 Share on other sites More sharing options...
storkmack Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 1 hour ago, mackey58 said: Lol stork are you folks gonna make mr kamps show If we don’t have to work. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/161/#findComment-455736 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackey58 Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 Yeah same here Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/161/#findComment-455738 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody454 Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 sharp 91 RD from J Russ in Crest Hill. They run 1 R and 2 RD's all the time 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/161/#findComment-456412 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackey58 Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 Oh yea sweet trucks i think he might have rebuilt them.you hauling there machines Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/161/#findComment-456415 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody454 Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 (edited) yeah, we move a lot for them, I been hauling dirt for them for like 2 weeks...lowboys are pretty slow right now...not sure why...see a lot of those catom guys running. might be time to start lookin for a new gig Edited July 23, 2020 by Nobody454 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/161/#findComment-456477 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackey58 Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 Cant make mr kamps show working on water main repair. Hope someone posts pics Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/161/#findComment-456663 Share on other sites More sharing options...
storkmack Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 1 hour ago, mackey58 said: Cant make mr kamps show working on water main repair. Hope someone posts pics Damn, we are working too! I’m in the Heights waiting on trucks to get back the plant. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/161/#findComment-456666 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ditchdiggerjcf Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 On 7/22/2020 at 3:33 PM, Nobody454 said: sharp 91 RD from J Russ in Crest Hill. They run 1 R and 2 RD's all the time Hilbilt dump trailer from Benton, AR. That one made it far from home. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/161/#findComment-456673 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody454 Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 (edited) 37 minutes ago, Ditchdiggerjcf said: Hilbilt dump trailer from Benton, AR. That one made it far from home. at one time, no question - the most popular steel dump in chicago. I bet there were 1000s here at one time. now, they are too expensive. i bet we have 20 just by us. Edited July 25, 2020 by Nobody454 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/161/#findComment-456675 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ditchdiggerjcf Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 They are very proud of their products, but they are no doubt quite well made. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/161/#findComment-456682 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ditchdiggerjcf Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 53 minutes ago, Nobody454 said: at one time, no question - the most popular steel dump in chicago. I bet there were 1000s here at one time. now, they are too expensive. i bet we have 20 just by us. What do y'all buy now? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/161/#findComment-456683 Share on other sites More sharing options...
storkmack Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 I would prefer a HilBilt myself, but you see a lot of MTM, Kruz, and Bufalo’s running around. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/161/#findComment-456688 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ditchdiggerjcf Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 Have not heard of those. Local brands? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/161/#findComment-456693 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackey58 Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 Im pulling a 1979 axle frameless alum 20 ft Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/161/#findComment-456695 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackey58 Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 They were aint been made since the 90s i think mr stork would know Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/161/#findComment-456696 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrgumby Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 1 hour ago, storkmack said: I would prefer a HilBilt myself, but you see a lot of MTM, Kruz, and Bufalo’s running around. I liked the old steco dumps. I pull a kruz once in a while and I hate it Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/161/#findComment-456697 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackey58 Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 We have a steel quarter frame dierzen too Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/161/#findComment-456698 Share on other sites More sharing options...
storkmack Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 10 hours ago, Ditchdiggerjcf said: Have not heard of those. Local brands? MTM is made in Kewanee IL and Bufalo is made in Steger,IL. Don’t know where they make Kruz. I like the looks of the Bufalo trailer, but have not looked at them up close. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/161/#findComment-456709 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ditchdiggerjcf Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 Sounds like your local hilbilt dealer got greedy and lost all their market share. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/161/#findComment-456710 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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