Popular Post 57 bcr Posted February 22, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted February 22, 2013 Your Chicago area Mack R model of the day goes to... N-S Cartage of Fox Lake(later McHenry),Ill. This truck was running around the area when I was hub high to a Budd wheel! The owner,Glenn Stephens, also had a long wheelbase FL Mack cabover with 425hp 1693TA in it! I wish I had a picture of that truck! Equally as nice and dolled up like this one! 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/21/#findComment-166821 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 from the description,I would love to see a color pic of this one. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/21/#findComment-166860 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackman1965 Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Yes,mackman the B-815 used the END864 255hp naturally asperated MACK V-8.I think there were only like 220 units produced,so its a rare breed.I have never seen one with anything but a quadbox,as they were a "Heavy Hauler". That paticular B-815 of Kamp's,was repowered with a 237 (if I'm not mistaken) by an earlier owner,though.Thankyou 57 for the info Quote Local 282 Union Service Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/21/#findComment-166939 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 from the description,I would love to see a color pic of this one.Yeah,the black and white photo of this one,doesn't really do it any justice.Glenn is retired now,but stilll around.I'll have to look him up and see if he's got any other pictures of his trucks.I remember the FL had a 13 speed w/3 speed auxillary (installed by Hendrickson Mfg.) in 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/21/#findComment-167091 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Thankyou 57 for the infoYou bet! 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/21/#findComment-167092 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 57 bcr Posted February 23, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted February 23, 2013 Taking another "cheap shot",I'm going to put the BCR in as Chicago R model of the day First picture is with a '63 Fruehauf 35ft aluminum ext. post van.2nd pic,is with Jess Robertson's 22ft East Genesis frameless dump trailer.3rd is with the '63 Fruehauf again. Sorry folks,going to have to switch title to just "Chicago area Mack of the day",as my R model photos are running low. 7 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/21/#findComment-167115 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFCDrum Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 I like it with the dump trailer. Cheers, RFC Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/21/#findComment-167117 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Taking another "cheap shot",I'm going to put the BCR in as Chicago R model of the day 08291012021.JPG 10171010331.JPG 08291012061.JPG First picture is with a '63 Fruehauf 35ft aluminum ext. post van.2nd pic,is with Jess Robertson's 22ft East Genesis frameless dump trailer.3rd is with the '63 Fruehauf again. Sorry folks,going to have to switch title to just "Chicago area Mack of the day",as my R model photos are running low. Awesome Al!!!!! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/21/#findComment-167119 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Thanks, guys! 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/21/#findComment-167126 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Dont't think thats a "cheap shot" Al,i like the looks of your BCR,damn good looking truck! i like the paint scheme.sure reminds me of the "glory days" hooked up to that single axle 35 footer,seen many an outfit like that out east when i was a kid............hafta' owe you a raincheck on the "like" i'm fresh out for the day! LOL!........................................Mark 1 Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/21/#findComment-167155 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Taking another "cheap shot",I'm going to put the BCR in as Chicago R model of the day 08291012021.JPG10171010331.JPG08291012061.JPG First picture is with a '63 Fruehauf 35ft aluminum ext. post van.2nd pic,is with Jess Robertson's 22ft East Genesis frameless dump trailer.3rd is with the '63 Fruehauf again. Sorry folks,going to have to switch title to just "Chicago area Mack of the day",as my R model photos are running low. That's a nice set of pictures. The dump shot shows it posing for the camera while it appears to be working in the other two shots.Proof again that an R model is always comfortable in it's surroundings. 1 Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/21/#findComment-167241 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted February 23, 2013 Author Share Posted February 23, 2013 First time I saw your bcr was at the aths auburn IN show in 05'? saw that bcr badge on the cowl and had thought to myself how i never seen that model befor...great looking truck 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/21/#findComment-167243 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 57 bcr Posted February 24, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted February 24, 2013 The Chicago area (this guys going to hate me for that!) R model of the day belongs to this beautiful Value-Liner Brian Dhamer snapped these two pics at a Rantoul,Ill. truck show last year.This truck is out of New Berlin,Ill. I do not have the owners name. He sure did a nice job on it. 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/21/#findComment-167440 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFCDrum Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Very cool. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/21/#findComment-167441 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFCDrum Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 I saw the Kenworth in Large Car Mag. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/21/#findComment-167488 Share on other sites More sharing options...
slpwlker Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Both great looking trucks. The Mack looks better but the Kw isn't bad either Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/21/#findComment-167489 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Thats a nice blue Diamond Reo,wonder if the owner is related to the late Charlie Cantwell,for IN,he was a big Diamond T guy. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/21/#findComment-167506 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 57 bcr Posted February 25, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted February 25, 2013 OK,back to the & Chicago area R model of the day! This time,the winner is.... Mike Lavery's (aka"macknutt" on BMT) '73 RS785LST! He got this one away from the "Storkfleet" at one of their weaker moments! Must be an early '73 because it still has the steel dash,O.D. Green in color.Always liked the "West Coast" MACKS,and this one is no exception. Note:Mike Boyd,photographer,has given us permission to use his fine photos in this post.Thanks, Mike! 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/21/#findComment-167720 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 did Mike ever get his sleeper cab B home from TX? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/21/#findComment-167723 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 did Mike ever get his sleeper cab B home from TX?Not as far as I know,Mike. 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/21/#findComment-167725 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 57 bcr Posted February 26, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted February 26, 2013 Your Chicago area R model of the day goes to... Pat Filippi's RD with AC in tow! 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/21/#findComment-168027 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFCDrum Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 I like that BCR nice short sides on the body. Cheers, Rob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/21/#findComment-168059 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 I like that BCR nice short sides on the body. Cheers, RobThats the way most of them are set-up around here,Rob.Easy loading with a skid loader and we cant gross anymore than 50-51K with a 3 axle truck like that,anyway. 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/21/#findComment-168060 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted February 26, 2013 Author Share Posted February 26, 2013 My 83' hilbilt end dump is a "Contractor Special" with the low sides. perfect for bob cats and tight spots with small machines and easy to load with big machines as you can see what your putting into it. load it liquid level with dirt just below the top rail and your at about max weight. Down side is when you haul 3" stone or broken concrete you look like an ice cream cone with 3 scoops and stuff fallin off the side. then there is the low tailgate height that likes to catch wood or concrete slabs. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/21/#findComment-168065 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFCDrum Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Yea right Lmack 2 1/2 inch stone has a lot of air in it so it always looks like you have swinging load on. Also no point to have big bodies if you can't haul the weight. Cheers, Rob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/21/#findComment-168078 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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