Popular Post Green Dash Posted March 8, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted March 8, 2013 Found this on the Internet.Source: http://public.fotki.com/modeltrucks25thscale/truck_magazines/truck-and-trucking-/1980-overdrive-magazine/02-overdrive-magazi/february-1980-dump.html 6 Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/23/#findComment-170452 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackey58 Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 man i was working at the old skelly truckstop in plainfield when this overdrive magazine came out and i saw this pic and thats when got the mack fever.fixin tires and oil changes thats when i really waned to drive .local construction hired me to drive a ford hey was a start. remember i wanted to work for a company called stellman trucking in plainfield he had 7 or 8 mack s.he hauled for prairie alot. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/23/#findComment-170601 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 Found this on the Internet.Source: http://public.fotki.com/modeltrucks25thscale/truck_magazines/truck-and-trucking-/1980-overdrive-magazine/02-overdrive-magazi/february-1980-dump.htmlThanks for posting that one,Jim.Forgot I have that one in a file somewhere,also! 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/23/#findComment-170605 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackey58 Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 rememder when markaty in addison had all those r models.and siebert in naperville.i know siebert closed when emil siebert died i think markaty is still around Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/23/#findComment-170664 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post storkmack Posted March 9, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted March 9, 2013 Value-Liner with a bull rack. I never personally hauled livestock, but the company had an account for many years that was good for 2 loads of hogs every other week, year round. Also hauled cattle for a few local farmers, until they gave up feeding them out. I was pulling the trailer to it's new owner in this picture. Had to be about 12 years ago. Enjoy! - Brad 6 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/23/#findComment-170775 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 Great looking truck!Maybe it is just the angle of the picture but that pot seems really low to the ground?Jim Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/23/#findComment-170780 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 57 bcr Posted March 9, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted March 9, 2013 Not really a Chicago area R model of the day,but an R model workin' during harvest last fall,and about 70 miles from Chicago!....... Brian Dhamer photo 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/23/#findComment-170835 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 Great looking truck!Maybe it is just the angle of the picture but that pot seems really low to the ground?Jimsome were,especially if the had a hog deck for the belly.Don't see too many deck trailers anymore,53' 102" wide trailers pretty much eliminated the need for it Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/23/#findComment-170839 Share on other sites More sharing options...
storkmack Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 some were,especially if the had a hog deck for the belly.Don't see too many deck trailers anymore,53' 102" wide trailers pretty much eliminated the need for itI think that trailer was an 86' Chamberlin. It did have a hog deck. -Brad Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/23/#findComment-170843 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 rememder when markaty in addison had all those r models.and siebert in naperville.i know siebert closed when emil siebert died i think markaty is still aroundMarkaty is the owner of what once was Celli Trucking Co. It is now called Cement Transport Company,Mackey. 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/23/#findComment-171095 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 57 bcr Posted March 10, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted March 10, 2013 This R model was spotted by Brian "PeterMack" Dhamer. 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/23/#findComment-171097 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Blue Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 The Kamp's are one of the most professional outfits out there. They have been friends of ours for years. If we have a truck go down on the "South" side, there is no one else to call. We had a 97' CH cough a fan belt at 130th/ Torrence once. Local dealers didn't have a belt or anyone available to go change it. Before our guy saddled up for the 2 hour/90 mile drive, I called the Kamp's. Within 60 minutes they had my guy rolling. They don't come much better than those guys. -BradThe Kamp's are one of the most professional outfits out there. They have been friends of ours for years. If we have a truck go down on the "South" side, there is no one else to call. We had a 97' CH cough a fan belt at 130th/ Torrence once. Local dealers didn't have a belt or anyone available to go change it. Before our guy saddled up for the 2 hour/90 mile drive, I called the Kamp's. Within 60 minutes they had my guy rolling. They don't come much better than those guys. -Brad Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/23/#findComment-171519 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Blue Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 I remember that day. I was the one who went up there to change that belt. We never have a problem helping friends. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/23/#findComment-171521 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Blue Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 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.It's true, the truck doesn't really have a v8. Trust me, we wish it did but it was pulled out long before we bought the truck. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/23/#findComment-171542 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Blue Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 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.It's true, the truck doesn't really have a v8. Trust me, we wish it did but it was pulled out long before we bought the truck.Just thought I'd add these to the Sid Kamp discussion. The Superliner is Sid Kamp Specialized which is separate fromthe excavating. Specialized does heavy haul. The yellow trucks are theirs also and are a former Chicago company calledHelders. They went out of business a couple years ago. I think their newest trucks were a mid 80's W900 and a late 80's379 Pete. They did heavy haul and I don't know where their other trucks ended up. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/23/#findComment-171545 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted March 12, 2013 Author Share Posted March 12, 2013 Caught this Salce RD last week headed south on 1st Ave at Roosevelt Rd in Lyon's. We had got about 9 inches of snow theday before and this truck was still covered. Seems like Salce had at least 20 of these at one point but I know I saw a bunchfor sale either at Ritche Bros or truck paper not to long ago.They had a nice fleet of r models. Sadly i don't see them very often. Always had a nice blue paint job with matching trailer.There is another trucking company that had a lot of blue r models around Melrose park. Can't remember their name right now.. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/23/#findComment-171546 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Blue Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Just thought I'd add these to the Sid Kamp discussion. The Superliner is Sid Kamp Specialized which is separate fromthe excavating. Specialized does heavy haul. The yellow trucks are theirs also and are a former Chicago company calledHelders. They went out of business a couple years ago. I think their newest trucks were a mid 80's W900 and a late 80's379 Pete. They did heavy haul and I don't know where their other trucks ended up.The superliner and the vision are booth specialized. The superliner is owned by specializes main driver Ryan. Everything else including the two former Helders trucks are owned by Sid Kamp Trucking. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/23/#findComment-171548 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Blue Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Interesting. Do you have a better picture of it. I've never seen a Hendrickson with a flip hood. We don't see to many Hendricson's in Pa.MikeWe have been thinking about bring our unrestored Hendrickson to Macungie show this year. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/23/#findComment-171556 Share on other sites More sharing options...
storkmack Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 I remember that day. I was the one who went up there to change that belt. We never have a problem helping friends.I'm glad you found this thread. Can't really talk Chicagoland Macks without the Kamp's chipping in. -Brad Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/23/#findComment-171571 Share on other sites More sharing options...
storkmack Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Caught this Salce RD last week headed south on 1st Ave at Roosevelt Rd in Lyon's. We had got about 9 inches of snow theday before and this truck was still covered. Seems like Salce had at least 20 of these at one point but I know I saw a bunchfor sale either at Ritche Bros or truck paper not to long ago.I had the pleasure of meeting Paul Salce last summer. I always admired his trucks for there simplicity, and functionality. I bought some aluminum R-model tanks off of him. He was running 40 trucks. As the economy continued downwards, he downsized. He also has a "pet" tiger, so I wouldn't piss him off. -Brad 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/23/#findComment-171576 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post kcmtoys Posted March 12, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted March 12, 2013 I have been reading the posts for a while, and thought I would post a few pictures. Here is my 1976 RS700L I bought in 1980 from Tom Stellman (CatomTrucking). He replaced this truck with a new Superliner. The "L" had a V8 with a Mack 6 speed (2 stick), and 417 rears. A lot of miles running (racing?) up and down Rt 59 out of the Plainfield pits. I will will be adding more pictures later. Ken 8 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/23/#findComment-171597 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Maikshilo Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 I have been reading the posts for a while, and thought I would post a few pictures. Here is my 1976 RS700L I bought in 1980 from Tom Stellman (CatomTrucking). He replaced this truck with a new Superliner. The "L" had a V8 with a Mack 6 speed (2 stick), and 417 rears. A lot of miles running (racing?) up and down Rt 59 out of the Plainfield pits. I will will be adding more pictures later. KenVery nice truck and trailer. Well cared for I see, thanks for sharing! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/23/#findComment-171618 Share on other sites More sharing options...
slpwlker Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 good looking setup Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/23/#findComment-171620 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackniac Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 KMCTOYS you now drive a real truck , ( only kidding ) my guess is that you are the KMCTOYS that I know from another passion you have ! nice to see you here .Your Mack is a beauty . Quote Makniac , collector and customizer of die-cast model in 1/50th scale Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/23/#findComment-171638 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 I have been reading the posts for a while, and thought I would post a few pictures. Here is my 1976 RS700L I bought in 1980 from Tom Stellman (CatomTrucking). He replaced this truck with a new Superliner. The "L" had a V8 with a Mack 6 speed (2 stick), and 417 rears. A lot of miles running (racing?) up and down Rt 59 out of the Plainfield pits. I will will be adding more pictures later. KenVery nice looking R model. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/23/#findComment-171658 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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