felicello122 Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Keep the pics coming Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/27/#findComment-176995 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Lmackattack Posted April 9, 2013 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 9, 2013 Here are a few more stolen from Facebook. 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/27/#findComment-177025 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackey58 Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 see pj all the time always get a wave from him damn nice truck. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/27/#findComment-177053 Share on other sites More sharing options...
felicello122 Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 Here are a few more stolen from Facebook.whats the pete and mack have for power Lmackattack? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/27/#findComment-177081 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted April 10, 2013 Author Share Posted April 10, 2013 The Black RD has a E7400-8LL- and think 4.17 on air rideThe Pete has a Cat550 with 18 speed not sure the rear ratio but it's on air ride as well. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/27/#findComment-177091 Share on other sites More sharing options...
felicello122 Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 Thats what i figured for power Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/27/#findComment-177094 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RSD501 Posted April 10, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted April 10, 2013 I went by Northern Illinios mack today, and I the superliner I asked about earlier was parked out back. If I am not mistaken, this is the ex-Doetsch truck that was the sister to the Alan Smith truck that burned up. There was also a nice looking service truck, I have always really liked r model service truck. The Tanzillo pictures are cool, I hadn't seen the Pete since he got it. It really turned out nicely. 7 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/27/#findComment-177129 Share on other sites More sharing options...
REEL ADDICTION Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 looks like a tight sqeezeeeeeeee Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/27/#findComment-177243 Share on other sites More sharing options...
felicello122 Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 I went by Northern Illinios mack today, and I the superliner I asked about earlier was parked out back. If I am not mistaken, this is the ex-Doetsch truck that was the sister to the Alan Smith truck that burned up. There was also a nice looking service truck, I have always really liked r model service truck. The Tanzillo pictures are cool, I hadn't seen the Pete since he got it. It really turned out nicely.is this superdog for sale. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/27/#findComment-177295 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted April 13, 2013 Author Share Posted April 13, 2013 Looks like he dropped the deck on that to get under.... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/27/#findComment-177644 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Lmackattack Posted April 13, 2013 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 13, 2013 How about them apples....? 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/27/#findComment-177646 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 The weight must be ok because both pieces of equipment fit on the trailer.I like it! Saved himself a trip. 1 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/27/#findComment-177688 Share on other sites More sharing options...
felicello122 Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 The weight must be ok because both pieces of equipment fit on the trailer.I like it! Saved himself a trip.if it fits must be legal! 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/27/#findComment-177698 Share on other sites More sharing options...
slpwlker Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 if it fits must be legal!yeah and boot legging is only a crime if you get caught lol Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/27/#findComment-177700 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFCDrum Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 if it fits must be legal!I like that! LOL Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/27/#findComment-177702 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 I got this R at a Northwest ILL ATHS meeting a couple years ago. Don't know the spec's or who ownedit. Nice looking truck though. I remember it was in Wheels of Time for sale and have not seen it since.BCR Al, do you remember anything else about this truck?That truck belonged to Enterprise Ready-Mix (Meyer bought them in '88),O'Learys owned it then sold it to Scott Swanson (pictured-who actually started driving the truck when he was 18) He restored it.Took it to a few shows,then sold it to a farmer from Wisconsin.It was a '73 R685ST. 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/27/#findComment-178065 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Superdog Posted April 15, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted April 15, 2013 That truck belonged to Enterprise Ready-Mix (Meyer bought them in '88),O'Learys owned it then sold it to Scott Swanson (pictured-who actually started driving the truck when he was 18) He restored it.Took it to a few shows,then sold it to a farmer from Wisconsin.It was a '73 R685ST.Restored with quality used parts from "Mike's Antique Mack Truck Parts" 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/27/#findComment-178081 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 haha. im gonna have to start ordering stuff from ''Mikes Antique AFFORDABLE Truck Parts.'' Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/27/#findComment-178090 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSD501 Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 I was at the dump and saw a Herkys R today. Their trucks are pretty plain, but here it is. And I know the G&D truck has been posted before, but I was messing with my phone heading into the dump and managed to get a picture. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/27/#findComment-178516 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RSD501 Posted April 17, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted April 17, 2013 And I noticed this truck about a year ago. Apparently the owned passed away. The guy that owns the storage yard has acquired the truck. He is looking to sell it. He wants $15,000. I didn't talk to him, a friend of mine did. He said it is an '80, v-8 with camelback. I took these pics on Saturday, and didn't want to get to close without permission. It looked like a solid mount cab. No idea of trans or rears, the guy doesn't know much about the truck. He said it isn't equipped with front brakes. Is that possible?? Anybody know anything about this truck? 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/27/#findComment-178532 Share on other sites More sharing options...
felicello122 Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 Thats pretty clean for a 1980,looks original. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/27/#findComment-178537 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSD501 Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 I really want the trailer. A buddy is interested in the truck. Little to old and long for me... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/27/#findComment-178546 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 that is nice shape,it is very possible not to have front brakes depending on the date it was built,as I recall,anything built after Jan.1,1980 had to have front brakes,anything prior was optional on a 3 axle tractor. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/27/#findComment-178553 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSD501 Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 that is nice shape,it is very possible not to have front brakes depending on the date it was built,as I recall,anything built after Jan.1,1980 had to have front brakes,anything prior was optional on a 3 axle tractor.I didn't know that. Was there a reason guys didn't order them with brakes? A weight saving thing? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/27/#findComment-178887 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 I didn't know that. Was there a reason guys didn't order them with brakes? A weight saving thing?Alot of the old school guys(me included)don't like the front brakes because they way they handle in slick conditions. They used to put front brake limiting valves on trucks,a flipper switch on the dash in most cases,so you could control them. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/27/#findComment-178889 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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