RSD501 Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Wow, don't think I've ever seen that truck. Must have been hiding up north all the time.I think it has been parked for some time. My buddy talked to the guy, he says the cab is newer and the truck has a 6 speed. The motor is a ETCZB1005A. A breakdown of mack v-8's was posted in another thread, it doesn't seem like there are many of those motors made. On a different note, nice catch of the groot truck, that is hard to do while driving! I used to live about a mile from where you took that. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/28/#findComment-178890 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSD501 Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 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.I didn't know that, thanks! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/28/#findComment-178891 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 That Super-Liner was bought new by "Lucky Bob" Amato.He leased it to Terra Cotta until his death in the mid to late '90's.George Koske then bought it, had the cab reskinned (and totally repainted) and motor in-framed by N.I. Mack.He put a bunch of money into it.I don't recall either of those two ever beating the hell out of that truck.Would be a nice one to get ahold of. 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/28/#findComment-179041 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFCDrum Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 I like the grille on the R Model. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/28/#findComment-179399 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 57 bcr Posted April 29, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted April 29, 2013 Found some more oldies.This R model belonged to Terry Abbott of Lake Zurich,Il. She was a pretty deluxe unit for the time.He pulled a 26' Heil dump trailer. 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/28/#findComment-180959 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFCDrum Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 That's nice. I like those style of stacks and the air horns mounted more on the side. Rob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/28/#findComment-180961 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 57 bcr Posted April 30, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted April 30, 2013 This early (& brand new at the time) R685ST belonged to Withaeger Cartage of Lake Zurich,Il.Norm Withaeger's fleet expanded during the '60's.But by time the early '70's rolled around,the economy had caused many operations to go under.Unfortunatley,Withaeger Cartage was one of them.One of their former drivers told me he had 10 trucks paid for,and used them as collateral on 10 new ones.Then lost all 20! He had been a house carrier for Meyer Material Co,of Des Plaines,Ill. 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/28/#findComment-181113 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 scan0011.jpg This early (& brand new at the time) R685ST belonged to Withaeger Cartage of Lake Zurich,Il.Norm Withaeger's fleet expanded during the '60's.But by time the early '70's rolled around,the economy had caused many operations to go under.Unfortunatley,Withaeger Cartage was one of them.One of their former drivers told me he had 10 trucks paid for,and used them as collateral on 10 new ones.Then lost all 20! He had been a house carrier for Meyer Material Co,of Des Plaines,Ill.I love it. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/28/#findComment-181133 Share on other sites More sharing options...
felicello122 Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Found some more oldies.This R model belonged to Terry Abbott of Lake Zurich,Il.scan0010.jpg She was a pretty deluxe unit for the time.He pulled a 26' Heil dump trailer.very badd ass for the time. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/28/#findComment-181148 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackey58 Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 on east bound i 80 in joliet today i saw areal nice r model for brites looks like they just redone it nice grey paint couldnt get apic tho Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/28/#findComment-181224 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dds92780 Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Here is a before mentioned Christensen RD with a load of barrier wall. Ex Ganna truck possibly?Carl is a great guy and has a ton of RD's! I always wave when i see a white or red RD with a bug shield and sure enough its them! 1 Quote Slow and Steady Wins the Race! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/28/#findComment-181225 Share on other sites More sharing options...
storkmack Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Was at the airport today with a load from the Stork fleet and while I was there I spotted 2 TJ Lambrecht RD's.One lube truck and one water truck. After they are done with their remaining projects they are going to closethe doors at the end of the year. I sure these trucks will end up at Ritche bros. in the near future as a lot oftheir equipment has already made it there.You always see something interesting at the Airport . -Brad Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/28/#findComment-181396 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackey58 Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 He'll yea that's her he told me over the cb that he downed it in march and did some more on her and got her a new dress she was red with yellow flames damn nice I'd trade my 05granite for her or my 01rd I had Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/28/#findComment-181539 Share on other sites More sharing options...
felicello122 Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 Need some airhorns on thar roof and another pipe,looks sweet though. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/28/#findComment-181571 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackey58 Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 hey wanna run this by youguys.i drive an 05 granite 6 wheeler dump.took it in for bushings .rubber bushings on torsion bar.all the bushings and springs were shot some of the springs had hair line cracks.for what this truck goes thru i think that was a good life span.just sayin off road more than on .might be the wrong area to talk about this. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/28/#findComment-181658 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 scan0011.jpg This early (& brand new at the time) R685ST belonged to Withaeger Cartage of Lake Zurich,Il.Norm Withaeger's fleet expanded during the '60's.But by time the early '70's rolled around,the economy had caused many operations to go under.Unfortunatley,Withaeger Cartage was one of them.One of their former drivers told me he had 10 trucks paid for,and used them as collateral on 10 new ones.Then lost all 20! He had been a house carrier for Meyer Material Co,of Des Plaines,Ill.Good lookin' outfit right there,very "Mackly"..............................................Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/28/#findComment-181679 Share on other sites More sharing options...
felicello122 Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 Caught a couple of Kamp trucks here. Was following The Kamp Specialized 4 axle RD yesterday. I see this truck aroundalot but it is usually on the other side of the big road. Also got a pic of one of their Granite's on Archer ave a couple weeks ago.i really like that rd triaxle tractor Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/28/#findComment-181697 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 Good lookin' outfit right there,very "Mackly"..............................................MarkHow about it,Mark! The staple of the industry in its standard clothing....ALL BUSINESS 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/28/#findComment-181702 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackey58 Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 Hey just saw on the truck paper site that Rossi contractors have 5rd690s&5hilbilt trailers NEVER used for sale no price tho Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/28/#findComment-181833 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakebrake86 Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 Hey just saw on the truck paper site that Rossi contractors have 5rd690s&5hilbilt trailers NEVER used for sale no price thohttp://www.truckpaper.com/listingsdetail/detail.aspx?OHID=4338347 How on earth does a company afford to buy a truck, keep it and never use it for 17 years, then sell it? If it's for real, that's a pretty sweet find though. I wonder what they're asking? Quote Jake Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/28/#findComment-181837 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 http://www.truckpaper.com/listingsdetail/detail.aspx?OHID=4338347 How on earth does a company afford to buy a truck, keep it and never use it for 17 years, then sell it? If it's for real, that's a pretty sweet find though. I wonder what they're asking?That is cool. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/28/#findComment-181862 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackey58 Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 Are they getting close on finishing up at Ohara. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/28/#findComment-181879 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 2&92 in Milan? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/28/#findComment-182054 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 2&92 in Milan?Yep.thats where he told me he was at,Mike.I remember on the way to Walcott I stopped there and there was some old Standard Forwarding daycab FL's parked in a row.I remember those trucks going through Crystal lake when I was a little shaver! 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/28/#findComment-182055 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Took a trailer to Bettendorf IA yesterday and on the way back I stopped at a junkyard near Moline to lookfor a couple things and while I was in there I snagged a couple pics. Not really Chicago R's but I thoughtI would share.Man, some good parts I could use there. WHY IS ALL THE GOOD STUFF SO FAR AWAY???? Was there any U models? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/28/#findComment-182111 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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