57 bcr Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 How about a B-model today. This truck has been sitting in LaFox IL for at least twenty years now. I know it runs becauseI've seen it moved around the yard. Looks like a good resto project truck.Talked to the owner today,Brian at the Railway Museum.He said the cab is pretty weak.Cool pictures Al.Thanks Vinny! 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/36/#findComment-198036 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 Talked to the owner today,Brian at the Railway Museum.He said the cab is pretty weak.Thanks Vinny!Any Chicago U models? Haha. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/36/#findComment-198037 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 Any Chicago U models? Haha.Not a one.But we're looking! 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/36/#findComment-198039 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 That green one still around,Al? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/36/#findComment-198042 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 That green one still around,Al?Last I knew it was sold to a guy rebuilding the Lenzini B.Don't know of its fate,lately Mike. If I'm not mistaken,that very truck was Plote Excavating's first ! 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/36/#findComment-198049 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 Those hoods look much nicer than the Claribens, IMO. Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/36/#findComment-198054 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 Those hoods look much nicer than the Claribens, IMO.I thought so too,Jim.Follows the B model lines better than the Clariben. 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/36/#findComment-198057 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 I thought so too,Jim.Follows the B model lines better than the Clariben. Interesting piece of history Al,thanks for sharing the info! and I agree,these look a lot better than the Claribens,almost looks factory!..............................Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/36/#findComment-198063 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 57 bcr Posted August 5, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted August 5, 2013 Interesting piece of history Al,thanks for sharing the info! and I agree,these look a lot better than the Claribens,almost looks factory!..............................MarkNo problem,Mark.I agree with the almost factory look.The Claribens do however,follow the lines of the cast aluminum radiator B's in a way.Here is yet another photo of the Lenzini B in its last job.It had a tree grinder mounted on the back of 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/36/#findComment-198083 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 No problem,Mark.I agree with the almost factory look.The Claribens do however,follow the lines of the cast aluminum radiator B's in a way.Here is yet another photo of the Lenzini B in its last job.It had a tree grinder mounted on the back of it.scan0004.jpg LikeHere is a pic of two fiberglass hoods that are not to far from my house. Don't know if these are the Claribens or other.Not sure if the owner is planning on using them or not.The fenders are squared off toward the rear and the "hood" looks a bit taller than stock. I think there is a good chance it's a Clariben. Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/36/#findComment-198196 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFCDrum Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 Nice truck well turned out. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/36/#findComment-198465 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackey58 Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 i passed one of there r models 6 wheelers on i 80 lst week looked like brand new!!!!!! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/36/#findComment-198560 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tanzillo Posted August 8, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted August 8, 2013 More Chicago Macks 5 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/36/#findComment-198623 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tanzillo Posted August 8, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted August 8, 2013 The PJ R Models 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/36/#findComment-198625 Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stacksuperdog Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Nice Quote Matt Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/36/#findComment-198628 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 I hope that red R model didn't get exported, shes a sweetie. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/36/#findComment-198692 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackey58 Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Nice pics in down town Chicago that rd with hitachi is damn close to navy pier if that was me id got busted! Lol yea you guys had permits I know keep postin love the pics Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/36/#findComment-198769 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackey58 Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Love those rd s but I'd love to have a couple of those r models! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/36/#findComment-198771 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanzillo Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 I hope that red R model didn't get exported, shes a sweetie.Unfortunately Tanzillo # 16 (truck pulling square tank R) got exported, however the square tank RJ Flood R model was given a Rust-Oleum overhaul and brought to tractor pulls to prove Peterbilts and Kenworths inferior 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/36/#findComment-198828 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanzillo Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Saw a familiar looking red RD today and a nice grey and black one the other day. I wouldn't pick my nose so much if i knew you would be taking photos of me Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/36/#findComment-198831 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tanzillo Posted August 9, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted August 9, 2013 Greco had this Steel nose R in Buffalo Grove a few years ago when they rebuilt Arlington Heights Rd. It was probably on that same job 30 years ago the first time they built that road. As my old man says, "Greco is still using the same equipment they had when i worked for them 40 years ago....and it was old and shitty then" 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/36/#findComment-198837 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post storkmack Posted August 9, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted August 9, 2013 Chicago Mack Pulling Trucks 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/36/#findComment-198877 Share on other sites More sharing options...
storkmack Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Damn IPhone 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/36/#findComment-198878 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Damn IPhoneThe pic looks fine to me. You said they were pulling trucks. Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/36/#findComment-198932 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Lmackattack Posted August 12, 2013 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 12, 2013 here are a few from last week. 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/36/#findComment-199375 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.