Superdog Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 Here is another picture from the Tom Bronge collection. It is Tom's truck from a short lived O/O career. He said this R was originallybought by Lenzini Exc and was blue. They painted it green and ran it awhile and then Tom bought it. He ran it about a year and soldit back to Lenzini. He said it had a 300/6 air shift but he couldn't remember what year it was. Tom said that Lenzini sold it to anotherguy who has had it parked for some time but he was not sure if it was still sitting or the guy sold it.I must be warped,I remember the year,specs,and VIN number of every Mack I've ever worked. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/44/#findComment-218599 Share on other sites More sharing options...
storkmack Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 I must be warped,I remember the year,specs,and VIN number of every Mack I've ever worked.Haven't you met Tom? I also know the pedigree on all the dogs over here, just like a good dairy farmer would his cows. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/44/#findComment-218659 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 Very nice! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/44/#findComment-218905 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted November 28, 2013 Author Share Posted November 28, 2013 Very classic looking B model with a touch of extra frame...looks great 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/44/#findComment-218907 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 Looks great as is, Brian! 1 Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/44/#findComment-219176 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 looks like it was a pretty straight old truck when you got it. kinda degrading to pose it with a pete,though,don't you think? 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/44/#findComment-219189 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Oh ok. Thanks for finding out though! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/44/#findComment-219402 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackey58 Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 John russ also has a couple rd tractors and a r six wheeler also damn you where down in my neck of the woods Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/44/#findComment-219788 Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxidyne237 Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 What length trailers do you guys run in Illinois? Do they let you run 80,000 or do they axle weigh? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/44/#findComment-219789 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RSD501 Posted December 4, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted December 4, 2013 I was in aurora again, saw a few R's 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/44/#findComment-219824 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSD501 Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Russ & Co from the Joliet IL area. that is really clean looking truck. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/44/#findComment-219826 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck P Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 I was in aurora again, saw a few R'sIs the blue truck with the red tub a 700? It looks like a stout setup. Quote "If it's all the sime to you... I'll droyve that tankah" Max Rockatansky (The Road Warrior) Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/44/#findComment-219836 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Looks like a Stork to me! 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/44/#findComment-219898 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSD501 Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 RSD, I'm gonna have to say that must have been you I saw this morning on 90?If it was a brown superliner with a red trailer, it was my truck. I wasn't driving it though. He was hauling out of Prairie today. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/44/#findComment-219923 Share on other sites More sharing options...
storkmack Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 I spotted that very same Stark truck rock star parked by the porta potty the other day.That Blue Mack is like stink on shit... all over. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/44/#findComment-219925 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackey58 Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 I was north of 80 on ridge rd in minooka and was a stark Mack with a grain wagon alwaysget a wave Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/44/#findComment-220060 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSD501 Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 Ok. Came up along side of him in the dark on 90. I waved, he honked. Thought it was you. Looked to have a DBC sticker on the trailer.Yeah, he told me the other day that people are always honking and waving at him.... I said it was because everybody like seeing the super liner. I do pull the DBC trailer, and when I saw the blue Stark mack he was pulling one too. Do you drive that red pete? I will have to keep my eyes out for you. I saw the red Tanzillo truck twice the other day, and no wave... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/44/#findComment-220470 Share on other sites More sharing options...
storkmack Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 Yeah, he told me the other day that people are always honking and waving at him.... I said it was because everybody like seeing the super liner. I do pull the DBC trailer, and when I saw the blue Stark mack he was pulling one too. Do you drive that red pete? I will have to keep my eyes out for you. I saw the red Tanzillo truck twice the other day, and no wave...You know how those lowboy guys are, wave back with one finger. Lol. We've had that DBC a long time. Don't know how it's avoided the paint gun all this time. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/44/#findComment-220472 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted December 9, 2013 Author Share Posted December 9, 2013 Yesterday I ran into Mr. Mackattack again right before I had to rescue our sick dog. The driver said it was knocking like crazyand lost power. He fired it up and it sure was knocking. Had to get the lowboy and drag it in. Turned out the rear rocker shaft broke in half. Was probably for the best that he didn't try to limp it in. Did get a new respect for tow truck drivers yesterday, a** hole people will not give you an inch while your trying to do something along the highway.Finally saw you while I was awake...I made a mad dash from pattens yard to make it to the green arrow. As I was grabbing gears I was looking at the Pete and saying i think that's Brian's.....I saw your guy on the side of the road waiting for you looked like that was going to be fun trying to load him up but if he was able to move that's half the battle....I try to move over for stranded people when ever I can. It's no fun trying to strap something down with 70mph traffic going past you... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/44/#findComment-220481 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted December 9, 2013 Author Share Posted December 9, 2013 Yeah, he told me the other day that people are always honking and waving at him.... I said it was because everybody like seeing the super liner. I do pull the DBC trailer, and when I saw the blue Stark mack he was pulling one too. Do you drive that red pete? I will have to keep my eyes out for you. I saw the red Tanzillo truck twice the other day, and no wave...Sorry about that.... What color is your superliner?. Need to see a pic so I know who we're talking about....hell brian sees me all the time and I just drive by himwith my nose in the air. Lol.. ......I saw a gray superliner down near the refinery on near new ave and 355 on Thursday. Waved at him... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/44/#findComment-220482 Share on other sites More sharing options...
storkmack Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 Today is the one year anniversary of this thread. I hope this motivates some fresh pics. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/44/#findComment-220713 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSD501 Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 Sorry about that.... What color is your superliner?. Need to see a pic so I know who we're talking about....hell brian sees me all the time and I just drive by himwith my nose in the air. Lol.. ......I saw a gray superliner down near the refinery on near new ave and 355 on Thursday. Waved at him...I can post a pic, I have will just have to grab my phone to do it. I was in the CH when I saw you, and it really doesn't stand out. Every time I park it next to the RW I am reminded of how much better looking the superliner is. I like driving the CH, but really don't care for the looks. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/44/#findComment-220801 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RSD501 Posted December 11, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted December 11, 2013 The superliner getting loaded in Northlake and the CH 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/44/#findComment-220803 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 At least you have the option of getting back in the classic when you can! 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/44/#findComment-220810 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 57 bcr Posted December 11, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted December 11, 2013 Here's a picture of a former Plote Construction RD.It now belongs to C'ville Quarry,LLC. Tom "Biz" Bisognani is the driver. His weekend truck is this beautiful '68 R685T that Doug Maney found for him and storkmack & 57bcr helped get into shape! 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/44/#findComment-220826 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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