Green Dash Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 I like how some put their company name in big letters on the side of the trailers. The Budron trailers look brand new. Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/5/#findComment-153391 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 remember when here in joliet tj lambrecht had all the r models.seen them alot when they expanded the green valleylandfill.hauled alot of clay into there. harrykuhn of west chicago had r models too i think.and i think jack gray of gary ind had alot of brokers with themOh yeah,mackey.They (R models) were everywhere! How about Lyman Martin? 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/5/#findComment-153487 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 I like how some put their company name in big letters on the side of the trailers. The Budron trailers look brand new.That they were,Jim! 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/5/#findComment-153488 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 Your Chicago R Model of the day is............ Feltes Sand & Gravel 2 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/5/#findComment-153489 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 Your Chicago R Model of the day is............Feltes Sand & Gravel.jpg Feltes Sand & GravelThat one looks great!!! Looks to be in the mid 70's? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/5/#findComment-153498 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 That one looks great!!! Looks to be in the mid 70's?The hood and bumper have me thinking '73-'74. 1 Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/5/#findComment-153525 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 The hood and bumper have me thinking '73-'74.Yea, me too. Was thinking 73-75. But the straight plain bumper wasnt on some 75's. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/5/#findComment-153527 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 Yea, me too. Was thinking 73-75. But the straight plain bumper wasnt on some 75's.Then '72 it is!.......... Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/5/#findComment-153540 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Then '72 it is!.......... No, Im pretty sure it would have the small Mack letters on the front, ols style hubs, and a green steel dash, if it was a 72'.. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/5/#findComment-153575 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Sorry Jim,I gotta go with the kid on this one! It has to be mid '73 to '75 I'm thinkin'. Either way,a classic NO COMPUTER,NO TRACTION CONTROL,NO GPS,NO AUTO SHIFT,Can't say no Anti-Lock (might of had 121 brakes on it),NO B.S. TYPE OF GET THE JOB DONE kind of truck! 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/5/#findComment-153638 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 '72 was my sarcastic response to Vinnies '73-'75 and my original "73-'74 posts.The hood and bumper have me thinking '73-'74.Yea, me too. Was thinking 73-75. But the straight plain bumper wasnt on some 75's.Then '72 it is!.......... 1 Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/5/#findComment-153664 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 57 bcr Posted December 28, 2012 Popular Post Share Posted December 28, 2012 10-4,Jim! .................and I almost forgot........Here is your Chicago R-Model of the day................. A sharp 300 Series (originally gold) R 686ST belonging to Richie Celli (Gene Celli's cousin).The guy who painted my B C R painted all R.E. Celli's trucks.Color: Honduras Maroon! 4 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/5/#findComment-153676 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 10-4,Jim! .................and I almost forgot........Here is your Chicago R-Model of the day.................R.E. Celli.jpg A sharp 300 Series (originally gold) R 686ST belonging to Richie Celli (Gene Celli's cousin).The guy who painted my B C R painted all R.E. Celli's trucks.Color: Honduras Maroon!That one looks sweet!!! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/5/#findComment-153720 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackey58 Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 yep ur right 57brt .no stupid relay that when it goes out you cant start it.no ecu used to carry spare throttle spring and off yougo and get the work done.if the door panel raddled you tighten the screw with a phillips screw drivernot no push pins that rip out man to be a kid again and drive those r s on a job site. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/5/#findComment-153745 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 yep ur right 57brt .no stupid relay that when it goes out you cant start it.no ecu used to carry spare throttle spring and off yougo and get the work done.if the door panel raddled you tighten the screw with a phillips screw drivernot no push pins that rip out man to be a kid again and drive those r s on a job site.The CH I used to drive would eat throttle springs for lunch. It sucked when they would break while driving, but you can't beat a 2 minute roadside repair!I couldn't care less about aesthetics. I'd rather look at exposed screw heads all day than deal with this snap on crap that breaks if you look at it the wrong way. 1 Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/5/#findComment-153751 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 10-4,Jim! .................and I almost forgot........Here is your Chicago R-Model of the day.................R.E. Celli.jpg A sharp 300 Series (originally gold) R 686ST belonging to Richie Celli (Gene Celli's cousin).The guy who painted my B C R painted all R.E. Celli's trucks.Color: Honduras Maroon!Don't worry about forgetting to post. You'll be reminded!I see the painter followed the same lines as the "300" stripe with the white paint. I'm gonna go with '73 on that one. 1 Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/5/#findComment-153752 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 yep ur right 57brt .no stupid relay that when it goes out you cant start it.no ecu used to carry spare throttle spring and off yougo and get the work done.if the door panel raddled you tighten the screw with a phillips screw drivernot no push pins that rip out man to be a kid again and drive those r s on a job site.Ha,Ha!! I had a spare throttle spring in my tool box too! Nothing to make a few on-the-spot corrections during the day and drive on! 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/5/#findComment-153829 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted December 29, 2012 Author Share Posted December 29, 2012 Al.....I lost my throttle spring on the way home from Maggie's truck show this year...I had Just left, Mr stark was following me, and was heading for the hiway. I was trying to slow down for the on ramp when she went to full throttle. I had to pull the engine kill cable to get the governed back to idle. I had pulled over, opened the hood, and had fixed it as Mr stark was walking up to see why I had pulled over. Lol... Gotta love a old mechanical.... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/5/#findComment-153830 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 Al.....I lost my throttle spring on the way home from Maggie's truck show this year...I had Just left, Mr stark was following me, and was heading for the hiway. I was trying to slow down for the on ramp when she went to full throttle. I had to pull the engine kill cable to get the governed back to idle. I had pulled over, opened the hood, and had fixed it as Mr stark was walking up to see why I had pulled over. Lol... Gotta love a old mechanical....You know it,Trent! Easy fixes you could do yourself! Now you'd need a laptop(electronic motors) if she went to full throttle on ya! 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/5/#findComment-153832 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 57 bcr Posted December 29, 2012 Popular Post Share Posted December 29, 2012 And your Chicago R-Model of the day is:....................well I guess this outfit(Wanatah) was based in b61 mack's(Ron's) territory(Indiana),They were house trucks for Vulcan Materials and spent alot of time around the Chicago area 4 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/5/#findComment-153850 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 And your Chicago R-Model of the day is:Wanatah.jpg....................well I guess this outfit(Wanatah) was based in b61 mack's(Ron's) territory(Indiana),They were house trucks for Vulcan Materials and spent alot of time around the Chicago area Clean, simple, and beautiful! Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/5/#findComment-153891 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 Clean, simple, and beautiful!Very little chrome,yet nice.I agree,Jim! 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/5/#findComment-153900 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 57 bcr Posted December 30, 2012 Popular Post Share Posted December 30, 2012 Your Chicago R Model of the day is: Owl Cartage 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/5/#findComment-154104 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Your Chicago R Model of the day is:Owl.jpg Owl CartageNice early R model. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/5/#findComment-154106 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Nice early R model.Thanks,Vin.Some of these shots weren't pre-planned,so a bunch of these guys didn't give their trucks a bath before the pictures! 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/5/#findComment-154115 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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