mackey58 Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Well I messed up the boughton trucks have Allison autos in them not the m drive so I was told today Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/58/#findComment-256134 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterMack Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 A friend passed these pictures along of a couple ACME refining yard dogs. About the only difference between the yard trucksand their street trucks is that the street trucks are blue. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/58/#findComment-256159 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted August 16, 2014 Author Share Posted August 16, 2014 That truck has solid rubber spoke rears..I tried catching a shot of it last year. Kinda cool set up Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/58/#findComment-256160 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 A friend passed these pictures along of a couple ACME refining yard dogs. About the only difference between the yard trucksand their street trucks is that the street trucks are blue.Ouch. I wonder how much fuel they're saving with the super-singles. Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/58/#findComment-256204 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackey58 Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Today I was at Harlem and i80 and went to Sid kamps yard what an awesome shop and he's got some damn sharp trucks a b815 an old Hendrickson and the new lowboy tri axle is most impressive up close 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/58/#findComment-256215 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted August 16, 2014 Author Share Posted August 16, 2014 Im sure they get a lot better economy with those super singles! as in no flat tires driving in the scrap yard all day! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/58/#findComment-256235 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PeterMack Posted August 17, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted August 17, 2014 Was up by 120 & 12 a couple weeks ago hauling dirt and spotted a few Macks while I was there. 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/58/#findComment-256297 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 57 bcr Posted August 19, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted August 19, 2014 A couple "old dogs" sitting around my town...................... 6 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/58/#findComment-256523 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterMack Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 That excavating concepts truck has been sitting at Botts for over a year now. Had been meaning to stop and take a picturebut didn't have the time. I didn't realize it was missing the rear end. That truck is looking sad Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/58/#findComment-256529 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterMack Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 This is a company that used to run all black and red R-models. CSX, Chicago Suburban Express. I caught a couple of their CH'slately. I didn't think they had any R's left but early this spring I saw a red/black R-model tow truck heading north on 55 pulling inone of the newer trucks. Didn't have time for a picture but would be a nice one to get. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/58/#findComment-256761 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dds92780 Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 I see boughton material has3 new pinnacles on the road don't know specs they do have air ride they had all 4 for sale 2hadair ride 2 had chamelback I do know that 2 had460xt and18speeds in them 200-300k on them I know they were well kept think 3sold alreadyThey are 450 horse with alllison automatics and they haul ass! Quote Slow and Steady Wins the Race! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/58/#findComment-256762 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PeterMack Posted August 22, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted August 22, 2014 The Chi-Town Large Car show was last Saturday by Lynwood IL. I wanted to go but I had to work. A friend went, I asked him to getme a picture of any Mack's there. He said the only one there was the Brites R-model, but he didn't get a picture while it was there,so he found me one off of Facebook. This is a sharp looking truck. One of the best looking Mack's around this area. 9 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/58/#findComment-256836 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 The Chi-Town Large Car show was last Saturday by Lynwood IL. I wanted to go but I had to work. A friend went, I asked him to getme a picture of any Mack's there. He said the only one there was the Brites R-model, but he didn't get a picture while it was there,so he found me one off of Facebook. This is a sharp looking truck. One of the best looking Mack's around this area.Oh my God. Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/58/#findComment-256853 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackey58 Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 He did a ton of work to it it used to be red with yellow flames look way back in the galley pics Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/58/#findComment-256988 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted August 23, 2014 Author Share Posted August 23, 2014 I was planning on going to the show then forgot all about it. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/58/#findComment-257043 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PeterMack Posted August 23, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted August 23, 2014 Yesterday I saw a Kamp Granite pulling a load out of Beverly Gravel, and then I saw a Meyer DMM six wheeler. Must have beenan old mixer that they converted. 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/58/#findComment-257048 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PeterMack Posted August 26, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted August 26, 2014 Was a few different places today, lots to see. Started out in windmill country where I went to a pipeline job where they are putting in anew pumping station. They were starting to pour concrete today with two RD conveyors and one MR. Saw an ABC supply RB. Then I saw an Anker W9 picking up a Stevenson crane (sorry not a Mack, I just like the truck) then a big ass storm came in, and while it wasraining I spotted a V&K Management RD pulling a bulk tanker. 5 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/58/#findComment-257401 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Saw something this morning you Chicago guys should be on the look out for! what I consider one of the best looking women I've ever seen driving a truck! I picked up in Gurnee,IL this morning,and was coming back towards the city on 294,when what pulls up next to me but a young looking Dolly Parton driving a Mack! I know,i know,no pictures or it didn't happen (way too much traffic to fool with phone/camera),but this girl was HOT!!!!! red and white RD single axle,looked like it may have been just painted,white two hole wheels,plastic fenders over the drives,pulling a crappy looking steel older model black 3 axle demolition dump.with abbonzio? abbonizio ? contractor rentals on it (black and yellow signs)maybe 30-35 years old, wearing a black tank top.tight-ass jeans with dagger fingernails (pink) and cowboy boots,if I had to guess,maybe something in the neighborhood of 38 DD's!!!!! I about burnt the old girl up trying to catch up for another look! I was next to her up to the 294/94 split,but considered going her way for just one more look!...............................Mark 2 Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/58/#findComment-257566 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Not very nice to have the Chi-Town boys keeping her a secret..... Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/58/#findComment-257572 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 red and white RD single axle,looked like it may have been just painted,white two hole wheels,plastic fenders over the drives,pulling a crappy looking steel older model black 3 axle demolition dump.with abbonzio? abbonizio ? contractor rentals on it (black and yellow signs)maybe 30-35 years old, wearing a black tank top.tight-ass jeans with dagger fingernails (pink) and cowboy boots,if I had to guess,maybe something in the neighborhood of 38 DD's!!!!!That's one helluva detailed description. It's almost as if I was there! Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/58/#findComment-257575 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterMack Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Saw something this morning you Chicago guys should be on the look out for! Can't say that I've ever seen that gal or truck before. Since you were up in that corner of the world I'm thinking maybe that was a WIS truck.Either way I'll be on the lookout. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/58/#findComment-257614 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterMack Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Today a friend of mine spotted the Rizzi RD's that have been put out to pasture. I was wondering what happened to these trucks as I have not seen them in years but these pictures answered that question. A shame, they look like they are in decent shape just rotting away in Aurora. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/58/#findComment-257615 Share on other sites More sharing options...
storkmack Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Today a friend of mine spotted the Rizzi RD's that have been put out to pasture. I was wondering what happened to these trucks as I havenot seen them in years but these pictures answered that question. A shame, they look like they are in decent shape just rotting away inAurora.Did you post these just to challenge me to find them? 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/58/#findComment-257616 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hicrop10 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 I guess they needed tires for another truck.Back here in Philly them trucks look better then some of the crap we see pulling containers around town. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/58/#findComment-257631 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post vision386 Posted August 28, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted August 28, 2014 Jim,i'm happy to be blessed with a photographic memory (at least for trucks and boobies) I can remember those type details and specifics on things I've seen 30-40 years ago,but would be hard pressed to tell you what I had for dinner last night,or what day of the week it is (sometimes)! I am still amazed at just how many people in the world love trucks(and boobies to a lesser extent) as much as I do! until BMT,i had no idea such people (other than me) even existed! if I polled today's steering wheel holders,maybe one in a hundred might know what a B-Model or Diamond T even is,let alone remember the "old" Overdrive magazine,two sticks? what? bias ply tires? huh? paper maps? the hell you say?! one of the many reasons I'm so grateful for BMT and all the friends I've met along the way!.............................................Mark 8 Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/58/#findComment-257673 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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