Mackdaddy2030 Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 I know this is not Chicago, or even USA, but thought it was pretty good looking. I love how the trailer matches the truck. Even with the stripes. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/63/#findComment-260579 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterMack Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Geez, I didn't know you were such an old dusty fart.Oh yeah, the dustiest! I attribute it all to trucking. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/63/#findComment-260851 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PeterMack Posted September 23, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted September 23, 2014 Saw a few Mack's on the job I was on today. The Berger RD water truck, a white RD O/O that two weeks ago I saw getting pulledout by three tow trucks on a job because he got to close to the edge and about flipped over, driver side trailer wheels were off theground, a Prairie mixer and an R model that I don't know who it belongs to. 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/63/#findComment-260852 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mackdaddy2030 Posted September 23, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted September 23, 2014 The first pic was taken by Rob Martin That is him, AKA Snake, and Jimmy Stewart, AKA Chili Dog, milling the parking lot at Farm & Fleet in Sycamore.Snake has the red and white '80 R ModelThe second pic I was barley able to capture while I was driving on the job site on I90. I know it's not a Mack, but who doesn't love the wiener truck? 6 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/63/#findComment-260867 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackdaddy2030 Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 These are some Curran trucks at the DeKalb yard. Couple dumps, oil truck and lowboy 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/63/#findComment-260869 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RSD501 Posted September 24, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted September 24, 2014 I have gotten a few pictures over the summer but kept forgetting to upload them. LCGC dumping up on their dump, Granthams RB, Drakes older superliner, Nitti R dump that looked really clean,and drakes newer superliner. 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/63/#findComment-260948 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackdaddy2030 Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Some Super Aggregate trucks were hauling sand into the plant today. I always thought these trucks looked sharp. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/63/#findComment-260965 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackey58 Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 So today I was on I 80 east bound going to homewood at 5 am and I have noticed a Mack granite white and red with an alum box tandem axle truck with 2 lift axles and they where down and he was tarped can you run that set up in il seen him several times on 80 and on 55 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/63/#findComment-261012 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody454 Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 (edited) I think they are from Indiana. They are dredging the pond on 55th st between Fairview and Main st in downers grove. I've seen them a lot this summer. As for how they run like that? not really sure...I would think the material from the pond has to be pretty heavy muck! I bet the local truck cops would love to weigh a "six wheeler" with that many axles Edited September 25, 2014 by sas454 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/63/#findComment-261028 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 I used to run a pusher axle on my 6 wheeler in the '90's, but was told 4 axles on a straight truck in Illinois, was it! I was told anymore than that,and the state wouldn't recognize them. Maybe they issue a permit for them now or something? Hribar would haul salt in the wintertime out of Wis. with quad axles. I suppose the authorities look the other way,when their municipalities need something,I don't know? 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/63/#findComment-261038 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 I know it's not a Mack, but who doesn't love the wiener truck?Good thing it likes you. If not, there would've been less of it in the picture. 1 Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/63/#findComment-261067 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackey58 Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Al what could you gross on that set up? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/63/#findComment-261216 Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 I know this is not Chicago, or even USA, but thought it was pretty good looking. I love how the trailer matches the truck. Even with the stripes.thats a class act no matter where its from 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/63/#findComment-261232 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PeterMack Posted September 27, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted September 27, 2014 Saw these two CL's this week. The green one belongs to Smith Transport from Dekalb and the blue CL belongs to Northern IL Service out of Rockford. These were formerly Helfrich trucks from Rochelle. I think there was four of theseat one point. Not sure what exactly happened to Helfrich but they sold the trucks. I think they were all V8 powered. 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/63/#findComment-261244 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 Bill, 55,500 if I wanted to pay HUT. I chose not to,and stayed at 54,999 max,what my plate was good for.Did alright with it,but should have bought a steerable.They were just coming in to play at that time. Thelen's ran some steerables later, on a few of their S-series Navistars. Al 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/63/#findComment-261251 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackey58 Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 Nice tks Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/63/#findComment-261306 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PeterMack Posted September 29, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted September 29, 2014 The other day I was at Meyer Marengo and I noticed a picture on the wall in the booth where you get your ticket stamped. The guy in the booth said Randy Griebel dropped it off so they could have it on the wall. It is just a photo copied picture but it turned out nice. I took a picture of it with my phone. That pit originally belonged toRandy's grandfather who I believe is in the photo. The second picture is a pic that I have of one of Griebelsblue/white B-models that a friend of mine drove when he was a young man. He said he would haul 25 loads aday into town to the redi-mix plant in that truck. He also explained to me that the lake at the pit was namedGriebel lake and was open to the public to swim at until about the late 70's. I think they had to shut it down dueto insurance purposes. My friend said it was known as the Marengo babysitter. Many parents would drop theirkids off there for the day. The last b-model is Randy's truck that he has and will have it out for a few showsduring the year. 8 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/63/#findComment-261454 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackey58 Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Nice pics ! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/63/#findComment-261584 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mackdaddy2030 Posted September 30, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted September 30, 2014 Saw the Stark R model day cab on Genoa rd today.Only reason I was able to get a some what good picture was cause my friend was a couple miles ahead of me and told me it was coming my way lolI'm usually not fast enough to get my phone ready to take a picture. 5 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/63/#findComment-261585 Share on other sites More sharing options...
storkmack Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Saw the Stark R model day cab on Genoa rd today.Only reason I was able to get a some what good picture was cause my friend was a couple miles ahead of me and told me it was coming my way lolI'm usually not fast enough to get my phone ready to take a picture.That is my personal truck, but I was not driving it at that time. I taught one of the children that started with us this spring how to handle the 12 speed. He is the only person besides my Dad and my brother that are allowed to run it. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/63/#findComment-261610 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mackdaddy2030 Posted October 1, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted October 1, 2014 That is my personal truck, but I was not driving it at that time. I taught one of the children that started with us this spring how to handle the 12 speed. He is the only person besides my Dad and my brother that are allowed to run it.It is a really nice looking truck. I also love the sleeper truck.This one was passing over me today when I was on 90. Not the best picture. Was in the paver at the time and the windshield was really dirty, lol 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/63/#findComment-261679 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mackdaddy2030 Posted October 1, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted October 1, 2014 This MR was milling the holes for the reflectors to go in. The guy got a kick out of me taking the pictures. 6 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/63/#findComment-261682 Share on other sites More sharing options...
storkmack Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 It is a really nice looking truck. I also love the sleeper truck.This one was passing over me today when I was on 90. Not the best picture. Was in the paver at the time and the windshield was really dirty, lolSame truck! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/63/#findComment-261683 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackdaddy2030 Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Same truck!LolI was wondering that. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/63/#findComment-261685 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PeterMack Posted October 2, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted October 2, 2014 Saw a few Macks while I was out and about today. A D-const. RD, a Hoving rolloff, a very clean Lenz RDand a couple Elmhurst-Chicago Stone mixers. 5 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/63/#findComment-261804 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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