mackey58 Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Nice ride specs? 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/69/#findComment-266350 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackdaddy2030 Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 '12 CHU613MP8 445M drive3.58 gears Eaton rears205 WBRides really nice and is super quiet.Still deciding if I like the M driveI really wanted the Allison but they are really hard to find. Esp the HD ones so you can put a PTO on.My other truck was dying and really needed to upgrade quick so I got this one. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/69/#findComment-266561 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackey58 Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Yea some like the m drive but I think allison s are hard to beat 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/69/#findComment-266562 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackdaddy2030 Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Don't get me wrong, it does haul butt, but not nearly as smooth as the Allison.And you notice it more pulling the tank. Def gonna have to use manual mode when off road.And I really wanted the 505 but from what I have been reading the performance isn't much different then the 445 and the 445 get much better fuel mileage.I can say this, I will define get the Allison in my next truck. But it is really nice not having to shift all day long in that great traffic on 47 in Yorkville Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/69/#findComment-266568 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackey58 Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Oh that sucks hope they get done soon 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/69/#findComment-266580 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PeterMack Posted November 13, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted November 13, 2014 Last week I saw the R. Zimmerman Superliner at 120 & 12. It was a long shot across the way but it was the best I could get.I saw it pulling into West Side Deere on 12 earlier in the day and then spotted it here later. Sharp looking truck with the hornsshaved and extra lights. 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/69/#findComment-266589 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackey58 Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Nice pic .I got to run the road today.took my tag trailer to rockdale to a job .ran our crew 2 loads of3/4 from lafarge in rockdale. Then up to Wheaton and got a 310 loader backhoe and took it to joliet .then up to rt31 in mchenry to pick up our tl150 track skid and mower deck and ran it to our shop in Plainfield 256 miles it was nice 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/69/#findComment-266655 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PeterMack Posted November 14, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted November 14, 2014 Was down around O'hare most of the day today and spotted a few Mack's. I was rounding the corner at Lawrence and River Rdand spotted a big Superliner with his trailer stacked up, just barley got a picture of it. Not a Chicago truck though, looked like ithad Michigan plates on it. Also saw a Rossi RD backed up to the Gradall inside the airport property, then I saw two Greco Rmodels. 5 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/69/#findComment-266659 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackey58 Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Nice superliner. Man that's a big quarry at 31 and main thought the sign said hanson Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/69/#findComment-266661 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Mackey,Hanson (old M-S) is just one of the pits in that area.The rest in that stretch,belong to MEYER. That's where I work. (debatable by some....LOL) 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/69/#findComment-266669 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackey58 Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 I was wondering if you were there I saw a haul truck parked and looked he was sleeping thought it might be you LOL kidding al Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/69/#findComment-266743 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackdaddy2030 Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 Thanks for the heads up on the DOT today macky58 lolI was on the phone and didn't know who was talking to me.And of course I ran the light coming off Brandon just before that lolAnd I believe that was Storkmack driving the sweet R model in Elburn today.Also saw The new Stark CHU pulling bulk tank on 80 and two Stark Granites on a side road off 80 pulling flatbeds Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/69/#findComment-266758 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackdaddy2030 Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 Was down around O'hare most of the day today and spotted a few Mack's. I was rounding the corner at Lawrence and River Rdand spotted a big Superliner with his trailer stacked up, just barley got a picture of it. Not a Chicago truck though, looked like ithad Michigan plates on it. Also saw a Rossi RD backed up to the Gradall inside the airport property, then I saw two Greco Rmodels.Love those trucks, but obviously a little partial to the Rossi truck, lol Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/69/#findComment-266762 Share on other sites More sharing options...
storkmack Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 Thanks for the heads up on the DOT today macky58 lolI was on the phone and didn't know who was talking to me.And of course I ran the light coming off Brandon just before that lolAnd I believe that was Storkmack driving the sweet R model in Elburn today.Also saw The new Stark CHU pulling bulk tank on 80 and two Stark Granites on a side road off 80 pulling flatbedsYeah that was me going thru Elburn. No ready mix out of our plant today, so I got to get out and see some country. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/69/#findComment-266764 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackdaddy2030 Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 Yeah that was me going thru Elburn. No ready mix out of our plant today, so I got to get out and see some country.I love your R model trucks. Is there just the one day cab and sleeper? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/69/#findComment-266765 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackey58 Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 On the phone AND ran the light!!!! Oh boy lol have to watch for you down there and give ya a yell 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/69/#findComment-266766 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackdaddy2030 Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 On the phone AND ran the light!!!! Oh boy lol have to watch for you down there and give ya a yellI was on my headset lolWhat is that they are building across from our plant at Laraway and Patterson? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/69/#findComment-266767 Share on other sites More sharing options...
storkmack Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 I love your R model trucks. Is there just the one day cab and sleeper?2 day cabs (one has dual straight stacks), and the one sleeper 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/69/#findComment-266768 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackdaddy2030 Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 2 day cabs (one has dual straight stacks), and the one sleeperIs that a stock sleeper?And to give you a heads up.My buddy Snake that parks buy us and has that red and white '80 R model with the big stacks, might be selling it in the spring. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/69/#findComment-266772 Share on other sites More sharing options...
storkmack Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 It's a double eagle sleeper, Dad put it on there shortly after buying the truck. I've been told not to buy any more antiques. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/69/#findComment-266774 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackey58 Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 It's gonna be a bulk oil terminal 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/69/#findComment-266781 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mackdaddy2030 Posted November 17, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted November 17, 2014 I saw this on Google images. I don't think I've ever seen an RD with a sleeper.Has anyone else? 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/69/#findComment-267031 Share on other sites More sharing options...
r686st Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 That sleeper RD looks sweet and no I've never seen one. I kinda like the look of a sleeper granite also. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/69/#findComment-267032 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterMack Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 Looks like Lindahl has one Mack on the road still. I saw their RD lube truck pulling off Manheim rd the other dayto service some machines on the jobsite. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/69/#findComment-267040 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 They chose a to fuel up their.........???????? 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/69/#findComment-267145 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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