Lmackattack Posted January 5, 2013 Author Share Posted January 5, 2013 Axel and hilbilt pretty much ruled Chicago end dumps. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/7/#findComment-155136 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Lmackattack Posted January 5, 2013 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 5, 2013 Tanzillo contractors Wheeling IL 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/7/#findComment-155139 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakebrake86 Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Axel and hilbilt pretty much ruled Chicago end dumps.I didn't know Hilbilt made it that far north. They're built about two hours away from me. Do y'all ever see any Palmer trailers up that way? They're built in Amory, MS and seem to be the most popular around here. Quote Jake Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/7/#findComment-155141 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Lmackattack Posted January 5, 2013 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 5, 2013 First truck I ever drove when I was 14. Took it up I-55 then down Cicero ave after the driver said I should try.RS700L 285/6speed, ex Alaska pipe line truck. 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/7/#findComment-155142 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted January 5, 2013 Author Share Posted January 5, 2013 I didn't know Hilbilt made it that far north. They're built about two hours away from me. Do y'all ever see any Palmer trailers up that way? They're built in Amory, MS and seem to be the most popular around here. cant say I see any Palmer but a hilbilt frameless was pretty much the norm for 20 years, Mongoose 1/4 frames are also popular. The hilbilt frameless spring ride was a no frills all business trailer. Easy to maintain and parts were easy to find. Worst issue with them was the ladder style frame on the under side. Rust just eats those tubes and the welds cracks away from the floor. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/7/#findComment-155143 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Great pictures!!! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/7/#findComment-155155 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Great thread!Many old Macks stll running out there? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/7/#findComment-155157 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Axel and hilbilt pretty much ruled Chicago end dumps.Don't forget Heil,Trent.They were a big player in the dump trailer market around here too.Celli was a HUGE Heil user.I don't know when they quit building dump trailers? Quite a few of their old ones (Celli's) were still around not too long ago! 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/7/#findComment-155177 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 I didn't know Hilbilt made it that far north. They're built about two hours away from me. Do y'all ever see any Palmer trailers up that way? They're built in Amory, MS and seem to be the most popular around here.As Trent said,Hilbilt is a big trailer up here.You will see some Palmers around here from time to time.Another guy that I used haul with,had an aluminum Palmer that had the 'swirl' design like a Ravens on it.I heard they were later sued because that design was a patent for Ravens.Any truth to that jakebrake86? 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/7/#findComment-155178 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Great thread!Many old Macks stll running out there?Just a handful Bigdogtrucker.I think most of the old Macks have taken a "boat ride"..........sad, but true! ...sniff,sniff............ 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/7/#findComment-155180 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 57 bcr Posted January 5, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted January 5, 2013 .........And your Chicago area R-Model of the day belongs to...........Milburn Bros. 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/7/#findComment-155181 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 That trailer manufacturer sure had the market tied up!!They sure did,mackdaddy and 80% of them were pulled by MACKs! 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/7/#findComment-155182 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Just a handful Bigdogtrucker.I think most of the old Macks have taken a "boat ride"..........sad, but true! ...sniff,sniff............What a F'n shame,figured they just got the ones near the coastline... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/7/#findComment-155183 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 What a F'n shame,figured they just got the ones near the coastline...No,they come rootin' around here too! They will pay for the hauling or even driving to the NYC ports,just to get their hands on one of these proven workhorses! 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/7/#findComment-155185 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackey58 Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Yea miss those good old r and superliners and rd s don't forget those heavy derizen trailers love this thread and all those nice pics I drove a78 with the 2 stick and 88with the 12speed still see the 88around the an01 rd now an 05 granite should live in the now BUT those old dogs. That's when work was fun! Lol Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/7/#findComment-155256 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackey58 Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 I loved the frameless bulbils i pulled never worried about tipping over then da boss got a 1/4 frame derizen and then a 1/4 frame r/s it was junk hoist area kept cracking so kept the 01derizen Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/7/#findComment-155260 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackey58 Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 I meant frameless bulbils lol Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/7/#findComment-155262 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackey58 Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 HILBILT damnit Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/7/#findComment-155263 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted January 5, 2013 Author Share Posted January 5, 2013 Lol.... Damm auto correct! Derizen and heil were pretty popular as well... I see a lot of aluminum Mac trailers lately. And Cora's steel trailers they Seam to be knock offs of other popular mfg.See a resemblance?http://www.truckpaper.com/listingsdetail/detail.aspx?OHID=3531147http://www.truckpaper.com/listingsdetail/detail.aspx?OHID=3863349One thing that I did with newer end dumps was an air ride with a 1/4 frame. That thing rode so nice. Not as much bucking stable on the dirt. And the bags dumped when the air gate was opened. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/7/#findComment-155278 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakebrake86 Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 As Trent said,Hilbilt is a big trailer up here.You will see some Palmers around here from time to time.Another guy that I used haul with,had an aluminum Palmer that had the 'swirl' design like a Ravens on it.I heard they were later sued because that design was a patent for Ravens.Any truth to that jakebrake86?To be honest with you, I don't guess I've ever even seen an aluminum Palmer. I'm gonna have to check into that though. Quote Jake Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/7/#findComment-155393 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 And your Chicago area R-Model of the day belongs to.....Prairie Materials (John A. Oremus) 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/7/#findComment-155415 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 .........And your Chicago area R-Model of the day belongs to....... Milburn Bros..jpg....Milburn Bros.I like this one!!! Looks great, and I can tell its Canadian built, it has Canadian Battery box lids. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/7/#findComment-155422 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 and dual CB antennas on that MIlburn truck, all the creature comforts friend.... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/7/#findComment-155426 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 I wanna put two antennas on my U's mirror brackets. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/7/#findComment-155427 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 I like this one!!! Looks great, and I can tell its Canadian built, it has Canadian Battery box lids.Good eye,Vinny! 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/7/#findComment-155443 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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