RSD501 Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 I had an old no power steering R model at Harry Kuhn my day consisted backing around cul de sacs in the older sections of streamwood following the gradall so he could load the bad sections of curb into the trailer.some of the guys that are driving now could use that. some of these guys cant back at all. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/76/#findComment-274779 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterMack Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 When I had my old DM 6 wheeler the Rochelle Disposal guys use to always wave to me. The one time I was actually bringing in contaminated dirt into their dump and I heard two of the guys talking on the CB about me "there is that Rossi truck that looks just like ours" lolThen is also have Waste Management trucks waving to me thinking I was a Rochelle Disposal truck.Those trucks use to be always clean and polished, though I think they have stopped taking care of them.I noticed those trucks are looking rough also. After they sold out they moved out of their shop and now all that is left there is the shell ofan MR cab. Don't know were they park now. One driver there kept awesome care of his truck. Was a 4 axle DM rolloff with all aluminum buds,floaters up front, the whole truck was always polished and probably had every piece of chrome a DM could have along with some extrachicken lights, but I think the new company stripped all that stuff off them trucks and they look like crap now. I'm sure it killed morale andthe guys just gave up. A shame, I would say that was the best looking Mack rolloff in northern IL. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/76/#findComment-274958 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PeterMack Posted January 19, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted January 19, 2015 You guys were talking about Nagel on the other thread and it reminded me I have a picture of a Nagel CH pulling a Wilson hopper.I like the hopper with the double row of lights, extra red lights up the back, and the auto tarp. 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/76/#findComment-274959 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PeterMack Posted January 21, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted January 21, 2015 Saw this sitting at Marengo Auto Body. Not sure who it belongs to. Had ICC numbers at the bottom of the door but no platesor lettering. Truck look familiar to anybody? 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/76/#findComment-275216 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted January 21, 2015 Author Share Posted January 21, 2015 looks like a superliner northern il Mack had?Edit...just looked at a pic I have from 2006? And looking at the stacks it looks like it could have been at the lake county truck pulls. Think it was a nil Mack truck? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/76/#findComment-275217 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterMack Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 looks like a superliner northern il Mack had?I thought that also. My Dad had it for about a month 20+ years ago when his Value Liner got wrecked. Maybe the same truck?Other than a few cosmetic changes, I would say very similar. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/76/#findComment-275218 Share on other sites More sharing options...
storkmack Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 The word on that Superliner from Tommy, is that it belongs to Bill Stephenhagen. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/76/#findComment-275222 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Lmackattack Posted January 21, 2015 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 21, 2015 it use to be parked out on the farm off gilmer Rd 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/76/#findComment-275223 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Oh,you mean this one?........This one was a former Stepco Leasiing unit. 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/76/#findComment-275313 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted January 21, 2015 Author Share Posted January 21, 2015 Al , Was did it have for power? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/76/#findComment-275317 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSD501 Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 that truck has the potential to be really pretty without too much work Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/76/#findComment-275326 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 That was has a E-9 in it,if I'm not mistaken,Trent. I remember a guy leased to Bulk Commodities bought the 1st E7-400 RWS N.I. sold at about the same time I bought my RD in '90.Stepco NationaLease took the twin to it and I don't know whatever became of it. They were painted that same maroon metallic. 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/76/#findComment-275358 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackdaddy2030 Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 I noticed those trucks are looking rough also. After they sold out they moved out of their shop and now all that is left there is the shell ofan MR cab. Don't know were they park now. One driver there kept awesome care of his truck. Was a 4 axle DM rolloff with all aluminum buds,floaters up front, the whole truck was always polished and probably had every piece of chrome a DM could have along with some extrachicken lights, but I think the new company stripped all that stuff off them trucks and they look like crap now. I'm sure it killed morale andthe guys just gave up. A shame, I would say that was the best looking Mack rolloff in northern IL.You are correct. Prob the nicest and cleanest disposal trucks around. Even their rear discharge garbage trucks had polished aluminum. What a shame to see. And tell you the truth I really haven't seen many of them running around anymore. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/76/#findComment-275414 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackdaddy2030 Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 You guys were talking about Nagel on the other thread and it reminded me I have a picture of a Nagel CH pulling a Wilson hopper.I like the hopper with the double row of lights, extra red lights up the back, and the auto tarp.What is the other thread? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/76/#findComment-275415 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody454 Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 I think it was about chicagoland mack dealers 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/76/#findComment-275421 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterMack Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 What is the other thread?Here it is.http://www.bigmacktrucks.com/index.php?/topic/38440-chicagoland-mack-dealerships/ 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/76/#findComment-275469 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PeterMack Posted January 23, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted January 23, 2015 Found a couple very neat pictures today on the internet from the 1957 Chicago Auto Show. A little before the R-Models time but Mack brought one big truck to the show. Maybe a B-model fire truck behind the sign?http://www.chicagoautoshow.com/history/1957/# 5 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/76/#findComment-275470 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackdaddy2030 Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Here it is.http://www.bigmacktrucks.com/index.php?/topic/38440-chicagoland-mack-dealerships/Thank you PeterMack 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/76/#findComment-275484 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PeterMack Posted January 24, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted January 24, 2015 Found a Chicago R-model on You Tube. An Advanced Concrete truck backing into their yard on Grand Ave.I like the jack-ass in the Nissan that about floors it into his hood because he can't wait one more second. 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/76/#findComment-275629 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 Found a Chicago R-model on You Tube. An Advanced Concrete truck backing into their yard on Grand Ave.I like the jack-ass in the Nissan that about floors it into his hood because he can't wait one more second. Seriously, the road was blocked for less than 20 seconds. They're lucky (insert training company of choice) wasn't pushing a 53 footer into that yard. 2 Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/76/#findComment-275710 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackdaddy2030 Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Word on the street is Plote bought some new 6 wheelers, mixers and semis. I'm trying to find out if they bought Macks or not. Haven't heard back from any of my contacts yet. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/76/#findComment-276213 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 I heard Plote bought 2 Granites for 6 wheelers, Mackdaddy. Al 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/76/#findComment-276222 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PeterMack Posted January 28, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted January 28, 2015 Saw a couple Plote trucks about a month ago with a couple Deere's on their back. 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/76/#findComment-276337 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackdaddy2030 Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 I heard Plote bought 2 Granites for 6 wheelers, Mackdaddy. AlThanks Al. My friend was gonna try an find out, cause he was wondering if they were going to get more Petes or he heard a rumor they might have been testing some Cats out in North Dakota. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/76/#findComment-276358 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PeterMack Posted January 29, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted January 29, 2015 I found these pictures on the web of this Plote Granite hauling this fire truck. Not sure what the story was here on why they were moving it. 5 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/76/#findComment-276495 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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