ranchhopper Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 I have loaded many a load of crushed concrete onto Marvin Stringers white R dog pulling that fruehauf same with that BEM truck but I don't remember ever seeing it that dirty. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/97/#findComment-297716 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Saw a few Mack's the other day. I'm thinking the Avalon truck must get about 15mpg's with all the fairings and wheel coverings. If it's run locally, I doubt the savings are worth the impact those add-ons have on the appearance. 1 Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/97/#findComment-297724 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterMack Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 If it's run locally, I doubt the savings are worth the impact those add-ons have on the appearance.There's a stop light about every 10 feet on the road that truck was on, no fuel mileage on that road. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/97/#findComment-297806 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterMack Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Was in Waterman last week for a tractor/truck show and the Underdog trucks were parked around the corner. I noticed I hadn't seenthem in awhile. Story that I got was they are owned by the bank now. Looks like they've been parked for a bit. I know they are on theI-pass super scofflaw list. They made top 10. Thats a big bill!http://www.illinoistollway.com/documents/10157/3169644/Super+Scofflaw+List_FINAL.pdf 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/97/#findComment-297807 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 what is this I have never seen one of these before is it custom built ????Paul 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/97/#findComment-297846 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterMack Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 All that truck is, is a Chevy or GMC with Mack badges and a bulldog. Nothing Mack about it except a couple emblems. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/97/#findComment-297855 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 so it's not custom built it's custom badged !!!!Paul 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/97/#findComment-297859 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranchhopper Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 The company I used to work for had a pretty nice CH613 my old boss told me it had just over 600K on it 460 engine, set forward front axle, 11R24.5 low pro tires on steel hub piloted rims, A/C pretty nice truck really he told me they were going to sell it. Found out they had it in the ARI maintenance program so they took the truck under some contractual agreement and it went to copart auto recyclers don't know if it was sold for scrap or auctioned off a damn shame really. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/97/#findComment-297888 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackdaddy2030 Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Was in Waterman last week for a tractor/truck show and the Underdog trucks were parked around the corner. I noticed I hadn't seenthem in awhile. Story that I got was they are owned by the bank now. Looks like they've been parked for a bit. I know they are on theI-pass super scofflaw list. They made top 10. Thats a big bill!http://www.illinoistollway.com/documents/10157/3169644/Super+Scofflaw+List_FINAL.pdfI heard he owed way too many people 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/97/#findComment-298092 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackdaddy2030 Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Nice change of pace for today at 47/20/72. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/97/#findComment-298093 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PeterMack Posted July 27, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted July 27, 2015 Saw this Kennit Exc RB the other day. I think its the same one I had posted way back with blue flames on the front.Maybe got a new paint job. 5 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/97/#findComment-298113 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranchhopper Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 I saw some of you guys out there this morning while hauling stone from Hampshire to elgin saw the white CH with the live floor trailer backed into the paver when going through the intersection. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/97/#findComment-298151 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackey58 Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 See the electrical section Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/97/#findComment-298353 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PeterMack Posted July 30, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted July 30, 2015 Was on a job today and ran across two trucks delivering pipe. Was actually a Stark Mack there also with pipe but he was on the otherside of the job. One was the red RD and the other.....sorry its a Pete. I know, Mack forum. But I have seen this guy in passing for yearsand I stopped to talk to him for a bit. Super nice guy from down by Tinley Park. Every time I see this old Pete it is always shining. Thetruck is a 1978 359 that he bought from a friend in 86, and has been running it ever since. Just had to give some him some credit, keepingan almost 40 year old truck looking so nice, that's a feat no matter what brand you drive. 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/97/#findComment-298367 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackdaddy2030 Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 I saw some of you guys out there this morning while hauling stone from Hampshire to elgin saw the white CH with the live floor trailer backed into the paver when going through the intersection.That was me you saw.So I was actually working? Lol Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/97/#findComment-298380 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackdaddy2030 Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 I saw some of you guys out there this morning while hauling stone from Hampshire to elgin saw the white CH with the live floor trailer backed into the paver when going through the intersection.What were you driving? We are on ch17 Though we are usually staying out side our trucks cause it's not very fast passed over there. Lol Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/97/#findComment-298383 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackdaddy2030 Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Zimmerman Granite Rolloff swapping out dumpsters. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/97/#findComment-298385 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackdaddy2030 Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Zimmerman Granite Rolloff swapping out dumpsters. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/97/#findComment-298386 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackdaddy2030 Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Peter Baker was hauling mix out of Curran DeKalb today and had their '72 R model there. The guy said it drives great. Forgot to get the specs though Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/97/#findComment-298435 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mackdaddy2030 Posted July 30, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted July 30, 2015 Once again I forgot to attach the pictures lol 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/97/#findComment-298439 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranchhopper Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 Im driving an old faded out RD the only one hauling gravel with a 24 foot galbreath aluminum trailer. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/97/#findComment-298488 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackdaddy2030 Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 Im driving an old faded out RD the only one hauling gravel with a 24 foot galbreath aluminum trailer.Welch Bros? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/97/#findComment-298493 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranchhopper Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 Yes for welch they are rebuilding me a newer RD so this is my summer driver the paint is really bad needs a good buffing and they don't want to put the time into it so I drive it around dirty kind of embarrassing but there is no sense cleaning it up when as soon as it drys it looks dirty again. Its really a pretty good truck but the mechanics bent the bumper backing it into the shop and the previous driver smashed the hoist oil and fuel tank in and everything is dented or scratched its a shame really it could be brought back to looking good again but Im told when Im in the other truck this will be a spare. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/97/#findComment-298539 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackdaddy2030 Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 Yes for welch they are rebuilding me a newer RD so this is my summer driver the paint is really bad needs a good buffing and they don't want to put the time into it so I drive it around dirty kind of embarrassing but there is no sense cleaning it up when as soon as it drys it looks dirty again. Its really a pretty good truck but the mechanics bent the bumper backing it into the shop and the previous driver smashed the hoist oil and fuel tank in and everything is dented or scratched its a shame really it could be brought back to looking good again but Im told when Im in the other truck this will be a spare.I see you driving by all the time. Keep meaning to take a pic, but I'm not as fast on the trigger as Petermack lol Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/97/#findComment-298540 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackdaddy2030 Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 Are the gonna redo the R model eventually? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/97/#findComment-298541 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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