Mackdaddy2030 Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 I still say the Mongoose and Terminator trailers are the best.I hand sanded my Terminator and rolled on and brushed Farm and Fleet tractor paint two years ago and still holding up great. Though next time gonna have it blasted to get more of the rust off. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/99/#findComment-299470 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody454 Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 I was going to have it blasted first, but I think the fenders are getting a little thin for that. It's spent a lot of time in the limestone and salt. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/99/#findComment-299480 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterMack Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Went back through my pictures and I'm gonna say the third truck back is the same truck I took a picture of about a year ago.Although, I think there were two like this, so maybe its the other one. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/99/#findComment-299810 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackdaddy2030 Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 That really sucks that they are leaving. The orange one actually looks like it was in decent shape. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/99/#findComment-299926 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackdaddy2030 Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 I just noticed. Did he add steps to the fuel tank? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/99/#findComment-299927 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranchhopper Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Bumper is different too. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/99/#findComment-299941 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 kinda think its the same truck. they painted the bumper and air cleaner silver. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/99/#findComment-299949 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterMack Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 kinda think its the same truck. they painted the bumper and air cleaner silver.I think so to. That is a weird bumper, I think the truck was given a bath and a coat of Krylon. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/99/#findComment-300193 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PeterMack Posted August 15, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted August 15, 2015 Saw this truck pull in the pit the other day. Schambach from Elgin. I had never seen this truck before. Clean old six-wheeler. 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/99/#findComment-300194 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranchhopper Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 That schambach 6 wheeler was built from a 67 semi tractor I complimented him on it when I was loading it last summer it still has the old style PTO where the higher the gear the main box is in the faster the box goes up. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/99/#findComment-300223 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 that old style pto is both good and bad. good if you have a brain, bad if some moran drives your truck and puts it in high gear and blows the pto right off the side of the transmission. I never ran one faster than 3rd gear Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/99/#findComment-300243 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted August 15, 2015 Author Share Posted August 15, 2015 Drove a few R models with that style pump. 2nd or 3rd was what I used depending how heavy a load was in the box. I prefer the rear mount Mack PTO tho... 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/99/#findComment-300257 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 Drove a few R models with that style pump. 2nd or 3rd was what I used depending how heavy a load was in the box. I prefer the rear mount Mack PTO tho...Used to start in 2nd gear on my RW when oil was cold... Dumping scrap a couple winters ago in AL blew the yard boss's mind when he saw me grab a gear 2nd to 3rd while dumping!GreggSent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/99/#findComment-300261 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranchhopper Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 The only thing that's a pain in the ass is spreading a load of gravel if you have it in a low enough gear not to spin the clutch while taking off the bed goes up way to slow. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/99/#findComment-300264 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bulldogbred Posted August 16, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted August 16, 2015 So my grandpa is Bill Steffenhagen, I'm sure several of you know who he is. He just got the old maroon SuperLiner that was a lease truck at one time repainted. I believe there are some pics of it on here from a few years ago. Marengo Auto Body did the painting. This truck has an E9 in it and a 10 speed. 5 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/99/#findComment-300307 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackdaddy2030 Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 So my grandpa is Bill Steffenhagen, I'm sure several of you know who he is. He just got the old maroon SuperLiner that was a lease truck at one time repainted. I believe there are some pics of it on here from a few years ago. Marengo Auto Body did the painting. This truck has an E9 in it and a 10 speed.That is AWESOME!!!!!! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/99/#findComment-300323 Share on other sites More sharing options...
75T Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 Now that's a Truck! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/99/#findComment-300327 Share on other sites More sharing options...
james j neiweem Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 Come on you Volvo jerks. Make something like this again. And don't name it Volvo. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/99/#findComment-300347 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackey58 Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 In what part of the dash on my 90rd would the bulb for the fiber optics dash light be I sure can't find it Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/99/#findComment-300351 Share on other sites More sharing options...
IH Farms 2 Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 Saw this truck pull in the pit the other day. Schambach from Elgin. I had never seen this truck before. Clean old six-wheeler.It's parked on McLean Blvd at my grandma's they don't use it much. It's a 70's model I think. It looks good until you get closer one of these days they are gonna go to dump the box and either the scissor lift will go thru the floor or the box is going to flop off the truck 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/99/#findComment-300372 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterMack Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 It's parked on McLean Blvd at my grandma's they don't use it much. It's a 70's model I think. It looks good until you get closer one of these days they are gonna go to dump the box and either the scissor lift will go thru the floor or the box is going to flop off the truckMy B model was parked off Mclean before I brought it home. Used to sit over on 25 before that. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/99/#findComment-300427 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PeterMack Posted August 17, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted August 17, 2015 I had a full weekend. Took the blue Pete down to the Chi-Town Large car show in Lynwood on Saturday. The only Mack therewas the Brites R-model. Was also a Brockway there from IN. Today I wandered over to the Sycamore steam show & ThreshingBee. Saw a Christensen R-model, a cool Autocar that I've seen around but never got a picture of till today, a neat front shoveland Lootens old steam engine. Not all R-models, just some cool old stuff! 6 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/99/#findComment-300428 Share on other sites More sharing options...
IH Farms 2 Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 The old autocar is used to haul one of the steam engines into the show. He was hauling get it home Monday down 72 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/99/#findComment-300616 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterMack Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 The old autocar is used to haul one of the steam engines into the show. He was hauling get it home Monday down 72He moves all of Peterson Propane's tractors back to Hampshire. And quite a few others. He keeps that truck busy this time of year. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/99/#findComment-300637 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PeterMack Posted August 19, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted August 19, 2015 These pictures are from a few weeks back at the railway museum show. Finally got to meet Mr. Ranchopper in person.Stark's had a nice showing, Al was also there along with Mr Fiantago, and Mr Leach with his new to him Hendrickson.Was a good turnout for the show this year. 7 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28785-chicago-r-models/page/99/#findComment-300640 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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