Popular Post 57 bcr Posted March 10, 2013 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 10, 2013 Heres some more..... 11 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/30302-celli-trucking-co-a-chicago-legend/page/2/#findComment-171093 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifth wheel Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 I like the paint scheme, nice pictures and thank you for sharing them.FW Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30302-celli-trucking-co-a-chicago-legend/page/2/#findComment-171099 Share on other sites More sharing options...
39 Baby Mack Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Great pictures AlThanks for posting them!Ron Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30302-celli-trucking-co-a-chicago-legend/page/2/#findComment-171106 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Those are so cool Al!!! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30302-celli-trucking-co-a-chicago-legend/page/2/#findComment-171108 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Great B-Models Al Thanks for posting them!...............................Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30302-celli-trucking-co-a-chicago-legend/page/2/#findComment-171140 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ap40rocktruck Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Very sharp colors on those trucks. Thanks for sharingRick Quote Richard MarkOwner / Master Model Maker Industrial Model DesignAp40rocktruck Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30302-celli-trucking-co-a-chicago-legend/page/2/#findComment-171142 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ap40rocktruck Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Good history lesson Al. I remember Sam Romano's R Model when he was leased to Celli running around when I was a kid.I always thought that was a sharp looking truck. He should have a couple pictures of that lying around I would think. ThoughtI would post the Celli First Gear truck and a Celli trailer that boss man Jim bought last year. I think he either sold the traileror cut it up. Great side shot of the dump trailer. Any idea of the over all length of the trailer? Would be a great addition to model in 1/25 scale.Rick Quote Richard MarkOwner / Master Model Maker Industrial Model DesignAp40rocktruck Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30302-celli-trucking-co-a-chicago-legend/page/2/#findComment-171143 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck P Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Great thread! I love the shot of the LT with the short dump trailer from the previous page.How is the name pronounced......is it "selly" or chelly"? Just curious. Quote "If it's all the sime to you... I'll droyve that tankah" Max Rockatansky (The Road Warrior) Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30302-celli-trucking-co-a-chicago-legend/page/2/#findComment-171175 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Great shots. Thanks for sharing. Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30302-celli-trucking-co-a-chicago-legend/page/2/#findComment-171284 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifth wheel Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Great thread! I love the shot of the LT with the short dump trailer from the previous page.How is the name pronounced......is it "selly" or chelly"? Just curious.I believe it is "chelly" . I would say the dump trailer is 20'FW Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30302-celli-trucking-co-a-chicago-legend/page/2/#findComment-171309 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted March 14, 2013 Author Share Posted March 14, 2013 I believe it is "chelly" . I would say the dump trailer is 20'FWIt would be pronounced "Cell-E" if that makes any sense! 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/30302-celli-trucking-co-a-chicago-legend/page/2/#findComment-172117 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted March 14, 2013 Author Share Posted March 14, 2013 Great side shot of the dump trailer. Any idea of the over all length of the trailer? Would be a great addition to model in 1/25 scale.RickHere is one,Rick that a guy in our area built..... And thanks guys for your comments.Have been out of town for a few days,so I have some catching up to do! 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/30302-celli-trucking-co-a-chicago-legend/page/2/#findComment-172118 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 57 bcr Posted March 14, 2013 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 14, 2013 More Celli B's......Eugene Celli's father,Carlo,posing next to this B model The last one (the solid green '65 model) was one out of the last order of B-models,Celli purchased.With its Heil aluminum dump trailer,this unit weighed in at a respectable 22,500 lbs empty! 7 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/30302-celli-trucking-co-a-chicago-legend/page/2/#findComment-172135 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Lmackattack Posted March 15, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted March 15, 2013 Tanzillo and I dug these 2 celli b models out of the frozen ground near ohare field. They were on the way to meet the torch. I bought one ,the other truck also found a home. 9 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30302-celli-trucking-co-a-chicago-legend/page/2/#findComment-172145 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 57 bcr Posted March 15, 2013 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 15, 2013 Celli had to be the largest if not one of the largest users of the Clariben fiberglass tilt replacement hoods,for B models.Like 'em or not,they were a way to lighten up your B,and make it easier to work on.They had already converted several over to this hood,in 1971.This last picture shows many of the B models in their Wauconda (Ill.) yard needing fenders by the early '70's! 11 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/30302-celli-trucking-co-a-chicago-legend/page/2/#findComment-172151 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 When I went to the celli yard 8 years ago...they had a trailer full of old fiberglass hoods. All used in poor shape...most went to the trash except for a few.. Think someone bought one and saved it. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30302-celli-trucking-co-a-chicago-legend/page/2/#findComment-172152 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 Tanzillo and I dug these 2 celli b models out of the frozen ground near ohare field. They were on the way to meet the torch. I bought one ,the other truck also found a home.Do you still have this black B model? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30302-celli-trucking-co-a-chicago-legend/page/2/#findComment-172156 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 It's parked at my buddies farm. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30302-celli-trucking-co-a-chicago-legend/page/2/#findComment-172165 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 It's parked at my buddies farm.Oh cool. Any current pictures of it? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30302-celli-trucking-co-a-chicago-legend/page/2/#findComment-172168 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 Thats pretty much as far as I got with it. It has window glass,new starter, seats. Etc.... But I ran out of time and $ Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30302-celli-trucking-co-a-chicago-legend/page/2/#findComment-172177 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifth wheel Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 It would be pronounced "Cell-E" if that makes any sense! My Great grandfather's name was Angelo B. Celle. In his native country (northern Italy) it is pronounced "chelly". In America it was pronounced "selly or sell-e". With Eugene and Carlo it would be "chell-eye " Like you stated it is pronounced "Cell-E", and yes that makes sense.FW Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30302-celli-trucking-co-a-chicago-legend/page/2/#findComment-172194 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 57 bcr Posted March 15, 2013 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 15, 2013 My Great grandfather's name was Angelo B. Celle. In his native country (northern Italy) it is pronounced "chelly". In America it was pronounced "selly or sell-e". With Eugene and Carlo it would be "chell-eye " Like you stated it is pronounced "Cell-E", and yes that makes sense.FWI imagine so many names and their pronounciations were changed when our forefathers got off the boats, and immigrated "THE RIGHT WAY",FW! Anyway,after this speech lesson,we should continue on with the thread! These are some pictures from an article in Diesel Equipment Superintendent-June 1965 featuring Dick Pein (Pine),that was Eugene's right hand man back in the day. 5 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/30302-celli-trucking-co-a-chicago-legend/page/2/#findComment-172247 Share on other sites More sharing options...
james j neiweem Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 It looks like the Celli numbering system during the B era was all over the map. How many B's were in the fleet at one time. How many R's and CH's. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30302-celli-trucking-co-a-chicago-legend/page/2/#findComment-172281 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted March 16, 2013 Author Share Posted March 16, 2013 It looks like the Celli numbering system during the B era was all over the map. How many B's were in the fleet at one time. How many R's and CH's.Thats a good question,James.I noticed the 6 wheeler dumps seem to be 2 digit numbers,and the semis were first 3 digit, then later 4 digit numbers.Don't know the reason.HMMMM? 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/30302-celli-trucking-co-a-chicago-legend/page/2/#findComment-172364 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 57 bcr Posted March 16, 2013 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 16, 2013 These B models were from the Celli company,Bulkmatic,which Gene started in the '60's.Eventually,he sold this business off to 2 guys that started working for him,cleaning these trailers.The 2 would go into the tanks and scrape flour off of the walls of these trailers! Gene said he knew those guys would make it,they were hard workers. And if they could handle getting inside a tank like that,they could handle anything! Bulkmatic is still in business today. 7 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/30302-celli-trucking-co-a-chicago-legend/page/2/#findComment-172372 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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