bill11410 Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 Hey guys Dick would love to talk about the old days you can contact him through my e-mail account, bill11410@yahoo.com he,s not very teck savy so I will help him. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30302-celli-trucking-co-a-chicago-legend/page/5/#findComment-179581 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted April 22, 2013 Author Share Posted April 22, 2013 Hey guys Dick would love to talk about the old days you can contact him through my e-mail account, bill11410@yahoo.com he,s not very teck savy so I will help him.Good deal! Thanks again,Bill! 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/5/#findComment-179702 Share on other sites More sharing options...
james j neiweem Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 I saw a Celli peterbilt in Ct years ago. Did Celli ever run any other truck makes other than Mack. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30302-celli-trucking-co-a-chicago-legend/page/5/#findComment-181477 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted May 3, 2013 Author Share Posted May 3, 2013 I saw a Celli peterbilt in Ct years ago. Did Celli ever run any other truck makes other than Mack.There was a FORD NT-series tractor at Schiller Park.I did see a picture with 6 IH Loadstar tandem dumps.A few years back,they were a Western Star dealership for a short time.There was a 4800 series W. Star tractor in Celli colors that was in the fleet.I'm sure there were others.Here's a Ford T series. 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/5/#findComment-181567 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeSim Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Thank you for posting all the great pictures. Carlo was my Grandpa and Gene my Uncle. I knew your Dad also. It was fun going back through time. Thanks again, De Etta Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30302-celli-trucking-co-a-chicago-legend/page/5/#findComment-208824 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcelli Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 I believe it is "chelly" . I would say the dump trailer is 20'FWFifth Wheel is correct, it's pronounced Chelly Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30302-celli-trucking-co-a-chicago-legend/page/5/#findComment-209447 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 57 bcr Posted April 4, 2015 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 4, 2015 Sorry to report,Eugene M. Celli passed away on April 2nd. He was 92 years old. R.I.P. Gene...........Al 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/30302-celli-trucking-co-a-chicago-legend/page/5/#findComment-285305 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 Sad news. But thanks for the heads up. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30302-celli-trucking-co-a-chicago-legend/page/5/#findComment-285356 Share on other sites More sharing options...
james j neiweem Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 Sorry to see a Chicago trucing pioneer pass on. I'll bet he is driving a B model up in heaven. Best wishes and prayers to the celli family. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30302-celli-trucking-co-a-chicago-legend/page/5/#findComment-285446 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackdaddy2030 Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 Oh no!!! Sorry to hear that. I've never seen this thread before. I'm gonna have to go through are read all the posts. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30302-celli-trucking-co-a-chicago-legend/page/5/#findComment-285566 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted April 11, 2015 Author Share Posted April 11, 2015 Attended Mr. Celli's wake on Wednesday afternoon. I thanked his sons (and daughter) for the contributions he made to the trucking industry. The inroads he made in bulk cement hauling(in general) and the use of short trailers in Illinois,were just 2 of his many accomplishments. He was an innovator,thinker,humanitarian,businessman,and all-around good guy & friend to many. I can't count the times I would hear a guy say,"Yeah,I started at Celli......bought one of those old B models from him......it blew up on me (here's where I thought I'd hear the bad stuff).......but Eugene worked with me,fixed my truck and got me back running in no time....I have nothing bad to say about the guy". I am going to keep in touch with his son Carlo,and hopefully get some nice copies of the many pictures they had taken over the years. Al 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/30302-celli-trucking-co-a-chicago-legend/page/5/#findComment-286284 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackdaddy2030 Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 Attended Mr. Celli's wake on Wednesday afternoon. I thanked his sons (and daughter) for the contributions he made to the trucking industry. The inroads he made in bulk cement hauling(in general) and the use of short trailers in Illinois,were just 2 of his many accomplishments. He was an innovator,thinker,humanitarian,businessman,and all-around good guy & friend to many. I can't count the times I would hear a guy say,"Yeah,I started at Celli......bought one of those old B models from him......it blew up on me (here's where I thought I'd hear the bad stuff).......but Eugene worked with me,fixed my truck and got me back running in no time....I have nothing bad to say about the guy". I am going to keep in touch with his son Carlo,and hopefully get some nice copies of the many pictures they had taken over the years. AlThat was great you were able to attend and be able to talk to his family AL. Hope you are able to keep in contact with the family. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30302-celli-trucking-co-a-chicago-legend/page/5/#findComment-286286 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted April 12, 2015 Author Share Posted April 12, 2015 I met Gene through his cousin Bob in '71(I was 10 at the time). I was impressed then and even more as I learned more about the guy. 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/5/#findComment-286402 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobblin-Goblin Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 Just seeing this thread for the first time. It made for very interesting reading. We need more threads like this. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30302-celli-trucking-co-a-chicago-legend/page/5/#findComment-286511 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranchhopper Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 Friend of mine told me there is an old B model Celli wrecker been parked on Mannheim road for years never moved. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30302-celli-trucking-co-a-chicago-legend/page/5/#findComment-286531 Share on other sites More sharing options...
james j neiweem Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 There was a Celli B model wrecker for sale about a year ago. Not sure where I saw it. It had a B model tilt hood. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30302-celli-trucking-co-a-chicago-legend/page/5/#findComment-286556 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranchhopper Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 Here is a picture that Tommy B took of that truck. Its also posted way back on the Chicago thread. Its for sale, or was anyway, I've heard it is pretty rough though.That's it my friend passes it all the time says its just rusting away sitting in the same spot for years. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30302-celli-trucking-co-a-chicago-legend/page/5/#findComment-286647 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 I checked on buying it but they were asking more than I could go. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30302-celli-trucking-co-a-chicago-legend/page/5/#findComment-286649 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lsmall Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 On 3/14/2013 at 8:34 PM, 57 bcr said: 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. I drove the #631 B Model in 1970 out of Wauconda yard. Not sure if that 6310 is same truck renumbered? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30302-celli-trucking-co-a-chicago-legend/page/5/#findComment-365894 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted March 30, 2017 Author Share Posted March 30, 2017 If I remember right, they added the 0 on the end once they started selling the trucks to the drivers (around '73-'74-the Wauconda fleet,anyway). Welcome, Ismall. Please fill in some "blanks" in this great story! 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/30302-celli-trucking-co-a-chicago-legend/page/5/#findComment-365939 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranchhopper Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 I would like to find one of those old Celli dumps to pull behind my super doing parades I would probably repaint the name back on it if you ever find an old one going cheap Al let me know. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30302-celli-trucking-co-a-chicago-legend/page/5/#findComment-365966 Share on other sites More sharing options...
james j neiweem Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 It was good to go through this thread again. Thanks Al great memories. It would be nice if first gear made some Celli Macks in 1/64. My grand kids pretty much beat up my Celli 1/34. 1/34 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30302-celli-trucking-co-a-chicago-legend/page/5/#findComment-365968 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranchhopper Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 I would like to get one of the old ones it would never haul anything even those old sunrise aluminum dumps but I think the torch got most of the older dumps sitting in the back corners of the parking lots. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30302-celli-trucking-co-a-chicago-legend/page/5/#findComment-365980 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted April 3, 2017 Author Share Posted April 3, 2017 On 3/30/2017 at 11:00 AM, ranchhopper said: I would like to get one of the old ones it would never haul anything even those old sunrise aluminum dumps but I think the torch got most of the older dumps sitting in the back corners of the parking lots. I'm afraid you're right,Kevin. A Hendrickson collecting buddy of mine stopped over there to get some pics of the 3 Hanks sitting there yet among the sea of dumpsters! 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/30302-celli-trucking-co-a-chicago-legend/page/5/#findComment-366255 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranchhopper Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 Its amazing how that stuff finds its way into back lots all over the area. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30302-celli-trucking-co-a-chicago-legend/page/5/#findComment-366527 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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