ranchhopper Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 5 hours ago, PeterMack said: This place had a ton of old crap lying around. Wrecked trucks, an Axle trailer that didn't look terrible and other assorted stuff. Was a small garbage company that I had to borrow their scale for a minute. Wonder if they would unload one of those trailers I really want one of the early sunrise dumps with the rounded sides like an early aluminum tub trailer. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30302-celli-trucking-co-a-chicago-legend/page/6/#findComment-366594 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 57 bcr Posted April 12, 2017 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 12, 2017 A friend of mine just dragged this carcass of a Celli bulker home. Looks like some good salvage there. 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/6/#findComment-367120 Share on other sites More sharing options...
james j neiweem Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 Would be nice to revive 9261 but I'm sure it would be a budget issue. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30302-celli-trucking-co-a-chicago-legend/page/6/#findComment-367134 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted April 13, 2017 Author Share Posted April 13, 2017 13 hours ago, james j neiweem said: Would be nice to revive 9261 but I'm sure it would be a budget issue. I'm sure it would, James. I would at least like to preserve at least 1 door. I, like you,remember when every other truck was a Celli truck. I often think about doing the '88 in Celli colors to pay homage to the man, Eugene Celli. 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/6/#findComment-367193 Share on other sites More sharing options...
james j neiweem Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 Sounds like a plan. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30302-celli-trucking-co-a-chicago-legend/page/6/#findComment-367212 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranchhopper Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 20 hours ago, 57 bcr said: I'm sure it would, James. I would at least like to preserve at least 1 door. I, like you,remember when every other truck was a Celli truck. I often think about doing the '88 in Celli colors to pay homage to the man, Eugene Celli. Al Al you need to go over there and trace that logo so you have it exactly like the original its probably vinyl anyways nobody paints names on their doors anymore. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30302-celli-trucking-co-a-chicago-legend/page/6/#findComment-367288 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Nobody454 Posted April 14, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted April 14, 2017 hey! i resemble that remark...but sadly you are correct. I am definitely in the minority with paint on my doors...and i speak english...and i can back up! 6 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30302-celli-trucking-co-a-chicago-legend/page/6/#findComment-367298 Share on other sites More sharing options...
storkmack Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 2 hours ago, sas454 said: hey! i resemble that remark...but sadly you are correct. I am definitely in the minority with paint on my doors...and i speak english...and i can back up! Our mixers are stickers, but the road trucks are hand lettered and pin stripped by Ed Covarrubias Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30302-celli-trucking-co-a-chicago-legend/page/6/#findComment-367331 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted April 14, 2017 Author Share Posted April 14, 2017 3 hours ago, ranchhopper said: Al you need to go over there and trace that logo so you have it exactly like the original its probably vinyl anyways nobody paints names on their doors anymore. Eugene told me he was taking up drafting many years ago,and designed that logo using the cutouts in one of his protractors to make the angles in the letters. How's that for some trivia? Thats a good idea,Kevin. I'll have to do that. 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/6/#findComment-367333 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackey58 Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 Al you seriously should compile a book about Mr. Celli.I ve found out a lot about him in this patch how he helped trucking a nd people in trucking. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30302-celli-trucking-co-a-chicago-legend/page/6/#findComment-367354 Share on other sites More sharing options...
james j neiweem Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 Yes a book for sure. Does the Cement Transport Company still use the Celli logo? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30302-celli-trucking-co-a-chicago-legend/page/6/#findComment-367357 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobert62 Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 20 hours ago, sas454 said: hey! i resemble that remark...but sadly you are correct. I am definitely in the minority with paint on my doors...and i speak english...and i can back up! But do you wear socks with sandals? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30302-celli-trucking-co-a-chicago-legend/page/6/#findComment-367388 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody454 Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 i do wear shorts in the summer...but i wear work boots with my socks! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30302-celli-trucking-co-a-chicago-legend/page/6/#findComment-367398 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobert62 Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 My redwings go with everything. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30302-celli-trucking-co-a-chicago-legend/page/6/#findComment-367406 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted April 15, 2017 Author Share Posted April 15, 2017 15 hours ago, james j neiweem said: Yes a book for sure. Does the Cement Transport Company still use the Celli logo? James,I think they were not to use the logo as it was. The trucks still have CTC on the door but it is more of a block lettering,kind of generic. The bulk tanks still say CELLI on them,which I believe are still leased from their leasing div.. Storkmack probably has more info on that,being a bulk cement carrier. I wish I could have spent more time with him myself ,to compile more information. He sure was a walking encyclopedia on the Chicago trucking scene and MACK Trucks. 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/6/#findComment-367410 Share on other sites More sharing options...
james j neiweem Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 First gear replicas made a 1/34 celli Mack but there hard to find. They also make a 1/64 R model with a silver short dump trailer like the Celli used. There are seven verticalside ribs that can accommodate letter stencils such as Celli-Sunrise-Meyer-Tewes-Funk-Dundee etc. There are several tractor colors available. They also have a fallen flag series which includes Smith Transfer-Mushroom-PIE-McClean-APA-North Penn. I think there are about 16 different fallen flags. These R models also fit well with Winross/PEM and DCP trailers. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30302-celli-trucking-co-a-chicago-legend/page/6/#findComment-367431 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted August 7, 2017 Author Share Posted August 7, 2017 On 3/6/2013 at 9:44 AM, 57 bcr said: This truck,a NR9,was one of 2 Gene Celli & his Dad,Carlo, bought after the war.Both had 510's in 'em.One diesel,the other gas.He told me they were both former Red Ball Express military trucks! Said they ran them for years.He paid something like $5000.00 for the pair at a miltary surplus auction in Springfield,Ill. Note the Genuine Army canvas roof still intact.He said later on,they did put the steel roofs on the trucks.This picture was taken in Chicago, 1948. Yet another picture of the same truck ends up on ebay! 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/6/#findComment-376844 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 Looks like a fox tail tied to the top of the hood! Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30302-celli-trucking-co-a-chicago-legend/page/6/#findComment-376857 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted August 8, 2017 Author Share Posted August 8, 2017 14 hours ago, j hancock said: Looks like a fox tail tied to the top of the hood! That is the thing that made me think it was the same truck,Jim. The 1st pic has a tail on it too. Unless it's a coincidence,I don't know? 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/6/#findComment-376920 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 57 bcr Posted December 12, 2017 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 12, 2017 Found this pic on the interweb the other day. This was Celli's parts and service arm,Northwest Mack located at their former shop on Belle Plaine Ave. in Schiller Park. A friend of mine bought both the bulldog and the signs. I hauled both back to his shop where they are proudly displayed. Al 4 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/6/#findComment-387251 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 I worked at Celli Trucking while in high school, 1964-68. I remember a lot from that time. I was there when Bulkmatic started. I was the first one to clean the trailer hooked to 101. The drivers name was Glen Geisen. He was the first driver hired to drive the Bulkmatic. He hauled flour to a bakery in the city. I'll be back there in a few weeks (10-12-18) to visit and was wondering if Mr. Celli is still alive and receiving visitors. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30302-celli-trucking-co-a-chicago-legend/page/6/#findComment-406441 Share on other sites More sharing options...
james j neiweem Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 Les: If you have any pictures of Celli or Bulkmatic Mack's please post. 57 BCR probably knows about Mr. Celli but I believe he passed away. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30302-celli-trucking-co-a-chicago-legend/page/6/#findComment-406450 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted September 24, 2018 Author Share Posted September 24, 2018 On 9/21/2018 at 1:47 PM, james j neiweem said: Les: If you have any pictures of Celli or Bulkmatic Mack's please post. 57 BCR probably knows about Mr. Celli but I believe he passed away. I am afraid James is right,Les. Eugene "Gene" Celli passed away April 2nd , 2015 . I still have a message on my voice mail from him from 2014, that I haven't erased yet! . 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/6/#findComment-406593 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cincykate Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 On 9/21/2018 at 10:37 AM, Les said: I worked at Celli Trucking while in high school, 1964-68. I remember a lot from that time. I was there when Bulkmatic started. I was the first one to clean the trailer hooked to 101. The drivers name was Glen Geisen. He was the first driver hired to drive the Bulkmatic. He hauled flour to a bakery in the city. I'll be back there in a few weeks (10-12-18) to visit and was wondering if Mr. Celli is still alive and receiving visitors. Do you remember Chip and Al that Mr. Celli sold Bulkmatic to? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30302-celli-trucking-co-a-chicago-legend/page/6/#findComment-431696 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 Celli B model for sale on facebook under B model group 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30302-celli-trucking-co-a-chicago-legend/page/6/#findComment-431709 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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