Jeff M Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 (edited) I'm a recent new member, and decided to use a pic I had stored on my computer as my avatar. This truck came up for sale, perhaps in New Jersey, a few years back. I liked it and saved a pic, but then it occurred to me that the truck may belong to someone on this forum. If so, I'll delete it as an avatar and put up another pic of a dog, probably my beagle. Does anyone know this '74 RS?Here's a vid, too: Edited October 31, 2013 by Jeff M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 It's been for sale on ebay a couple of times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTFormula Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Nice looking rig. I haven't seen it in NJ but then again, I haven't seen every truck out there. Where in Maine are you? Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mackwww.jtresto.com www.wickedreputation.netwww.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Yea, saw it for sale on eBay a few years back .i don't recal who owns it or if a member here sold it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAD DOG Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 I've seen restoration photos of that truck on BMT Forum but it's a few years back, but I can't remember who's gallery they are in. I'm 100% sure that truck belonged to another member of this forum before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b61mack Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 That isn't the truck that was for sale last year at Gearharts was it. if it is it has a 8V71 (318) 13 speed roadranger , I think he was asking $ 12,0000. for it. nice looking truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff M Posted October 31, 2013 Author Share Posted October 31, 2013 (edited) That isn't the truck that was for sale last year at Gearharts was it. if it is it has a 8V71 (318) 13 speed roadranger , I think he was asking $ 12,0000. for it. nice looking truck.That truck has a tip turbine engine and a two stick six speed. They posted a bunch of photos of it at the time and I wish I'd saved them all. It was a looker.Nice looking rig. I haven't seen it in NJ but then again, I haven't seen every truck out there. Where in Maine are you?Raymond, about twenty miles north of Portland. Edited October 31, 2013 by Jeff M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 looks like a california rig,,,not too hard to look at..welcome aboard jeff....bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxidyne237 Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 The truck was repainted red and black by a collector in Pa and was sold to its current owner. Its a lousy pic but you get the idea. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 2stacksuperdog Posted November 1, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted November 1, 2013 3 Quote Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burnstransport Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 I've seen that truck at the Barrington NH show . . . it is NICE 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Just noticed this truck on this site.........flickriver.com/photos/jackbyrneshill/sets/72157626578920961/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post farmer52 Posted November 2, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted November 2, 2013 That isn't the truck that was for sale last year at Gearharts was it. if it is it has a 8V71 (318) 13 speed roadranger , I think he was asking $ 12,0000. for it. nice looking truck.This is the truck with the 8V engine that was for sale at Gerhart's in 2012. I don't think it is the same truck (front bumper/lower hood, fuel tank , and other items are different). 4 Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTFormula Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Raymond, about twenty miles north of Portland.I go to Portland, Wells, York, and Kennebunkport on vacation a lot. Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mackwww.jtresto.com www.wickedreputation.netwww.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b61mack Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 This is the truck with the 8V engine that was for sale at Gerhart's in 2012. I don't think it is the same truck (front bumper/lower hood, fuel tank , and other items are different). OK Thanks Farmer I guess it was the one with the old style grille & bumper. both are sharp looking tractors but the red one is the nicest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck P Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 OK, now I'm really confused. I have pics of it when it was owned by Peter Coletta in NJ and it says it's a '73.The Hetrick/Misterka pics I have from Macungie and Gerhart's says it's a '72.The OP says it's a '74.Beautiful truck none the less. 1 Quote "If it's all the sime to you... I'll droyve that tankah" Max Rockatansky (The Road Warrior) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff M Posted November 3, 2013 Author Share Posted November 3, 2013 Well, this is very interesting. Western R models are my favorite Macks--or trucks, for that matter--and when that one showed up I really liked it and saved the pic. Last year a buddy of mine went to a show in Massachusetts and snagged a pic of it in its new colors, which I also liked. I had no idea they were the same truck. I need to do further research and try to find out who owns it and when and where it will be shown so I can actually see it. Thanks to all who've provided info on this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 call me weird but I kinda think it looked better in the older colors... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stacksuperdog Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 call me weird but I kinda think it looked better in the older colors...i agree 1 Quote Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldogboy Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Raymond, ME Fire Department used to have a 1963 Mack "B-85" pumper with a coupe cab. Not sure if they still have it. bulldogboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff M Posted November 5, 2013 Author Share Posted November 5, 2013 Raymond, ME Fire Department used to have a 1963 Mack "B-85" pumper with a coupe cab. Not sure if they still have it. bulldogboyNope, sold it some years ago. Someone removed the fire body and put a tilt flatbed on it. I still see it around occasionally. I always liked it--there's something about a B with the chrome grille surround. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldogboy Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Too bad; IMHO the Mack "B" model fire truck was the best looking ever. All the chrome looked good and the "B" model was a workhorse for the fire departments that were lucky enough to own one (or two or three). bulldogboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck P Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 I found some more pics of the truck when it was 2-tone silver including stages of its restoration.http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2390056/1973-mack-truck/ Quote "If it's all the sime to you... I'll droyve that tankah" Max Rockatansky (The Road Warrior) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff M Posted November 15, 2013 Author Share Posted November 15, 2013 (edited) Great pics, thanks for posting. When it was originally for sale the seller had a lot of pics including the interior, which looked as good as the exterior. Wish I'd saved 'em all. It appears it belonged to a company known as Creative Paving. I've found their website with a few nice Mack pics, including the truck I've mentioned here: http://www.creativepavingnj.com/creative-paving-photos.htmGiven that the truck belonged to a company that appears to be still in existence, I guess I'll change my avatar. Edited November 16, 2013 by Jeff M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DigDug Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Jeff, Im next door to u in New Gloucester. I thought the town of Raymonds B model was sold to Copp Motors and they put a 5-6 yard dump on it? Maybe it came from another town. Oh well. doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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