JPLAKSA Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 anyone remember ridge cup truck stop rt309 south tamaqua pa building still there got to be closed close to 53 54 years Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34407-old-truck-stops-and-pics/page/7/#findComment-233360 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldogboy Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 This may be heresy considering the fine foods that many of the mentioned establishments turn out, but has anyone ever been to the biggest McDonalds in the world- the one on I44 in Oklahoma that is built over the interstate??? I remember being in there when I was about 9 or 10 with my father.Yep, stopped there in 1998. It's in Vinita, OK on I-44. At the time it was supposed to be thelargest McDonald's in the world. bulldogboy Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34407-old-truck-stops-and-pics/page/7/#findComment-233370 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack mhe9 Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 anyone remember ridge cup truck stop rt309 south tamaqua pa building still there got to be closed close to 53 54 yearswas it buy white dinner? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34407-old-truck-stops-and-pics/page/7/#findComment-233372 Share on other sites More sharing options...
storkmack Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 That's a shame! I stop there every time I'm out that way! (provided there's any truck parking left!)..........................................MarkI was there today and was shocked to find a spot to park. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34407-old-truck-stops-and-pics/page/7/#findComment-233375 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPLAKSA Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 ridge cup building is still there 309south just past rt443 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34407-old-truck-stops-and-pics/page/7/#findComment-233378 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 Is there still a McDonalds over the interstate at Belvedere,IL? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34407-old-truck-stops-and-pics/page/7/#findComment-233414 Share on other sites More sharing options...
storkmack Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 Is there still a McDonalds over the interstate at Belvedere,IL?Oh yeah, even a Taco Bell Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34407-old-truck-stops-and-pics/page/7/#findComment-233434 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 ........Even a Taco Bell.......for today's trucker (being sarcastic)..... 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/34407-old-truck-stops-and-pics/page/7/#findComment-233468 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Ditchkus Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 What is a truckstop without a Taco Bell,Burger King MacDonalds ETC Another reason I am about ready to retire.Joe D. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34407-old-truck-stops-and-pics/page/7/#findComment-233478 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 What ever happened to Chef John's Steak and Eggs at the 76? LOL! 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/34407-old-truck-stops-and-pics/page/7/#findComment-233479 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 Chef John's steak and eggs has now been replaced with healthy Chef Steven's steak flavored imitation soy product,and a liberal side order of imitation egg white product (cholesterol you see) hold the cheese! and the hashbrowns! LOL!.................................Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34407-old-truck-stops-and-pics/page/7/#findComment-233521 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Ha ha,no kiddin' Mark! 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/34407-old-truck-stops-and-pics/page/7/#findComment-233666 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post vision386 Posted February 21, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted February 21, 2014 Thought Otherdog might get a kick out of this one,way different now eh?........................................................Mark 1 3 Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34407-old-truck-stops-and-pics/page/7/#findComment-233761 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 57 bcr Posted February 22, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted February 22, 2014 Had a couple in my files too,Mark..... 1 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/34407-old-truck-stops-and-pics/page/7/#findComment-234017 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post vision386 Posted February 22, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted February 22, 2014 Could'nt resist this one,brings a tear to my eyes when I see it now!.................................................Mark 1 4 Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34407-old-truck-stops-and-pics/page/7/#findComment-234055 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSI Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Diamond J's exit 86 I-80 PAI remeber the day a truck rolled down the hill and into the hall between fuel desk and resturant Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34407-old-truck-stops-and-pics/page/7/#findComment-234058 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSI Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Can't remember the name of it,but always liked the food at the Atkinson,IL truck stop on I-80,still standing last I knew,but locked up for years, The Hawk I at Coralville,IA,it's a huge mall now. The Cyclone Truckstop on Highway 30 in Ames,IA, Grandview Corners at Highway 61 & 92,My mother was waitress at Atkinson.Not much left.Motel that was attached was burnt down.That was in in late 60's Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34407-old-truck-stops-and-pics/page/7/#findComment-234061 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Thought Otherdog might get a kick out of this one,way different now eh?........................................................MarkYep, it's huge now, got everything there. Even made that show on the Travel Channel, top ten best truckstops or something like that. It actually looked pretty much like this picture when I first stopped there. There was a little shop out back that one mechanic ran, I don't think he was even connected with the truckstop, but i'm not sure about that. And they had like a shed built off the back of the restaurant part there that you pulled through to get tires fixed, one big shower room upstairs, and a very limited menu after 10pm.When we were hauling chips and pulpwood to Covington we stopped more for fuel and food at the Ponderosa until it closed, then we started fueling at Lee-Hi. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34407-old-truck-stops-and-pics/page/7/#findComment-234073 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mackdaddy Posted February 22, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted February 22, 2014 Out west a famous one was the Pantyhose Junction also known as Aladero in Dunnigan, CA. Had to be where the words from the old Butt Naked song came from.........We've got those 300lb waitresses stuffed in bikinis hungry for love... 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34407-old-truck-stops-and-pics/page/7/#findComment-234085 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 I was in there a few times back when I still ran the "coast" they actually did have some pretty cute girls working there (in the restaurant that is) Lol!....................................Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34407-old-truck-stops-and-pics/page/7/#findComment-234139 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 Another pretty famous shithole! Secondi Brothers Milford,CT.........this place has been a dump as long as I can remember! used to be a really nice KW dealer behind them,one of the first truck dealers I remember with an indoor showroom!...............Mark 1 Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34407-old-truck-stops-and-pics/page/7/#findComment-234141 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post vision386 Posted February 23, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted February 23, 2014 When is the last time you saw a sign like this? sure wouldn't fly today,descrimnating against somebody!.....................................Mark 1 3 Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34407-old-truck-stops-and-pics/page/7/#findComment-234143 Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stacksuperdog Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 Another pretty famous shithole! Secondi Brothers Milford,CT.........this place has been a dump as long as I can remember! used to be a really nice KW dealer behind them,one of the first truck dealers I remember with an indoor showroom!...............Markstill a dump. Theres a pilot next door thats nicer. We bring the trucks down there to the truck wash behind Secondis 2 Quote Matt Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34407-old-truck-stops-and-pics/page/7/#findComment-234148 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 Those guys at the truckwash actually do a decent job! I've had my truck washed there a few times too.......................................Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34407-old-truck-stops-and-pics/page/7/#findComment-234154 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Ditchkus Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 Secondi Bros. back in the 1970's had a bunkhouse upstairs was only a few bucks a night.Sleep with your pants on.I think there was a Ford Truck Dealership along with the KW Dealership.Joe D. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34407-old-truck-stops-and-pics/page/7/#findComment-234161 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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