Mustang22363 Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 My father drove for Matlack Inc. for 35 years. They went out of business in 2001. I was wondering ifanyone knows of an R Model that was part of their company fleet. My plans would be to restore it.Thanks for any responses to this. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Welcome aboard MustangGood luck with the search so will you paint it up like Matlack colours ect ???I wouldnt even know were to begin looking but the forum here would be a good spot Do you have the specs of the truck your trying to find might help people narrow down the search a bit Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustang22363 Posted July 19, 2015 Author Share Posted July 19, 2015 Paul, thanks for your reply. The last R model I saw from my father's company was in 1993. At that time it was a R686ST with a 300 maxidyne, 5 speed combination. The fuel tank were the silver aluminum as seen in this photo. The wheels were steel and painted yellow. The interiors had one seat with no passenger seat. I am not sure of the spring ratings but the trucks were hauling up to 80,000 lbs of liquid or bulk. They were plain Jane's really. Looking around for a couple of years the aluminum fuel tanks are less common. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 you can tell a lot from a photo the easiest way I know of telling the difference is shape of the hub center in Australia if the hub looks like this it is what I would call a 34000 pound back end flat in the center of the hub now if it looks like this a raised cone with six studs holding it all together it is what I call 44000 pound back end if it looks the same as the one above but with 8 studs holding the cone on it is a 58000 pound back endnow the one thing to remember is that the US had a lot more models and configerations than we ever did out here but if you have some photos it should help to narrow down what your looking forThe same can be done for the front axle as well and with that and the years of trucks that you are looking for you can hone right in on trucks for sale in a few seconds of looking at photossomebody should on here be able to give a good idea of the wheel base once you get the basics there wouldnt have been that many trucks built that way over that time frame and the list gets narrowed right down 300 maxidyne5 speed maxitorqueno sleeper aluminum fuel tanks what ever the ass end and what ever the front end is and a wheel base of ??? long with these basics I dont feel it would take long to sort the grain from the chaff in most cases only a few minutes or less good luck with the search Im sure some people on here can with what the way tell the front axle types I wonder does the Mack museum have any details might be worth a phone call keep us informed of what you find I like a good story with a happy ending Paul 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustang22363 Posted July 19, 2015 Author Share Posted July 19, 2015 Paul, thanks for more information and ideas. I have one more pic that came from the internet.It was an ex Matlack tractor. It gives a better idea of the rear end which I think matches oneof your photos. It shows the wheelbase much better also.Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 found some more pictures of their R models dunno if you have seen them or not before the one in your picture looks like it has the lite backend Paul 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macks in nigeria Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 I can assure you if not all most of those trucks will be in Nigeria.We cant have enough of the R and DMs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jakebrake86 Posted July 29, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted July 29, 2015 I can assure you if not all most of those trucks will be in Nigeria.We cant have enough of the R and DMs I can assure you you'll never get one of mine. 6 Quote Jake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Superdog Posted July 29, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted July 29, 2015 I can assure you you'll never get one of mine.ain't getting none of mine,either 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macks in nigeria Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 You would rather see them chopped up than have a second life? will upload some pictures soon of their second lives in Nigeria as money earners Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakebrake86 Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 I'm not chopping any up, partner. 2 Quote Jake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b61mack Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 If you have anyway to check the serial numbers. we had a 76 R686ST 10834 that we hauled grain for years then sold it to a local farmer. it is short with a stationary fifth wheel and had a newer cab put on it. it could be a Matlack truck don't know. if you want to check the numbers I can see if the guy wants to sell it. he has had it about 10 years. Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 He could have the number checked at the Museum, I believe they can give him a id on who purchased it originally. Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b61mack Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 It looked liked the one in the pictures that Paul posted with the 50 gallon square tanks and spoke wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shortcircuit7044 Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 On 7/17/2015 at 0:11 AM, Mustang22363 said: My father drove for Matlack Inc. for 35 years. They went out of business in 2001. I was wondering if anyone knows of an R Model that was part of their company fleet. My plans would be to restore it. Thanks for any responses to this. Are you still interested in locating a Matlack r model? I have a lot of the specs of what they were built with if you want them, this is the one my dad drove 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzy buzzard Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 Think I know where one is in central Ohio. Probably will see him in morning Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustang22363 Posted August 16, 2016 Author Share Posted August 16, 2016 Shortcircuit7044. Thanks for your response. Where did your father drive out of ? My dad drove out of a terminal in Oregon, Ohio for 30 years. I am interested in the specs. Funny Buzzard. I would be interested of the one that may exist in central Ohio. Thanks again for both of your responses. Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustang22363 Posted January 8, 2017 Author Share Posted January 8, 2017 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Rkvb0PZlNM This is an old Matlack truck. If anyone watches the video and knows where it is located please respond. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 1 hour ago, Mustang22363 said: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Rkvb0PZlNM This is an old Matlack truck. If anyone watches the video and knows where it is located please respond. Here is the filmers e mail address from U tube. mtrazzera@gmail.com Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jettertrucks Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 got a horn button Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvweld4u Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 (edited) I know where an original Matlack single screw B-61 truck with a short single axle fuel wagon is. It’s for sale and in mint condition. Can send pics to email if you want them. Edited April 25, 2019 by mvweld4u Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 Well once more into this old thread but I feel this probably belongs as good as anywhere Paul 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 Thier rigs were always way cool looking All of a sudden they just disappeared …. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted February 27, 2022 Share Posted February 27, 2022 Sounds like my hair, I swear I just woke up one day and "POOF" gone 🤔 Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted February 27, 2022 Share Posted February 27, 2022 That’s messed up I pretty much have most of mine only one little spot getting a little thin… Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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