Popular Post Phil Bennett Posted November 21, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted November 21, 2015 Phil here from Oxford, England. Have a R719LS that was part of a batch of 12 Macks bought by Campanella Corp (Sand & Gravel) of Jefferson Boulevard, Warwick, Rhode Island, 02886 back in January 1970.Truck is still running fine, with pretty much all it's original running gear despite it's engine* spec - ENDT864 + Quadraplex gearbox(es). *believed to be not that reliable and often swapped.Anyhow, I wonder if there are any members who might have any knowledge / recall / information / images etc of the trucks used (and in particular the R719) that were used by Campanella Corp ?I've been most fortunate in having a few folks who have supplied an odd image, information from a mechanic who worked on the trucks and, as of recent, someone who has the next but one chassis built.I have built up a far history of the truck I've got, but any more information is always welcome !Perhaps I ought to post it's history that I know so far ?ThanksPhil B 8 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42769-r719s-campanella-corp-warwick-ri-in-the-1970s/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loadstar Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 As they would say around here....."that's a wicked nice truck" Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42769-r719s-campanella-corp-warwick-ri-in-the-1970s/#findComment-312343 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 If you search the forums I think you will find some pics of Campanella's trucks. Nice truck; are you working it or is it a hobby truck? 1 Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42769-r719s-campanella-corp-warwick-ri-in-the-1970s/#findComment-312349 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post fifth wheel Posted November 23, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted November 23, 2015 I have one of the Campanellla 719's. What I know about it is that it was sold to another sand and gravel co, then it was a lo-bed tractor for a crawler crane co. that changed the 864 to a DD 318, then a landscape contractor used it as a hydroseeder unit, and I have had it since 2003. Photos (2012). I have seen some L models with the Campanella orange, and Campanella-Cardi, green with orange wheels.FW 8 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42769-r719s-campanella-corp-warwick-ri-in-the-1970s/#findComment-312610 Share on other sites More sharing options...
acprimus631C Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Campanella Corp. was a big contractor and materials provider here in the New England states. Originally they were Campanella & Cardi Construction before the two families split in 1968. Campanella went out of business in the mid-80s but Cardi Corporation is still a major player in the construction and materials business in Rhode Island and Connecticut (and runs a big fleet of Macks new and old). C&C ran mostly Mack with a few Autocars. Ls, Bs, Hs, Rs, DMs, you name that Mack model, they had it. I see your truck is still in Palmer Paving livery. Palmer Paving Corp. out of Palmer, Massachusetts is still in business as well and maybe they can help with some of the info you desire. If you are on Facebook, there are plenty of groups relating to old Macks and antique construction equipment such as the Historical Construction Equipment Association and the Rockbusters. The Rockbusters group is made of primarily northeast US members and has lots of info and photos related to Campanella. Good luck! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42769-r719s-campanella-corp-warwick-ri-in-the-1970s/#findComment-313791 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Wonder how long Palmer had it? My old job used to haul for them quite a bit, always had sharp looking trucks 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42769-r719s-campanella-corp-warwick-ri-in-the-1970s/#findComment-313793 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dieseldriver65 Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Wonder how long Palmer had it? My old job used to haul for them quite a bit, always had sharp looking trucks Palmer keeps their trucks very nice,odd seeing one across the pond! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42769-r719s-campanella-corp-warwick-ri-in-the-1970s/#findComment-313805 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackdaddy Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 I have an R719 that I restored. I assume yours has the twin turbo V8 as well? 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42769-r719s-campanella-corp-warwick-ri-in-the-1970s/#findComment-313969 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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