Mack R Model Hauls Steel From Philly To North New Jersey! (Old School Cool)  

Its always good to see an old dog still earning!

I put a ton of miles on a R model. It was a 375 with a 13 speed. Hauled gravel, sand and stone. Loved those Macks. Dave😊

The R MACK is my favorite truck ever! I dont drive one but grew up watching my Dad run a front end loader in a gravel pit loading them up with gravel. Ahh the sweet memories😁 Also the mack has a very unique bogie.

Video was pure heaven to my ears! The great thing about Mack's were: sure they ain't the fastest. However they're reliable and got the torque to move mountains. My pap always used to say it's the truck that helped build America, and also: "Built Mack Tough". Great video as always and can't wait to see what the future holds for that old bulldog!

By far my favorite video love the new Mack can’t wait to see what gets done to it

I like the stack camera. I would suggest doing that more !!! Love the camera angles all around. You are quickly gaining traction on RU-vid,, and it's obvious why!

This is becoming my favorite trucking channel, im a newer driver myself and ive already learned a ton from watching you. Keep up the good work man, looking forward to watching your channel grow!

Thanks for bringing back memories. My father drove a ‘70 Mack RS700L with a 318 Detroit 13 speed, hauling lumber from New England to NYC.

Love that sound! Hope the Mack continues to work out for you. It’s a classic. In the 80’s I pulled chemical tankers behind an R Model E6 300/9 speed. Ran mostly Quebec and the Northeast. Lots of 2 lane, lots of hills. Traveled out into the boonies delivering to mines and paper mills. That Bulldog wasn’t fast or fancy (no radio, AC, or power steering), but it was tough, reliable, and pulled like a champ.

Hauled coal with a 76’ DM800, slow but oh so steady was that big ol girl. 300 plus, 15 speed and #65k bogies and double frame, what a beast.

Man that is pure American!!!! Lot of R models back in the day and still a few around. Have an early 80s R winch truck. Blast to drive, but not sure I would do it for a living.

Fix the mic But whatever you do keep the camera outside rolling many RU-vidrs love to put music over the truck sounds don't do that ! Stay safe

That Jack brake in the first half of the video 🔥🔥🔥

Truck looks great. The one I drove had a spring seat for the driver. But my first day, I had to sit in the jump seat. IT WAS SOLID! Good for stomach muscles! Your route brought back memories. Kensington ave, Castor ave, the constant construction on I-95, Nj turnpike (with some of the most Ignorant drivers in the USA, in the truck lanes) Was surprised to hear it came with AC! Mine had the wing vents and floor vents. My jake never sounded that good. As for the heat, I tried to keep rolling or stop in the shade. I finally got to move up to a Vision and Granite.(made for AC, but none worked. So no vent windows or floor vents, but air seat) and a stupid plastic bumper. I don’t miss Philly at all. I quit driving and got a job loading and unloading trucks. A driver came in with a loaded pallet at the very front of a 48’. I told him I didn’t think I could reach it, and if I did, it might fall. He told me to go ahead. It fell and hit his corner fender. Ten years later, I’m at a car show and off to the side are some R model Mack’s. I told my buddy, this one looks familiar. Someone tapped me on my shoulder and said, you’re the one who damaged my truck!

Oh I've been waiting for this one. First truck I rode in was an 86 R .EM6 300 and 9 speed. My grandpa had 25 of em in the 90s. All of them were hot in the summer..really hot. Yours seems to run...well better then most. it's not just smoke and noise like some e-6s. It's snappy..and seems to pull well through the whole gear. As far as the ride...ours always had front end issues...especially running NYC and Perth Amboy etc ..they'd get tore up..but if your sure it's the cab...maybe too much air? Shocks Obviously...but for a long wheel base like yours has it should be better then most...maybe cab mounts? Haven't been around one in so long it's hard to remember if we had one like that. Can't wait to see more videos on this truck.

R model Mack is the most Iconic Truck in the world and yours looks great plus set up for Heavy haul and it Sounds so Awesome....keep the Hammer and stay safe!!!👍

Awesome R model brother. Love hearing that 350 hum!

Nothing like a R model Mack ❤

Love the new tractor. Drove many in my time. 37 years driving. Remember first Mack, Quad box B model. Owner said if you can figure out how to shift in the next half hour , you got the job. Learned quick lol. Love the old iron and your passion for what you do. You remind me of myself when I was younger. Give that Pooch hell! They love workin hard. R modals always a fav of mine. Be safe. Btw. Used to run Philly to NYC very often back in early career

Man that Mack looks and sounds beautiful!! Great camera and sound work... and nice to see some old familiar turf; NJ TPKE, Frankford Ave. Good on you for scooping it up, and so clean... no doubt because of where you got it out in ND. Now I'm by no means a truck/Mack expert, but when it comes to managing heat coming off that engine into the cab maybe think about doing some of the same DIY low-buck tricks we apply to any performance engine to better manage heat bleed; - Turbo Blanket/Wrap - Wrapping manifolds, forward 3/4 end of the exhaust pipe - Can you fit an electric fan that kicks on when underhood temps reach a certain point If you're planning to get into cab structure and floor as you mentioned, think about applying heat shielding around and under the firewall and forward floor sections...??? I mean setup is strictly business...🤔 it's a Mack, ...a day cab, set up for heavy haul, so that combination isn't going to be too kind to your backside, and looks like you got a decent driver seat... but maybe there is something out there on the truck aftermarket that can be applied to the rear suspension setup on the tractor to control trailer whip/dampen lateral motion??

I have hauled my share of rebar from that location on Venango Street. Just loved Kensington Ave in the morning. That R Model seems like a decent truck. Give it a little time and you will work the bugs out it. You may need to put some insulation inside the cab under the rubber floor covering. I have used some from Eastwood Company and it made a big difference plus reduced road noise. I liked driving the R Models and got spoiled when the boss bought a 2 year old Pinnacle on Air Ride . Thanks for the update on the truck. Peace

Sick intro…. Ripping thru the hoods of Philly in a Mack R, awesome!! Been looking forward to this video! Looking good sounds amazing!

I remember getting a R model in 1980 it was a 68 but it was like heaven after 15 years in a 1949 international L 190 I spent the next 40 years in Macks, there great for dirt haulers.

Man that is just a old Mack there is not to much you can do it just the nature of the beast😊

Bro, that upside down steering wheel would drive me nuts.😂

I love them double revs after each shift sounds nice and angry keep that up

Mack is my favorite truck manufacturer. I also have fond memories of a trip I went on last year around the same area, so it's neat to see the environment again. Anything bouncy, look into the shocks. Love your videos. Please keep it up

Lovin the quality views you’re giving us, keep up the good work

I have been too ill to drive truck myself for a number of years now, so thank you for maing these videos, it's great to see and hear the old trucks working even if I can't do it myself :)

Now that's a machine!!!!

That's when Mack's were Mack's. That engine is a solid motor. When I worked for a dealer.... the engine E-7 series were pretty much bulletproof. I really liked the E-7 454. That was a puller. Its a shame that Volvo took them over. My company has the MP series engines. They are a pain in the ass. Constant problems. They are getting better with the newer models. But it isn't like the old engines. You have a solid truck. I would love to have it. A little TLC and that will be a runner

That’s a great engine that 350 Mack I drove a DM 800 with a 350 Mack and a 12 spd box those old engines pull good being mechanical makes it even better hold on to that old Mack you won’t find anything more better or more reliable

That good old truck probably saw more traffic in that one trip from Philadelphia to North Jersey than it did in its whole life in North Dakota.

Keep up the good truckin videos. I noticed in Philadelphia 2 parking spots blocked with chairs etc. lol weird never saw that before, where's the parking wars guys when you need em lol

What's up driver? Great video loved the content and enjoyed listening to that old girl sing going through the gears. Keep on doing what you do driver, each video is better than the last. Stay safe out there my friend and keep the videos coming and always travel safely catch you on the next one.

That was some very good straight backing on that shoulder of the highway

Fantastic! These are definitely camera goals. Thanks for the video!

Dam truck will run 4ever

The R sounds wicked under the el structure

Great job man getting things dialed in....That Go pro mounted on the outside does a great job.

Put a plunger switch on the shift lever to turn the dynatard on and off. The old two speed rear ends used an electric plunger switch. I have them on all my autocars for the jakes Even if you hook up your fuel and clutch pedal switches, it is still super convenient to have.

Hearing this old dog still kicking is simply the best.

Awesome👍👍👍

Just found your channel, instantly subscribed, the trucks are awesome and sound awesome, camera views and sound are 👌. From the UK 🇬🇧

Ta very mucha. The truck sounds perfect to me, good backing up.

As a truck driver, I gotta say this is the first person I have ever seen shutting Jake switch off in between every gear downshifting. Gonna wear that switch out buddy. What the hell are you doing. Leave the switch on. When you hit the fuel pedal, to rev the Jake’s shut off

Fuck yeah wind on ‘er!! Roll that coal baby that old Mack is SICK! Love those R models

See, this is why y'all can get these cool old trucks. Ain't nobody crazy enough to do your routes!

Thanks for taking us along for the ride. She’s a tidy jigger. 👍🏼

Nice, I love seeing these old girls out on the street making money, and Daily driven Projects are The Best..

Sounds great

Beautiful ol mack buddy! Little trick i use with hand straps, after theyre hand tight i take my winch bar and give the last few clicks. Saves ya back with the leverage, when youre older your back and shoulders will thank you lol

8:00 the best sound

Single stack Mack, with a window in the back!!! 😂😂😂❤❤❤❤❤ love your videos driver !!!!!😊

I'm sure many heads are turning when they seen this truck comes and hear the Jakes❤😂

Yeah, that steering wheel would drive me nuts. I would want dual true dual exhaust maybe 7in stacks??

That is a beautiful and healthy sounding R model! Best of luck with it

That truck has class like an old square body Chevy. 👌

That Bulldog stamped jumper seat is awesome. Was the drivers originally like that?

You are doing a great, love hearing that Bulldog bark👍👍

You're a badass man. Hope you get the audio issues sorted out.

That’s rebar ! Thought u was puking REALSTEEL!! 😂😂. Imjusplayin

Bulldog pride! Music to my ears!

On the intake manifold there is a switch that looks like a air governor with 3 lines running to it take them lines off lay them on the intake and watch it smoke when you shift it's called a puffer switch recycles the smoke so it won't smoke so much

My dad drove r models and i drove many different r models along with other macks and trucks in general. The r model is my favorite truck by far. Those 350s should have shitboff valves on the hoaes going to the heater core. I always shut mine off in warmer weather because without doing that it puts a ton of heat in the cab without the heater on.

We used to pull the throttle lock out just a hair & that aloud the Jake to still work but not stall the engine & not idle the engine up either. You can run all day with the Jake on. Give her a try

Dad hauled Bethlehem's finest I beams for Horwith steel, one time I got to ride along in a R ,300 5spd only truck I ever rode in that pulled port Jervis at 45 mph 1 downshift and she pulled.

thumb button on the shifter to shut down the jakes would be leally handy. Super easy to wire in.

Mane can’t wait to get on the road , move some stuff around and disturb the peace 😁

R Macks are amazing trucks truly work horses but sadly they don't make them the same. What camera were you using to record outside?

Ive heard Macks arent the most comfortable ride. But man love the sound of that truck and watching that black smoke role! I hope you pass a lot of electric cars. Little do they know your making a whole lot less impact on the environment then they are.

When I shifted a 13, I started in low if I was loaded, and started in 1st if I was empty.

Nice perspective with the camera work Sounds awesome

Very nice

That exhaust is like music to my ears😂, great video bro👍

Miss my old mack 😢

Can’t beat a tough old 1 stack Mack

my god that thing growls like a beast. this is why i named my dog Mack. as far as driving goes do u like it more than the 1984 ford? great video. i hope sealing the cab wont take too much effort.

You keep forgetting your sunglasses LoL. God damn that Mack can haul. Can pick up speed very quickly. Watching you down shift and use the jack switch is as close as using a twin stick shifter. Putting your arm thru the steering and shift up or down. Great backing at the end their. 10/10 One thing I'm happy about this mack, It have the original mack Engine.. and not those Volvo type engine. That is few thing that different Companies that make truck engine is the sound. Mack, Cat, Detroit, Cummins, Paccar, and many other type of engines. The sound you can tell apart from the rest. Hmm, might want to try to pair the voice on top of the video together to see how that goes. But its a work in progress I can see but keep it up.

Those rear ratios may be 417-464 -502 etc they go all the up into the 8-9 s there definitely dual reduction top mount carriers

I have seen momentary switches for a jake mounted on the floor next to the accelerator. Step on the switch to activate the jake, or possibly relocate the switch to the shift lever if wiring the clutch pedal and foot feed is to much of a headache.

I love it👍

Cool video. Thanks for sharing!

Call me picky but the upside down steering g wheel would drive me crazy!

Nice looking and sounding truck, for sure!

Threading the needle in the site. Nice driving

Great video totally enjoyed the watch

An old friend, now deceased, hauled steel for decades with an H model.

Sounds and looks phenomenal 😮‍💨👌🏼

Thats a mean looking bulldog for sure ! Love how its setup for heavy haul with the 3rd axle . Im going to get a superliner somday and restore it i hope

Very good and cool jake brake

Good try out ,, cant kill em R model

Nice video. Please get your clutch pedal and throttle switches back in your Dynatard circuit. Those circuits are pretty simple but it only takes one switch to be open and you get no retarder. Slow brake response can be caused by kinked, pinched or undersized air lines. Slow to apply and slow to release because the volume of air is restricted. Most common place I saw this was in tired trailer connection lines so make sure your hoses are good.

Seeing that Bulldog in the passenger seat I remember well also

Love from morocoo brother ☺❤

Sweet ride brother!

Your engine brake sounds like its working on one head ,I drove one like that yesterday and the one I drove sounder better when using the jake

I bounce around as much as you if not more. I run an 09 t800 with spring suspension. Rough as all hell especially in philly, jersey and long island. Really like that r model tho. I drove a 79 r model with the tri plex trans. Only problem was i just didnt fit in the cab. Thats trans made it fun as hell to drive tho.

P.S. try checking out some of the mechanical issue that you mentioned before your next journey to be on safe Have A Good One God Bless !

Nice truck, shame about the Roadranger