Bob Eckstein's "Phantom 309",revisited!

[57 bcr]

I was able to borrow and scan these pictures from the gentleman who painted,lettered,and pinstriped,Bob Eckstein's famous 1693 powered RL. I asked his permission,as these are his treasures and mementos of his amazing talents. Mr.Rich Johnson is responsible for the BEAUTIFUL artwork seen here. Thank you Rich. ENJOY! Al

[Lmackattack]

What a great looking truck! Thanks for taking the time to post more photos of this truck. I really like the larger sleeper he installed.

[57 bcr]

Rich had notes on some of the pics,Trent. The bottom one read,"after new cab and 60" bunk were installed" Al

[j hancock]

Very nice indeed!

[fullfuel01]

You can post picture all night. Better then porn.

Wonderfull

[Timmyb]

That's a beautiful truck! Thanks for the pics.

[vision386]

Al,you're my new hero! this is my dream truck! I've been looking for good pictures of this truck forever! This truck is the reason I joined BMT. I've been on the road and haven't had a chance to check in till today,it was like Christmas in March! Thanks for posting these my friend!.........................................Mark

[mackmodelb]

very nice. thanks for posting.

[57 bcr]

Mark,

You are most welcome. I remember you saying that before (about your very reason for joining BMT) and figured you and Trent (among others here) would enjoy these pictures! Rich Johnson has many albums of all the work he has done over the years. I am very fortunate not only to know him and call him friend, but to share his work with the rest of you. To the rest of you BMTr's out there,you're welcome also. Al

[Lmackattack]

Al

Does he still paint?

Was maybe thinking some day i should get a flashy paint job like that?

[57 bcr]

I don't think he paints much,mostly vinyl lettering,some pinstriping. He did do the lettering on the BCR. Al

[mack mhe9]

Signs and lines by Strech in Waukesha wi started out with pinstriping trucks and now does vinyl. But will do pinstriping when nesassary.

[Maddog13407]

almost makes you cry how that truck ended up Al.....

[Vladislav]

That's a damn cool looking truck and the pictures turned out very good.

Thank you for the job Al, it's real pleasure to put an eye on them.

[vision386]

"Real" pinstriping is a dying art for sure,which is a shame, in my opinion,there are (were) some talented people in this world! I have loved this truck since I first saw it 30 plus years ago at the Overdrive big rig drags at Englishtown,NJ. If ever I hit the "Go-Zillion" dollar lottery,i would build an exact replica (sans the Clat-erpillar) of this truck!...........................................Mark

[SOUTHBOUND01]

What an AWESOME MACHINE and amazing art work, thanks!

[57 bcr]

I hear ya,Matt. When I saw that trailer load come into Macungie a few years back,my heart sank. I showed Rich J. and some others before I ever posted it on here. They all felt the same. The new cab & 60' Double Eagle were added in '80 (truck was 5 years old at the time),before the galvanized cabs were offered so I guess I kind of understand it's demise. But cabs are put on every day. Kind of a good thing Bob had passed already,seeing his Phantom 309 like that surely would have killed him. Glad you guys like the pics. Rich said he would be honored if I posted them. Al

[dm 800]

I am not even going to ask what happened to that fine looking ride but that is on sharp looking mack !!!!!!!!!

[mowerman]

nice thanks man...bob

[Yoos Brothers Construction]

I think that RL700 was one of the coolest I've ever seen. Sad to know what its fate really was. I love hand pinstriped truck. I recently bought some pinstripe paint and brushes and have started to do my RS700. I'll start a new thread with some pictures some time. pinstriping is definently not the easiest thing in the world but I don't thing mine is looking to bad for a rookie. Like I said I love that RL.

Josh

[Lmackattack]

Dont shoot the Messenger...

Al Can fill you in on these sad details..........

[Yoos Brothers Construction]

I know, it just sucks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Lmackattack]

Just think if this Clown had known about this message Fourm before he had hacked it apart. He could have sold it for 2x as much and still had his dignity.

Shake my head

[dogg rescue]

Someone should build a tribute truck.

[Bigdogtrucker]

WTF, was it parted out???