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Hi Brocky, we have had minimal news in Australia of the disaster you have all copped. Tonight I saw a picture of what seems to be the outside of Dean's property in Ashville. I saw Concrete barrels rolled over, a Cat dozer, other machines and trailers piled on top of one another and . It is hard to find words for all of you good people, I hope that many people are safe, have food, place to rest and most critical that the govts (federal and state) mobilise all the help to the people that they deserve, moving fast, without any hesitation. My thoughts and prayers are with you good people, take care.

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Hi Brocky I have been watching the news, hopefully you are all safe, sad for all the people suffering. Take care and all the best to all the people.

My B model has the E6 - 350 with the 2070 OD box, tyres are 11 22.5 and diffs are 4.17, it maxs out at 120 kph/75 mph.

At 80 mph, what diff ratio would they be?

I have been looking to find a bit more information about the actual build/specifications difference between the Maxidyne and Econodyne motors. There is various information about the 2 engine performances, such as the powerbands for torque, Maxidyne is more suited to say construction type applications versus the Econodyne being more suited for hiway application. The motors were painted different colours. Externally both motors appear alike, both the Maxidyne and Econodynes had the intercooler over the motor, etc. I understand that the Econodyne E6 - 4 valve motor cannot have the intercooler over the motor, but the E6 2 valve can have the intercooler over the motor. I would appreciate any info - thanks.

Your Toyota is excellent. Please what motor is in it, 4 0r 6 cyl petrol or diesel?

Your Toyota is now worth big $'s and seems to be in very good condition, congratulations for both units. 👌

You have a horn!!!! After being out on the water 🤩

The first and last V8 Valueliner.

Apology readers, it continues to have the sleeper cab. Here it is at Mack Muster. I remember now, it was T-boned by a Pete on way to a show, repaired and repaint. Plain army green colour when new, yellow band was done later. The black plastic fitted on the fenders, called Spats, were designed to align the wheel to the fenders. The Spats were a factory option.

This is an early photo of the first Aussie V8 Valueliner built, around 1987, motor - 440hp Mack with 12 spd box, when it was testing hauling the B double fuel tankers. The first driver, a Mr Allen, drove it 1.7 million kilometers before the heads came off. Years later the frame was stretched to allow fitting a 36 inch sleeper cab. It is now part of a collection here in Australia, the sleeper was removed some years ago. It has the same original colour, I think it been resprayed. The hood appears longer than it actually is, just the angle of the photo taken. Dan Thomas has an Aussie V8 Valueliner.

Remember Sgt Schultz - Hogans Heroes - I see nothing ..... - the script writers were insightful ....

Fake or real?

Sgt Schultz - I see nothing, I hear nothing, I know nothing ..... Captain replies - We know nothing about everything. Schultz replies - I don't believe you. 🤣 Apology, I tried to copy and paste part of the show, where Hogans heroes are planning an escape, they role down the drawing of a woman and that's when Schultz enters their cabin. 🤔

Interesting, media will not publish the real information. Dr Sebastian Gorka an advisor to Trump was interviewed by our local morning show today. He said he interviewed an informed person on his podcast. This person said/quoted there is a recent official police report in Minnesota, quote - there were 8 children killed after a botched abortion. If true, I doubt the main stream media would publish this real information. The sad reality is that life is damn difficult for a big part of the population, for whatever reason, it always has been so, the WOKES/LALA's choose to ignore it, they won't do anything for these sufferers, never. Gorka quoted Clinton, "it is the economy stupid", he quoted that under Biden/Harris food cost has risen an average of 40% and average mortgage payments have risen from $800 to $1,700 per month, he said the pendulum was unlikely to swing after the debate and it was the middle group that will decide the result. Fuel costs are up I hear from US citizens, one Afro-American lady from Alabama said her monthly gas payments are double under Biden/Harris and she will vote Trump when she was better off. We have similar economic pain here. My insurance broker gave me figures this week to review our insurance cover values, the costs of various building materials. Since 2021 costs have increased the fastest since 1981. Last year the average cost rise was 16%, (after big rises since 2021), but within that rise steel, timber, copper, cables etc were up between 26% to 44%. Wages have not risen anywhere near this increase.

"I have prosecuted criminals, crime is down - WE HAVE GUNS, ME AND WALZ" - could it be a campaign add!!!! 😂

Joey Whatever the number of illegal immigrants, 10-20 million. I am wondering, where do they get their food and how do they get their food. What about housing, where are they living? Surely, when they arrive and where ever they go, they cant just magically get a job, money and food, so how do they feed themselves? Even 10 million, that is like 40% of the Australian population, that's a lot of mouths to feed daily.

James Bond technology is no fantasy. This week a scandal has been exposed in the Italian govt. The culture minister's lover (she has 2 economic degrees - a smart cunning lady) has released many videos and voice recordings all taken by her RayBan glasses, that had mini microphone and camera. The minister has conceded it is true. Rule nothing out.

I watched the debate. The moderators were not so objective and failed to ask vital questions, such as the possible "WEALTH TAX". What are all the wealthy celebrities, like De Niro, saying about this potential new tax? AN UNREALISED GAIN TAX. This has been floated here in Australia by the CEO of our largest bank recently. Strange KH says the same!!!!! This real proposal is a direct attack on the people who have worked damn hard all their lives, spent their money wisely, gone without, took care of their families and saved for their future, because no govt can or will ever take good care of the people. Now the fruit is ripe, it is going to be picked and enjoyed by those who have waited for the picking. Trump generally seemed to contain himself and had no slip of his mind or memory in the way the media has been trying to portray. KH seemed not to control herself by interrupting him a number of times, when she was rattled. Despite all the "VIBE/FEEL GOOD" around KH, she did not give any real achievable plans/proposals to explain why she should be the next President. She admitted that she and her running mate, Waltz, BOTH OWN GUNS - wow, why has that never been written by the media!!!! Yet they say GUN CONTROL. Is that blatant hypocrisy? Trump was correct to say that Europe should look after its region and backyard, but KH had nothing to say about the long ongoing $BILLIONS of USA support/subsidies/protection whilst the Europeans have for many years enjoyed the benefits of early retirement, fat govt pensions, fully paid long holidays, a high standard of living and US military defense. I hope the US people can see beyond the VIBE. I was looking to see if KH radiated as a world leader, it was not visible. I saw a govt prosecutor. Being a female has no relevance. There was no conviction in her voice. KH is not a Margaret Thatcher, the Iron Lady PM. There was a reason why KH received zero votes against Biden for the Democrat 2020 nomination. Please, can anyone say who is running the USA now? Is there an active President in Office when we need a world leader?

I have watched about 20 youtube videos of John Kennedy. Previously, like Trump many years ago, John Kennedy was a democrat. Watching John's performance, I thought that he would have made an excellent Vice President candidate alongside Trump. His detailed knowledge, clear thinking, precise questions and calm but firm conduct at the govt committee hearings, John would easily crush Kamala and her running mate in any debates. I hope he retains his Senate seat and if Trump wins, that John will be appointed to a senior role in a new White House administration.

Joey, please sir 🤔 you keep referring to sleepy joe as Dirty Harry, I am confused because "the Dirty Harry" is a cult hero, what am I missing? Some of his (DH) movie comments back then have come to fruition, especially law and order. And Dirty Harry/Clint Eastwood is a die hard Republican. PS- I am a big fan of DH movies and CE 😀

Down here in Melbourne Australia late last year the bureau forecast the El Ninio and we would have a long dry and hot summer. That forecast did not eventuate. We have not had a day over 40 celsius for 5 years and I cannot remember a humid day or night for maybe 8 plus years. Prior to 5 years we did have 3-4 days of 40 and high humidity. I have not turned on my house air con in the last 5 years, just a fan and very comfortable. And along the coast at my son's home, we had 1 day around 35 for about 4 hours, otherwise a very mild summer and cool nights, all summer the temp was below 30, mostly 25-27. I have not noticed the sea temp rising, it was fresh all summer and cooled down fairly quickly at end of summer compared to years before.

What are the comments about the debate from lets say, the "objective" commentators in your country? We have a biased media here, except for Sky News, so we do not have an objective review presented to us.