mrsmackpaul

As a bloke who has spent more of his life in a tractor seat than a truck seat I reckon one of the best value tractors is the 86 series International This one I have had for many many years and its still going strong Have rebuilt both boxes and the front axle over the years but it still goes good and will work a full day with out missing a beat Paul

There a unusual looking jigger

Well Im impressed, was watching a youtube video the other day that had a B model in Tasmania and a Pacific hauling big loads of hard wood logs Video said 50 ton on a trailer Paul

Go via Canada Alaska Russia duck thru Asia and I'll put the billy on and get the Princess to bung some scones in the oven for smoko Paul

Just to get this back on topic For those of you with facebook Inside the RHD jigger https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=2709716395765806&id=134753723262099 Paul

If you blow smoke like that and the motor is i good order I reckon you will find the motor is glazing up due to not been worked Paul

Yeah the bloods rushing to my head Paul

Great photos of the other side of the world in a very different time Thanks for sharing Would the R 700 have had 24 inch tyres ? They seem to look a lot tougher with big rubber than 20 tyres Paul

Thats what I have been told, that would be a road train bull bar, strong enough to hook onto and pull a 100 plus ton out of a bog You can buy cheaper but they aren't manufacturer authorized so your warranty is void No matter what happens people always seem to be keen to come in and under cut, seems to have always been the way in the free enterprise world we live in It is a shame that old trucks are all getting forced off the road as that's how a lot of owner drivers start Paul

I reckon US trucks are missing a lot of features we have as pretty much standard Paul

Yeah I dont doubt that seed Im only relaying what blokes tell me they have paid for new jiggers in recent times They all tell me the base price isnt to bad but it doesn't take long to chew thru over a 100 grand once you start adding basic things most people want and need Paul

I just don't think most Americans realize how cheap things in the US really are Also gotta remember that when US trucks like Kenworth and Peterbilt came to Australia they were 4 times as dear as any other truck yet still sold like hot cakes When they model came onto the Australian market it halved trip times The US truck of 60's,70's and 80's was so well suited to Australian conditions that people were happy to paya premium Oh and $450,000 is Australian and google tells me that's about 310,000 US So considering all the mods and extra gear that Australian trucks have it probably isnt as bad as it seems I have been told a factory fitted bullbar that wont void your warranty on KW is $15000, the grease plate or 5th wheel is $5000 It doesn't take long to add up Paul

Yep sweet looking ute for sure Paul

jdfordhd 217 Posted May 12 Been a while since I posted so I thought ya'll needed to know I still own it. Hauling my 700K this week. My Super Liner and me are celebrating 30 years together.! And she is still looking fantastic That Superliner is a real credit to you and the care you have given to it I recall some pics you shared when you bought it and it's changes over the years At a guess that must have been 25th anniversary Great stuff and more pics please Paul

As Vlad said Looks great, any more pics Paul

I would think that a new prime mover in Australia would be over 400 grand with a bunk, bull bar, and long tange tanks etc Last new KW 90? something with all of what would be considered pretty standard gear in Australia was 450 grand around 550 HP A mate bought it and hasn't had a bad run and this was at a guess 10 years ago Paul

That might not be as silly as it sounds Swish man When I was fixing Mrs Macks cab I noticed the can still had the LHD holes for steering pedals etc So might be very doable But I think them Yanky jokers might have a heart attack at how much a new Mack costs down this side of the world Paul

I noticed no poxy mirrors on the Anthems bonnet, thats a good move Paul

Just keeps looking better and better

Well I love it, the grill looks good compared to what a lot of other manufacturers offer The inside looks good. Doubt they will ever make it in RHD but if they did I reckon I might well stick my hand up for one I have read lots of complaining on the forum over the years about lack of US truck manufacturing, here's you chance Americans to put your money were your mouth is and throw your support behind it The same goes for the T Line truck Paul

I reckon still one of the greatest films on youtube Paul

Welcome to the forum Simon Good luck with your truck project Paul

I reckon these are a great idea. I wonder what type of range they will have ? Paul

Im thinking you be on the right course Swish man Paul