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I know all about LHD in an RHD country.......Not as bad as people think but there are times you need to be that bit more careful.... Paul

Yeah known as a cleat here in Ireland by the very few who know anything about Dayton wheels... Paul

Sounds like a cool place.Picture is class...... Paul

I dont know much about politics because over here all politicans are scam masters so I dont vote for any of them anymore.Its one scandal after another.There are 4 main partys but no matter which of them get elected nothing changes.However I was born in 1964 and grew up loving everything about the 70/80s.The 80s were the best time of my life.The music, the girls and although we worked hard and played hard everything was affordable and most people were on the same level.I dont know where it all went wrong but I pity kids growing up now.Theres too much rules and regulations and you cant say boo but someone is offended.How did we get here???? My rant for today..... Paul

Cool place,is it close to where you live??? Paul

Is that a tip turbine engine Bob Paul

After all your hard work on the LJ and what you and your family have been through it is great to see you getting some recognition.Well done..... Paul

Tell me more about the trucks you had Bob.especialy the Cruiseliner.I like to know what engine/transmission it had how many miles you put up on it and what kind of work it was used for.Im just intetested in it ..... Paul

Thanks Paul,it has been a a bit of a marathon for us and its not over yet!!!! Yeah we are very happy with the results so far.If we could just get a dry week to finnish the painting then the end would be in sight.We have really enjoyed the work.The weather in Ireland can be very wet at times even in the summer...25 degrees C,mid 70s FH is a scorching day here and we dont get many of those.Most vehicles here dont have air con...dont need it.... Paul

Well guys its just too wet over here to do any more painting so we fitted the 5th wheel and carrier back on to the chassis.We also rebuilt the 5th wheel,new jaws, springs ect ect..we also done a few other small jobs while waiting for the rain to stop.... Paul

Great job,Bob.Nothing like thinking outside the box to get things done.My granma used to say"theres always more than one way to skin a cat"...... Paul

Well guys heres the latest news...we just got the cab into primer today after some awful weather.We think it turned out ok.The weather is going to hold us up again as the forecast is for rain all week.Just cant paint if its damp..... Paul

No tube type tyres are very rare over here now,thats why Im getting it very hard to get a set for our truck.I have a lead on a few for her hopefully it will work out.... Paul

Thats the problem Bob...the politicians have all MY money... Paul

Hahahaha... if only. All you need is money... Paul

Yeah importing anything from outside the EU is expensive The price of the truck is added to cost of shipping then 45% tax is applied to the total.It would make that Mack 14500 to 15000 usd to import here🥶 Paul

Ya dont mess with the Roos... Paul

Outstanding truck and what a history behind it.It deserves to be in a hall of fame for trucks.... Paul

Seams a fair price.It would be 14500usd for me to buy ship and import it into Ireland but would love one.... Paul

Over this side of the world they are kown as Bug Eye Macks because of the shape of the windscreens.None here in Ireland but there are a few in Europe,mostly drilling rigs or cement pumps.... Paul

Yeah really nice truck...Any idea where it is now..... Paul

Great to see more progress Bob...keep at it...I know the clean up is not a nice job.It took my brother and me over 3 weeks to clean and prep the Cruiseliner chassis for paint and then another 2 weeks to put 6 coats of paint on it.......and that was doing around 6 hours a day 7 days a week.Still Id do another one in a heartbeat.... Paul

Have to agree 1000%.When we got our Cruiseliner it was all I thougjt about but as my son began to uncover its history it was just amazing.The people we have talked to about the truck including all the folk on BMT has made owning the truck even more worthwhile that we ever imagined.... Paul

Me too....dying to know.... Paul

Or stay at home with the DM Bob..... Paul