Fudge71 Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 G'day, my name is andrew i'm from australia, i grew up in mack trucks as my father started in the workshop in 1970 in brisbane and worked there till 1988ish, so the brand is in my blood. my whole family has worked there at some stage i worked there for 6 years. joined up here because i have a customer and family friend with a tired 866 v8 and is looking for an engine. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30370-gday/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Maikshilo Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 G'day, my name is andrew i'm from australia, i grew up in mack trucks as my father started in the workshop in 1970 in brisbane and worked there till 1988ish, so the brand is in my blood. my whole family has worked there at some stage i worked there for 6 years. joined up here because i have a customer and family friend with a tired 866 v8 and is looking for an engine.Welcome Fudge71, your family history sounds very interesting and would love to see some pictures of this if possible. I'm sure you'll find some one here with your V8 needs. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30370-gday/#findComment-171339 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 G'day mate! I know Andrew from Australia- Andrew Bee that is. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30370-gday/#findComment-171343 Share on other sites More sharing options...
slpwlker Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Welcome to the jungle Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30370-gday/#findComment-171345 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackniac Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 the strength of Mack be with you !is there one plant of Mack in Australia or 2 ? Quote Makniac , collector and customizer of die-cast model in 1/50th scale Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30370-gday/#findComment-171347 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Welcome!There's something in the title that made me think you were from Australia but then again, I've always been extremely perceptive. Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30370-gday/#findComment-171353 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fudge71 Posted March 11, 2013 Author Share Posted March 11, 2013 Welcome Fudge71, your family history sounds very interesting and would love to see some pictures of this if possible. I'm sure you'll find some one here with your V8 needs.growing up that is all i new, other kids went bike riding on school holidays i went to work with my father and learnt to drive by the time i was ten. old photos is something i will have to round up but there is a few, his old work diaries ( as workshop foreman he wrote everything down) and some brand new manuals i gave to a bloke he trained after he died 20 years ago. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30370-gday/#findComment-171440 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Maikshilo Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 growing up that is all i new, other kids went bike riding on school holidays i went to work with my father and learnt to drive by the time i was ten. old photos is something i will have to round up but there is a few, his old work diaries ( as workshop foreman he wrote everything down) and some brand new manuals i gave to a bloke he trained after he died 20 years ago.Sounds great can't wait to see some old photo's. I try to read our Mack people's posts in the accent of their country....Good thing my wife loves me! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30370-gday/#findComment-171445 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTFormula Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Oy mate! Welcome to the site. There are some starkers & nongs on here but don't chuck a wobbly it's all chinwag. Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mackwww.jtresto.com www.wickedreputation.netwww.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30370-gday/#findComment-171446 Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve p Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 jt are you troppo or just a drongo?? as we say in oz i'm only taking piss out you LOL Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30370-gday/#findComment-171451 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTFormula Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Lol, I think I lean towards troppo. I catch a few new words everything I talk to an Aussie a work so I finally got a chance to throw a bunch of them together here. Of course my favorite Oz pick up line to score a chick - Oy, would ya like a punch in the undies? 1 Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mackwww.jtresto.com www.wickedreputation.netwww.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30370-gday/#findComment-171582 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakebrake86 Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Welcome aboard! Quote Jake Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30370-gday/#findComment-171595 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fudge71 Posted March 12, 2013 Author Share Posted March 12, 2013 PUNCH IN THE UNDIES???? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30370-gday/#findComment-171596 Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve p Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Fudge it means" do you want a root ." fudge where in brisvegas are you, i have a 866 the topend is good its grabbed the bottom end steve Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30370-gday/#findComment-171598 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fudge71 Posted March 12, 2013 Author Share Posted March 12, 2013 Fudge it means" do you want a root ." fudge where in brisvegas are you, i have a 866 the topend is good its grabbed the bottom end steve ilive in forest lake but the radiator shop i work for is in acacia ridge. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30370-gday/#findComment-171602 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Oy mate! Welcome to the site. There are some starkers & nongs on here but don't chuck a wobbly it's all chinwag.I.....uh.................. Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30370-gday/#findComment-171606 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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