Popular Post kscarbel Posted May 17, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted May 17, 2013 The Australian-market Dodge D5N range, from the 200 series pickup to the 700 series heavies, was produced thru 1979. While it may at first look odd, it had U.S. roots. The D5N shared the same cab and chassis as the Australian-market International AB, C and D series trucks, which itself was based on the U.S. market International A-line. Chrysler Australia produced the International cabs in Adelaide, and International Harvester Australia produced the chassis at Dandenong (Victoria). The 185 horsepower version of the Cummins VALE V-8 (210E) produced at the Chrysler-Cummins joint venture plant in the UK was offered as well as the 195hp Detroit Diesel 6V-53N and 216hp 6V-53H (standard on 6x4 chassis). . 2 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31209-when-the-dodge-boys-sold-trucks-down-under/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post kscarbel Posted May 17, 2013 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 17, 2013 . 2 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31209-when-the-dodge-boys-sold-trucks-down-under/#findComment-183675 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 I think they look cool. I have a shirt that says I am one of the Dodge Boys. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31209-when-the-dodge-boys-sold-trucks-down-under/#findComment-183677 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel Posted May 17, 2013 Author Share Posted May 17, 2013 Here's are examples of International Harvester Australia's version.Both the Dodge D5N and Aussie International A-Series were sold thru 1979.. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31209-when-the-dodge-boys-sold-trucks-down-under/#findComment-183679 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFCDrum Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Problem with Dodges especially in the US was you couldn't get parts for them. They sure liked them down in OZ. Cheers, Rob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31209-when-the-dodge-boys-sold-trucks-down-under/#findComment-183683 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackniac Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 nice part of history , thank you for sharing ! Quote Makniac , collector and customizer of die-cast model in 1/50th scale Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31209-when-the-dodge-boys-sold-trucks-down-under/#findComment-183710 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 . 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31209-when-the-dodge-boys-sold-trucks-down-under/#findComment-426803 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark60 Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 Yep, that's wot I like. Now just to get my hands on one. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31209-when-the-dodge-boys-sold-trucks-down-under/#findComment-426810 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quickfarms Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 On 5/16/2013 at 9:51 PM, RFCDrum said: Problem with Dodges especially in the US was you couldn't get parts for them. They sure liked them down in OZ. Cheers, Rob I am beginning to feel that way about Mack's now. I can get parts easier and faster for a 1989 Ford F800 or FT900 than a 1985 Mack RS688LST. I can't even ask the dealer about the 1975 RS685LT, they just tell me that I gave them the wrong vin 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31209-when-the-dodge-boys-sold-trucks-down-under/#findComment-426841 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadwayR Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 (edited) Going back to the original post, the list of available engines includes the 245 'Hemi' 6 cylinder. The 245 was a Chrysler designed and manufactured in Australia only engine that earned quite a reputation for performance in Australian Chargers and Valiants. There were rumors the 245 had it's origins in a U.S. project to develop a 6 cylinder truck engine larger than the 225 Slant Six to be competitive with the Ford 300 and Chevy 292, but was shelved when it appeared it was going to be more expensive to produce than the 318 V-8. Project went to Chrysler Australia were it came to fruition and became quite successful. Speaking of Australian Dodge trucks using International cabs, I believe some earlier Internationals assembled in Australia used Dodge cabs! Edited July 4, 2019 by RoadwayR 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31209-when-the-dodge-boys-sold-trucks-down-under/#findComment-426876 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brocky Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 (edited) Yes!! The early 50's IH's used the Dodge "Pilot House" cab rather than the IH "Compfovision" cab. I am out of picture posting space here, but if you go to this link and scroll thru the Alice Springs and Archie Baines sections you will see a couple. An L and a S model IH with PH cabs. http://forums.justoldtrucks.com/84264/Down-Under-Trip?Keywords=Down Under Trip Edited July 4, 2019 by Brocky Quote Brocky Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31209-when-the-dodge-boys-sold-trucks-down-under/#findComment-426910 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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