vision386 Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Even the "Sheila's" over there seem to like Macks! LOL!....................................Mark 1 Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33105-australian-valueliner/page/2/#findComment-211528 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 It is now official that my 1990 valueliner is on the boat and headed to the USA. I really should not say mine but..........Glen's as This truck was bought brand new by a 21 yr old named Glen Menzies. He drove this truck for nearly 3 million miles! I wish I could scan the book he gave me full of pictures from the day he picked it up until it went on the boat. From what I can confirm this is the first Mack from Australia ever imported into the USA. The Australian Valueliner is totally different that the USA version. It was one of the most respected trucks that ever roamed the outback of the land down under. It is a favorite to this day and holds an incredible resale value because of this.Congratulations on your purchase! Although I'll probably never see it in person, I still like that it will be here in the U.S.Even the "Sheila's" over there seem to like Macks! LOL!....................................MarkOoh, that's sexy. Too bad someone is blocking part of the view. Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33105-australian-valueliner/page/2/#findComment-211532 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mackdaddy Posted November 28, 2013 Author Popular Post Share Posted November 28, 2013 After several days of uncertainty with Customs I finally got the Value liner released and into the USA. What a truck! Wow is all I can say after driving it. Mack Austr!!@!alia should be running the US operations. This is a Mack like no other that you have ever driven!! 11 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33105-australian-valueliner/page/2/#findComment-218826 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 Very cool..glad its home safe...post up some more pics when you have time...I have always wanted to see one in person... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33105-australian-valueliner/page/2/#findComment-218828 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 Congratulations!It's a great deal done indeed. Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33105-australian-valueliner/page/2/#findComment-218831 Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 Very nice! When does the "Tour of America" start? Make sure Macungie and Gerhart's are on the list of stops. I bet the Mack Museum would LOVE to see this one in person. Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33105-australian-valueliner/page/2/#findComment-218834 Share on other sites More sharing options...
russoniellov Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 BIG WOW, congratulations, will wanna see it in person it looks beastly........ Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33105-australian-valueliner/page/2/#findComment-218837 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Maikshilo Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 Beautiful! That is one well taken care of Bull Dog! As my Kiwi friend Nigel has told me, Real trucks have spokes! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33105-australian-valueliner/page/2/#findComment-218840 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatcity Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 Very Nice.But can you drive it? Quote Success is only a stones throw away.................................................................for a Palestinian Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33105-australian-valueliner/page/2/#findComment-218842 Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 Very Nice.But can you drive it?Good question...how do you like shifting with your left hand? How about some driving videos? Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33105-australian-valueliner/page/2/#findComment-218847 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 Christmas came early! Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33105-australian-valueliner/page/2/#findComment-218849 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 Dan,you gotta let me drive that someday. It would look so cool hooked to one of our spread axle Wilson livestock trailers. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33105-australian-valueliner/page/2/#findComment-218865 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mackdaddy Posted November 29, 2013 Author Popular Post Share Posted November 29, 2013 I have a temporary plate on it as I had to send all the paperwork to Salem as the local DMV was totally confused what to do. Talk about a small world, I get a call yesterday from a young lady who is going to school at Oregon State. Her Dad is friends with Glenn the former owner and a few hours later she is here to see the truck. It is a very odd feeling sitting on the right side and shifting with the left. I noticed that the differentials and tranny vents were plumbed up above the frame and thought that was odd. I called Glenn and asked about that and the unusual fifth wheel that sits on a turntable. He said mate............when you drive through water above your diffs you don't want to fill them with water! and for the fifth wheel he explained that his trailers were blocked not to turn on the grease plate but to allow the fifth wheel to turn at the frame. this allowed for the sway in pulling the multiple trailers and to keep the center of gravity lower. 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33105-australian-valueliner/page/2/#findComment-218990 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Wow, that's pretty neat!..and i've learned more about Australian trucks in the last few minutes than I ever knew before. Seen lots of pictures of them driving through deep water and never even thought about the rear end vents.And, it would be a good unit for a mail delivery route with the right hand drive...might have to put some extensions on all the mail box posts though. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33105-australian-valueliner/page/2/#findComment-218999 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtymilkman Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 You have done what I only thought about for 10 years! Kudos to you! You wanna be a truck importer now? I'd love a superliner 3! Your valueliner is awesome!! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33105-australian-valueliner/page/2/#findComment-219003 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff M Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 I went to Ireland this past summer and rented a standard shift Renault Megane w/1.5l diesel. First time I'd ever driven on the left/wheel on the right.. Shifting on the left took a little getting used to, but the toughest part was making a hard turn into a parking space like you'd do in a parking lot. I didn't trust myself, always backed in with the mirrors. I can just imagine what an absolute gas it must be driving that beautiful Mack. It will be an instant hit at the truck shows if you choose to take it. That fifth wheel setup is very interesting indeed. Thanks so much for sharing this with the rest of us. :-) Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33105-australian-valueliner/page/2/#findComment-219055 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mackdaddy Posted November 29, 2013 Author Popular Post Share Posted November 29, 2013 Could not help myself. Took the truck for a run into California to buy some cheap liquor. Took along my old truckin buddy JD as he does not get out much anymore. A few pictures one on top of the summit and the other at the California border. 11 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33105-australian-valueliner/page/2/#findComment-219099 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack mhe9 Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Just flippin sweet. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33105-australian-valueliner/page/2/#findComment-219103 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Fantastic! You have some nice outback scenery for your pics. Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33105-australian-valueliner/page/2/#findComment-219106 Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Could not help myself. Took the truck for a run into California to buy some cheap liquor. Took along my old truckin buddy JD as he does not get out much anymore. A few pictures one on top of the summit and the other at the California border.Out of likes but I LIKE! Freakin' fantastic and a bunch of BMT members...FREAKIN' JEALOUS!When are the videos and sound bites coming? Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33105-australian-valueliner/page/2/#findComment-219107 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 I'm with Farmer! video with sound please! congrats on getting the truck here safe and sound,i'd sure like to see,hear (and drive)it in person Lol!..................................Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33105-australian-valueliner/page/2/#findComment-219133 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearhead204 Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 please post if you ever drive north, northern or. or southern wa. would love to get my eyes on it first hand. glad you got it home good luck with odot Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33105-australian-valueliner/page/2/#findComment-219181 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Mack Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Could not help myself. Took the truck for a run into California to buy some cheap liquor. Took along my old truckin buddy JD as he does not get out much anymore. A few pictures one on top of the summit and the other at the California border.On the beer run... did you pick up a few tinnies of Fosters????.... if you change your avatar to 'Crocodile Dundee' and start calling us 'bloke' or 'mate' we will begin get worried about you going over the edge.don't worry about the strange driving position.... I started out life on the right side of a truck/bus and drove a 69 Mustang in London... then came to Canada and had to use the other hand to shift, seems normal now, but every now and again I get to drive a former London bus here in Vancouver.... so, you get used to it... until you come to a roundabout, be warned, your brain starts to fail at this time... LOLhave fun with itBC Mack Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33105-australian-valueliner/page/2/#findComment-219303 Share on other sites More sharing options...
russoniellov Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Gotta be one of the baddest trucks in the U S, 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33105-australian-valueliner/page/2/#findComment-219305 Share on other sites More sharing options...
felicello122 Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 How does it run? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/33105-australian-valueliner/page/2/#findComment-219381 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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