Popular Post Brocky Posted September 27, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted September 27, 2015 Will start this topic with some of the pictures while on the ATHS Down Under TourThis is at the Australian Truckie's Hall of Fame Reunion in Alice Springs, Northern Territory 2015 9 Quote Brocky Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41967-macks-down-under/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Brocky Posted September 27, 2015 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 27, 2015 Here or some more 8 Quote Brocky Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41967-macks-down-under/#findComment-305290 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenGiant2 Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 Very nice Quote We the unwilling, Lead by the unqualified, are doing the impossible, for the ungrateful. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41967-macks-down-under/#findComment-305292 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOB DINGSDALE Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 there is a guy down under that sent me a couple of pictures of LJSWX's that are in AUS. anyone down under seen them latly? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41967-macks-down-under/#findComment-305315 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brocky Posted September 27, 2015 Author Share Posted September 27, 2015 Have more in the file when I get a chance to post. Took about 1500 total in AU.. 1 Quote Brocky Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41967-macks-down-under/#findComment-305319 Share on other sites More sharing options...
david wild Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 All those nice Macks and they are ruined by putting the steering wheel on the wrong side Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41967-macks-down-under/#findComment-305323 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack mhe9 Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 Lot of nice iron. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41967-macks-down-under/#findComment-305347 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Maikshilo Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 How long were you there? Looks like a great time, Thanks for sharing! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41967-macks-down-under/#findComment-305350 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatcity Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 I'm liking that red/black Super Quote Success is only a stones throw away.................................................................for a Palestinian Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41967-macks-down-under/#findComment-305354 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 All those nice Macks and they are ruined by putting the steering wheel on the wrong sideno no you have got it all wrong we put the wheel on the right side you yanks are so funny LOLPaul 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41967-macks-down-under/#findComment-305385 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmyb Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Some really nice trucks. Would of been a good day. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41967-macks-down-under/#findComment-305396 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mactrucknut Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Brocky very nice pic hope you hada good time over there keep up the good work Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41967-macks-down-under/#findComment-305403 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brocky Posted September 28, 2015 Author Share Posted September 28, 2015 A few more 1 Quote Brocky Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41967-macks-down-under/#findComment-305407 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brocky Posted September 28, 2015 Author Share Posted September 28, 2015 Rolling Coal during the Sunday morning parade Quote Brocky Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41967-macks-down-under/#findComment-305411 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brocky Posted September 28, 2015 Author Share Posted September 28, 2015 How long were you there? Looks like a great time, Thanks for sharing!I was "Down Under" for a total of two weeks, but only in Alice Springs for 3 days, one of which was a tour of the McDowell mountains west of town.Spent one day at Tony Champions dealership and private collection in Townsville. Will post pictures later. and 3 days in Melbourne where we did 4 private collections on Sunday. Again pictures still to come!! 2 Quote Brocky Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41967-macks-down-under/#findComment-305412 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 that white and red superliner pickup use to be in the states. saw it at Macungie before. those Australians sure do have some nice paint jobs. all the stripes and colors on those B models. wonder if they have those Dayton rims chromed or they can buy them?? anyone else notice all the Australian B models seem to have the bigger fuel tank and bigger filler neck and they are Checkerboard pattern and not Diamond plate? wonder if the Checkerboard was export only. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41967-macks-down-under/#findComment-305413 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brocky Posted September 28, 2015 Author Share Posted September 28, 2015 MaddogThe pick ups belong to Tony Champion. He has several Macks imported from here. Will post them in a separate topic later. 1 Quote Brocky Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41967-macks-down-under/#findComment-305414 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Thanks for posting was wondering how the ATHS trip went. Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41967-macks-down-under/#findComment-305417 Share on other sites More sharing options...
david wild Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 The only reason your steering wheel is on the wrong side is because we the yanks started building cars first and the mother country (England) started second, so they cannot stand that the rebels were ahead of them so they had to be different even if wrong, everyone else in Europe is left hand drive. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41967-macks-down-under/#findComment-305420 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmyb Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 The only reason your steering wheel is on the wrong side is because we the yanks started building cars first and the mother country (England) started second, so they cannot stand that the rebels were ahead of them so they had to be different even if wrong, everyone else in Europe is left hand drive. We have a good reason for driving in the left. I found this in the net. "In the past, almost everybody travelled on the left side of the road because that was the most sensible option for feudal, violent societies. Since most people are right-handed, swordsmen preferred to keep to the left in order to have their right arm nearer to an opponent and their scabbard further from him. Moreover, it reduced the chance of the scabbard (worn on the left) hitting other people." 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41967-macks-down-under/#findComment-305455 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 And more than that Timmy them Yanks lazy buggers that they are years ago their steering wheel was on the same side of the road as ours but when they pulled up in their towns and their dirt roads were all mud they pulled up on the wrong side of the road so they hopped out onto drier mud but the problem was to many were having accidents when taking off because they sat on the wrong side so pretty soon some yank had the bright idea to put the wheel on the other side and only the passengers got out in they dry mud or at least that was on a documentary once on TVsought of makes sense to me who knows though now Paul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41967-macks-down-under/#findComment-305489 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 We have a good reason for driving in the left. I found this in the net."In the past, almost everybody travelled on the left side of the road because that was the most sensible option for feudal, violent societies. Since most people are right-handed, swordsmen preferred to keep to the left in order to have their right arm nearer to an opponent and their scabbard further from him. Moreover, it reduced the chance of the scabbard (worn on the left) hitting other people."Hmmm.... When I was a kid I was told swordsmen used to pass each other by a shield side. So every body kept right side.Brocky,Those trucks are absolutely awesome!Thank you for sharing.I need some explanations though.That event at Alice Springs - was that a current truck show or the museum's collection?I doubt museum would keep so many beautiful vehicles outside. Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41967-macks-down-under/#findComment-305652 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outbehindthebarn Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 That yellow B is titties Quote Fun is what they fine you for!My name is Bob Buckman sir,. . . and I hate truckers. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41967-macks-down-under/#findComment-305660 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brocky Posted October 1, 2015 Author Share Posted October 1, 2015 VladThe Reunion part of the Museum is a Show that takes place every 5 years, next one in 2020, start saving your rubles.. They do have a lot of "Boneyard" stuff stored outside as their climate is very dry like our Arizona. When I get a chance I will post some pictures from the museum itself and some of the other trucks in the Odds and Ends section. 1 Quote Brocky Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41967-macks-down-under/#findComment-305750 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 VladThe Reunion part of the Museum is a Show that takes place every 5 years, next one in 2020, start saving your rubles.. They do have a lot of "Boneyard" stuff stored outside as their climate is very dry like our Arizona. When I get a chance I will post some pictures from the museum itself and some of the other trucks in the Odds and Ends section.Thank you for the advice and explanation.Unfortunately there were not enough rubles this time to get there personally. 2020 is a long times, we'll see.Pretty sure you had nice days being there. Many big Macks I saw on the net you was able to come by.Looking foward for more news from your side. Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41967-macks-down-under/#findComment-305753 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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