Popular Post mrsmackpaul Posted March 30, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted March 30, 2017 A question for you all as you all are a lot smarter than me. What do you call a collection of Superliners??? A gaggle, a mob or perhaps a herd or flock? Maybe a flotilla or perhaps a platoon ????? I dunno but I saw this bit of film on YouTube the other day and thought to myself, "that's something you won't see any more", all them Superliners lifting off, most pulling 6 decks one after another and two appear to be the rare Bicentennial ones a few thousand horsepower. I can almost feel the ground shaking from here. Dunno if the ground shakes in the US, but when those Mack E9's are lifting off with real big loads on, I reckon I can feel the ground shaking. Don't seem to get that with a new electronic engines. Notice they have the proper Mack bunks that appeared to be only fitted in Australia. A short snippet of what sounds like a German documentary to me. I think the first one is an old SAR KW or maybe a W900. Either all good trucks from the pre-electronic BS days. Paul 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49343-a-gaggle-of-superliners/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
h67st Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 I thought those were exhaust pipes, but looks more like they're smokestacks! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49343-a-gaggle-of-superliners/#findComment-365962 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 A pack of bulldogs. 2 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49343-a-gaggle-of-superliners/#findComment-365964 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outbehindthebarn Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 I've asked this question before... but why do the Aussie trucks route their single stacks over to the left of the cab? The exhaust manifold is still on the right... is it just to keep the sound/smoke away from the driver? 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/49343-a-gaggle-of-superliners/#findComment-365982 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 I've asked this question before... but why do the Aussie trucks route their single stacks over to the left of the cab? The exhaust manifold is still on the right... is it just to keep the sound/smoke away from the driver?My best guess is to put the exhaust to the curbside of the road. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49343-a-gaggle-of-superliners/#findComment-366042 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 23 hours ago, mrsmackpaul said: A question for you all as you all are a lot smarter than me. What do you call a collection of Superliners??? A gaggle, a mob or perhaps a herd or flock? Maybe a flotilla or perhaps a platoon ????? Paul Paul, the dictionary says the word gaggle can be used to describe a flock of geese. But the only time I heard the word used in my lifetime was in how World War 2 pilots in the European Theater of war described the sight of a number of enemy fighters. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49343-a-gaggle-of-superliners/#findComment-366045 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted March 31, 2017 Author Share Posted March 31, 2017 11 hours ago, Outbehindthebarn said: I've asked this question before... but why do the Aussie trucks route their single stacks over to the left of the cab? The exhaust manifold is still on the right... is it just to keep the sound/smoke away from the driver? mainly for noise I reckon Paul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49343-a-gaggle-of-superliners/#findComment-366047 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmyb Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 I think it's a pack. At the very least a mongrel mob. What language is narrator speaking? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49343-a-gaggle-of-superliners/#findComment-366051 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearhead204 Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 a litter of pups.......well ok big dogs ! when a bitch gives birth it's called a litter! well at least here in the states that's what we call it ! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49343-a-gaggle-of-superliners/#findComment-366052 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted March 31, 2017 Author Share Posted March 31, 2017 5 hours ago, Timmyb said: I think it's a pack. At the very least a mongrel mob. What language is narrator speaking? buggered if I know, hoping some one on here might be able to tell us Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49343-a-gaggle-of-superliners/#findComment-366057 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 7 hours ago, Timmyb said: What language is narrator speaking? that one is easy. NOT ENGLISH!!! 1 Quote when you are up to your armpits in alligators, it is hard to remember you only came in to drain the swamp.. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49343-a-gaggle-of-superliners/#findComment-366065 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranchhopper Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 German. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49343-a-gaggle-of-superliners/#findComment-366069 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyT Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 How about a Mack attack!😁 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49343-a-gaggle-of-superliners/#findComment-366072 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyT Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 Are there more left handed and ambidextrous people in OZ and the United Kingdom than in the U.S.? I've never driven a right hand drive vehicle and never used my left hand for shifting except when splitting a compound two handed! I guess it would be the same for an Aussie or a Brit driving a left hand drive vehicle for the first time! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49343-a-gaggle-of-superliners/#findComment-366073 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmyb Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 1 hour ago, ranchhopper said: German. Thanks. Now narrator, "Halt die klappe" and let me hear the big v8's! Billy, I guess it's what you grow up with. I can't imagine shifting with my right hand. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49343-a-gaggle-of-superliners/#findComment-366075 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted March 31, 2017 Author Share Posted March 31, 2017 6 hours ago, BillyT said: Are there more left handed and ambidextrous people in OZ and the United Kingdom than in the U.S.? I've never driven a right hand drive vehicle and never used my left hand for shifting except when splitting a compound two handed! I guess it would be the same for an Aussie or a Brit driving a left hand drive vehicle for the first time! When I was a young fella some mates went to the US and onto Europe for a holiday of 66 or 9 months I dunno exactly I didnt go I asked them the same question about using the wrong hand to change gears When they got to LA they bought a old wagon for their trip across the US and one of the blokes was doing racing changes and next thing all were and one bloke jumps in the drivers seat for his turn and goes to change gears but opens the door instead Dunno how true this it but all sounded good when I was young and having a few beers with them when they got home Paul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49343-a-gaggle-of-superliners/#findComment-366090 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swishy Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 An attack of Mack Trucks haz a certain ring 2 it cya §wishy 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49343-a-gaggle-of-superliners/#findComment-366099 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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