Brocky

Attached is a link to an ongoing (up to 25 pages now) topic on Just Old Trucks.com covering Australian truck history.. A little bit of everything, BUT a lot of MACK pictures.. Poster Grenfell34 is a retired Cummins mechanic that lives west of Sydney a ways. Poster Hayseed is Australian Poster Hamish, I believe is a New Zealender. All of them are well versed in Down Under trucks. http://forums.justoldtrucks.com/146903/how-it-was Enjoy

I agree with Mike.. And having met you at Macungie, I know he is right!!! But that is all part of the FUN in this antique truck hobby.. If you took any more scenic countryside pictures of your trip, please post them as a lot of us enjoy learning about other countries.. Thanks Brocky

The center is tucked away in behind a small airport. If I remember correctly, it is the first red light you can make a left at, about a mile from the I-78 exit, then your first right to the end, turn left, again to the end and left again under an overpass..

I see that picture was at Worcester Sand and Gravel.. I seem to remember seeing it in person somewhere?? Springfield Mass in 2012??? Or Macungie??

Had a similar thing happen at the then new Peterbilt dealer in Stroudsburg PA. Local farmer / owner operator, Jay Kresge, walked in wearing bib overalls and bargained them down to the bare minimum on a new tractor where they had figured in their profit from the financing fees. When they pulled out the finance papers, he pulled his checkbook out of the front of his bibs.. When the dealer started to object he just said "Call Chase Manhattan in New York"!!! He was a great grand nephew of S.S. Kresge who started Kresge Five and Dime which evolved into K-Mart..

In South Carolina you can get a Class A CDL "Interstate Excepted", endorsement P-1, which covers you in your own equipment and load with NO physical or drug test. Non Commercial!! Absolutely NO compensation to you or the vehicle.. Ribbons and trophys do not count BUT your breakfast or a case of beer do!!!

Hobart Before you do anything serious to take it apart, contact user "dieselsteveo" over on the Just Old Trucks .com website.. Peter J's forum... He is part of the Cummins 100th anniversary team and would likely know of someone who would want the complete unit??

Check with Mike Harbison in southeast Iowa

Jim, Yes Dan had a nice display.. Too bad he was parked more in the transport parking lot than the main show lot, BUT maybe it was his choice? Also Stormy did a great job. Bigger pictures and a new page to start each make..

I believe that 53 Ford F-350 is the first year that the 350 model was introduced??? Which would make it even more unique.. I WANT!!!!

Can you imagine all the 4 wheelers a long tongued California pup would collect on Long Island when they tried to cut between the truck and the trailer????

Or if from the south a AAA Cooper freight from Dothan AL???

This one belongs to one of our chapter members who is standing beside it..

Time to stop by Just Old Trucks

Larry, I would have to consult with the "Snake Oil" salesman, Eddy Lucast, I am sure KBS has something to kill the surface rust???

Definitely prewar.. Possibly as early as 38-39 on the Chevy???

I heard that his start with the orange cars started with either Richie or one of his buddys worked for the Highway Dept and "Borrowed" some paint from them every so often???

YES!! Just clean it up a little and add clear coat to preserve the patina..

Actually a third, With all the Aussies on several of these forums.. I have a lot of the Aussie figured out?? Actually they call asphalt Bitumen..

Maybe I am a year early?? Anyone know if he got accepted SUNY Morrisville Ag and Tech auto tech program??

Jim, DO NOT wait until the have built the bridge!!!! Maybe Eddy Lucast has the right idea of taking a container ship cabin instead of flying??? As you can tell from my 2015 report it was a wonderful experience.. Especially as Stephanie does an excellent job of mixing a normal tourist agenda with Antique / Historical trucks.

I am sorry, not this time.. I would very much like to go BUT my wife's legs can not take that much walking anymore.. I hope you take your camera and post us a fine report!!!

Travel agent Stephanie Vanatta Anton has again put together an Australian tour in conjunction with the 2020 Truckie's Reunion in Alice Springs AU for August 27 thru September 14, 2020. Her father is a past president of ATHS so she has many contacts in the antique truck hobby. For more information go to the summary sheet here: http://greattruckadventure.com and then click on "detailed itenary" for the complete daily schedule. It appears that she has scheduled some days where the men can go to a truck show and the women can go sightseeing. If you would like to view my report on the 2015 trip go here: http://forums.justoldtrucks.com/84264/Down-Under-Trip?Keywords=Down Under Trip

Almost looks like they took a late 50's Diamond T 921 "China Closet" cabover grille and flattened it out..

Jim You are right on the Oshkosh.. A Walter had the front axle set back further and a more sloping nose..