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What are the comments about the debate from lets say, the "objective" commentators in your country? We have a biased media here, except for Sky News, so we do not have an objective review presented to us.

We have it over here in Aussie land, lots of people sick, it is a flu, I got it 10 days ago, took the world number 1 flu anti-viral drug called Relenza, I have not stopped working and knocked it over quickly, no temp, no bad coughing and no fever because it works so well. Doctors here keep it a secret, pricks wont prescribe it. In Aus it has to be prescribed just to give them pricks more money for nothing. My doc wont argue with me, she writes my prescription, no questions. Today I went to get my reserve doses the chemist/pharmacy said no stock and none at the manufacturer, but I know that there are supplies going to all govt departments and hospitals etc for the ELITES. In Europe the chemist dispenses Relenza and half the price here and have been giving it to Covid sick people at least since 2021. US govt has massive stock reserves of Relenza. We the deplorables get nothing!!!! During the "pandemic" I could not buy my extra reserves because it went for the elites.

My gas central heating unit "sh.. itself" last Saturday night. Night lows are 3 celsius and day top 14. Lucky I still have a gas oven so it is my heating for now and works very well to warm the house. I also bought a French made convention electric heater and it is cheap to run and helps to heat the house with the gas heater, better than the central heating did. And convection unit is efficient and no dust like comes from the ducts. Our limp left state premier and her previous dictator ultra left boss, banned all gas powered heating, cooking and hot water for usages in Victoria Australia from January 2025. That is houses, apartments, office buildings, cafes and restaurants etc. All new commercial kitchens have to have electric cooking services. Existing gas equipment whatever it is can be replaced if required, for the time being. The Vic govt has banned all gas exploration for some years. We are being led to serious consequences, and gas and electric power is sky high in price. All new land subdivisions are banned from putting in gas services, only electric is allowed. The opposition say they will reverse this ban if they get elected 🫰🙏

It has the elements of a big Mack truck. When I first looked at it my first impression was a Mack/Ford joint development.

Many years ago my son's godmother, drove back to Australia from the UK in a small Morris van via Europe, Yugoslavia, now Slovenia, Serbia, Croatia etc, Turkey, Armenia, Iran (then it was Persia) Afghanistan, India and parts of Asia. They had no safety or security problems, only the usual car breakdowns. She said it was easy times and the locals they met thru their travels were all good and friendly. Back in the early to mid 1970's many Aussie's and English did the overland route from UK to Australia. The VW Combi's buses were a very popular and durable vehicle for their travels, good for eating, sleeping !!! 🥰and driving. And some adventurers did the reverse from Australia to UK. Some did the journey over and then back. For now those opportunities are history. There is an old 1950's Leyland double decker bus somewhere in New South Wales Australia, which did the overland trip with about 15 odd young Aussies, Brits and other races. I read recently that the Beijing to Paris rally is happening now. Many years back there was the rally London to Sydney, the race was run for a few years. And I think I read that some of the competitors after a rest in Australia drove back to their home countries.

Safe riding all the way home Vlad.

The light blue truck cabin looks like the Ford truck cabs Road surface looks good, but with the snow still on top of the mountain, that road would be a challenge for winter driving, drivers especially truck operators would have to be experienced and there do not appear to be many guard rails for safety. Thank you for the photos of your journey. That church would be 100's of years old and they had their congregation even small villages.

I dont think these Macks would pass roadworthy tests here in Australia 🤔 What about the USA or Canada, would they pass? 🤣

Did this Mack belong to the Dentist? There was a story about his history some years ago, maybe on this BMT? If it is his truck, is the Dr alive?

This late R model is interesting, it is after the US sanctions on Iran, so how did a late 1980's or early 1990's Mack find its way into Iran?

Vlad are all those parked Macks working trucks? given the age of all those Macks, Inters and Mercedes Benz it is a credit to the owners and operators that they keep them running. Not pretty trucks but still earning money.

Thanks for the information. I have observed how history repeats constantly in corporations, companies become successful through the efforts of real leaders, the next leader may maintain the success or even add to it or loss it, then the following CEO wreaks havoc and the company and sadly the many hard working staff suffer. International Harvester is an example of a once hugely successful company that failed. The massive share benefit approved by the Tesla board and shareholders is another example of a wrong decision. The add by Castrol Oil company is valid today and tomorrow - oils ain't oils. Is giving Musk that share allocation going to convert into a world resurgence of Tesla? Will Musk dedicate himself solely to Tesla, I doubt it. The Board of Tesla has failed it's shareholders and the greater community.

I think the R model was the sweet spot for Mack trucks, production was from 1966 to 1990 and some particular models in the R range continued for longer, Mack motors and gear boxes proved their worth and reliability across many applications throughout the period. Just consider that 30,000 plus R models are operating in Iran. Vlad's photos speak volumes, the Iranian R models are not show ponies but they continue to do the job.

Thank you. I appreciate the information and knowledge you have to share with us. How one event has such a significant financial impact, which probably in combination with other factors caused the demise of Mack Trucks company which lead to the 50% acquisition by Renault.

KS please do you know where John Curcio went to work after Mack sold Hayes to Paccar?

KS do you know where John Curcio went to work after Mack sold Hayes to Paccar?

Last week I was talking to a man who was of Kurdish heritage and he lived in the region of Iran that was originally part of the greater Kurdish country. He described his homeland was above sea level 1,000 m, many cedar forests, the land is very fertile for growing all types of fruit trees, grain crops and good for sheep grazing. He also said the summer weather was comfortable but winter was cold and snow. Sadly in my schooling we did not receive a broad education of the geography of many countries other than our homelands.

I have used fish oil to remove glue from tree sap that was on my car roof duco. We have WD40 spray cans here, I sprayed a liberal amount on the glue, left it absorb for 5-10 mins and gently removed the glue with a very soft kitchen rubber spatula.

Hi Vlad, wonderful photos. During daytime there are no people around, is that because it is too hot or why? This would be a great tourist destination however and sadly political and other reasons prevent citizens of many countries from experiencing the amazing history in person. I would love to see what have enjoyed. I also notice that your photos it is very clean and more people are out at night. Thank you for your photos and information.

Thank you, I forgot ask what gearbox and is it original gear box? Beautiful Mack 👌

E6 or E9 please

Your gear pattern was the main pattern for !90 and 200's here in Australia. From memory one of dad's had the overdrive fitted and 5th was swapped around with 4th, so 4th was back like reverse and 5th was in front like 1st. And changing was low 5th to high 4th and then high 4th to high 5th being the overdrive gear. The 2 speed diff was not changed, standard factory Inter. Speed was about 55 mph with non overdrive and 70 mph with overdrive and that was with the 453 Jimi engine, it was fast in its day.

also www.ihtrader.com it states it has approx 17,000 members

There is the OldIHC forum. It appears that the forum will close down sometime your Fall 2024. This site had parts for sale advertised for the bigger Inters like your 190.

Tom, I have just looked at US Ebay and there are 2 Inter Scout knobs for bidding currently at $19.99. The knobs are the same as was fitted in your Inter truck. The tops are different pattern however you could have a new top shift pattern made up by someone with a 3D printer or laser machine to copy your shift pattern and you replace the it.