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I still question why we have only seen about 5 pictures total of this truck? no close in detail photos or anything.

I was line up at the stop light against a Boughton materials Mack today. That new truck had some serious get up and go and it was loaded. I was pretty impressed. I hear they Have the Mdrive transmission.

I saw that DONEGAL EXCAVATING ("flat out sir") is also buying KWs for their tractors and roll offs. I think they were all mack up until recently.

They built the Valueliner/RS600 and superliner at Macungie I dont think the Cruiseliner was built there... I do agree that they should have continued to build nicer OTR trucks. it seams that is the time when Pete and KW really pushed their way to the eastern markets.

the western RS/RL FS/FL Radiators were different than standard east coast R models...

Both eyes if im lucky enough !!!

head lights are on!

that does sound dumb....there is no logic in truck building these days. they have gone the way of the most complex route because it looks good on a computer screen.

I think the CH was a good truck but not as good as the R model. I never liked the looks of it. I felt day cab models looked unfinished between the cab bottom and frame components. there were excessive gaps leaving things exposed and seen on the frame. I feel KW and Pete were better at locating air tanks, batteries and fuel tanks along the frame. the macks were over complicated. but just my opinion. the CL on the other hand looked better but i never realy studied them to see what set them apart besides a longer hood

I have checked their site a few times after the release.. I was questioning why there was no mention of it yet. It seems this was almost a soft release to gain interest in the new model. Are they not ramped up yet for production?

Its been about 10 years but on My Western RS700 I put on a power steering box that looks just like that. I recall the bolt needs to be out all the way to pull it off the shaft. the shaft has a indent all the way around that allows about 1/4 width of the bolt to sit in. that bolt prevents it from falling off if the clamping force weakens.. hope you can follow that... So basically you need to remove the bolt and it should slide right off without much trouble if you can already feel slop in it. try turninging the steering wheel and see if it gives you the needed room to pull the bolt out

This is a dumb question but did you try pulling on it with that bolt out? the bolt needs to be removed for it to slide off.

I had a 87 Saab 900 turbo. It was a great car.

Volvo was always known for driver safety. I will give them much due credit for that.

Most likely because you are a foreigner (to them) and you dont speak dubja dubja.

If they can stuff a MP10 under the hood of a anthem and keep it cool in the outback there is absolutely no reason they should not offer it here. I just wish they would consider a proper sized hood for a big engine. there is no reason to stuff a engine under the cab where you cant access them to work on.

why have we not seen more pictures of this truck? It seams odd that it was released yet we only saw one spy shot, the pic when the announced it and a few computer generated pictures. Whats up with that?

has anyone taken pics of this truck. I have seen 2 exterior photos and that's it....regarding dealer network. I dont see factory dealerships popping up right away unless its investor funded. sadly I see autocar dealers latching onto no name HD parts and service shops. kinda how mack dealers sold out after Volvo came in. if they can build the brand that could change quickly. x15 engine option? sounds like a long hood heavy haul is around the corner? what can you share kevin?

I remember talking to a frame shop and the welder commented that Mack's break frames because of their stiffness and they are more brittle. he said a softer frame will take twists and abuse longer but both will eventually fail if the stress continues. I'm no metal expert it's just what I hear. I think mack has 120,000 tensile strength rails

I think I saw 30 chiefs and 2 Indians in that video... no wonder they can't build a truck.

I like the look of it with a Roll off better than the rear packer. I dont see WM or other larger companies looking at conventional for their packer trucks. Besides a few large citys like Chicago or NYC the days of 3 man crews on trucks are all but gone, at least thats how it is here. not to mention the better maneuverability with a low entry cab over truck. Regardless I think it will be refreshing to see a New Autocar out on the street. I know of a few people that like the Autocars better than low entry macks. I dont know what is better between each other and have never driven either but I do think Mack had something right for many years as thats all I have really seen around here until the last 5 years when WM started looking at Paccar..

After looking at that new Autocar I would say Diamond T needs to step up their game if they want back in. That Autocar looks light years ahead of the DT. Wonder if they will step up?

been following the rebuild all along. last few days the internet train geeks have been pouring in vids and reports on how its doing. Sounds like they are taking is slow and working some kinks out but she is running under her own steam. I never thought I would see one of these run. as a Kid we all wanted to see the biggest and best regardless and here we are today watching it ride the rails.

For there first shot at a conventional in a long time it looks promising. If this thing is specked and priced right I think they could sell some trucks. them showing it as a vocational truck means they want back in the game. Its refreshing to see a old name out here trying something different. you can see they went a little retro but stands out as a modern truck as well. Looking forward to its release