mrsmackpaul

Just one thing JoJo, we dont call batteries by type this or that in Australia 

So apart from 925 amps, how big in physical size is the batteries so Aussiedog can make select the appropriate battery

Paul

Sorry Im of no help here, definitely a fuel issue, but as to what I  have no idea

Paul

Well part 5 of this crazy adventure is ready 

Paul

4 hours ago, 85snowdog said:

Your doing a great job Paul, on trailer and videos. I really enjoy watching . 

Too bad we weren't neighbours , I would enjoy having a beer with you in our lawn chairs looking at your trailer . 

 

 

I feel a lot of the people on here are not really that much different no matter what part of the world we are from

Old fashioned values and a good sense of humour 

Who knows we might just get that beer one day 

Paul

Not many convert to electric start in Australia but it has been done and is a pretty simple procedure I feel

Dunno about online manuals but there is usually plenty of manuals, reproduction or original on line for sale

Photos of the motor and the plate on the motor should be able to tell you all you need to know 

The chassis number is used for id in Australia on the older Macks like this even though most Mack dealers ask for the vin number they will soon go "it doesn't work" 

So the chassis number is stamped behind the leading drive wheel drivers side on Australia 

Paul

Looking pretty flash, such low mileage is amazing 

Paul

As always theres more to the story 

Paul

What are you trying to find out ?

I know they sold them here (Australia), not in huge numbers but numbers big enough I still see the odd truck about 

Paul

Shall I bring my esky and folding chair to your yard and sit and stare at from there ?

It would be a pretty special truck to own

Paul 

2 hours ago, DailyDiesel said:

The lack of activity around the Autocar name plate when it comes to an annual show has always puzzled me. After all, there is no shortage of trucks or people interested in the brand and they certainly were more prevalent than Brockway. I guess the magic formula hasn't been figured out yet.

I'm not really a show type if person, I do know that having the right mix of people running the show can be the biggest problem 

I was involved for many years in the Caterpillar club in QLD Australia and it went great, numbers swelled but getting new people to get involved was a challenge 

Old hands at running the show can be a challenge as some dont want it run any other way 

Dunno what the right mix is but when it's right it just runs along so smoothly 

Paul

Sounds like mother nature is just rolling some coal

Enjoy your alone time

Paul

Another day of struggling along with a computer that has more gigga bytes than me 

Paul

2 hours ago, alex g said:

Very interesting video. That's quite a journey to get a trailer. Your very self sufficient I'm impressed. What's the plan when you get it home?

Shady tree, deck chair, esky and sit and stare

I dont have any real plans, it is totally stuffed so I really need to fix the corrosion problems first 

New sides, new floors, new gates, it's a long list 

But I  have something to work with now

Paul

That was fantastic stuff, thanks for sharing 

Paul

Harry there was a time I thought it was quite common for all R models to have that hole in the bonnet, turns out I was wrong lol

The bonnet and cab has a few extra cut outs like that that no one ever see's 

When the bug deflector was on the bonnet you couldn't see that hole from inside or outside

Once Covid does what ever the fudge it's gunna do you should come and check out this wide brown land Bob

Paul

I cant see anyone buying it for export to Australia or any other part of the world for that money

I could be wrong and unfold my deck chair and be filling my esky to get ready to sit and stare but highly unlikely 

Paul

Hot off the press news conference 

https://youtu.be/cKoMHJ0IzK0

Paul

Sounds like a plan, I'm guessing its gotta be close to fitting, same shape cab and all

Take some measurements and see what happens I guess

Paul

I believe that all R models in Australia had the largest radiator that Mack had available at the time, regardless of motor fitted

As to the steel bonnet, they were all that was sold pretty much in Australia in the early years as the general consensus was that fiberglass wouldn't last

It actually turned out the otherway, fiberglass was a lot longer lasting, easier to work on and looked better to boot

Damage was even lower from roos etc hitting them

Paul 

I reckon your onto it Swishman 

Either that or the joey box is called something different in Brockways

Paul

Well hot off the press from Facelessbook 

So there you go, a big bucket load of coin was gunna be needed

My arms might of been bit short and my pockets a bit deep to buy it

Paul

The sign I think is for the truck beside it Swishman 

Theres some classy looking rides there 

Im just stunned at how good some these trucks look

Were Brockways popular all over the U.S. or more just the East coast ?

Thanks for sharing the photos with us

Paul 

Because it isnt a Maxidyne, only Maxidynes had Gold dogs in the beginning all other Macks had chrome 

Paul