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On 11/28/2017 at 12:09 PM, Dirtymilkman said:

 I don't understand the camshaft deal? 

I'm surprised they haven't gone Camless...& Actuate the valves By Solenoid..

But as Swishy  is wont to say..

Waddaeyekno...

Kenworth Here in Australia still sell a 6 rod Suspension. They call It  KW6-60A

But It looks identical to the Rockwell 6 rod in Kevins' Diagram/Brochure.

Those Spring packs in the OP look More MACKish to Me than Rockwell...

6 hours ago, carlotpilot said:

99,99,% of under reach tow trucks are useless in 3 feet of mud or snow 50 -100 feet off a solid road

Well Snow is definitely a Non issue where I am.....

But have been there done that with the other 2..

I doubt if the Anthem ever makes it here to Australia, But if It did,This would be a NON issue..

99.99% of Australian Tow Trucks are underlifts...Which render Tow Hooks Obsolete.. 

I'm safe Swishy....

Nice Seat covers...

Aren't Tesla going to render the Diesel truck Obsolete..???

& yes, I'm being sarcastic..

is he standing on a Milk Crate??

Mackdaddy, you got any pics of Crackers doing the lines & scrolls??

On 11/18/2017 at 2:57 AM, BillyT said:

! Is it difficult for a right handed driver to learn to shift left handed??

 

Those drivers on "Outback Truckers" can't all be leftys!

No harder than it is for use our Right hand...

I'm pretty sure most of those Outback Truckers use Both hands is per Swishys' earlier Post...

Please Don't Judge us by the antics on that Show...

3 hours ago, Jamaican Bulldog said:

What chassis was the earlier F models put on?

They used the American F model Chassis.

That's why the Steering Box was Mounted on the LHS, & they used the Push bike chain & sprockets to get the Steering Wheel on the RHS..

I've got a Book on the History of Mack trucks Australia, with some good pictures. I'll dig It out & scan them for you..(but Not today)

The Cargo was Too little (& far) Too Late..

The Jappers had Ford & IH beat on every  single front, in the Light/medium Segment..

I've Owned 2 D series Fords over the Years.

They were both Good Trucks apart from the 'shouse brakes...

I've always been amazed at how disliked the V903 is in the U.S.A..

Here in Australia they had (& still have) an awesome reputation & They made a lot of people a lot of Money. They were  regarded as very durable reliable Engines. (albeit a bit thirsty).

Grain harvest has just started here & quite a few have come out Farmers sheds for the next few Weeks.

1 hour ago, Maxidyne said:

Is that Mitsubishi Fuso cab with Freightliner badging? Now I've seen everything...

Daimler/Frieghtliner or what ever they call 'emselves own Fuso.. 

9 hours ago, kscarbel2 said:

I myself have never met an arrogant person at IVECO, and I know a great many of their engineers and global sales people. They're generally very laid back versus the Germans, French and Swedes. They're passionately serious about the truck business, but friendly as can be.

Lets just say that We Move in; Entirely different Social circles. 

I'm good friends with the dealer Principle of an IVECO dealership (in  fact He's a Full line CNH Dealership) & He would beg to differ..

Well you certainly Can't beat Penske for arrogance!

The sales Figures for Western Star Here in Australia since they've taken over the Distribution rights from Transpacific are living Proof..!!

10 hours ago, kscarbel2 said:

My friend, the bonneted Powerstar "conventional" is a superb truck.

Now they've finally got the "Cursor" engines' reliability  issues sorted & an industry leading warranty, they Might actually get the sales they deserve!!

They just have to stop being so immensely "Proud" with their Spare parts pricing!! & a little less Italian Arrogance wouldn't hurt either..

The Home page still has  that Crap ,Swish,, But like you  I snuck in through an open Window..

Well Swish, If they let you In here,They'll let anyone In!!