Andy Wright

I agree with John who I think answered my exact same question a couple of years ago!

I ended up running with new bias on the steer and the radials the truck came with (I did first regroove) on the rear. The bias on the steer was for ease of steering and better sidewall. I was told, maybe by John but possibly by someone else. that if you get sidewall damage on a radial, you might as well get rid of it which is another reason why I went bias on the steer. Never damaged them though!

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Andy

When I worked on the mines we used to have a Shell Mack triple turn up about once a week to unload. I used to walk passed it on my way from my truck to the crib hut. We also had the AB combos hauling ore from our ROM pad to the mill. They were totally cool and all tri-drives.

I'm pretty used to doubles, triples etc but I still love seeing them. We live in the eastern half of Perth, Western Australila and we have a ring road nearby and a couple of transport depots. Triples are not allowed south of Wubin (that's about 3 hours north) and doubles only run from near us if they're heading north. Anything heading east has to pick up its second trailer at Northam (about an hour east).

I'll try to get some shots of road trains in my travels if anyone's interested.

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Andy

I wish that all of thm can whisper some times...

They talk to me!

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Tom

Congrats on the 2nd school bus, very cool.

I just sold my B (B61T35092). It was sad to see her go but she's gone to a good home and I will own another one soon, just gotta get a few other projects done first. She's gone to a guy who works for Gavin Spence in Melbourne. I'll get to see her regularly when I'm over there so am looking forward to that.

On another note, Mike Nixon has his integral sleeper B81 for sale. Would love to pick her up but haven't got the $ as usual.

Trying to hunt out a B633 over here, a sister truck to Dallas Fabian's beastie. It's all go down here!

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Andy

The hot weather you guys are having is standard for us during the summer. Having said that, we don't have the extreme winters that you do so I reckon we would struggle with ice and snow, although we do regularly get to freezing during the winter, nothing like your winters though.

Been a warm winter so far, only really started getting good rain a couple of weeks ago.

We're better set up housing wise etc for hot weather but not for harsh winters whereas you guys seem to be around the other way, within reason of course.

Summer down here is magic. Will get up to high 30s, low 40s celsius by early afternoon then the sea breeze comes in and feels great!

Come and holiday in Western Australia! I'll show ya some old trucks too!

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Andy

Hi mate

Does it have a 711? They were pretty prone to cracking.

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Thad

Always have a back up plan. Something you can fall back on if what you're chasing doesn't turn out to be your dream job. Perhaps cut back on your hours at the family business initially while you try your hand at something new but don't stop working with your family until you are established in something you enjoy. Don't burn your bridges.

If you want to look into getting trucking experience, accept the fact you won't be in charge of a nice nine axle truck/lowboy combination from day one. That's probably stating the obvious. Approach your local operators and ask if they need truck washers, shop floor sweepers, local delivery drivers etc. I know you'd prefer not to go into long distance but perhaps working in a haulers yard spotting trailers, washing trucks, keeping things tidy will help you get a good reputation.

Whatever you do, try to make sure you're having fun! It makes things so much easier.

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Andy

Amazing that the seller didn't want to sell the truck to his only bidder even though you didn't make the reserve price. Be a sad story if she was scrapped.

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Andy

Used to drive off-highway dump trucks but am stuck in an office/classroom now. Only get to play trucks now

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Still struggling along with Armstrong steering so I can't help but just thought I'd say that's a bloody nice B you got there, mate!

Hope she's steering happily soon.

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Thaddeus

These guys usually stage compressors along the line of trailers to get the air up for the brakes whcih is a good thing as I don't think there'd be many spectators keen on watching the truck trying to get the air to the last trailer!

That Titan you mention was from two records ago. Doug Gould here in West Oz took out that truck's record with one of his tri-drive KWs and his record was beaten by this Queensland truck. Guess the ball's back in our court!

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Andy

Ripper, thanks Jim. Hope to see those in the flesh one day.

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Oh my...me likey!

Way to go mate, she looks incredible. How's she enjoy that load?

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Andy

Welcome mate. Looking forward to seeing a pic of your B if you get the chance. Some clever people on here so if you want to know something, just ask!

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Hi mate

I can't help you but Timothy Maikshilo on here runs a Superliner with an E9 from memory. He might be able to help but the rest of the guys on here will know what's going on.

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Andy

I keep seeing the Skip McKean Macks (the pale yellow ones). Who is he?

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Andy

That's a fine looking B Rich, integrated sleepers always look great. What's the latest?

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Thanks mate.

Guys

Spied this beast a few weeks ago and finally managed to get pics yesterday. The cab is pretty rotten, the owner told me she's been sitting outside for the last 20 years. Couldn't get the doors open! Have posted the rest of the pics to my album.

Btw, she used to carry a drill rig with a 50 foot mast.

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I live round the corner from the Perth Mack dealer so if you get desperate...

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It's a shame I missed you mate. I live in Perth and could have shown you around some good stuff if you had the time. Been pretty busy so had to drop off here and ATHS.

If you're headed down here in the future (applies to anyone on here) and will be in Perth, please give me yell.

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Andy

Crikey that W is short!

ATHS with our banner hanging from my front bumper.

And you've got the perfect bumper for that Larry!

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Andy

Nicely done. Can't imagine dogs with the LT mounts come up that often?

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