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  1. Specs as requested R688rst E6 350 4v Trans. T2090. Front diff C92. Rear diff D93. Ratio 4.64 Wheel base 195 inch. Rear end 44000 lb camel back 50 in spread chassis 9" double rail build date 17 th dec 1985 delivery date 4 th April 1986
  2. Unit does both heat and a/c mounted in centre so you don't really notice it being there both my trucks have same units we don't really have that much in the way of extremes we get fair bit of warm weather then cold up in high areas but very rarely snow and if so say one day only I don't use air on unless on long trips rather have vents open
  3. Ray that good he likes pics google up the place it shoud have more details standard load over hear on boogie drive primemover and triaxle flat top is 42500 kg my truck and trailer tare in at 16340 kg so load is approx 26000 kg or metric tonnes if i run low loader / float with a permit i can run to 70000 kg all for the extra payment of $76
  4. Savage looking sharks young fella I just sent you email of brochure from shark display hope you like
  5. Mark re shark museum vic hislops in HerveyBay Queensland I had to do delivery just around corner my wife has pamphlet if your son would like to email copy shop has 18 foot great white in freezer tank
  6. Australian mack muster in march 2014 a good time to come over
  7. Have twin stacks on r model with one muffler lovely to drive all day / value liner has single stack no muffler sounds great for short drives but not working all day
  8. Mini mobile cranes = frannas they can pick and carry items great for on site work up to 25 tonne lift very common over here ROB mate that's how we have the prawns here 1 prawn per load they even stand on the side of road hitch hiking lol. Will get wife on to interior shots tomorrow
  9. Items are cremation ovens to burn bodies pics are along the way new road works , off loading oven with crane 10 ton unit then a concrete truck having a sleep on highway will post more pics tonight
  10. Specs on r model R688rst 1986 model. 3504valve 9 speed mack box diff ratio 4.64 44 k lb suspension 195 " wheel base 9" double rail chassis Towing 45 foot flat top tri axle trailers as well as floats ( low loaders )
  11. Yeah we need them over here for the stray roos or cattle and the od wayward car
  12. Just a few pics off some loads last week then a few days at the show
  13. Hi Chris there is a Mack muster on at kyabram show grounds sat 15 &16 march 2014 a whole heap of mack men wll be there you mite be able to get a lead would help if you had some vin numbers being in melbourne its only a short drive hope to see you there Karl 0415167078
  14. Nice looking trucks I can relate to comment re reliable trucks I have 86 r688rst and 87 valueliner both 350 4v will keep a look out for them next time i go across the paddock
  15. A FEW PHOTOS OF MY AUSTRALIAN VALUELINER 1987 MODEL R688RST 350 4 VALVE 9 SPEED CAMEL BACK EX FUEL TANKER AS PER YELLOW AND RED ONE
  16. thats the sort iam looking for would like a source here in nsw australia but if not i will get some in as thats the type i want think its called accordian rubber with channel clip on eather side
  17. If the steering wheel was on the other side it would be great very nice looking truck if it was in australia at $30 k it woulnt last the day out people are just paying top dollar at the moment
  18. Steve give me a call or email me 0415 167078 karl351@bigpond.com
  19. Thinking of puttng a sleeper on my r model I have choosen the 32 in high rise as it gives me more swing clearance on oversize loads does anyy one have any hints or sugestions before i start i have fabricated chassis mounts from 100 x 75 x 10 angle bolted to main rails with 16 mm bolts then sitting cabin on rubber mounts mian thing that is holding back is finding the best rubber boot to join to cabin as iam keeping original rear window opening size as the cabin is 100% rust free and i couldnt bring myself to cut a bigger hole will post pics when i start thanks KARL
  20. LUBRICATE BOLT AND UNDERSIDE OF WASHER FIRST THEN STAGE 1 50 lb STAGE 2 125 lb STAGE 3 220 lb ft THEN AFTER 3000 miles BACK OFF EACH BOLT AND RETORUE TO 220 lb HOPE THIS HELPS KARL
  21. PROBLEM FIXXED NEW ELECTRICAL STARTER ALL GOOD COST WAS ABOUT 1/5 OFF REPAIRING AIR STARTER MOTOR AND ONLY TOOK A FEW HOURS TO COMPLETE
  22. hi Vinny never seen a u model over here just a couple off pics off mine working also going on a holiday to truckshow
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