kscarbel 644 Posted February 18, 2013 The U.S. market Mack Value-Liner with its distinctive grille and slightly shorter hood (than the normal R model) was a sharp looking truck indeed. But the altogether different Value-Liner "down under" with its dual headlights and rounded nose was equally impressive.I'll never understand why the superior fuel tanks and European style rear fender arrangement used in Australia wasn't offered in the U.S.market. 2 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mackdaddy 843 Posted February 18, 2013 wasn't this model also offered with a V8 and had a sloped long hood? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Green Dash 2,428 Posted February 18, 2013 Nice looking trucks. The fuel tanks do look good on them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kscarbel 644 Posted February 18, 2013 Yes. Spec'd with the Mack V-8, the Value-Liner's cab was mounted higher and had an elongated hood that sloped downward to enhance visibility (effectively offsetting the visibility ordinarily lost due to a longer hood). 2 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1MACK1 247 Posted February 18, 2013 A FEW PHOTOS OF MY AUSTRALIAN VALUELINER 1987 MODEL R688RST350 4 VALVE9 SPEEDCAMEL BACKEX FUEL TANKER AS PER YELLOW AND RED ONE 2 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Timothy Maikshilo 1,619 Posted February 18, 2013 They are more like our RB models with set back axle. Very nice pictures 1MACK1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
umodelnut 1,393 Posted February 18, 2013 It is a sharp truck. Would be awesome with a V8. But man ai cant get used to that exaust pipe on the drivers side!, well our drivers side. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
felicello122 143 Posted February 18, 2013 Thats why u need duals to fix the problem!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
james j neiweem 670 Posted February 18, 2013 KS why don't they send somebody from Mack Australia over here to incorporate their models into the US line up. Their superliner/trident and titan look better than the CH and USTitan IMHO. At least offer the Australian bonnets(hoods). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edd*star 13 Posted May 16 Hi guys this is my🇭🇲 Aussie Bull~dog🇭🇲 1988 ~ MACK ~ Valueliner 🇭🇲🇭🇲 350 h.p. 9 speed mack box & Camelback rear. It was orginally a ex shell fuel hauler tanker before I got it and done it up over the years in Australia..Goes and pulls well like a freight train . And that's how a bulldog should be.. 10.4 matey👍🇭🇲🇭🇲🇭🇲 6 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Timmyb 715 Posted May 17 12 hours ago, Edd*star said: Hi guys this is my🇭🇲 Aussie Bull~dog🇭🇲 1988 ~ MACK ~ Valueliner 🇭🇲🇭🇲 350 h.p. 9 speed mack box & Camelback rear. It was orginally a ex shell fuel hauler tanker before I got it and done it up over the years in Australia..Goes and pulls well like a freight train . And that's how a bulldog should be.. 10.4 matey👍🇭🇲🇭🇲🇭🇲 That’s a beautiful rig mate. Something to be very proud of. I’m doing up an ex shell r model, although somewhere along the line it was stretched and made in to a tipper. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamaican Bulldog 116 Posted May 17 On 2/17/2013 at 11:01 PM, kscarbel said: The U.S. market Mack Value-Liner with its distinctive grille and slightly shorter hood (than the normal R model) was a sharp looking truck indeed. But the altogether different Value-Liner "down under" with its dual headlights and rounded nose was equally impressive. Why did the U.S version have a slightly shorter hood than regular R models here? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kscarbel2 4,156 Posted May 17 10 hours ago, Jamaican Bulldog said: Why did the U.S version have a slightly shorter hood than regular R models here? Not two variants of the same theme. They were related in name only. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kscarbel2 4,156 Posted May 17 On 2/18/2013 at 1:48 PM, james j neiweem said: KS why don't they send somebody from Mack Australia over here to incorporate their models into the US line up. Their Super-Liner/Trident and titan look better than the CH and US Titan IMHO. At least offer the Australian bonnets(hoods). Because James, Volvo doesn't think like Americans do. 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mackdaddy 843 Posted May 18 Little did I know at the time this thread started in 2013 that I would end up owning the VL pictured in the first V8 reply! Here is that pic and here is the truck today. 6 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
james j neiweem 670 Posted May 18 Nice coal fired Mack. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
terry 391 Posted May 18 nice, very nice!!👍👍👍 terry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
david wild 1,419 Posted May 18 OAC is going to cut your nuts off, but hey it 's good for the nation, her nation of loons not yours and mine, dirty old Mack. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZB755V8 474 Posted May 18 59 minutes ago, david wild said: OAC is going to cut your nuts off, but hey it 's good for the nation, her nation of loons not yours and mine, dirty old Mack. I would agree if the truck was still a working dog. But being a retired truck and having an easy life now a little smoke every now and then is OK, just like farting in the wind for an old guy. Smoking a cigar would be out of the question for old guys like me but I do it anyway, I earned it. In my state and I think Dan's as well collector vehicles with collector insurance are emissions exempt. No pay for hauling permitted, just shows and transporting the others in the collection. I am glad to see a 30+ year old dog rolling down the road these days even if it smokes a little and it not used everyday, it earned the right to still be around and running. You do know that none of the "old" trucks we still have will pass today's emission standards. They are all grandfathered in for emissions if they are still working dogs I think except for California and need to be brought up to Cal, standards with after treatments or the truck removed from the state permanently. No disrespect intended 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gxbxc 171 Posted May 18 I have a question ,what kind of trucks are on the step deck in the second picture. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fjh 570 Posted May 18 On 5/17/2019 at 4:48 AM, kscarbel2 said: Because James, Volvo doesn't think like Americans do. That goes without saying in my opinion ! they needed to stick with building sewing machines and power saws . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZB755V8 474 Posted May 19 8 hours ago, gxbxc said: I have a question ,what kind of trucks are on the step deck in the second picture. A Mack LTL and a W71 both had been restored around 2000 and both are two of the nicest restorations around still. Both powers by a 275 Supercharged Cummins. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huppypuppy 8 Posted October 31 On 5/18/2019 at 10:48 PM, mackdaddy said: Little did I know at the time this thread started in 2013 that I would end up owning the VL pictured in the first V8 reply! Here is that pic and here is the truck today. G'day Dan! Great to see a V8 ValueLiner from Australia in really good hands Stateside! It's a really cool truck and you have a one of a kind rig with a pure heart! Joe 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrsmackpaul 1,988 Posted October 31 Yes a very classy jigger for sure Pull like a train and sound even better I still struggle with people calling these old trucks They still seem modern in my mind Paul 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
