Popular Post phildirt Posted November 26, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted November 26, 2019 An R800 just out of the Champion shop in Queensland - 16 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullheaded Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 That is awesome!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ekennedy21 Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 biggest difference between an australian r-800 and an us rd-800 is in the hood and fenders. an rd-800 has a deeper hood with lower fenders while a r-800 has a shallow dm-800 style hood with higher hung fenders. Unlike a dm-800 the fenders are closed in on the front so they appear to fit the tire where a dm-800 the tire is falls toward the back of the opening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZB755V8 Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 Boy Oh Boy, Tony has some GREAT stuff down under. That is A Real Pretty Truck👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex g Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 Very impressive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted November 28, 2019 Share Posted November 28, 2019 Excellent..bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted November 28, 2019 Share Posted November 28, 2019 I have driven past here many times and have never stopped, always say I should abd will I am unsure if I can just call in or if I have to make a appointment to see it Must jump on the phone beforehand and find out one day The R 800 was a bit of everthing and appears to have been built in all shapes and sizes Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve s. Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 There will be a two part story on the Australian Mack R800RSX trucks beginning in the January /February issue of Double Clutch magazine. Part two will cover the restoration of Tony Champion's "Iron Horse" seen above. Steve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrybarbon Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 Hi Paul Yes I understand that you may be able to visit Tony's museum. You will need to make contact with them through their office, look up Champions and you should get the number and make time with them, you will be surprised, this R800 is an appetizer and allow at least 3 hours if you want a proper look and read info. When you call ask if they allow pictures taken. Enjoy your visit to Mack Heaven - down under 🚛 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Brocky Posted December 5, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted December 5, 2019 Here is the same truck as it sat on tony's back lot in August of 2015 3 Quote Brocky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJC Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 Beautiful restoration!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.