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[PIC GALLERY] Trucks
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Pic of rather battered SADF "Kwevoel" 6x6 mine-protected truck ... drove a couple of those in my time ...
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A Mercedes - Benz promotional poster in 1930s.
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I bet, if you could find one, that grill would go for big bucks... thanks Louis for all you do, I look at every post you make, from now on I will like every post you make, except if it is a poopy post....
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This was a British Railway scammel, they could turn round on a sixpence
When I started my working life I was a van boy on this type of truck with a box back for delivery's
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The General Motors "Parade of Progress" was a large, multi-faceted road show that began touring across USA in 1936. A jet engine, radar, diesel-electric power, television, an electric ping-pong game with stereo sound, and a microwave oven were shown to amazed audiences.
The GM Futurliners, along with 32 support vehicles, toured USA from coast to coast taking the message of a wonderful technological future to the hinterlands.
The GM Futurliners, along with 32 support vehicles, toured USA from coast to coast taking the message of a wonderful technological future to the hinterlands.
A few of the trucks I've driven over the years.
K104, C15 & 18sp. Roadranger. Did Melbourne - Sydney overnight express for several years in this.
2003 Peterbilt 379, C16 & 18sp. with 43ft custom built pan. Melbourne - Sydney work mostly. Best truck I've ever driven.
Day shot. Absolutely stunning.
First job after moving out west, delivering liquid cyanide to mine sites.
608 with a double and dog general freight at Gwalia gold mine, just after 30mm of rain dumped down in an hour. The minesite gave us each a pair of gumboot which was nice of them.
Same truck with a triple into Darlot mine site, full load of ground support so it was pretty heavy. Also had one of the locals hitch a ride on the trailers during the night, which was a bit of an adventure in itself.
T909 with a return triple from Agnew gold mine. Second best truck I've driven.
T904 with an acid triple, about to load at Kalgoorlie smelter. Heavy combination (140 tons/308,000 pounds). 7/3/7/4 roster, pay wasn't great but it was a cruisy job until we lost the contract.
T904 with pressure tankers loading lime for delivery to the gold mines.
Fuel quad when they were brand new (about a year ago), the Mercs didn't work out so they all got replaced with Kenworths recently. 165 tonnes/360,000 pounds.
My last ride, tough old girl on the Tropicana run. I do not miss that road, bloody goats track.
K104, C15 & 18sp. Roadranger. Did Melbourne - Sydney overnight express for several years in this.
2003 Peterbilt 379, C16 & 18sp. with 43ft custom built pan. Melbourne - Sydney work mostly. Best truck I've ever driven.
Day shot. Absolutely stunning.
First job after moving out west, delivering liquid cyanide to mine sites.
608 with a double and dog general freight at Gwalia gold mine, just after 30mm of rain dumped down in an hour. The minesite gave us each a pair of gumboot which was nice of them.
Same truck with a triple into Darlot mine site, full load of ground support so it was pretty heavy. Also had one of the locals hitch a ride on the trailers during the night, which was a bit of an adventure in itself.
T909 with a return triple from Agnew gold mine. Second best truck I've driven.
T904 with an acid triple, about to load at Kalgoorlie smelter. Heavy combination (140 tons/308,000 pounds). 7/3/7/4 roster, pay wasn't great but it was a cruisy job until we lost the contract.
T904 with pressure tankers loading lime for delivery to the gold mines.
Fuel quad when they were brand new (about a year ago), the Mercs didn't work out so they all got replaced with Kenworths recently. 165 tonnes/360,000 pounds.
My last ride, tough old girl on the Tropicana run. I do not miss that road, bloody goats track.
So, you're saying cars shouldn't cut in front of you?
Yeah it's generally not a good idea
Out here it's pretty much just road trains, mining contractors, and grey nomads. Tourist season is winding down so even the caravans will be thinning out soon.
Animals are more of an issue than other drivers though, especially at night, cows and camels are the biggest problems.
Out here it's pretty much just road trains, mining contractors, and grey nomads. Tourist season is winding down so even the caravans will be thinning out soon.
Animals are more of an issue than other drivers though, especially at night, cows and camels are the biggest problems.
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Camels? Are there camels in Australia? I thought they were characterized by kangaroos.
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Worthy of "Mad Max"
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US Air Force retiree Gino Lucci’s motor home is 38 feet long, is made out of an old R4D, the Navy version of the C-47 military transport plane.
Located in Michigan, the only fittings inside the plane-turned-motor home now that aren’t from the original R4D or other aircraft are a fridge, couch and table, and the bathtub.
Located in Michigan, the only fittings inside the plane-turned-motor home now that aren’t from the original R4D or other aircraft are a fridge, couch and table, and the bathtub.