Bulldog Vol 2

Volume 2 Summer 2005

BACK TO THE 60’SRELIVING B-MODEL MANIA

QANTUM LEAP IN FUEL ECONOMY

UNMASKING A LEGENDTHE MAKING OF TITAN

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MACK’S CCRS ENGINE: THE NEW BENCHMARK IN RELIABILITY.100,000 engines torture tested in extreme conditions. A three year proving ground of

improvement and engineering refi nement. Redesigned piston rings and crowns.

Ceramic roller lifters and constant tension pushrods for less chatter. Ultra long life titanium

enhanced turbo blower that runs long and cool. Fully serviceable dual phase fuel injection with main

jet after ignition. Optimised cylinder head for easy breathing, maximum compression, ultra effi ciency

and lower emissions. High volume oil pump for an increase of 7 – 10 psi.

Over 60 improvements that come together with one purpose:

To put the MACK CCRS engine back where it belongs – fi rst place on your list of power plant options.

They’re ready, they’re proven and Bred to Work, haul after haul.

macktrucks.com.au

‘I’ve been in the trucking industry going on 27 years and I’ve had my share of engine problems. Our fl eet of ten Mack prime movers is powered by the CCRS engine, without a single problem since purchase over two and a half years ago.

‘The CCRS is tough, it’s quieter, and the brakes and overall durability have really impressed me. Service is easy. Walk in beside the left hand steer wheel, between the bumper bar and tyre, and the fi lters are right in front of you. Buying parts is simple, too. Just ask for a box of fi lters for a CCRS and you’ll get everything you need.

‘We run seven Visions and three CHs, carting a wide range of bulk commodities across Australia. It’s a high turnaround operation. Our trucks click over 200,000km a year, so our equipment needs to meet the challenges.

‘When I’m in the market for a new truck, I look at all the brands and compare tare weights, ease of servicing, warranty packages, price and after sales service. But I’ve been using Mack trucks exclusively for eleven years. For my money, all past problems have been fi xed – and my trucks have proven this.

‘After you’ve owned a Mack, you really do feel spoiled by how good they are.’

Ken McClelland, KIM Haulage

There’s been a bit of a buzz around here lately. Now, I’m notsure if it’s because the silly season has nearly arrived or if

everyone just needs a holiday, but one thing I do know is thatthere is a great deal of transition happening at Mack andwithin the industry itself.

I’m a strong believer that the proof of something is in thepudding and I can say with all honesty that the amount ofgood, strong feedback we’ve received about the first issue ofBulldog is proof enough that we’re on the right track. We’returning a corner in keeping customers informed andentertained, and as I was told recently by a local Brisbaneoperator, it was about time we got something out there thatrepresents the Mack brand and shows operators what’s goingon with our trucks!

I’m also excited about what’s coming up for the industry.Trucks in Action is on again in February and it’s sure to bea fantastic event. February is also a special month for Mackas we get ready to set a new world record for the longestroad train ever pulled with a single prime mover. Many ofyou may remember the Mighty Mungindi Truck Pull held in2003 when we set the then world record. Well, we’re backto do it again and hopefully, we’ll snatch the record from thecurrent holder.

We’re branching out into new areas too. Our merchandisehas been a big hit so we’re extending the range and offeringsomething special for Summer. Designers were put to work tocreate a swimwear and underwear range. Watch our websitefor more details.

With all the excitement this time of year brings, it’simportant to stay safe. With so many of us travelling we needto share the roads wisely. I’d like to wish everyone a safeand happy holiday season and hope your New Year is asexciting as ours.

Cheers

Gary BoneSenior Vice President Mack Trucks Australia

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t h i s i s s u e

w e l c o m eCOVER STORIES

FEATURES

REGULARS

06 Unmasking a LegendThe Making of Titan

12 Back to the 60sReliving B-Model Mania

16 Qantum Leap in Fuel EconomyGreen Machine lives up to its name

17 All Welcome Accident CentreCrossing the Brand Divide

09 ProductsTalking technical

10 Welcome to the PackIn Mack We Trust

11 Welcome to the PackEarning their Bread and Butter

18 Start LineLife’s a Drag for Victor Bray

20 Dog BitesLatest news and views

22 Sales FocusLeo Ritter in Las Vegas

23 Events

24 Mack Merchandise

26 Letters

27 Paint Santa’s Truck

Thank you to everyone who tookpart in our ‘name game’ competition.Even though we’ve decided to staywith tradition and keep Bulldog as ourtitle we’d like to award the best entry.Congratulations Andrew Mitchelmoreof Rose Bay TAS, who suggested‘Bulldog – Life Inside the Legend’. You have a $200 merchandisevoucher with your name on it.

and the winner is…

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From 1953 through to 1966, Mack built the legendary B-61model, capable of towing three to four cattle trailers at a timeacross some of our roughest and unchartered country.

We felt that the hard work anddedication that this model hasshown to the Australian transportindustry over the years has earned it

a place on our front cover.Known as the toughest truck that

was ever built, the B-61 isremembered fondly and is highlysought after as the focus of keenrestoration projects. With 47,459units made over the 13 years it wasin production, the Mack B-61 willforever remain a national icon forour transport industry.

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Talkin’ Titan ToughIt takes a special breed to carve out a living in the Outback.

You need to bleed bulldust and breathe in heat.

In 1995 Mack Trucks Australia changed theface of heavy haulage forever with theintroduction of a truck that embodiedsheer power. Designed and builtspecifically for the toughest road transporttasks, Mack Titan has built a formidablereputation over the past ten years as theextreme haul master.

Known as the ‘backbone oftransportation in rural Australia’, Titan wasbuilt to have the highest load carryingcapability of any road going truck but noone envisioned what it would come tomean to an industry.

In the sixties the B-model was the truckof choice. It opened up our sunburntcountry, allowing transport operators toroam amidst unforgiving terrain. In theearly eighties it was the Super-Liner II thatbest carried on this tradition of strengthand tenacity. It provided a new level of

driver comfort and performed admirably insome of the most arid and physicallydemanding conditions known to man.

The Titan concept was born followingthe domination of Super-Liner II in anattempt to unify the strengths of Mack’smost popular models. Titan was built torepresent the supreme quality, strengthand durability that road train and heavyhaulage operators demand in a premiumheavy-duty truck.

Prior to the release of Titan, it was nosecret that Mack’s reputation in the roadtrain business had started to slide. Mackrecognised that some of their earliermodels were experiencing limitations as aresult of the natural progression of theindustry itself, and set to work designing atruck that could do battle head on with theharshest transport conditions and shineeven in brutal remoteness.

Known as ‘the father of Mack Titan’, DonHoey began his career with Mack in 1973and was at the helm of Titan’sdevelopment. Thirty years later Donremains a much respected member of theMack design team and currently works asProduct Engineering Workshop Managerfor the Wacol truck factory. Don isdescribed as a pioneer of the transportindustry and it was his love andunderstanding of the Outback that helpedproduce a truck that could work the desertsof Tanami and scale the ridges of Yulara.

Titan has a long and enduring history ofdevelopment. From day one, Mack sethigh standards for the testing of this heavyhaulage specialist, including cooling trialsbased on the highest ambienttemperatures ever undertaken. Mack didtheir homework early on too, pulling inroad train operators from around the

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country to help advise on design. When Titan was released, it had the

largest grille ever bolted to a truck face. Ithad a radiator the size of a barn door andfeeding this beast was the world’s mostpowerful truck engine, Mack’s tenaciousEN9. With 525 horses strapped under thebonnet, Mack’s potent engine delivered thedetermination to master loads all the wayup to Titan’s 200 tonne gross mass rating.

Australian designed and built, the firstTitan to go on road was a prototype trialedin 1994 by Australia’s largest operator oflivestock road trains, Katherine-basedRoadtrains of Australia (RTA). Thecompany was so impressed with itsperformance that they purchased theprototype and two additional trucks.

The history of the first production Titanto roll off-line at Mack’s Brisbane truckfactory is a true testament to the sheerpower of this truck. SK Transport locatedin Darwin took delivery of the Titan andput it straight to work hauling three side-tippers of zinc/lead concentrate around theclock. Ten years on and SK Transport stillown and operate this mighty Titan.

Standing the test of time, Titan remainsthe backbone of the transportation

industry. Mack has ensured the continuedsuccess of this model by continuing itsdevelopment. Yep – they’ve made the besteven better.

Today’s Mack Titan is an enhanced copy

of the original prototype that took theworld by storm and captivated an industry.

Under the boldly styled snout of this bigbulldog is a choice of engine includingCummins Signature up to 620Hp or CATC15 and C16 up to 600Hp. While theengine choice has changed (as a result ofthe inavailability of the original Mack V8engine), the extremely high GCMcapability is still working hard, ready to

shift a massive 200 tonnes.And the driveline, with either Mack or

Eaton’s smooth-steppin’ 18-speedtransmissions and the choice of Mack,Dana or Meritor drive tandems mountedon either mechanical or airbagsuspensions, is equally well equipped tohandle such high loads.

Despite the Titan’s obvious toughness,driver comfort has always been a majorfeature of the Titan.

On the inside, comfort levels compareto those of a family car. It boasts one ofthe widest elevated and fully suspendedcabs in its class, designed to offer wheeljockeys the best ride possible. The stateof the art underbonnet hot airmanagement system vents hot air fromthe engine and radiator away from thecab to improve underbonnet air flow foroptimal cooling performance. And theergonomic wrap around dash is designedto reduce driver fatigue.

With a wide range of sleepers to choosefrom, Mack Titan brings two completeopposites together, offering exteriormuscle with the ease of internal luxury.

Its impressive GCM and provenreliability have made Titan an iconic

A Titan wasseen hauling the world’s

biggest bulldozer,the Komatsu

D575A.


name in Australian trucking. It knows noboundaries and is often trusted with themost dangerous and important jobs.Infact, Mack Trucks Australia is puttingtheir reputation in the hands of thistruck early next year when they attemptto set a new world record for the world’slongest road train ever pulled by aprime mover.

Hitched to 120 trailers, and stretchingnearly 1800 metres in length, a stockstandard tri-drive Mack Titan will attemptto pull the massive load over a distance of100 metres.

It sounds like a big job, but this isnothing new for Titan. In 2003 it set thethen world record for the longest road trainat the well-known Mighty Mungindi TruckPull. Since then the famous 2003 Titanhasn’t missed a beat and is still hard at it.Now recognised as truck 49 in the LCRMining fleet operation, the Titan carts coalin a triple road train configuration aroundthe Blackwater region of Queensland. Withmore than 7000 engine hours under thehood, Peter Koschel, General ManagerMaterials Handling for LCR Mining saysthat the Titan has operated very wellconsidering the high duty cycle and theharsh environmental conditions that arecontinually encountered.

“When you take into account the typeof work this truck is doing, itsperformance has stood up to the test. LCRMining would definitely consider thepurchase of another Mack Titan for ouroperation and any new projects.”

Two Titans, aptly named Godzilla andThe Phoenix, work for Lampsons and havebeen seen carting exceptional loads acrossstate lines. This Titan duo was recently putto work moving the massive parts of anenergy plant at Kooragang Island nearNewcastle. A Titan was also seen haulingthe world’s biggest bulldozer, the KomatsuD575A, and another one was spotted outbush with a massive 50 metre long stackon the back.

Making history in the pages ofAustralian transport is what Mack Titanwas built to do and now that it has so

firmly set itself as the benchmark for largepayload road haulage, the world is callingfor its services. Other countries have takennotice of this work horse and Titans areregularly ordered and shipped to SouthAfrica, Indonesia and New Zealand.Although the use of road trains for bulktransport across widespread distances isnot yet common place in many of thesecountries, Mack Titan is an old hand atconquering landscapes and conditions ofany location.

Titan by name, Titan by nature, this truckis relentless in its pursuit to dominate.With bulldust in its blood, Mack Titan getson with the job, proving time and timeagain that it is the best Australiandesigned and built heavy-haulage truck toever tear up the Tanami.

Don Hoey – the father of Mack Titan.


Here's your chance to see first hand the mightystrength of a Mack Titan

at the Hogs Breath Café –Mack Road Train Pull.

Come along and witnessMack's Guinness World

Record attempt at pulling the world's longest road train

with a single prime mover. Where: Clifton QLD

When: 18th February 2006


did youknow?

Truckworld, a Mack dealer

located in Perth WA, has

extended their services to include

a full range Rental Centre.

The centre will help support

operators struggling to get their

rigs on road as fuel prices

continue to soar and new vehicle

regulations add to the cost. Those

involved in the WA transport

industry, whether based there or

visiting, can now rent prime

movers, flat top trailers, drop

deck trailers, curtain side trailers,

freezer vans, tippers and dolly’s.

This latest addition is a part of

Truckworld’s continued

commitment to the area of

customer support.

For more information contact

Mike Dunbar on 08 9277 1233.

PRODUCTS

Eaton Cobra ShiftA new shift lever assembly has beenintroduced by Eaton. For use with EatonAuto Shift transmissions, the Cobralever eliminates the seat mounted stalkand is mounted in the traditional areabetween the driver and passenger seats.This is a similar set up to the Metro-Liner Auto.

Super-Liner LT was the first to use theCobra Shift, followed by the Qantumin October 2005. It is now a standardfitment when any Eaton Autoshifttransmission is selected.

The Cobra Shift consists of the shiftmechanism and gear select panel only,the existing pod display is remotemounted to the shift lever housing.

There is no additional cost as this is part of the Auto Shift option when selected.

Big Boy SeatMack has added a seat option to boththe Super-Liner LT and Trident models.The 6860/870 is the latest release fromISRI and can accommodate a driverweight of up to 150kg.

In a measuring and test laboratory, ISRIseats are placed under stresses which are soextreme that they will almost never occur inreal life. Europe regards the ISRI seats as thestandard for technical advancement andergonomically effective operator seats. Thisstatus is reflected in the market share oforiginal equipment seating for heavy trucksin Europe, which is dominated by ISRI.Features of the 6860/870 include:• Integrated adjustable headrest

• Memory function air height adjustment up to 100mm

• Luxury cushioning

• Optional horizontal isolator

• Dual stage side lumbar support

• Integrated three point seat belt With driver comfort and fatigue

continuing to be an important industryissue, Mack believes this option representsgreat value for money while giving wheeljockeys a taste of luxury.

Super NewBumper for LTJust released – all 2006 Super-Liner LT’s will be built with astainless steel bumper as astandard fitment. The newbumper enhances the bold lookof the LT, further complimentingthe stainless steel grille.

Please note: the bumper (as shown in thephoto) is not available with a provision fordriving lamps or fog lamps.

If you call the Sunshine State home,chances are you’re familiar with the tell-tale yellow and white paintwork thatgoes along with the well-known Wagnersname. As an internationally recognisedgroup of companies seen as worldleaders in the fields of concrete, quarries,transport and composite fibretechnologies, it’s heartening to know thatmixed in with all of this success is anenduring trust in the Mack product thatbegan way back in 1973.

Henry Wagner was the first in hisfamily to buy a Mack truck. It was an‘R’ model with a full fibre glass cab andhad been specially built for the HongKong Motor Show. With a 237HpMaxidine engine, 6-speed gear box andheavy weight rear axle, it was the prideof the company.

Fast forward 30 years and Wagnersnow own and operate 111 Mack trucks.Amongst a fleet of 200, it’s the rows ofMack bulldogs perched high on theirbonnets that stand out above all others.

Headquartered in Toowoomba QLD,Wagners also has branches across theDarling Downs, in Brisbane, Townsvilleand Darwin. Employing more than 650

people, Wagners has always been afamily business with family values at theforefront of their operations.

Company Directors, Henry, John, Denis,Neill and Joe are the Wagner-quintet whooversee the day to day running of thisburgeoning business. With major projectsin some of the world’s most demandinglocations, including Far-East Russia,Equatorial Guinea and New Caledonia,the business has a strong need forreliable machinery with masses of powerand relentless longevity.

Finding a truck that offers these two things isn’t impossible but when you consider the work that needs to be

done, many trucks just aren’t up to the challenge.

Mack trucks are being tested every dayand in every way. Wagners operatewithin some tight timelines and in toughworking conditions and their Mack fleethas proven they are up to the challenge.The trucks are set up for nearly everyapplication, from agitators, quick releaseagitators, tippers, prime movers andwater trucks, body and dogs, to B-doubles and road train configurations.

Like the work, the payloads vary toobut when you have to haul 140 tonnes,you need to know that your truck can getthe job done.

The Wagners crew have seen Mackperform over and over again, a goodreason why close to 60% of their entire fleetare Mack trucks.

Joe Wagner, Director, Wagners Concrete,says that Wagners are always looking forinnovative solutions to their transportrequirements. The sales and technicalteams at Mack have worked side by sidewith Wagners over the years to developproducts that meet their individual needshead on. November this year will mark therelease date of the latest in a long line ofnew developments as Mack and Wagnerswork together to design a 10x4 Metro-Liner.

Whether it’s the 1997 CHR used in B-double configuration with more than 1.3million kilometres on the clock, or the 12brand new Metro-Liners ready to work,Wagners is a company that entrusts theirreputation and livelihood to the Mackname each and every day.


WELCOME TO THE PACK


WELCOME TO THE PACK

Earning Their Bread And Butter

Clean, green and by the sea. AnAustralian company operating in some ofour country’s lushest green pastures,Warrnambool Cheese and Butterproduces more than 80,000 tonnes ofdairy produce every year from thecompany’s idyllic location – the GreatOcean Road. Located along one of theworld’s most scenic highways,Warrnambool Cheese and Butter (WCB) isbased 250 kilometres south-west ofMelbourne VIC. As manufacturers ofcheese, milk powders, whey proteinconcentrate, butter, cream and packagedmilk, WCB have been producing highquality produce for over 117 years,making them the oldest surviving dairycompany on our shores today.

As Australia’s fourth largest milkprocessor and Australia’s only ASX-listeddairy company, WCB depends greatly onthe quality of their milk supply, drawnfrom areas covering south-western andcentral Victoria, the Fleurieu Peninsula,the Hills, and south-eastern regions ofSouth Australia. The key ingredient ofmany of their products, high quality milk,

is as valuable as gold to this companyand its safe transportation is entrusted toa brand that shares in the same kind ofrich, century-old heritage as WCB.

Mack is the truck of choice for WCB.With 23 trucks in their fleet, almost halfwear the Mack name badge. Nineteen ofthe trucks are used for on farm milkcollection, two are used for milkdistribution, one for retail distribution andone is utilised as an on site truck.

Last financial year, WCB’s fleet coveredmore than 2.23 million kilometres and thetwo Mack Tridents purchased in 2004helped make up a good part of thatfigure. The Tridents are used for on farmmilk collection and each has around350,000km on the clock, with millions ofgood miles ahead of them. The mostrecent Mack trucks to enter the WCB fleetare two Mack Visions purchased inSeptember this year.

Barry Thomas, Transport Manager forWarrnambool Cheese and Butter saysthat the company chose Mack Tridentsbecause they could be tailored to meettheir specific needs and emphasised this

as one of the strong points offered bythe Mack product.

“We chose Mack Tridents due to theirability to fit into the 19 metreconfiguration vision. Our Mack truckshave been excellent so far and we haveno doubt they will continue to be a goodand reliable product,” he said.

Barry also recognised that theaftersales service and warranty offered byMack was a strong drawcard.

“The aftersales service and warranty isa trait of Mack that other competitors justdon’t offer to the same high standard. Wecould simply not be happier with theservice offered by Mack. It is a verypositive aspect of their company.”

WCB has a four year turnaroundpolicy, or 800,000km, whatever comesfirst, and Barry has little doubt that whenthey’re next in the market, Mack will getthe nod again.

“Our company will definitelypurchase Mack trucks in the future. If the same service both before andafter sale continues there’s no doubtwe’d look to Mack.”

Australia’s heart summoned the men and women of ourtransport industry, inviting them to a once in a lifetime event.


Alice Springs hosted the 10th anniversaryreunion of the National Road TransportHall of Fame over three nostalgic daysfrom 26th to 28th of August. More than8000 people crossed state lines, desertsand flooded creek beds to visit with oldfriends and take part in the celebrations.

The thousands of truckies who gatheredat Alice for this event helped generatemore than $9 million into the localeconomy, booking out every hotel, motel,hostel, and camping ground within cooeeof Australia’s red centre.

Of the thousands who attended, manytravelled with their most prized possessionin tow, a tenderly restored piece oftransport history. It was staggering to seethe massive display of Mack trucks onshow, outnumbering representation of anyother truck model and reminding anindustry of the role one particular truckplayed in the founding of Outbacktransport.

The Mack B-Model was and still is lovedby all. It had an irrefutable reputation as thetoughest truck on the market and waspraised for its reliability and strength.

The B-Model began production in 1953and was introduced to Australia almostimmediately, shipped over from AllentownUSA. B-Models were pretty much madeto order, with 68 different base modelsand a plethora of variations on top ofthat guaranteeing the right truck forany application.

The B-Model is best remembered for itsinspirational dig to tear open the Territory,proving that even the most remotecountry was workable. Revered, admiredand respected the B-Model Mack is anicon to Australian trucking and was onshow in its finest form at the RoadTransport reunion.

A staggering 35 B-Models and theirowners made their way to the Alice,unintentionally creating what some say is

B-Model Mania At Its Best

the largest ever gathering of that model.They came in all colours and models,from the B-613s to the B-873s, from workhorses to show ponies.

Barry Clough, a well-known authority onB-Models, arrived in the Alice early, readyfor an anniversary “bigger than Ben Hur”.Travelling from Gatton QLD, Barry donatedan immaculately restored B-61 to the Hall


of Fame. Often referred to as the ‘guru ofB-Models’, Barry’s gift took more than 18months to build and required parts fromthree different wrecks. Built to originalspecification with a full engine rebuild,Barry says that there was very little timeoff during the restoration.

Two people who are still thankingBarry for his sound advice are Peter andGlenda McCleverty of Toowoomba QLD.Barry told the couple that the eventwould be the “trip of a lifetime”, and hewas right.

Peter and Glenda are members of theHeritage Truck Association of Australiaand travelled to the Territory as part ofthe group.

“Our club left Toowoomba with twodoubles and one triple road train loadedwith 14 old trucks, six of which wereMacks. Our journey covered more than3000km one way and it took us close tofive days to get there. It’s marvellous howlong something can take when you stopto talk to other Mack fanatics,” says Peter.

Along for the journey was Peter’sperfectly restored 1964 B-615 V8 bogiedrive, an original Western Transport truck.In its hey day, the truck pulled fridge vansfrom Toowoomba to Sydney. It had a255Hp engine which was fairly big in

those days. Other than a diff change, thevehicle has been restored to originalspecifications and is now on a 12 volt withan updated air system to include maxibrakes. Peter recalls that the restoration“took two years and bit of money”.

Peter found his truck, or parts of it, in1998 hidden under lantana bushesoutside of Toowoomba and was surprisedto learn just what he had found.

“I started work for Western Transport asan apprentice panel beater so when I found

this truck I couldn’t wait to get started.”Peter has worked with trucks all his life

and knows first hand why the B-Modelremains such a popular truck, even today.

“B-Model Macks were so reliable. Theywere a big part of transport in the 50sthrough to the 70s, so I can understandwhy people are interested in them. B-Models made a lot of people money andthey were the start of many of thetransport companies still around today.”

One such company that entrusted their

Dallas Fabian’s 1958 B-633.

work to Mack trucks for many years was asawmill group owned and operated byFred Goldspring. Fred started drivingtrucks at the age of 14, carting logs forthe family business.

In 1964 Fred branched out on his ownand purchased a B-64 to cart logsthroughout New South Wales, SouthAustralia and Queensland. For decadesFred relied on B-Models to get the jobdone and turned to restoring his oldfriend as a hobby.

Fred bought a B-615 in 1991 to restoreand has spent the last 14 years at work,completely stripping it and starting fromscratch. The truck was sandblasted andthen painted in original colours with a redchassis and yellow cab. The wiring was

fully replaced and the accessories andtrim were chromed. The inside of the cabwas treated to something special too, andwas relined with the seats recovered.

Getting Fred’s B-Model ready in time forAlice took a lot of late nights and became

a family affair with his three sons, Mark,Peter and Barry all lending a hand.

When the truck was ready, Fred and hiswife Nita set off from their home in MaitlandNSW by 4WD. Fred’s pride and joy wastransported by his company, Goldspring’sEarthmoving & Heavy Haulage.

Known as a true ‘Mack Man’, Fred hada reputation in his younger years as theperson to call if you had a problem with aMack truck. His lifelong dedication to thetransport industry was honoured this yearwhen he was inducted into the ShellRimula Hall of Fame.

The B-Model owners who travelled tothe Alice did so to share in a slice ofhistory that holds a special meaning forthem. What seems almost out of placethen amidst so many seasoned truckies is24 year old Dallas Fabian, a selfproclaimed Mack fanatic.

From a very early age Dallas was inawe of trucks, a strange fact because noone in his family owned or operated one.He seemed to love them just because. Atthe age of 11 Dallas discovered thelegendary B-Model Mack, and the rest, asthey say, is history.

“I just loved the lines and the sleeklook,” Dallas explains. He set aboutlearning all he could about the model andfound out that the truck’s strength andability were other reasons to admirethem. Dallas decided he had to have oneof his own, and at 17, his wish came truewith the purchase of a 1958 B-633SX. Hehas been busy restoring it ever since.

Primed and ready to roll to Alice, amassive hail storm hit Dallas’s home atMangrove Mountain NSW, just before


Sitting high and proud, Fred Goldspring’s B-615.

Getting Fred’s B-Model ready

in time for Alice took a lot of late

nights and became a family affair.

B-61 Buntine Roadways replica restored by Barry Clough.

his planned trip. The result was morethan $6000 worth of damage to hisbeloved B-Model.

“We only had three and half weeks to fixthe hail damage, rust and do a full respray,and we worked frantically to get it done intime. Long nights became a regular thingbut I was determined that nothing wouldstop me taking her to Alice!”

The repair work continued along the road, with Dallas finishing things up on the way.

“We put the hood lining up in the truckover one night in South Australia andfinished off some odds and ends alongthe way. It was a close call that’s for sure.”

Dallas admits that his truck is a longway from being fully restored and saysthat it’s something he wants to take histime doing.

“One day I’ll pull her off the road andstrip her right down and rebuild her fromthe ground up – making her even betterthan when she first came off theassembly line.”

But for now, Dallas’s B-Model is busy earning her keep, working parttime as a tipper.

“My truck is still a work horse. Shemakes enough during the year to pay forrego and insurance, so she really ispaying her way.”

Now painted in the original fleet

colours of its first owner, R.H O’Regan(Carriers) Ltd., Dallas’s truck is tenderlybeing brought back into line with theoriginal specifications. With a naturallyAspirated END673 diesel engine underthe hood, the truck was originallyspecced with an ENDT673, the firstturbocharged diesel engine produced byMack. The engine is now being rebuiltas close as possible to the original.

As a B-633SX Dallas’s truck is one ofonly seven ever imported into Australia,making it a rare model. There are hugevariations between the production ofdifferent models, for example morethan 47,000 B-61s were built anddelivered here.

A fair share of makes and models wereon display at Alice, with B-Modelaficionados flocking to the reunion.Andrew Thibault from Gunnedah NSW,Brian Turner from Orange NSW,Cameron Retchlag from Kilcoy QLD, IanLee from Kyneton VIC, Rod Lovell fromCamden NSW, Alex Clarke from PerthWA, Darren Hosking from Cairns QLD,Gavin Spence from Melbourne VIC andDave Walsh from Port Perie SA, are just afew of the B-Model men who travelledthousands of kilometres to take part in aonce in a lifetime event and pay tributeto a truck that helped make our legendsand laurels great.


Three Mack trucks each 40 years apart in age, all ready for their trip to Alice.

B-ModelFacts

• The B-Model Mack began production in

1953 in Allentown USA.

• More than 128,000 B-Models were made.

• The first B-Models shippedto Australia were B-61s.

• There were 68 different base models produced

with five or more variations for every model.

• Every B-Model ordered wasissued with a chassis numberand if the order was cancelled

the chassis number wasscrapped and never used.

• The B-633SX is one of the more uncommon models

and was built from 1956 to1958. Only 486 units of this

model were ever made and only seven were

imported to Australia.

• The last B-Model to come offthe assembly line was a B-53tri-drive on 28th August 1966.

Immaculate Restoration – Peter McCleverty’s B-615.


Martin Artis is owner/operator ofAustar Removals, a furniture transportcompany in action out of Adelaide.Martin runs his eye-catching Qantum6x4 in and around the local district andtravels to Melbourne weekly, dazzlingmotorists along the way.

Martin took delivery of his ‘greenmachine’ in July this year, swappingconventional colours for something moreoriginal. His bold decision has proven tobe the right one and was made with aclear business mission in mind.

“To be totally honest, I rely a lot onword of mouth for work. I don’t advertisegreatly in the yellow pages because ofthe large cost involved, so it’s importantpeople get to know me in different ways.I opted for a colour that would stand outand that people would notice.

“My Qantum had that effect as soonas it arrived. People were driving pastand then ringing me saying, ‘I saw yourtruck – what a horrible colour!’ But solong as the truck is hard to miss, I don’tmind what they say.”

Martin began buying Mack trucks fiveyears ago and was glad to step out of the

“parcel van” he was originally drivingand into a real truck.

“I was in the market for a new truckand chose a Mack Premium initiallybecause of their great value for money.”

What followed is every business owner’sdream. Martin’s business grew and kepton growing. He hooked up a pig trailer totry and keep up with demand but he foundthe Premium was a bit underpowered tocope with the new set up.

“I loved that Premium but my businessexpanded after buying it. People saw anice new big truck and that helped mepick up a fair few more customers. But Iwas underpowered for the work I wasdoing so I traded up to a Qantum. Thattruck lasted me a good three and halfyears and I’m on to my second one now.”

Martin and his new Qantum havebeen a team for a few months and he isalready singing the praises of theupdated model. What’s making thebiggest difference to Martin’s operationis the Mack CCRS engine housed by his410Hp Qantum.

“I’m very happy with the new CCRSengine. This motor is really fuel efficient.

Even though the motor is bigger than myold one – I used to have a 370 – I’mactually getting more fuel for my dollar.

“I know it mightn’t sound like much tosome people but on the open road I’mgetting 2.7 kilometres a litre and aroundthe city I’m getting about 2.4. That’s asaving of $2000 a year in fuel, and Iexpect that to get better as it wears in.”

Along with fuel economy Martin pointsout that comfort is also top of his listwhen choosing a truck.

“In my business I look predominantlyfor fuel economy and comfort. Because Isleep in the truck it’s got to have a decentbed. I’m a pretty big bloke too, so I lookfor a bit of room. And the Qantum hasplenty of that.”

Martin expects to be back in the marketfor a new truck around 2010 and admitsthat he’ll go looking for another Mack.

“I’m not one of those people who goesout and compares apples with apples.I’ve been consistently happy with theproduct, service and back up offered byMack here in Adelaide. I’ve been welllooked after from day one. They’ll see meagain in a few years, that’s a promise.”

Citrus Green. Interesting colour for a truck isn’t it? But as Martin Artis discovered, you can save your disapproval – this bright green Mack Qantum is turning heads

and spinning work left, right and centre.

Green Machine

Mack has made a bold move, crossing the great brand divide to offer their world-class accident repair centre to all truck brands.

After more than 30 years in the crashrepair industry, Sam Allia knows all toowell the damage that can come from atruck accident. “When an accidenthappens it’s one of the worst times ofyour life. It’s your livelihood, it’straumatic and in business terms, it’sdown right inconvenient.”

As the Manager for Mack’s All MakesAccident Repair Centre, Sam and histeam have grown from three to 17trained personnel over the past fewyears and are helping ease the burdenof collisions and crashes by putting thebattle of the truck brand aside for thesake of improved customer service.

The truck market is highly competitiveand for decades the transport communityhas been divided into clear segments ofsupport for one brand name or another.But Mack’s All Makes Accident RepairCentre was built to support all truck

operators, regardless of make or model,and on a daily basis they take the rigs ofcompetitors and life-long rivals in undertheir roof for repair.

The Accident Repair Centre wasestablished in 2002 and as Sam explains,this Mack owned centre is truly unique.

“We chose to open up our accidentand repair centre to all makes because, atthe end of the day, we’re offering a crashrepair service to our customers – eachand every one of them. Many of ourcustomers have Mack trucks in their fleetbut they also have a lot of other brandstoo. Even though these people havedifferent makes in their yards, they arestill a valued Mack customer.”

Located at Wacol, a western suburb ofBrisbane that is nowadays identified as akey location for the transport industry,the past few years have proven verysuccessful for the centre. Servicing theentire Queensland region as well asnorthern areas of New South Wales, thecentre offers complete refurbishmentincluding small dints and paint repair tocustomer fleet colour requirementswhether new or second hand. On theaccident repair side of things customersare assured of world class work with thelatest in European chassis repairequipment on hand. To cut a long storyshort, the centre can do a $100 dint jobor a $150,000 full accident repair.

Sam admits that while business is

good, their concept has been tested.“One of the biggest challenges has

been getting the message across that weare an all brand service. It has been a bithard to do this because of the Mackhouse. People just don’t think we’d everdo anything other than Mack. But in theinterest of our customers, we needed toprovide a flexible service.

“It’s great to know that we are gettingthe message out there. You only have tolook around the panel shop to see thegood cross section of truck brands wehave booked in. It shows that the allmake concept is working.”

It’s true. You don’t have to look farbefore you see a competitor’s truck. Likethe pair of Kenworth’s that are busilybeing worked on.

“Our reputation has helped us securefour Kenworths over the past monthsfrom major fleets. We were fortunate tosecure those contracts and we just workhard to ensure a quality result in a goodturnaround time.”

There’s no doubt that saying, ‘Mack AllMakes Accident Repair Centre’ is amouth full. But regardless of the wordyname, it’s well worth a visit.

ALL WELCOMEAccident Centre


If you’d like more information or a quote, phone Sam Allia on

07 3718 3654 or Charlie Van Liempd,Accident Repair Centre Coordinator,

on 0406 316 721.


Team Bray Force

STARTLINE

Team Bray Racing has won the Australian Top Doorslammer Championship eight times.They have four Winternational victories and a trio of world records to their credit. They canboast a string of wins in 'showcase' events – and here’s the tip, they’re only getting better.

Team Bray Racing is headed up by a manwho has a relentless need for speed. Itwas this same need that turned a thirdgeneration tomato farmer into a worldrecord holding drag racing superstar. Asone of Australia’s most popularmotorsport celebrities, odds are you willknow his name, and respect it.

Victor Bray burst onto the racing scenein the early 80s at the Surfers ParadiseInternational Raceway. Up until then, hisracing cred had been gained on thestreets and out ‘bush bashin’ on hisfamily’s farm. Victor has come a long wayfrom studying plant genetics at Gatton’sAgricultural College, but even today thisbig-dollar sponsored racer remains aworking class man who loves his cars andhaving a good time.

And let’s face it – who wouldn’t be havinga good time with these as career highlights:

• In 1996 he took the world ET and speedrecord outside North America for the first

• Has managed to hold the world mphrecord by increasing it up to 245.23mph

• Australian elapsed time record for theTop Doorslammer category (March 2001,6.22 sec) 96 / 12 times ET and mile

• World’s fastest Doorslammer (November 2003, 245.23mph, November 1999, 232.13mph, June 1996, 6.29 sec, 225mph)

• First AA Gas car to turn over 200mph• AA Gas National Records (1994)• BB Gas National Records (1993)• Top Doorslammer National

Championship winner: 1995-1996, 1996-1997, 1997-1998, 1998-1999,1999-2000.Victor’s first car was a Ford Prefect

‘paddock thrasher’ – closely followed by aseries of FJ, FX, FB and EK Holdens. There

were 52 of these in total. Then came theChevs. Several HK, HT and HG Chevpowered Monaros.

Today, Victor’s ride is a little moresophisticated, a little more fine-tuned. His1957 Chev replica has undergone masses ofaerodynamic modifications including theaddition of an adjustable flat wing deck thatproduces up to 1600lbs of down force.Pumping out 3000 horses, the 511 cubicinch, supercharged, alcohol burningChrysler Hemi engine punches hard.

Riding in a drag machine like this one, it’seasy to see how Victor got a hold of theWorld Record for mph for a BlownDoorslammer at 245.23 mph.

Team Bray Racing is a pretty accuratename considering the entire operation is afamily affair. Victor’s wife, Maree, and theirdaughters help sell merchandise from theVictor Bray stand on race days while his

time ever with a 6.29 at 225 mph


Favourite Aussie Race Track

Willowbank Raceway, QLD

Favourite International

Race TrackPomona, California

Favourite Motorsport event

Winternationals,Willowbank QLD

Most Respectedopponent

Peter Kapiris

Victor’sViews

son Ben is getting a little closer to action,following firmly in his father’s footsteps.

A farm boy just like his dad, Ben entered theworld of drag racing aged ten. He confirmedhis ability at the age of 17, winning theAustralian Nationals at his first outing andmaking him the youngest winner ever, world-wide, of a national championship.

As at the end of 2005 Ben has won twochampionships and holds both ends of theAustralian Top Doorslammer national records at

6.02 seconds at 240.2mph as well as previouslyputting together the three quickest runs ever inDoorslammer racing anywhere in the world.

Victor loves duelling it out on the track. Neversatisfied with second place, he is relentless inhis will to win. And with this larger than lifemastermind driving the rest of the team, TeamBray racing is destined for even greater things. Itis for these reasons and many more that MackTrucks Australia is proud to sponsor this team ofmotorsport greats.


DOGBITES

Mack Trucks Inc., together with the UnitedStates Air Force Advanced PowerTechnology Office (APTO), recentlydisplayed a prototype hybrid electricpowertrain for Class 8 heavy-duty trucks. On show at Capitol Hill, Washington, USA,the powertrain is mounted in an Air Force R-

11, 23 000 litre capacity refueler truck built ona Mack RD 6x4 chassis.

Diesel hybrid electric vehicles combine thepower of an electric motor with that of adiesel engine. The electric motor assists thediesel in launching the vehicle andregenerates energy during braking. This

energy is stored as electrical energy and isthen used in place of diesel fuel.

Anticipated advantages of hybrid electrictechnology include better fuel economy,reduced emissions and noise, longer engineand brake system service intervals, andlower overall operating costs.

From December the Mack merchandiserange will go LIVE. The 2005 BrisbaneTruck Show was the start of somethingbig for Mack’s merchandise with theirstall sold out by the final day.

Appearing on Mack Trucks Australia’sofficial website www.macktrucks.com.au– you can find everything from thetraditional truckies singlet to boots,buckles, bags, BBQ sets and dogbowls. Check out the latest Summeroffering as Mack launches their firstswimwear range.

Merchandise

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Mack has won a new set ofadmirers at this year’s CreamAwards, Queensland’s mostprestigious advertising event. Heldrecently in Brisbane, Mack’s ‘Bredto Work’ campaign stole the show,picking up the Best of Show ‘PureCream’ Award for Brisbane agency,Publicis Mojo.

The campaign won a furtherthree Gold awards for thecategories of Consumer Goods,Integration and Branding.

Heavy-DutyHybrid On Show

BredTo Win


DOGBITES

On February 18 next year at Clifton on theDarling Downs QLD, Mack will attempt tobreak the world record for the longest roadtrain ever pulled by a single prime mover.

With 120 trailers in tow at a combinedlength of approximately 1800 metres, a tri-drive Mack Titan will attempt to move theload at least 100 metres to break thecurrent world record set last year by DougGould in Kalgoorlie.

While the Titan was built especially for thetask at hand, it is a stock standard modeland is free of any modification.

In preparation mode, the Titan is currentlybeing run in, touring the Queenslandcoastline and surrounding communities.

The record attempt will be held inconjunction with the annual Clifton Showand all funds raised will go to Vanessa’sMemorial Cancer Care Fund, a charity thatraises money for country cancer victimsexperiencing financial hardship.

Mack Trucks Australia has appointed DeanBestwick as its National Sales Manager.Dean was Mack’s Central Region SalesManager based in Melbourne before takingon the top job. Reporting directly to GaryBone, Senior Vice President, Dean will bebased at Brisbane’s Head Office and will aimto develop the market share and long termviability of the company while supportingretail operations.

In making the announcement Gary Bonesaid, “I am absolutely delighted toannounce Dean’s appointment. Wesearched across Australia for the bestcandidate for this role and when it came tothe crunch, Dean fit the role perfectly.

“This once again recognises theimmense wealth of experience we havewithin Mack.”

Mack Trucks Australia is proud to joinforces with a true Dubbo institution, Hi-Torque Truck Spares. Hi-Torque hasoperated as a parts and service repairerfor the central west region of NSW for

more than 25 years. Jason Finlay, Manager of Hi-Torque

says that their recent alignment withMack will help take their commitment tocustomers to a whole new level. “Our

association with Mack will now give us aneven greater buying power. Knowing weare backed by Mack’s large dealernetwork is an exciting feeling.”

Hi-Torque Mack

Dean Bestwick – National SalesManager.

New National Sales Manager

Mack Ready To Muscle Up

The mighty Titan during production.


SALESFOCUS

What’s a butcher doing selling trucks?He’s doing very well for himself actually…

A butcher by trade, Leo Ritter is now anArea Sales Representative for Mack inRockhampton QLD, and has been foralmost five years. He’s described as beinga bit of a bushy, hard working and humbleto a fault. Last month this ‘quiet achiever’showed everyone just what he could do,winning the Mack mid-year national retailsales competition. First prize saw Leoboard a plane bound for the United Statesto attend the World Sales Conference heldin Las Vegas.

Fresh off the plane in late October, Leosaid that receiving the trip overseas is byfar his biggest career highlight.

“It’s great knowing that hard work paysoff,” he said.

Trucks have always been a big part ofLeo’s life. Born and bred in centralQueensland, Leo grew up amongst theworkings of his dad’s New and Usedtruck dealership.

“My family and trucks seem to go handin hand. It was hard for me not to developa love for them early on. Working withtrucks just seemed like the natural thingfor me to do,” he said.

Back when Leo was a boy, truck speedsweren’t limited. When you put your footflat the speedo kept climbing. He fondlyremembers sitting in the passenger seatand ‘going like the clappers’ down olddusty tracks. Today, truck speeds areregulated and Leo’s boyish fascinationwith trucks has developed into anappreciation for an entire industry.

“Trucks represent the backbone ofAustralia. I know in regional areas theycertainly play a big part in everyday life.Being a part of the transport industry isa challenge that’s for sure. It’s fast pacedand constantly changing and you needto be able to work with differentpersonality types.”

Challenges aside, there’s one thing thatLeo believes makes selling truckssomething special.

“There’s no better reward for this jobthan selling a new Mack truck to a battlerwho never thought they would get theopportunity to own the best brand of truck

on the Australian market. Getting thechance to do that is something special.”

Leo is a 100% Mack man through andthrough, and he believes that there isnothing better than a 100% Mack truck.That is, a truck with a Mack engine,Mack transmission, Mack diffs, andMack suspension.

“Mack built its reputation as a legend inthe transport industry because of thereliability of its own product. These trucks,the 100% ones that are 20 and 30 years ofage, are still out there earning a dollar andworking alongside the latest vendorproduct. They’re an exceptional truck.”

An important member of the 18person team at Mack Rockhampton,Leo’s focus on value extends beyondtrucks and out into the workshop. MackRockhampton has serviced thesurrounding district for more than fiveyears and Leo believes that they havesomething very unique to offercustomers.

“At Mack Rocky we provide the kindof service businesses offered 15 yearsago. Personalised service tailor made tosuit each individual customer and theirneeds. That type of service wasn’t allthat special back then, it was just howthings were done. Today things havechanged a lot but there’s no reason whycustomer service can’t stay dedicated tothe customer. And like I always say, ifyou want it done right the first time,come and see us at Mack Rocky and youwon’t be disappointed.”

With trucks that are value for money,valuable service and a bloke who is justplain good value, Mack seems to have itcovered up Rockhampton way.

Making Moves


EVENTSDecember2 – 3 Australian Top Doorslammer

Championship: Round 3Kwinana WA

2 – 4 Australian Music ExpoBurswood Dome, Perth WA

3 – 4 RSPCA Brisbane Santa PawsBrisbane QLD

3 – 4 Spencer Gulf Country Music FestivalLincoln Park Station, Port Augusta SA

4 EMU: Special Kid’s Christmas PartyBrisbane Convention Centre, Brisbane QLD

10 Bulldust to Bitumen… and BeyondGold Coast City Art Gallery, Gold Coast QLD

10 EMU: Maroochydore Shire Council Pet WeekBuderim Dog Park,Buderim QLD

16 Parmalat Christmas CelebrationsSouth Bank Parklands, Brisbane QLD

16 – 20 Cricket: Australia v South AfricaWACA, Perth WA

17 Christmas with the SymphonySydney NSW

17 Carols in the DomainThe Domain, Sydney NSW

26 Australian Top FuelChampionship: Round 3Western Sydney NSW

26 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht RaceSydney Harbour NSW

26 – 30 Cricket: Australia v South AfricaMCG, Melbourne VIC

27 Woodford Folk FestivalWoodford QLD

30 – 31 Bullriding Australia National FinalsRockhampton QLD

31 New Year’s Eve FireworksSydney NSW

January7 Australian Top Alcohol

Championship: Round 3Willowbank, Brisbane QLD

7 Australian Top FuelChampionship: Round 4Willowbank, Brisbane QLD

8 Red Hill Country Music FestivalRed Hill VIC

13 Cricket: Australia v Sri LankaMCG, Melbourne VIC

15 Cricket: Australia v South AfricaThe Gabba, Brisbane QLD

16 Australian Tennis OpenMelbourne & Olympic Parks,Melbourne VIC

20 Cricket: Australia v South AfricaTelstra Dome, Melbourne VIC

20 – 29 Telstra Tamworth Country Music Festival, Tamworth NSW

21 Bulldust to Bitumen… and BeyondHervey Bay Regional Gallery,Hervey Bay QLD

24 Australian Bush Laureate AwardsTamworth NSW

26 Darling Harbour Celebrations:Australia DayDarling Harbour, Sydney NSW

27 – 28 Australian Top FuelChampionship: Round 5Kwinana WA

28 TunaramaPort Lincoln SA

28 34th Golden Guitar AwardsTamworth NSW

29 Cricket: Australia v Sri LankaWACA, Perth WA

February10 RSPCA Wine and Cheese

Evening Brisbane QLD

10 – 12 Seymour Farm ExpoSeymour VIC

10 – 12 2006 Carline Mufflers Summernationals Western Sydney NSW

16 – 18 Trucks In ActionLardner Park, Warragul VIC

17 – 19 ACME Field DaysHorsham VIC

18 World Record Attempt: Hogs Breath Café – Mack Road Train Pull, Clifton QLD

18 – 19 Mackay Country Music TalentQuest, Mackay QLD

25 Bulldust to Bitumen… and BeyondRockhampton Regional ArtGallery, Rockhampton QLD

MarchSuperbike World Championship:Australian LegPhillip Island Circuit, Phillip Island VIC

3 – 5 Boots ‘n’ Bush Country MusicFestival, Warwick QLD

4 – 5 2006 WesternationalsKwinana WA

15 – 26 XVIII Commonwealth GamesMelbourne VIC

17 – 18 South East Field DaysLucindale SA

23 – 26 Clipsal 500Adelaide SA

29 – 31 Minebox Expo Inc Oil & Gas2006, Claremont Showgrounds WA

30 – 2 Australian Grand PrixMelbourne VIC

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MACKMERCHANDISE

SOME RIGS TURN HEADS MORE THAN OTHERS

SOME CARGO MAY BE SMALL BUT IT’S WORTH ITS WEIGHT IN GOLD

ON LONG HAULS YOU’LL NEED TO KEEP A COOL HEAD

FAN156Pump Polo $46.90

FAN181Classic Polo (White) $49.95

FAN140Mack Blue Singlet$21.90

FAN104Authentic Ringer T-Shirt (Grey) $24.95

FAN202NAVNavy and Tan Baseball Cap $19.95

FANMISTOMisto Camouflage$19.95

FAN120K2-K14Royal Blue Cotton T-Shirt$23.00

FAN125K2-K14Dog Toon Green T-Shirt$23.00

FANJESSIEJessie Bucket $19.95

FAN003White Ladies ShoestringSinglet $24.95

FAN004Ladies Sleeveless Raglan$29.95

A FINE LOOKING RIG ALWAYS BRINGS A SMILELOOK WHAT’S

NEW FOR SUMMER

NCM2908Talking Plush MackTruck $44.90

NCM3910Corporate Bulldog$22.90

FAN203Back Pack$28.95

FAN215Soccor Ball$22.00

NCM3907Barking Bulldog$18.90

NCM3584Red Unstructured Cap$24.50

MACK Performance BOXERS $25

MACK PerformanceBIKINI $45


YOUR RIGWON’T GETFARWITHOUTREFUELLING

MACKMERCHANDISE

AFTER AWHILE YOUGET ATTACHEDTO THINGS

NCM1226Mack B Model FirePumper + Free Cap$115.00

NCM1267Mack B Model Mixer$139.20

FAN210Towel$33.90

FAN222BBQ Set$45.90

FAN205Spirit GlassSet of 2 $19.95

FAN193Bar Runner – Bred toWork Series 1$34.80

NCM1338Mack B Model Downunder Wrecker$295.00

NCM1370Red Mack CH$30.00

NCM1373Yellow Mack Vision$30.00

FAN191Wetsuit Cooler– Bred to WorkSeries 1 $7.00

FAN192Mug – Bred toWork Series 1$15.00

FAN194Wetsuit Cooler –Super-Liner LTSeries 2 $7.00

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Please list any additional items on a separate sheet of paper. We deliver by AustraliaPost or by overnight courier to anywhere in Australia. Freight charges as follows:

To order any of the items you’ve seen here, just fill in the form below and send it to PO Box 364, Richlands, QLD, 4077.

Freight charges (inc GST)Orders up to $110.00 $15.00Orders over $110.00 $25.00

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LETTERS

Lights on the Hill says Thanks

Lights on the Hill Queensland Truck &Coach Driver’s memorial is situated atGatton’s Lake Apex Park and had its officialopening on Saturday 8 October 2005. Thememorial was built to pay tribute to truckdrivers, passengers and everyday peoplewho have significantly contributed to thetrucking industry from all parts of Australia.

With over 2000 people attending theopening, it has been hailed a big success byeveryone involved. I would like to take thisopportunity to thank everyone for their helpand support, and I would like to say a specialthank you to Mack Trucks Australia.

There were seven Mack trucks present atthe opening. They arrived at Gatton withMack employees at the wheel and in thepassenger seats. This was a truly impressivedisplay from an organisation that had alreadyhelped so much. They even became a part ofthe ceremony itself. I was delighted to hearthe many comments made by attendeesabout the beautiful Mack truck replica thatsits at the front of the memorial wall.

After all of Mack’s support, I am just soproud to be associated with this company.The employees of Mack have been a towerof strength and support and I thank themfor that.

Kathy WhiteFounder of Lights on the Hill

Gatton QLD

Big Mack RacerI’d just like to thank everyone at Mack in

Brisbane for their kindness. When I emaileda request for stickers, I didn’t really expectan answer.

My son Sam is a mad go-kart racer andloves big Mack trucks too. He wanted todo up his racer in Mack stickers so thateveryone would think his kart was astough as a Mack truck. When the parcel ofgoodies arrived, it made Sam’s day. Hewent out to the garage and covered hiskart in them right then and there. He’seven got them on his helmet.

Thank you for taking the time to do thisfor him.

Tracey SullivanBrisbane QLD

What’sGoing On?

Send your pictures, letters,stories, anecdotes and othercorrespondence to:

Leah DavisBulldog EditorMack Trucks AustraliaPO Box 364 Richlands QLD 4077Phone: 07 3718 3497Fax: 07 3718 3392Email:[email protected]

Letters may be edited due to space restraint

To join our mailing list, simplyemail your postal details to theabove address, or contact yourlocal Mack branch.

Children Love Mack TrucksLetters like this one sent to Kirra Bastian at Mack Adelaide always brighten her day.

Spot the 10differences

DIFFERENCES ARE:1. BACK TYRE COVER HAS TWO STRIPES NOT THREE 2. THERE ARE 5 VENTS ON TOP OF CABIN OF TRUCK 3. CHRISTMAS LIGHTS INWINDOW ARE BLACK 4. LINES ON STACK MISSING 5. MIRROR LINE NOT INSANTAHAT6. LINE MARKINGS ON SIDE GRID BETWEEN WHEELS 7. MACK DOGNOT THERE 8. PRESENT 2ND FROM RIGHT MISSING 9. KEY HOLE IS MISSINGON STORAGE LOCKER 10. CENTRE IN FRONT TYRE IS BLACK AND LARGER.


Paint Santa’s TruckHere’s your chance to help Santa with the colour scheme for his new Mack truck. Add colour to his

drawing and send your ideas to: Santa’s Truck Painter, Mack Trucks Australia, PO Box 364 Richlands QLD 4077.

MACK SUPER-LINER LT. It’s big. It’s impressive. It’s a tower of line haul muscle and chrome. From deep breathing

intakes to twin, fi ve-inch chrome stacks, this beast is the pride of the Mack line-up. With your choice of CAT C15 or

Cummins 500 or 550Hp power, it’s bred to devour blacktop, annihilate the most intensive line haul jobs and impress

the pants off you with its plush interior, quiet ride and living room comfort levels. There’s not a subtle bone

in this show dog’s body - but then, subtlety was never part of the plan.

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