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Forum: Books, TV, Videos & Magazines 20th January 2013, 09:41

Replies: 6 I make no comment. Views: 8,266 Posted By huppypuppy Reminds me of the time our school bus got stuck... Reminds me of the time our school bus got stuck in a cul-de-sac at the end of one of the estates we needed to go down - old cocky (farmer) had to come pull us out with his tractor.....

Forum: Cameras, Photography and Equipment 20th January 2013, 01:00

Replies: 4 Outlaw Truckers Views: 18,279 Posted By huppypuppy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6ptUBdcZh0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6ptUBdcZh0

Forum: Cameras, Photography and Equipment 20th January 2013, 00:58

Replies: 4 Outlaw Truckers Views: 18,279 Posted By huppypuppy My mate's the master of bling in the heavy... My mate's the master of bling in the heavy haulage game in Australia - every vehicle and every trailer is blinged to the max! the paint job on one truck alone was A$40,000 - check out...

Forum: Cameras, Photography and Equipment 19th January 2013, 22:55

Replies: 4 Outlaw Truckers Views: 18,279 Posted By huppypuppy You think that's bad??? Mate of mine spent... You think that's bad??? Mate of mine spent A$6,500,000 on a brand spankin' new Goldhofer SPMT - that doesn't include the A$432,000 worth of chrome wheels and brand new tyres either!

Forum: Books, TV, Videos & Magazines 13th February 2012, 12:00

Replies: 37 World's Toughest Trucker Views: 34,698 Posted By huppypuppy Re: World's Toughest Trucker Robert, in answer to your question: some of the roads these fellas travelled are, in a word, crap! Therefore, to be able to traverse them, they need to reduce speed otherwise they're looking for...

Forum: Books, TV, Videos & Magazines 5th April 2011, 20:10

Replies: 7 The Long Haul Pioneers by Ashley Coghill Views: 9,916 Posted By huppypuppy Re: The Long Haul Pioneers by Ashley Coghill UPDATE: Received it on March 11, 12 days after posting this! Read it from cover to cover and found it quite worth the money I paid - Ashley has done good! Also found Ash on Facebook and added him as...

Forum: Books, TV, Videos & Magazines 28th February 2011, 02:42

Replies: 7 The Long Haul Pioneers by Ashley Coghill Views: 9,916 Posted By huppypuppy The Long Haul Pioneers by Ashley Coghill I am patiently awaiting for my copy of the book mentioned above. I was wondering if anyone has it - I have followed it on BigLorryBlog as Ashley was writing it! Joe

Forum: Computers & the Internet 17th January 2011, 20:57

Replies: 11 Best Lorry picture on the Net! Views: 28,995 Posted By huppypuppy I vote for this Scania R620 Topline - one of my... I vote for this Scania R620 Topline - one of my favourite V8 trucks from Scania: http://www.truckandbusforum.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=9751

Forum: Computers & the Internet 16th January 2011, 19:57

Replies: 11 Best Lorry picture on the Net! Views: 28,995 Posted By huppypuppy What about this 1962 S21 Foden: ... What about this 1962 S21 Foden: http://www.truckandbusforum.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=835

Forum: Say Hello 8th January 2011, 07:07

Replies: 26 Newbie from Dubbo, NSW Australia Views: 21,826 Posted By huppypuppy Geof, It was shocking - closed both the... Geof, It was shocking - closed both the major shopping centres down for a week 3 weeks out from Christmas - it killed a lot of traders' incomes..... but what can ya do??? Joe

Forum: Cameras, Photography and Equipment 6th January 2011, 09:19

Replies: 7 Memory Cards Views: 18,264 Posted By huppypuppy Another tip is that you could engrave your camera... Another tip is that you could engrave your camera and accessories with a easily usable identifier, such as a driver's licence number - this is in case they get stolen.... they can be returned to you...

Forum: Cameras, Photography and Equipment 5th January 2011, 06:49

Replies: 9 Missed Photo Opportunities Views: 19,088 Posted By huppypuppy Yesterday was a missed opportunity for me!... Yesterday was a missed opportunity for me! Spotted one of three brand new Kenworth K200's out on the road now - Rodney's Transport Service of Wagga, NSW Australia's one! See...

Forum: Cameras, Photography and Equipment 5th January 2011, 05:54

Replies: 7 Memory Cards Views: 18,264 Posted By huppypuppy I onnly format my cards if I am having write... I onnly format my cards if I am having write problems - any other time, I just erase the pics from the card!

Forum: Road Haulage Discussion 3rd January 2011, 10:28

Replies: 1 Very interesting transport site. Views: 6,680 Posted By huppypuppy Another wonderful and diverse transport blog site... Another wonderful and diverse transport blog site is http://www.biglorryblog.com Click on the link above and it will take you there! Joe

Forum: Transport Cafes - Past & Present 2nd January 2011, 11:11

Replies: 4 Nicolas Tractomas D75 8x8 Views: 17,084 Posted By huppypuppy That is a recent acquisition of Dennis Child's... That is a recent acquisition of Dennis Child's Rotran in South Africa if I recall correctly! Joe

Forum: Drivers Discussion Forum 2nd January 2011, 11:00

Replies: 14 gear boxes Views: 12,567 Posted By huppypuppy Worst gearbox, in my opinion, is Isuzu's MLD7Q 7... Worst gearbox, in my opinion, is Isuzu's MLD7Q 7 speed as fitted to Aus spec FTR850/900! No syncromesh on 1st but syncro on 2nd to 7th - the best thing Isuzu did was get rid of that box and fit 6...

Forum: Drivers Discussion Forum 2nd January 2011, 10:54

Replies: 3 Wearing seatbelts on coaches. Views: 4,618 Posted By huppypuppy In Australia, the law stipulates that if a coach... In Australia, the law stipulates that if a coach is fitted with seatbelts, whether lap or lap-sash, they must be worn at all times while in the seat with the vehicle in motion. If the police pull the...

Forum: Drivers Discussion Forum 2nd January 2011, 10:48

Replies: 31 Flashing Your Headlights Views: 37,206 Posted By huppypuppy In Australia, flashing lights has three different... In Australia, flashing lights has three different meanings and I will elaborate on the main ones: 1. It means that someone is approaching a vehicle with their high beam lights on - not only is it...

Forum: Drivers Discussion Forum 2nd January 2011, 10:39

Replies: 6 Roundabout Eye candy Views: 5,772 Posted By huppypuppy The Five Ways roundabout at Goondiwindi,... The Five Ways roundabout at Goondiwindi, Queensland, Australia is one of the most ridiculous excuses for a roundabout - come in on one road, leave on one of five others!

Forum: Drivers Discussion Forum 2nd January 2011, 10:25

Replies: 3 Ice Road Truckers - New Season Views: 5,053 Posted By huppypuppy If you fellas wanna meet a real life, dinki-di... If you fellas wanna meet a real life, dinki-di Ice Road Trucker, can I direct you all to http://www.thelisakelly.com - Lisa is an Alaskan who drives the ice roads! Once registered, you can use the...

Forum: Vintage Bus & Coach Discussion 2nd January 2011, 10:19

Replies: 11 What would you like to see preserved? Views: 14,262 Posted By huppypuppy Some Australian buses I would like to see... Some Australian buses I would like to see preserved are: Denning DenAir Mercedes-Benz O305 MkII Mercedes-Benz O303 Leyland Atlantean Mercedes-Benz OC-Series - up to OC1621

Forum: Computers & the Internet 2nd January 2011, 09:52

Replies: 11 Best Lorry picture on the Net! Views: 28,995 Posted By huppypuppy One of Neil Fraser's many excellent Fotopic... One of Neil Fraser's many excellent Fotopic websites - AEC is a sister site to CCMV where Neil posts any AEC pics! http://www.ccmv.fotopic.net is the CCMV site! Joe

Forum: Road Haulage Discussion 2nd January 2011, 09:32

Replies: 3 USA DD16 Engine and Other News Views: 12,327 Posted By huppypuppy G-CPTN, The DD-Series is Detroit's new Heavy... G-CPTN, The DD-Series is Detroit's new Heavy Duty Engine Platform (HDEP) engine - they expect it to be fitted to Mercedes-Benz, Fuso and all DTNA brands! It just landed in Oz, fitted to the new...

Forum: Road Haulage Discussion 2nd January 2011, 09:29

Replies: 6 Mack Magnums in Australia Views: 20,245 Posted By huppypuppy G-CPTN, The Mack Magnum had Signature power... G-CPTN, The Mack Magnum had Signature power only, ranging from 565hp to 580hp in later versions! Joe

Forum: Road Haulage Discussion 2nd January 2011, 09:25

Replies: 1 Sideloader in action. Views: 6,778 Posted By huppypuppy That's a Hammar - available in Oz but not as... That's a Hammar - available in Oz but not as popular as the Steelbro sideloaders! Here's some pics of sideloaders from Steelbro, NZ's biggest manufacturer of sideload container trailers, and the most...

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