New Zealand Trucks

[nztruckfan]

Since we have a very diverse range of trucks down here in N.Z I thought I'd post a few photos to show you what we have..comments most welcome :cheers: this is the newest model Kenworth the K104B with a 620 cummins

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa265/calendarman/d.jpg

[hellcat_99]

Waht a great looking trk. & a KW to boot.


Holly :cheers:

[McGee]

Cool....what's the deal with the guard across the windshield????

[accremonious]

Yes, that is an interesting rig. (I am no fan of cab overs though) What is this running gear, twin steer axles or is it a very short tractor? Well powered for the bush roads, but unless that is a twin steer axles chassis, I would shudder to be out on the freeway with that short of a wheel base! What transmission is this equipped with? Is that a bug screen device at the bottom of the windshield? It will not impair the good visibility of the cab over design.

[nztruckfan]

Cool....what's the deal with the guard across the windshield????

Thats what we call over here a "Bug deflector" or "Stoneguard". Works for both as being offroad in the bush Loggers are prone to both.

[nztruckfan]

Yes, that is an interesting rig. (I am no fan of cab overs though) What is this running gear, twin steer axles or is it a very short tractor? Well powered for the bush roads, but unless that is a twin steer axles chassis, I would shudder to be out on the freeway with that short of a wheel base! What transmission is this equipped with? Is that a bug screen device at the bottom of the windshield? It will not impair the good visibility of the cab over design.

It's a Twin Steer axle setup..not sure on the transmission but can findout easy enough as I have produced a calendar for the company for the past two years :)

[nztruckfan]

Another photo..guessing you guys in the states would've seen these around ;)

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa265/calendarman/STLfreightliner.jpg

[nztruckfan]

Mack Superliner, a very cool truck

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa265/calendarman/006_1_1.jpg

[accremonious]

The older you get and the worse the knees are with arthritis the less you like cab overs! Then, I slipped and slid down catching my chin on the steps which was a real knock on them! I stuck to the conventionals after that!

[nztruckfan]

Here's what we call a "quad" tractor unit with a 46 foot quad curtainsider trailer



http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa265/calendarman/IMG_2314_1_1.jpg

[nztruckfan]

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa265/calendarman/IMG_2279_1_1.jpg

[nztruckfan]

A Western Star Heavy Haulage unit

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa265/calendarman/wstar.jpg

[nztruckfan]

Hope you guys over in the states like the photos??

Cheers

Dave

[hellcat_99]

Great photo's Dave.

Holly

[McGee]

:D ....Wonderful....I always gotta check em out....Thanks... :D

[The_Governor]

Too cool for school :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool:

[Big_Dave]

Nice pics! :cheers:

[nztruckfan]

Hey guys thanks for the comments :cheers: Just come back from a 2 week trip to the Northern part of our country so will post some photos soon

[nztruckfan]

Here ya go..one of the "Off Highway" loggers. A T904 kenworth

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa265/calendarman/Picture2412_1_1.jpg

[hellcat_99]

Now that's a truck.
Thankx

Holly :cheers:

[nztruckfan]

Yeah Hellcat_99 it's a beast alright! Here's a bit of American flavour in New Zealand..not many around like this over here.

[/url]http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa265/calendarman/NZPete.jpg

[hellcat_99]

Ah the classic Pete. I still would take the KW.

Holly :D

[nztruckfan]

ah a real kenworth fan eh..here's a classic W and a W900L.
Only 3 W900L's in New Zealand! Enjoy :cheers:

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa265/calendarman/158_1_1.jpg

[hellcat_99]

That's the trk of my dream's. Double high sun roof's too!!!

Thankx for the pic's.

Holly :D

[McGee]

:D ....Thanks those are great....My SIL has a KW 82'model he's been restoring..... :D

[nztruckfan]

Thanks for a comments guys and girls :) would love to see some pics of any restored Wmodels..theyre a big favourite of mine.
Here's a nice Freightliner Argosy with the Hi roof big 110 inch sleeper towing a 6 axle B-train curtainsider. 630 horses :)

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa265/calendarman/203_1_1.jpg

[nztruckfan]

Oh and this is me :cheers: Not my ride but a real nice rig to get a photo with :cool:
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa265/calendarman/David_1_2_1.jpg

[hellcat_99]

Great back drop & a good pic of you too. :cheers:

Holly :D

[McGee]

:D ...aaaaaaaa....so much talent for such a youngster.... :cheers: :cheers:

[nztruckfan]

Gee thanks :) I enjoy taking truck photos...so much I do it for a living!

[McGee]

:D ...Can't beat that with a stick....ya do a good job too....prolly not a whole lot folks in this area....Bryan, on this site is also a puppy....he, also is quite talented with the camera... :D :D

[hellcat_99]

You are right McGee, he does take awesome pic's. I love looking @ trk's.
I live a block away from the KW dealer. I have to pass it every day to go to work. They get some really nice done up trk's in there.

Holly

[nztruckfan]

Oh man that'd be awesome being down the road from a Kenworth dealer.
I'll have my website up and going soon if anyone would like to see my Truck Calendars I produce.

[nztruckfan]

Here's a Kenworth K104 Aerodyne Stock Truck ..a bit different to how you fellas in the U.S cart them isn't it?
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa265/calendarman/061_1_1.jpg[/url]

[hellcat_99]

Still nice looking. Is there much room in it?
I saw this awesome L900 yesterday as I went to work. I'm going over to the lot tomorrow to have a look @ it.
My friend works for Paclease & she has told the guy's to watch out for me & my drooling over the truck's. :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: They are always yelling @ me to get off the lot. :wtf: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Holly

[allikat]

Looks like a similar size to a Euro cabover. There's more room in the cab than you'd think, but I'd take a longer cab any day. The bunk is right up behind the seats. The truck I spent all last week living in had no passenger seat, so you just about had room to stand up straight in the morning to get dressed. Course, that had a lower roofline than that big KW.

[nztruckfan]

Will post some more photos soon guys and girls..bit busy travelling doing photography at the mo.

[Andrey]

Australia...
Realy Trucks..

http://www.truckstopusa.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10127/normal_72_clevelenad_tpt_c_class_at_ti_tree.jpg

http://www.truckstopusa.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10127/normal_78a_afd_kw.jpg

http://www.truckstopusa.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10127/normal_82_pioneer_asphalt_kw_renner_sp.jpg

http://www.truckstopusa.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10127/normal_rta_mack_titan.jpg

http://www.truckstopusa.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10127/normal_shell_volvo_r_train_a_springs.jpg

[McGee]

:yikes: :yikes: ....GEEZ....they need tracks.... :yikes:

[Andrey]

http://outbacktowing.tripod.com/

Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXpzr5JRYYo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8_7cVZzwxw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0NRIRIBlr8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3ynA9de83I

[Andrey]

Russian Scrap metal... :zzz:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbzxxAvsOs4&mode=related&search=

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbzxxAvsOs4&NR=1

[Andrey]

:wow:

[nztruckfan]

Nice photos Andrey but are they your photos? Posting photos that aren't yours without permission is a copyright issue. Would rather you didnt post them on this thread please

[accremonious]

Nice photos Andrey but are they your photos? Posting photos that aren't yours without permission is a copyright issue. Would rather you didnt post them on this thread please

This again raises the question of what is legal to post. I have been told by supposed in the know types that if a scene is available to the eye from a position on public property it is considered in the public domain, also if you repost some one else's photos or pictures, artwork, etc then it is only courteous to include the credit(s) even though they have already published it on the internet! Do we have any published advice from a recognized authority on this subject?

[nztruckfan]

Basically I agree with what you've said and have heard that exact statement form others in the "know" also.

[accremonious]

Then there is the other thought, too! Do you not tolerate or abide competition? Tsk tsk!

[nztruckfan]

Haha funny aren't ya..I'm all for other people taking photos. Infact I also collect Truck photos and not just my own either. The only thing that gets me annoyed is people ripping off other peoples photos otherwise I'm all for it..nothing better than sitting down and looking through someones truck albums

[accremonious]

OK, here is one for you. I call it my ribbon of shame. This happened on Wolfe Rd. N. in West Chicago above I-290 on my way to the rail yards on a Friday about supper time going under an overpass that I had been under at least 1/2 dozen times before. It is placarded 13'6" but is actually about 13'8". This time traffic forced me into the left lane, becasue they were stopping and going into driveways on the right. Just as I am going under the bridge I see a stick stuck into an open rivet hole in the bottom flange by kids I would presume. It broKe off quickly but ripped the roof open. I did get the load only because I agreed to drop the trailer in the dock and go get a tarp and ropes. That started to blow back and off by the time I reached the Michigan line.
http://www.truckstopusa.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10164/normal_Rod_s_cache_032.jpg

[Andrey]

Haha funny aren't ya..I'm all for other people taking photos. Infact I also collect Truck photos and not just my own either. The only thing that gets me annoyed is people ripping off other peoples photos otherwise I'm all for it..nothing better than sitting down and looking through someones truck albums

nztruckfan, look this theme.
There almost all photos my own.

http://www.truckstopusa.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=9404

[SUNSHINE]

Can't you kids all just get along :wtf:

This has been a really nice thread with great pics and
comments. Pics of trucks I probally would have never seen
if not posted here. So don't turn this into a pizzing contest
on who took what pic.

[nztruckfan]

Yeah fair enough there SUNSHINE. Probably shouldn't have said anything just irks me a bit. Oh and thanks for the photo/story Mr Acc :)
Anyways back to the photos as promised..a bit more New Zealand style
T904 Kenworth

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa265/calendarman/DynesT9042_1_1.jpg

[Andrey]

Russian style.......
It is new theme at a forum

[Andrey]

After the Russian roads I can easily work in Australia and New Zealand.
And here you hardly can work in our conditions.
Wanted to offend nobody. Excuse ме.

[hellcat_99]

Yeah fair enough there SUNSHINE. Probably shouldn't have said anything just irks me a bit. Oh and thanks for the photo/story Mr Acc :)
Anyways back to the photos as promised..a bit more New Zealand style
T904 Kenworth

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa265/calendarman/DynesT9042_1_1.jpg
What an awesome trk. She sure is purdy. :cool:

Holly

[accremonious]

Yeah fair enough there SUNSHINE. Probably shouldn't have said anything just irks me a bit. Oh and thanks for the photo/story Mr Acc :)
Anyways back to the photos as promised..a bit more New Zealand style
T904 Kenworth

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa265/calendarman/DynesT9042_1_1.jpg

Best unit I ever drove and lived in was a W900B with a Studio Sleeper. While yours is nice it looks naked without a big bunk, IMOAH!

[nztruckfan]

We don't have that many trucks over here with huge sleepers but the ones we do have are razor sharp! Like the Western Star on the cover of my new calendar...

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa265/calendarman/001_1_2_1.jpg

[hellcat_99]

That's nice for a Star Car.

Holly

[nztruckfan]

I took this in the weekend. Cabover Pete with a Kenworth T602
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa265/calendarman/peteandkw_1_1.jpg

[hellcat_99]

Cool I'd like to see that running down the rd. :D

Holly :cheers:

[allikat]

I'd love to drive a truck like that... Even better if it was a Cabover Pete with a reefer in back... :D
I've driven 2/3 named truck types in Convoy, ok, not with the right loads, but still... Done the K-whopper, and that old Jimmy was a hog to drive.. that count?

[nztruckfan]

Hi Guys thanks for the comments :) I'm real busy getting ready for my wedding this Saturday 4pm New Zealand Time, guess that'd be like some time Friday in the U.S or Canada? Got three trucks for the wedding so I'll post a photo for you when I get a chance. Cheers Dave

By the way I'll be watching the New England Patriots v The San Diego Super Chargers (as Chris Berman says haha) hope its a rumbling bumbling stumblin game c'mon

[nztruckfan]

Here's a Freightliner Argosy Logger for Dunedin Carrying taken at Blackhead Quarry Dunedin just recently
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa265/calendarman/D.CArgosy_1_1.jpg

[McGee]

Hi Guys thanks for the comments :) I'm real busy getting ready for my wedding this Saturday 4pm New Zealand Time, guess that'd be like some time Friday in the U.S or Canada? Got three trucks for the wedding so I'll post a photo for you when I get a chance. Cheers Dave

By the way I'll be watching the New England Patriots v The San Diego Super Chargers (as Chris Berman says haha) hope its a rumbling bumbling stumblin game c'mon



:yikes: :yikes: ....Like to of snuck that one by me.... :D :D



CONGRATS!!!!!



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[hellcat_99]

By me too :yikes: :yikes: :yikes: :yikes: :yikes:

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Congrads

Worry about your wedding & post later. :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

Many many happy & good yr's together. :lover:


Holly :cheers:

[McGee]

:D ...Soooo NZ...you should be a happily married man by now...how bout some wedding pictures???...I love weddings.... :D

[nztruckfan]

Thanks yes I am happily married now...wedding photos will be on very shortly . And a big THANKYOU to all the others who wished me all the best :) :) :)

[nztruckfan]

Here ya go everyone...these are the wedding trucks for the big day. My ride was the one in the centre. The groomsman and best man had the other two. The Bride arrived by 'punt' on the river to the ceremony.

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa265/calendarman/022_1_1.jpg

[nztruckfan]

and here I am with my beautiful bride Ange
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa265/calendarman/113_1_1.jpg

[McGee]

:D :D :D ...Looks like ya married a VERY lovely Lady....Her dress is classic beautiful.....ahhhhhhh....well....we wish ya many happy years together....any rug rats in the futrure for ya'll???

[hellcat_99]

You both look awesome. Great looking trk's. What a classy wedding.

Holly :cheers:

[nztruckfan]

Thanks :cheers: yes rugrats will be in the very near future. Got our honeymoon to look forward to now. We leave NZ on October 16th. After going to Europe we are heading to L.A for four days on the way home.
I really want to get some photos of some american trucks. We're staying in Anihem (not sure if spelling is right). Anyone know of anyone who has a wicked show truck in that area or something??

[McGee]

:cheers: :cheers: ....Wonderful...rug rats are sooo much fun... :D ...check in and let us know when ya are coming to LA...we do take loads out there from time to time...and you can always take a picture of Pinky... :D :D

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p39/Fortson1/Christmas2006PinkyIce012007005.jpg


OR...we just had GATs in August...Landline should have a section with the winners of the Pride and Polish...the link to Landline is on the OOIDA site (www.ooida.com)....or google it...your not to far from Las Vegas...I would go see Vegas... :cheers: :cheers: ...and the Hoover Dam....they have tours that take down inside it....way cool... :D :D

[accremonious]

:cheers: :cheers: ....Wonderful...rug rats are sooo much fun... :D ...check in and let us know when ya are coming to LA...we do take loads out there from time to time...and you can always take a picture of Pinky... :D :D

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p39/Fortson1/Christmas2006PinkyIce012007005.jpg


OR...we just had GATs in August...Landline should have a section with the winners of the Pride and Polish...the link to Landline is on the OOIDA site (www.ooida.com)....or google it...your not to far from Las Vegas...I would go see Vegas... :cheers: :cheers: ...and the Hoover Dam....they have tours that take down inside it....way cool... :D :D

JFYI down load Google Earth free version. Then when you get used to navigating on it find the Hoover Dam at the very bottom tip of Nevada (South West point) and zoom in on it. When you pan back and forth over the canyon below the dam it will give you some perspective on the actual depth (perception). Then try some other interesting areas near where you expect to be for a preview and selection for the time limits constraints you are constrained by! Enjoy!

[nztruckfan]

Thats a real nice Kenworth! I'd gladly take a photo or three of it 4sure! Cheers for the ideas guys :cheers: We'll be over your way in mid November

[allikat]

Wonderful truck, thanks for the pics, and congrats on the wedding. :cheers:

[The_Governor]

Wow..................beautiful bride..................congratulations!!!

More truck photos..............Macks preferrably ;)

[nztruckfan]

thanks dude! As requested more Macks coming up NEW ZEALAND STYLES :) :) :) :cool:

[nztruckfan]

Here ya go :) A CH Mack and a cool R Model Mack
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa265/calendarman/roadmetals_1_1.jpg

[nztruckfan]

Heres a real Tidy Mack Ultraliner
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa265/calendarman/SalterMack_1_1.jpg

[nztruckfan]

33 today...having a few quiets in the sun :cheers: :cheers:

[The_Governor]

Happy Birthday NZ................enjoy the day :cheers:

[nztruckfan]

Cheers here's a action shot for ya!

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa265/calendarman/DunedinCarryingKenworth_1_1.jpg

[McGee]

:cheers: :cheers: ....

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ..... PUPPY.... :rofl: :rofl:



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Killer action shot....dang your good.... :cheers: :cheers: :D

[accremonious]

Nice new KW but I note in the background that you guys are "clear cutting" your forests too. How much replanting is being done and is it being effectively done? We are not doing enough to replace the trees we cut in Canada and it is going to be a major problem before long.

[nztruckfan]

You make a good point there but yes we are replanting and it seems to be going very well from what I have seen. I get into the forrests alot doing photos of Logging Trucks like this T404 Kenworth. Actually you may be able to make out a trailer in the top left of this picture? That is a refridgerated trailer that houses the seedlings before they're planted so they're not exposed to harsh frosts before planting. Replanting teams are kept real busy but the forrestry industry seems to be handling it well...in this country anyway.

[hellcat_99]

Hope you had a great B-Day.

Holly :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

[nztruckfan]

Thanks Holly .We went out with my sis and her fiance to Ten Pin Bowling and then for a real nice meal and a few drinks. Was a real gd day. :cool:

[nztruckfan]

Here's one of my Fav NZ Pete's. This company buys them in and converts them to right hand drive. They have quite a few now. Very Sharp!

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa265/calendarman/picsfromcd029.jpg

[nztruckfan]

This is one of my favourite photos Ive ever taken..will be my last post on this site until I get back from my honeymoon late November.
Take Care all :cheers:
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa265/calendarman/picsfromcd033.jpg

[allikat]

Nice pic NZ, looks a bit like the haul up the M5 into Birmingham, England. And the 2 scanias look very neat and well kept.
Enjoy the honeymoon!

[nztruckfan]

Had my 4 days in L.A but had no transportation so didnt get any photos :-(
GUTTED to say the least. on our way home in an hour (typing this in L.A)

[McGee]

:wtf: ....There ya are...been thinkin bought ya'll... :wtf: ...what do ya mean no transportation????...there's rental cars....and in LA , ok public transportation!!!....I hate that we missed ya....wasn't any freight paying worth a poop to go that way anyhow.... :wacko: ...Did ya have a good time??? what did ya'll see???... :D

[nztruckfan]

We only had 3.5 days and all were taken up sightseeing at Disneyland, universal studios etc etc. so had no time :-( I saw some awesome sights while there and got a few on video but no photos! Just makes me more determined to come back for a proper show. Kinda Gutted

[Andrey]

and here I am with my beautiful bride Ange


Me and my family.....

http://www.truckstopusa.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10127/normal__%231057%3B_%231077%3B_%231084%3B_%231077%3 B_%231081%3B_%231082%3B_%231072%3B.jpg

[nztruckfan]

Very nice Andrey :) where was that photo taken?

[Andrey]

Very nice Andrey :) where was that photo taken?

At home, sity Omsk.

[Andrey]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXpzr5JRYYo

[McGee]

:yikes: :yikes: ....How do they get around corners??? or is like a pup and follows in the track of the 1st trailer???....Bet that one would make a BIG BOOM if it caught on fire :yikes: :yikes:

[hellcat_99]

I'd say a big BOOM.

He seems to have slown down. what's going on Andrey? Get married now you are to busy for us? :crying:

Holly :D

[nztruckfan]

Well...I'm Back...Wedding, Honeymoon and now the big news to have our first baby on the way. Man it's been a BIG year! To celebrate I went out and found one of the nicest Kenworths in New Zealand to photograph and post on here for you guys :) :) :)
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa265/calendarman/040_1_1.jpg

[McGee]

:yikes: .... :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: .... :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: ...Ya didn't waste any time....Thanks for the picture...and


CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!


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Way cool ...I love babies... :D :D

[nztruckfan]

Thanks McGee..left a few of my mates speechless for the first time ever i think :) :)

[hellcat_99]

:cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

A big congrad's to you & your new bride :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

Also, thankx for the KW.

Holly :cheers:

[nztruckfan]

Aww thanks Holly :) I went for a cruise in this truck (it was one of my wedding trucks) the other day. 550 horsepower and all lit up
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa265/calendarman/PortlandExpresslitup_1_1.jpg

[McGee]

:clap: :clap: ....Beautiful... :cheers: :cheers:

[allikat]

Verrry nice!
Great pic, with all those chicken lights :D
Congrats on the baby! [smilie=love together.gif]

[nztruckfan]

Cheers allicat :) Here's how to make a kenworth look small!!

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa265/calendarman/IMG_2716_1_1.jpg

[hellcat_99]

& then some :yikes:

Holly

[nztruckfan]

One of the many stocktrucks on our roads. This one had sheep on board for the saleyards
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa265/calendarman/HAwkinsRiverScania_1_1.jpg

[nztruckfan]

This is one Razor Sharp Western Star..the new owner has done alot to tidy this truck up and it looks fantastic :cool: :cool:
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa265/calendarman/009_1_1.jpg

[allikat]

The scanny is very neat, but I prefer the westy :p

[The_Governor]

Man o man this guy takes some killer photos dont he?

[nztruckfan]

Thanks Governor I'm rapt you think that about my photos. This is probably my last post for 2007 as I'm heading away over the Christmas break but should have plenty of photos in the new year ;)
Cheers to all the guys and girls at TruckstopUSA who've posted comments on my post and I hope you all have a great Christmas and New Year! :cheers: :)

[McGee]

Merry Christmas to you and your lovely wife.... :hug: :cheers: :cheers:

[nztruckfan]

Ok one last post...hows this to finish off the year! Razor Sharp!
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa265/calendarman/IMG_0862_1_1.jpg

[hellcat_99]

I love the Star car. Great pic.


Holly :cheers:


Merry Christmas & a wonderful new Year to you & your family.

Holly :D

[nztruckfan]

Happy New Year to everyone at Truckstopusa.com from Me :cheers: :cheers: I'll be posting more photos throughout 2008 :cool:

[McGee]

:cheers: :cheers: :cheers:


HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU AND YOUR LOVELY WIFE...and the little guy in the oven... :rofl: :rofl:


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[nztruckfan]

Little guy?...not sure of that yet ;) Here's a wicked way to start 2008 with a Phat KW
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa265/calendarman/030_1_1.jpg

[McGee]

Little guy?...not sure of that yet ;) Here's a wicked way to start 2008 with a Phat KW]


:wtf: ...Now don't tell me your just poking for fun????.... :rofl: :rofl:

[hellcat_99]

They will poke any chance they get McGee :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Nice looking trk & trailer's.



Holly

[nztruckfan]

We don't know if it's a boy or girl yet... a few weeks to wait :)
Here's a Mack ultraliner stocktruck..very cool :cool:
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa265/calendarman/IMG_4981_1_1.jpg

[McGee]

:D .... :rofl: ...here in Texas..the term Guy can be either male or female.... :D ...Yep cool Mack..... :D

[nztruckfan]

:D .... :rofl: ...here in Texas..the term Guy can be either male or female.... :D ...Yep cool Mack..... :D

Oh now i see...different use of the english language eh. Over here your either a Guy or a Chic ;)

[nztruckfan]

I see someone started the volvo thread...here's a new Zealand Volvo for ya
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa265/calendarman/FreightlinesVolvo_1_1.jpg

[hellcat_99]

Nice :cheers:

[nztruckfan]

The new K108 model Kenworth with a B-Train refridgerated unit.
The trailers slide together to allow for unloading/loading

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa265/calendarman/003_1_1.jpg

[hellcat_99]

That is sharp.

Holly

[nztruckfan]

Here's a brand new Western Star for Brenics transport here in Christchurch New Zealand. It's a Quad tractor unit with a 550 horsepower Cat engine with Automatic transmission. It tows a Quad trailer with rear steerers and it has constantina doors and a chiller unit to keep all the fruit and vege nice and cool
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa265/calendarman/044_1_1.jpg

[McGee]

:D :D ...Sharp truck there David....sooooo with all those axles how much weight do they tote???...Hows the little Lady doing??.. :D

[nztruckfan]

The "little Lady" is great thanks...unsure on weights etc..will findout for you. Wait till you see my next photo!!

Dave

[nztruckfan]

Winner of two truckshows this year already this new T904 series 2 Kenworth built in Australia is one MEAN machine!!!
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa265/calendarman/342_1_1.jpg

[McGee]

:clap: :clap: ...Yes that IS WAY COOL.... :D :D ....I've noticed on most of your pictures....there is a steel rod that runs across the windshields....what are those for????

[hellcat_99]

:youaremymaster: :youaremymaster: :youaremymaster: :youaremymaster: I love it. I can see me behind the wheel now. :cool: :cool: :cool:

Holly :D

[nztruckfan]

I've had that one asked before and it's not unusual due to the fact that most of your rigs run on sealed roads where as our rigs have a number of different road surfaces to deal with including alot of stones/grit and gravel. So the answer to your question is....it's a stoneguard. :)

[McGee]

:D :D :D ...Thank Ya Daaalin'...learn something new every day.... :D

[nztruckfan]

The first T404s Quad Kenworth Tractor unit factory built with a sleeper.
Hauling a 45 foot refridgerated quad trailer

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa265/calendarman/NewHallsQuad_1_1.jpg

[nztruckfan]

This is one cool old Kenworth which has just been restored and looks fantastic! It used to be a logger which is illustrated in the artwork on the headboard of the deck in my second photo.

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa265/calendarman/261_1_1.jpg

[nztruckfan]

Artwork of what the 74 Kenworth used to be..hope you guys in the states like this :)
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa265/calendarman/236_1_1.jpg

[McGee]

:D :D ...AWSOME.... :cheers: :cheers: ....My SIL has one looks like the old KW...not restored tho.... :wacko:

[hellcat_99]

:cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

[nztruckfan]

Glad you like it :cheers: now here's one mean looking Mack LT Superliner for all you Mack fans out there :)
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa265/calendarman/088_1_1.jpg

[McGee]

:clap: ...A Mack is my 1st love... :D :D ...So where do you find all these cool trucks to take pictures of...do folks call you???

[nztruckfan]

Ah McGee New Zealand is FULL of cool trucks :) I do a roadtrip every now and then plus I also approach people if I know they have a cool truck to take photos..99% of people are more than happy to let me take shots.
I also send them a copy if possible to say Thank you.

[nztruckfan]

Here's a Tri-drive T904 Kenworth Stem truck..loads are usually around 76 tonne on these giants of the forrest
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa265/calendarman/IMG_8532_1_1.jpg

[hellcat_99]

Now that's a working trk.
:cheers:


Holly

[nztruckfan]

Here's a Freightliner Argosy stocktruck that was kindly parked up for me in a paddock...one sharp truck :) notice the "dog box" just behind the second steerer ;)
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa265/calendarman/209_1_1.jpg

[hellcat_99]

That is a sharp looking trk. I remember when they came out.

Holly

[McGee]

:D :D .... :cheers: :cheers: ....Say David...we may be coming that way come October....hopefully... :D ... and then we can eyeball some of these beauties... :cheers: :cheers:

[nztruckfan]

:D :D .... :cheers: :cheers: ....Say David...we may be coming that way come October....hopefully... :D ... and then we can eyeball some of these beauties... :cheers: :cheers:

Thats Great McGee! If you do I'd be more than happy to show you around Christchurch which is in the South Island of New Zealand :)

[McGee]

:D ...That would be just too cool....I'm going to work on it ...I will let you know... :D

[nztruckfan]

sweet! here's another to wet your appetite :)
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa265/calendarman/038_1_1.jpg

[ladykw]

I wanna haul those cool toys....
Nice pic... :cheers:

[nztruckfan]

Thanks Lady KW..lots of toys carted around over here as I'm sure are in the U.S

[ladykw]

Thanks Lady KW..lots of toys carted around over here as I'm sure are in the U.S


I'm just not with the right company to haul those around.... :ninja:

[nztruckfan]

A CH Mack hauling Cement leaving Lyttleton Port in Christchurch NZ
We have a truckshow this weekend here in Christchurch NZ so will hope to post some photos for everyone next week :) :)
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa265/calendarman/IMG_0793_1_1.jpg

[McGee]

:lover: ....My Mack... :cheers: :cheers: .....Oh Boy!!... on the truck show...bet ya can't wait... :D

[nztruckfan]

Out in the Bush in the NZ winter hauling logs

[nztruckfan]

can anybody tell me why all my photos have gone??

[McGee]

:confused::confused::confused:....I don't know...but I will see what I can do...glad ya made the move with us tho...:D

[Foxfire]

can anybody tell me why all my photos have gone??
Check your photobucket and make sure it is still active. I have to shut mine down and re open it from time to time or I get those lil red x's.
Nice pics.( And I am a diehard cabover hater.....lol)

[nztruckfan]

Lets see if this works...

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa265/calendarman/IMG_1608_1_1.jpg

[nztruckfan]

woohoo!!! I'm off and running once again. That last photo is a brand new T404st Kenworth

[nztruckfan]

The first photos from the 2008 truckshow..the crew from STL Linehaul arriving
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa265/calendarman/012_1_1_115.jpg

[nztruckfan]

The winner of Best Kenworth, Best Logger, Best Owner/Driver and was part of the Best Fleet.
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa265/calendarman/194_1_1_609.jpg

[hellcat_99]

Awesome KW's.

Holly:cool:

[McGee]

:D:D...Thank goodness...I was about to go into withdrawls....:D...Those are GREAT David...:D

[nztruckfan]

Thanks i'm glad you like the photos so far...theres plenty more to come!
Like this International Eagle owned by my friend Andy
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa265/calendarman/106_1_1_147.jpg

[nztruckfan]

This Freightshaker used to be a beat up old tipper until this guy got ahold of it and transformed it into a beast!
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa265/calendarman/087_1_1_415.jpg

[nztruckfan]

Here we have the Winner of the show(left) which is a 620 horsepower T904 series 2 and a previous two time winner which is a 500 horsepower T950. The T950 was the prototype and 1st of it's kind produced. It has approx 1.6 million Km's on the clock at present.
I spent until midnight polishing up the older Kenworth the night before the show.
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa265/calendarman/170_1_1_113.jpg

[hellcat_99]

Ok, now I'm really drooling. :clap::cheers:
Those KW's are beautiful. Is there a pic of your's David?
Great looking cabover's too.

Thankx, & I'm sure glad you are back posting.:D


Holly

[nztruckfan]

ummm I don't own a truck, infact believe it or not I've never driven one Holly. I'm just a huge fan and take truck photos for a hobby. I'm lucky to have friends all over New Zealand with very impressive rides and I try and make all the truckshows I can. We have another to travel to on March 8th.

[nztruckfan]

The STL boyz all lined up
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa265/calendarman/177_1_1_872.jpg

[hellcat_99]

Ohh. I'm glad you are interested in them, or we wouldn't get to see these pic's.:D

Now that's a Poster for the making.

Holly:D

[McGee]

:D....Once again...GREAT pictures....from your pictures David I thought this is how ya made your living....sence I AM a nosey ol' woman..:rolleyes:.what do ya do for a living???...:D

[LSMR]

You're not nosey McGee.Old yes but not nosey:p:p

Thanks again for the pics nztruckfan.:)

[McGee]

You're not nosey McGee.Old yes but not nosey:p:p

Thanks again for the pics nztruckfan.:)


Pretty brave for a Yankee....:wicked::bop::bleh:

[hellcat_99]

Go get him girl :D

[LSMR]

Pretty brave for a Yankee....:wicked::bop::bleh:

a new york city running cabover driving yankee:D:D

[nztruckfan]

haha, thanks for the comments. I have made my living from photos over the past few years but now starting a family I have had to change my job and just keep taking photos as a hobby. I'm training to be a business broker at the moment working with my father. Here's a couple more photos from the show...
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa265/calendarman/145_1_1_168.jpg

[nztruckfan]

A new T404 logger
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa265/calendarman/065_1_1_175.jpg

[nztruckfan]

The very proud owner of S.T.L Linehaul Shane Pearson celebrates his win by "horsing" around.
This T904 series 2 Kenworth was brought to celebrate 50 years in the transport industry by S.T.L Linehaul.
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa265/calendarman/157_1_1_893.jpg

[McGee]

:D:D:D....I like the Black Horse with all the Chrome...:D...Speaking of starting a family....well???...:D

[nztruckfan]

Baby's not due until late June but I felt the baby kick for the first time last night which was very cool. Just put the cot together today.

Here's a couple of NZ Freightlines trucks rolling into Christchurch.
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa265/calendarman/IMG_0924_1_1.jpg

[hellcat_99]

I like the Blak KW too. It has a lot of class.

How cool that you felt the baby kick. Now it will really feel like reality.

Good for you both.

Holly

[nztruckfan]

The brand new model 105 DAF..this is the 1st on the road in New Zealand
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa265/calendarman/002_1_1.jpg

[McGee]

Baby's not due until late June but I felt the baby kick for the first time last night which was very cool. Just put the cot together today.

Here's a couple of NZ Freightlines trucks rolling into Christchurch.
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa265/calendarman/IMG_0924_1_1.jpg


Would that be the baby crib???...:D....EEEEEEEKKK!!!...that's so exciting!!!...so how is Mamma doing???...

And Dang...that FTL is kinda funny looking...:rolleyes:

[nztruckfan]

What do u mean by FTL? Yeah i do mean the crib haha. Mum to be is doin fine thanks :-)

[McGee]

What do u mean by FTL? Yeah i do mean the crib haha. Mum to be is doin fine thanks :-)

Freightliner...:D

[nztruckfan]

Here's a Freightliner Argosy curtainsider
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa265/calendarman/161_1_1_731.jpg

[nztruckfan]

Well Well another truckshow to go to tomorrow! Yeha! Heading up in my mates FLB Freightshaker to do a trailer swap at the ferry and then go to the show...will be posting photos in the next couple of days

[McGee]

:D...Be careful...have fun...:bye:

[nztruckfan]

Had a great weekend at the Blenheim Truckshow...here's a few photos
One damn cool FLD Freightliner with a quad Wine Tanker trailer
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa265/calendarman/056_1_1.jpg

[nztruckfan]

A new Kenworth cab-over K104B Logger
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa265/calendarman/062_1_1.jpg

[hellcat_99]

That is a great looking shaker.
What is with the window in the Cabover?


Holly

[nztruckfan]

That is a great looking shaker.
What is with the window in the Cabover?


Holly

Ok...what do you mean by whats with the window? The piece added on the front of the windscreen is a stoneguard as our loggers travel on gravel roads and are prone to broken windows

[McGee]

:D....I may need one for Pinky...I swear...just let us put a new windshield in and BAM!!!....I got one bigger than a quarter now...happened like within days of putting it in....I will have to replace it to pass TXDOT...:(

[hellcat_99]

Ok, I see it now. It looked like there was no other window but the stone gaurd one.

Holly

[nztruckfan]

One of cam Arnotts Volvo's with a new B-train milk tanker
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa265/calendarman/074_1_1.jpg

[nztruckfan]

J Swap's new K104B Kenworth Bulk Unit heading towards the ferry to cross over from the South Island to the North Island.
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa265/calendarman/079_1_1.jpg

[McGee]

:D:D....:clap::clap:

[hellcat_99]

Very nice.

Holly:D

[nztruckfan]

Durhams Heavy Haulage Haulin Arse out of the port
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa265/calendarman/IMG_1730_1_1.jpg

[McGee]

:D...Cool Green truck...:D

[hellcat_99]

That's what I thought too McGee.
I usually don't like that colour.

Holly

[nztruckfan]

A good load of hay heading north on a freightliner argosy
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa265/calendarman/IMG_1748_1_1.jpg

[nztruckfan]

Heres a dumptruck on the back of a T904 Kenworth
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa265/calendarman/IMG_4628_1_1.jpg

[nztruckfan]

One of DUnedin Carrying's Freightliner Argosy's being unloaded
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa265/calendarman/novdecsmall3_1_1.jpg

[hellcat_99]

Heres a dumptruck on the back of a T904 Kenworth
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa265/calendarman/IMG_4628_1_1.jpg
Now this is a working trk.

Holly:clap:

[nztruckfan]

Another of STL Linehaul's impressive Kenworths with an Oversize load.
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa265/calendarman/002_1_1-1.jpg

[McGee]

:D...Ya'll sure do have some pretty trucks...Freight must pay better in New Zealand....hows the weather there???

[nztruckfan]

Hey there the weather is really good over here..plenty of sun but we're coming in Autumn (fall) and the winter winds have started in the last couple of days brrrrr and tempertures are dropping ever so slowly.
Less sunlight hours for truck photos :-( and the shadows grow longer but never mind every spare minute I get I'll be out hunting for more photos :-)

[nztruckfan]

A local logging company lineup
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa265/calendarman/murphys_1_1.jpg

[nztruckfan]

A Mack Titan Heavy Haulage mover
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa265/calendarman/026_1_1.jpg

[hellcat_99]

I like how the logging co. park's their unit's. It shows pride in their fleet.

Holly

[McGee]

:rolleyes:...Bet Tree Huggers are not real popular, in that area....Nice fleet...:D

[nztruckfan]

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa265/calendarman/032_1_1.jpg

A couple of nice Kennys

[hellcat_99]

Very nice KW's

Holly:clap:

[Admin]

Many of the pics you posted don't show up anymore:(

[McGee]

:rolleyes:...That is from changing the forum, Harry


Lovely KW's David.....:D:D

[nztruckfan]

Thats a shame they don't show up anymore..guess I'll just have to post somemore CMON!
Here's a Logger owned by a friend of mine..his handle is Magpie (cos he likes shiney things haha) hence the rego MR PIE. A 600 horsepower CAT engine powers this beast!
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa265/calendarman/008_1_1_104.jpg

[nztruckfan]

And another heading to the mill with the load of logs
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa265/calendarman/015_1_1_131.jpg

[nztruckfan]

One of my favourite trucks
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa265/calendarman/016_1_1_210.jpg

[McGee]

:D...Cool....:D....Magpie...:hah::hah:

[hellcat_99]

Awesome looking trk's.[smilie=hi ya!.gif]


Holly

[nztruckfan]

Two freightliner Argosy's parked up today May 4th in Christchurch NZ. At least the rain had stopped
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa265/calendarman/010_1_1.jpg

[McGee]

:D...Nice Cabovers...:D...We are doing the back stroke here, also....I am really ready for the rain to stop any time...:rolleyes:...With all the trees ya'll have...do ya'll get any color during the fall???

[nztruckfan]

We've just started getting our first snowfall on the mountains and today had a -5c frost. The bonus is you get a cracker of a day after a frost I guess but still chilly all the same. We have some nice colours on the trees..I will endevour to get a photo or two to post on here...better go do some work for the day...oh and 7 weeks til baby is due

[McGee]

:D.............EEEEEEEEEEEEEk!!...Ya'll have everything???...is it a boy or girl???...:D

[nztruckfan]

Haven't ya heard New Zealand is the best country in the world!! it's awesome here! By the way...it's a......Girl :-)

[hellcat_99]

Nice looking cabover's.
Have you picked out a nameyet?

Holly:D

[nztruckfan]

Hi Holly...yes the name is choosen..you'll have to wait though sorry.
I went for a ride in this Western Star the other day to get a load of spuds (potatoes)
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa265/calendarman/008_1_1.jpg

[hellcat_99]

You are nasty, making us wait.:eek:
Nice looking Starcar.
Holly

[nztruckfan]

Hehe aww well whats life without some little suprises.
Here's a Scania Stocktruck taken yesterday..some European flavour
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa265/calendarman/080_1_1.jpg

[McGee]

:D....Lovely Dear.....:D....So how's Mamma feeling???...:D...Is she doing well???....I never was too good at being a brood mare....BUT I made a GREAT milk cow....:p

[nztruckfan]

Haha nice one! Ange is doin fine thanks and we're both excited at the prospect of becoming parents very soon. My sister has just returned from her honeymoon also and is pregnant with her 1st child also! It will be a xmas/new year baby for them so alot to look forward to this year in our family

[nztruckfan]

Can anyone say "hot-rod" !!! 620 horsepower W900L..there's only 4 of these in New Zealand. Oh I wish there were more
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa265/calendarman/036_1_1.jpg

[hellcat_99]

Oh I wish it were mine.:D

Thankx again[smilie=peek a boo!:


Holly

[McGee]

:D:D...Sneaked this one by me...WAY COOL...:D

[nztruckfan]

Sorry I've been a bit busy lately...here's a shot from last Saturday when we had a bit of Snow falling around Christchurch. DOn't see snow down at sea level very often here
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa265/calendarman/018_1_1.jpg

[McGee]

:D...Looks chilly ...we are in the high 90's now...:youaremymaster:...Bet Mamma is more comfortable in the cool...weather...:thinking:...Oh wait by now...she has no way to be comfortable...her ribs are sore...acid reflux is constant, the baby is doing head stands on her bladder....:doh:...and she can NOT sit with her legs together....:rolleyes::o...the joys of Motherhood...:D:D

[hellcat_99]

Keep it there. We had way to much of that stuff this winter.;)


Holly

[nztruckfan]

baby is 3 days overdue..if anyone was wondering.

[nztruckfan]

two very cool Mainfreight rides..Gangster!
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa265/calendarman/035_1_1.jpg

[McGee]

baby is 3 days overdue..if anyone was wondering.


:hah:...Yes I was....good mind reader....give your lovely wife a :itsok:...from the rest of the Moms' here...She will come when she's ready...lolol...bet she has heard that too...prolly a world wide saying to all new Mommas...:)

[hellcat_99]

Sooooooooooooooooooooooo, do we have a baby yet?????

Holly/public_html/forums:

[McGee]

Sooooooooooooooooooooooo, do we have a baby yet?????

Holly/public_html/forums:

Ditto!!!.....

[nztruckfan]

No 5 days overdue now...promise to post and tell you all

[McGee]

hmmmmm...mmmm..hmmm..mmm....Just hummin' and waiting...:D

[hellcat_99]

Holy cow, 5 day's over due;) Get that baby out now please.:D


Holly/public_html/forums: