Kenworth Semi Truck V8 Detroit picking up Tractor Crane

⁠In this episode we go on a run north in the Kenworth truck to pick up another Chamberlain crane. Come for a ride in the noisy 2 stroke Detroit Diesel v8 to retrieve this machine! #mechanical #olddiesel #oldtruck #tractor #detroitdiesel #detroit #kenworth #kenworthtrucks #chamberlain
‪@MattysWorkshop‬
‪@bruceinaus‬

[@bruceinaus]

Thanks so much for the shout out Steve. I’m very humbled by that. Perhaps sometime in the future we should all organise a get together. Logistically it would take some thought as Pete is in Cairns, yourself Matty and Dave NSW and I thought Jake might have been in Victoria, but I think anything is possible. Good video btw, the 871 is probably still ringing in your ears a week later.

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Hi mate it’s my pleasure and was good to talk on the phone also. Hopefully a few went over to have a look at your channel. Yes getting together with all these blokes would be amazing. I’d say they would be all up for it aswell. We would have to organise a time and place and see what they all think. The blokes I’ve spoken with would certainly be down for it. Yes the 871 is still heard days after using it mate😅😅. Well worth it though. All the best Bruce and keep in touch mate about this

[@bruceinaus]

@@stevesplacedownunderok very good, stay in touch Steve

[@Movingvolations]

We appreciate you.

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Fantastic mate thank you 🙏. This means a lot

[@williamdickson8862]

Cheers for the shoutouts to the other channels I've given them a follow, great to see so many of you keeping the old iron going. Love your no nonsense approach, something for even the hobby mechanic to learn!

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Hi mate thanks for watching. I’m glad you enjoyed

[@charlescraig8994]

I was lucky enough to work catering your wedding, you and the family couldn't have been nicer people.

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Hi mate this is great and we were lucky enough to have you here. It was a great night and your service certainly contributed to it. Magnificent food and people also. Thanks for the nice compliments.

[@charlescraig8994]

@@stevesplacedownunderyou guys were so lovely, it was awesome just to be a part of your wonderful day.

[@stevesplacedownunder]

@@charlescraig8994 it’s a great compliment mate thank you. All the catering team were great people too mate and it all helped make the day as great as it was. Hopefully we catch up again at some stage

[@LPB207]

Old detroit makes 2000 rpm sound like 20,000 rpm, gotta respect the old boys that used to drive them every day

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Yes mate that’s right. I guess the blokes in those days didn’t know much better, certainly not in the way trucks are these days

[@stick0035]

I'm here on Matty's recommendation. 👍👍👍👍

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Fantastic mate thank you 🙏

[@MattysWorkshop]

Gday Steve, thanks very much for the shoutout, that trip really couldn’t of gone better apart from the rain, you have that tunnel a good rattle 😂, great job mate, cheers

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Hi mate it’s a pleasure to help. It was a great trip but I was glad to see the light at the end if the tunnel 😅😅. It was a real drone in there for 8 minutes. Thanks as always mate

[@90kgvegan28]

Awesome ran one of those slim lines with the 871 for 6years as a tipper in the 90’s best mod we did was to put turbo on it not for power but to tame the bark cuts the noise by half without touching the fueling almost a gear better also and boy after a full day in one of those you have to learn how walk again good show JA

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Hi mate thanks for watching. They are great truck. The turbo ones certainly are a lot quieter, go better too. They aren’t the most comfortable truck no😅😅. Thanks again mate

[@markc1456]

brings back great memories for me from the 80/90s of goin up the f3 to Newcastle with my old man in old KWs. Ford Louies, Inter 3070s and T lines! none were GM powered unfortunately! his boss was a Cummins man thru and thru

[@stevesplacedownunder]

It’s great it’s brought back memories mate. That how I got interested in this stuff too. Going with da in them around that same era

[@dwightcorbett8889]

Love the sound of that old V8 Detroit!

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Thanks for watching Dwight. They sure do sound great

[@Sircraig7963]

G'day Steve, Another cool vid , I'm catching up on all the back episodes and really enjoying them , great entertainment for the faithful. Respect....!

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Glad you’re enjoying them Craig thank you mate

[@evolveausevolveaus]

Love the cabover

[@andywilliams1160]

No point in having a radio in that cab, at least you'll never get a copy right strike against you, lovely old truck and good luck with growing the channel, when I first started watching CCE Aus Curtis and his wife only had around 35k subs, in 3 years they are not far off a million.

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Hi Andy. No mate that radio wasn’t used a lot. I hope it grows mate. I’d love an opportunity to spend 12 months with dad while she’s still fit and healthy but just a dream at the moment. It won’t be through lack of trying anyway.

[@eddieweigel9490]

Nothing like running an old mechanical truck

[@stevesplacedownunder]

It’s a good truck Eddie. Thanks for watching mate

[@choppareed6595]

Man you sure send the old KW & make her sing Steve music to my ears 😁👍🍻🇳🇿

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Hi mate thank you. Great comment indeed. She certainly does sound great

[@brycechessum4684]

Howlin 2 stroke, dont miss em, do love a nice roadranger though one pedal drivin

[@no2thenwo737]

That was enjoyable, Steve. A good way to kill some time on a lazy afternoon. Love the V8 gear changes!

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Hi mate thanks for the nice comment. I’m glad you liked it

[@eddieweigel9490]

We call those 8 V71 Detroits green leakers Oil Pukers and Rocky Mountain screamers here in the states 😅😅

[@iksexplorationsfollower2588]

Thanks Steve for another great video, Don't mind these road trips, get to see another part of the country.

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Hi mate thank you great stuff. Glad you liked it.

[@Tomhellyer]

I've driven past this old crane every day living 5 minutes down the road, great too see it going to a good home.

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Hi mate that’s great. He did mention something about a bloke that wanted to come up and say hi to us but couldn’t make it. It may have been you?

[@pete-mate3524]

Another awesome video, Steve!! FYI, you drove past my sisters house when you crossed the Hawkesbury bridge. Thanks for the shout out, too!! Looking forward to seeing this come back to life. Cheers!

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Sorry for late reply mate. You were one of the first to comment and I started with the newer ones because it’s easier. My pleasure with the shoutout. I think you may have mentioned that you have a sister down here somewhere on the phone. She’s already come back to life mate so video to follow

[@8marcrara11]

Top Stuff mate👍👍!

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Thank you Marc

[@callum898]

Bruce in Aus is how i found your channel

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Thank you mate. Hopefully you are enjoying it. I speak with Bruce on the phone

[@kenc3288]

Same.😄

[@Mudsuitable]

Your highways are perfect, I didn't see a single blemish on those roads. Yet another reason why Australia is a special place.

[@kyleheppell2064]

Thats one of the good ones 🤣 the rest of our roads are shithouse 🤣

[@stevesplacedownunder]

That particular road is good in this area but further up after I turned off it turns to concrete and it’s dreadful.

[@tonyelberg7814]

GREAT VIDEO MATE, LUV THE OLD TRUCKS

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Hi Tony thank you mate.

[@evolveausevolveaus]

There is a great little aussie community on KZbin, Bruce's channel is great. Will check old mate as well

[@stevesplacedownunder]

It is indeed mate yes. Some doing better than others but great all the same. I’m enjoying it

[@MartsGarage]

Hello Steve. Thanks for shouting out Matty. I found you via his shoutout. I've been enjoying your videos. If you ever see one of my videos you will appreciate how lucky you are to have lots of space. If I had space god knows what I'd drag home. All the best, Mart in England.

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Hello mate. Thanks for coming over and having a look. Is this your channel Mart? I can go on and check it out mate. Thanks again for watching

[@user-fl5ot2iv6j]

Job job mick

[@stevesplacedownunder]

He did well

[@Mudsuitable]

Awesome!!

[@AndyPat239]

nice rig

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Thank you

[@dieseldownunder.]

Hey Steve thanks for the mention A nice surprise for sure! Another nice find you’ll have quite the collection going on at your place that’s for sure. The old 8v71 sounded awesome, my truck suggestion only because I have first hand experience with one, a scania T112 gumboot, I have one as a truck and dog I brought it for 5k it’s an 86 model and is honestly more comfortable than reasonably new kenworths, I’ve done 70,000km in it and spent under 10k on parts that’s including the engine rebuild I had to do after I did 35k it dropped a liner. Everything is still available for them and parts are very cheap, the only bad thing about the L9000 is rust and any cab parts/ ford specific parts are hard to find you’ll be limited to mostly second hand. Anyway good video cheers mate👍🏻

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Hi mate it’s my pleasure. I’m getting a lot of stuff mate yes. I’ve seen the Scania you have there. I watched an episode a while back when you were working on it. It doesn’t really have to be a ford but something cheap of the same era. One with a decent cab would be good but see how we go. Certainly no hurry for it. You have a good channel going mate and keep up the great work also.

[@kymw7833]

Thanks for the little trip Steve I've retired from my driving work so I need to do a trip with you in the old Kenny,i got my semi licence in a 124 KW v8 71 but it had Jake's so I was in heaven,no other sound like them .That was a long Tunnel,how long in k's you said about 8 minutes,fantastic roads compared to here in SA . Thanks as always Mate ,oh and I drove those 94 Ford's with series 60 pretty basic drivers seat was always referred to as an upholstered railway sleeper passenger seat was worse it wasn't even air ride,so you will need pillows LOL. Cheers Kym Adelaide

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Thanks Kym. I’m glad you could come along. This old girl has Jake’s on her but I don’t use them much. I think the micro switch on either the clutch or the governor is playing up but certainly has them. Tunnel is great and eliminates the struggle of traffic and lights on pennant hills road. Kms I’m not sure but 80 kms an hour for a bit over 8 minutes. The Ford doesn’t have to be exactly that but I like the layout of those ford cabs and not a bad looking rig for a later model. Just something around that era so I can still get the historic rego. If the seat is like you say I can certainly change that. I haven’t had anyone contact me about one yet so it may never happen. Just a thought. Thanks as always Kym

[@stephenhoran7597]

Great video Steve keep it up

[@brendanmonagle4891]

Saying Hello, From Boston, Massachusetts!!! Also, You Have An Awesome Collection of Trucks!!! Keep Up, With The Awesome Content!!!

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Hi mate all the way over there. How amazing. Thanks for the support and there’s plenty more to come

[@jimmyblair3332]

Thanks foe another good video Steve. Good on ya for the shout out for the other KZbin, enjoy watching Bruce he is old school and keeps it simple also young Jake impresses me with his passion for the old gear and he has great knowledge of the old gear for his age.

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Thanks Jimmy I like to support them and I think it goes a long way. They both run a great channel. Well worth a look. Both handy blokes in what they do

[@jimmyblair3332]

@stevesplacedownunder Western Truck & Tractor Repair, even though it is an American KZbin site Warren is a wealth of knowledge on pretty much any item of plant. He is a good honest hard working no BS guy.

[@stevesplacedownunder]

@@jimmyblair3332 I’ve only watched him a few times. I do exactly the same job as him so I tend not to watch too much of it in my spare time. I focus on the smaller channels that do similar content to me, plus other interests I have

[@oldamericaniron5767]

Another great ride, I avoid weigh stations like the plague.

[@stevesplacedownunder]

To avoid this one is a tight little windy road so I just took it on. Never had any major problems at them

[@pauldensley5459]

Cold brown sandwich :)

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Indeed Paul 😅

[@SootyMangabey.]

There were some gorgeous k model Kenworth's sitting at that rest area. such a shame we never got those in the states

[@stevesplacedownunder]

They are a big thing here mate. Very popular.

[@darylstorer3369]

G'day again Steve. Ripper ride cobber. Love all of it while sitting in the aircon, with 47deg out side and you getting wet over there. Stay safe mate.🤠

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Thanks Daryl. Yeah mate it’s been raining if not every day, every second day. It’s getting to much. But we will get around it and keep going. Glad you enjoyed it mate and thanks again. Plenty more to come

[@marcduthie4327]

I always put a cable tie around the festoon globe holders pull them tight and it'll hold the globe tight

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Thanks Marc I have heard this before. It’s always right before you leave that they get fixed so I never do it

[@davesworkshop2714]

Sorry Steve, been up the walls with work so only catching up on your video now! You're definately like me, starting to plan the first beer at 5am 😂😂. Feel kinda sorry for poor Mick though 😂

[@stevesplacedownunder]

It’s ok mate. As long as you watch it😆😆😆😆. Yeah we need to have a plan in place for when the time comes.

[@davesworkshop2714]

@@stevesplacedownunder 😂😂😂😂 good job!

[@andrewking4885]

I worked it out in my head going by Steve's fuel figures that Detroit gets 5.5 mpg which isn't too bad . That was a figure that Cats and Cummins got for that HP range.

[@stevesplacedownunder]

It’s not at all bad on fuel mate no for what it does and the enjoyment I get. Pretty good really

[@holdenbrougham1056]

G,day Steve I follow all channels you mentioned and think all these channels are great with similar content and very different host all aged very different, both Bruce and Jake are always educational videos and Steve yours too, old rigs downunder is slightly more about trucks than repairs

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Hi mate. Glad you enjoy all these channels. All produce great content and certainly all know what they’re doing. All good blokes too. I haven’t had Jake on the phone but the rest I have.

[@brianramsey4097]

Truly love hearing that Detroit screaming what kind of mileage are you getting out of her love your channel keep up the work on saving all those beautiful trucks and tractors

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Hi mate thank you. It may have used around 120-150 litres at a guess for 230kms(140 miles). Thanks for watching and for the nice comments. Plenty more to come

[@baldydbt1443]

Great work and content love your channel bloke it's always a pleasure watching your videos brother sometimes I get behind on watching because of time but I always make time to catch up all the best mate and keep up the great work like always cheers from Dean

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Hi Dean thanks as always. It’s great to get these positive comments. I’ve got plenty more to come yet mate and very happy that you enjoy it. All the best also and talk soon

[@eddieweigel9490]

I love that Detroit engine lope nothing like it

[@grzesnet]

Gday Steve, interesting video from the tour for the new acquisition. You can see a bit of Australia. It also rains often here even though it's winter :). Request to reply to e-mail. Tell us what you plan to do next with Zetor. Regards😀

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Hi mate always a pleasure and glad you enjoyed it. It’s always raining here lately and it’s getting too much. I will have a look at email

[@robertstevison1448]

Awesome morning brother and little sister another awesome adventure with my brother and sister from another country say hi to everyone for me and safe travels brother!!! Nothing like the smell of diesel and the roar of an Ole Detroit rolling coal and shifting gears awesome as always brother stay safe and let's get this adventure started 😂😂

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Awesome morning Robert all the best mate thanks as always. She went well with the cool air

[@yopacific]

Keeps that Detroit singing.

[@stevesplacedownunder]

She still is mate

[@kennethparent8544]

Hey Steve how are you buddy give a shout out to you from here in Massachusetts in the USA love your show and your videos very informative very entertaining and very interesting you have good content I like the content of you driving the trucks picking up equipment and saving old equipment and love all of the mechanical work you do keep up the good work and keep posting the videos that you do they are very interesting and very good

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Hi from Sydney Kenneth. Thank you for this wonderful comment. I’m glad you enjoy it mate. I’m going to try and keep it all up and going as I do enjoy it, and interacting through the comments is great also

[@kennethparent8544]

Thank you so much Steve for taking the time out of your very busy schedule to answer me keep up the hard work it shows in your content and your work you do I know it's difficult to be married and raise a family and be working and still have time to make these videos I know I'm 60 years old I raised two daughters and worked all kinds of crazy hours traveling working construction doing fiber optics and cable TV Underground Construction installation trenching and installing conduit I did that work for almost 20 years and worked crazy hours raising a family I don't know if I would have ever had time to make videos and do what you do so I give you credit it's very hard work what you do and still have time to make the videos that you do like I say keep up the good work I appreciate them and love them thank you so much

[@stevesplacedownunder]

@kennethparent8544 it’s my pleasure mate. I will always respond even if it’s late. If someone shows interest and appreciation in us I will always find time for them. You’ve had a busy life yourself it seems and you know exactly what it’s like. It’s very hard mate, especially with the price of everything, that just adds to it all. Thanks again for the support Kenneth

[@leonardgmiller8924]

Its always 5 o'clock somewhere Steve and if hes almost at retirement age he might just remember feston globes like i do lol

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Love the sound of that Detriot! 🤜🤛

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Certainly do sound good

[@jeffdayman8183]

The KW did well on the hills Steve. Nice looking crane. That will be handy around the ranch as a runner or just for parts. Hope you find a suitable Ford 9000, spent a lot of time around those trucks in my misspent youth, probably pumped 100,000 gallons of diesel into them. Glad to see you gettin yer vitamins at the last bit. 8^) Great video, I liked it!

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Thanks Jeff. It does go well mate yes. That old trailer is heavy even when empty so I was happy with how it went. She’s getting old now and only 318hp. I hope I find one to but certainly no hurry. Doesn’t even have to be one of those but something of that era would be nice. Great you spent time around them all too mate. We had plenty of vitamins mate yes. All the best Jeff

[@jeffdayman8183]

@@stevesplacedownunder 👍

[@alexgarrod9093]

Very nice bud loving your vid bud what u do

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Thanks Alex

[@robertstevison1448]

It would awesome to to be a part of your adventures brother the scenery is awesome I enjoy every video and thanks for sharing your adventures with us as always

[@madmodifier]

A 12v 13k winch is under $300 American. Add a $50 snatch block and a battery you have a lot less work then that hand winch. Thanks for the video!

[@stevesplacedownunder]

I looked into the exact thing when I got home. They between $350-$500 here for the winch for a 5 ton capacity. Just from a 4wd shop and already have a snatch block to suit

[@johngibson3837]

Hydraulic winches are really good too if your truck has a pump on it

[@vinniejohns7895]

Great video. I love highway driving. That was the next best thing.

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Thanks Vinnie. Yes mate it was a great run

[@johngibson3837]

Hey up mate top video luv a road trip

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Hi John thank you mate. Glad you liked it

[@nickhill3362]

Hi Steve hope you have some Luck finding a truck , I enjoy a road trip mate🙂 but man that engine noise 🙉 I would definitely be ready for a few 🍻 after that trip🤣😂

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Hi Nick. Certainly in no hurry but would certainly be interested if anyone has anything. This Kenworth is very noisy mate yes, and we did have a few after it😅😅😅

[@matthewanderson7766]

Awesome truck sounds beautiful

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Hi Matthew thank you mate

[@Tiger351]

The old K100 looks smick but it would have been rough on the ear drums in that tunnel. Might be worth keeping an eye on Facebook Marketplace for an LTS, there was a half decent 97 model near Maitland NSW before Christmas but it's long gone by now.

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Hi mate. It was very hard on the ears. On the way back we had plugs in. I’ve been looking at market place. There’s 3 in Raymond terrace but those are too long in the rails and a touch too pricey. There’s no great hurry for it though. Something will show up I’m sure

[@mattploij2673]

a detroit through the northconnex? you'd wake up entire penrith haha good work love it

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Yeah mate it certainly was

[@jimrio3628]

Hey my friend, wish our traffic was as light as yours on this trip you are taking. Funny you mentioned Bruce down under, I support his channel as well. Actually there are 4. Packistani truck, you, Bruce and western truck. Bruce had a cab over kenworth with a V8 detrout today. Anyway you know I like your videos. Your a good man and friend. I only wish you good health and fortune for you and your family. What a handy machine that is you picked up. Jim

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Hi Jim. It was early Saturday morning so traffic was fairly light. Bruce has a good channel and I actually had him on the phone on Saturday night for over 2 and a half hours 😅😅. Thanks as always mate and hope you are well also

[@robertwagner8596]

gotta love them old detroits....how long was that tunnel Steve?,looked about 10 miles from where I was sitting,anyway,another great show and thanks for sharing.have you ever seen CEE(cutting edge engineering)videos?they down under somewhere and have some real good machine shop shows.yours and theirs are the best on utube.cheers and thanks again,great stuff.

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Hi Robert the exact length I’m not sure. Yes I’ve seen him. He does a great job. Not something I always watch though because it’s all to do with parts off machines that I actually work on for my job so I tend to only watch stuff to do with my interests and have time away from it I guess. Very handy bloke though. Thanks for the great compliment mate.

[@R.Sole88109]

Mint trip out mate. Cheers for Matty's channel shoutout. Good luck on the truck hunt.👍🏻 You light problem made my laugh, I do a light check when my geriatric Landy is warming up too. After unfucking the previous owners efforts and putting rtv where the lens screws in, I've not had any major problems.🤞🏻 I bet I've just cursed myself, haha🤦🏻‍♂️ Is it worth putting elastic or zipties around the contacts to squeeze bulb tight?.

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Hi mate thanks. It sounds like you’ve been through it too🤣🤣🤣. Yeah I could do that so they don’t fall out. I’ve never really thought about it before because it’s always a last minute thing to fix one. It’s hardly when we’re drinking piss with plenty of time. Not a bad idea at all though.

[@franklinron4203]

hi steve from the top end in nt in the early 80s i did three years brisbane sydney over night, its changed a great deal micks got the right idea .get into it mate cabover brought back a lot memorys stay save and keep those log books looking good [ use a old pencile and rubber ] love the show see ya

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Hi mate. Thanks for the comment. Yes I believe it’s changed a lot. Different game now. We got into after this. There wasn’t many left. Thanks mate

[@davidbutterfield2949]

Another good pick up Steve, can’t wait to see it in action. Good job on the camera Mick. 👍🏻🇦🇺

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Thanks David. It is a good one indeed mate yes. Mick did a great job

[@johnjordan4647]

How good is that tunnel. It has got rid of the bottle neck which was Pennant Hills Road. Done that trip a few times from North Queensland to Melbourne towing a caravan. When the Gympie by- pass is finished we will be able to travel from north of Gympie to our son’s place just north of Melbourne without facing on coming traffic. Thanks for the video Old Mate

[@stevesplacedownunder]

@@johnjordan4647 yes there are some great roads now, apart from being expensive they are very practical. A lot of towns are bypassed now which is a shame but it’s a lot better and faster drive. My pleasure mate

[@leonardgmiller8924]

Learnt to drive in these things V871 ex PMG still postbox red lol

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Fantastic mate. Great trucks

[@Brad_The_Truckie]

Ha ha. Nothing better than a Detroit crackin through a tunnel. I know last video you talked about getting a Volvo as a work truck but the louie would be a great rig as well. Thanks for sharing man

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Yeah mate she certainly made a noise through there. Yeah it doesn’t have to be either of those trucks, just something around that era would be ok

[@rangefreewords]

Love the crane! I can certainly understand your gumption towards a hauler with more horsepower. Seemed a bit underpowered heading up that long corridor. Quite a few transtars on the road tho. Love the videos, been following both of your alls channels for some time now. I'm excited to see what you make of the new toy!

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Thank you mate. It’s not underpowered at all it’s just noisy and hot and I want to preserve it a bit more. If it was just me it would never bother me but going for a run with a passenger is always good to talk. Thanks for following and plenty more to come

[@arm_luvr1002]

At home here that shook the fillings out of my teeth lol

[@stevesplacedownunder]

😅😅😅😅 I have no doubt 😂😂.

[@stick0035]

I'm sort of used ride a long's on American roads and unfamiliar roads but it's rather freaky riding along on roads I've driving on since the 70s. So many memories.

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Hi mate. Hopefully these are good memories I brought back to you.

[@stick0035]

@@stevesplacedownunderUsed ride in the back seat of dad's black Austin A40 from Morisset to Sydney on the old Pacific Highway before the Expressway was build. We used to visit friends in Blacktown and travel down dirt roads to get there

[@stevesplacedownunder]

It’s a long way in one of those mate. That’s how it was back then. Thanks for sharing

[@backwoodsbogan]

Your getting a nice collection of cranes going now mate almost need my old girl to add to the collection haha 😂

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Hi mate yes I am. It’s not the intention but the ones that are available and in reach just happen to be cranes😀😀😀😆😆

[@backwoodsbogan]

@@stevesplacedownunder haha ah mate nothing quite sets off a machinery collection like unique equipment 👌

[@stevesplacedownunder]

@@backwoodsbogan yes mate that’s exactly right. It’s good to stand out a little bit

[@VentureGarageOfficial]

Hey from Alberta, Canada. Great channel you got, love the old Kenworth. Love seeing those different style trucks compared to what we have out here.

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Hi mate glad you can watch from over there. It’s just great to see. We have a lot of different models here that differ from the rest of the world. Thanks for the great comment

[@VentureGarageOfficial]

@@stevesplacedownunder Absolutely. Keep up the great content. I have a few trucks over here, KW T800's, a Pete 378 with a c15 and an International Lonestar. Nothing to exciting. Wish i could get my hands on an old KW with an old detroit v8

[@stevesplacedownunder]

@VentureGarageOfficial I thought there would be a lot of old ones laying around over there mate? You still have some nice truck’s though

[@VentureGarageOfficial]

@@stevesplacedownunder We have lots of old ones kickin around, but they are getting to be less and less. So many rotting away, to expensive to keep on the road, not efficient enough for daily use. Its sad really. Some people are thankfully keeping some going.

[@dwightcorbett8889]

I hope you never sell this truck, I really do enjoy it so much!

[@stevesplacedownunder]

I will never sell it mate no. Don’t worry about that

[@andrewking4885]

This 8V71 sounds unreal. I gotta get me a project soon.,

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Hi Andrew. Yes it sure does. Get something mate and have a play

[@cantwellron11]

Yo got them fellas like young Jake real have a go got some good old bangers CHEERS FELLAS

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Thanks Ron. Hope all is well mate

[@LordGrievous1970]

Such a cool vid! Loved the cab ride!

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Thank you mate. WS a good day. Did the start up video on the same day

[@danielneilson867]

Went through the NCX today and past your place today to look at a truck, recon i could still hear the echo in the tunnel 😂 RMS setup near the creek 💀.

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Hi Daniel. Sorry for the late reply mate. You should have called in and said hello. Yes I bet there is still a fading rattle in the tunnel. I certainly heard it mate. Thanks for the comment

[@danielneilson867]

@@stevesplacedownunder next time im passing ill drop on with a few cold snacks 👌🏿

[@stevesplacedownunder]

@danielneilson867 ok mate look forward to it

[@jontaylor1652]

Another great post, thanks Steve. What's your favourite truck ever? Have you got one?

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Hi John thank you. It’s something I’ve never really thought about but I like International. I love that Daycab 4070 I have but I’d really like a DCO (Emeryville). I appreciate all of them though. The Americans got a lot more models than us and there’s a lot of nice gear over there that I’d love too. GMC Astro, GMC General, Early Freightliner Cabover. All great machines.

[@andrewsnoozy]

I just subscribed. Really good video, I have driven those roads you were on so many times, but never in anything as classy as a Kenny with an 8V71, you were the best sounding vehicle that day. Is that a Road Ranger it has, a real proper truck. I had already found Bruce, he has a couple of Detroit's. It just the sound us old guys miss. Enjoy your sandwiches.

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Hi Andrew thanks for the subscription. That’s good mate and yes they are a classy truck. It’s a 15 speed Roadranger. Yes mate Bruce has a few. It’s a sound that is certainly fading away as the years go on. Thanks again mate

[@craigsaunders1728]

The old kenworth needs start pipes

[@stevesplacedownunder]

They basically are and they are extremely noisy in the cab.

[@TheInvoice123]

Can with rat bait under each bonnet

[@lucasmcmillan6915]

We have 3 of those trucks

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Hi mate that’s great. Are they up and running? Would be good to see

[@lucasmcmillan6915]

@@stevesplacedownunder that's a big 10-4

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Beautiful mate

[@lucasmcmillan6915]

@@stevesplacedownunder one has a big cam 350 I believe I'm not sure it could be a small 350or 400

[@MikezVW]

Hi, Another great video. How long is the tunnel you traveled through? Keep up the great videos!

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Hi Mike exact kms I don’t know but it’s over 8 minutes at 80kms an hour so it’s a fair distance. Plenty to come mate

[@shanehall7767]

She purrs along real nice, so is it a 871TA or non Turbo? Great vid to watch 😎

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Thank you mate. It’s an 871N

[@tubbytub2990]

Hi Steve great video and a nice sounding Kenworth. What gearbox in it? Keep up the good work.

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Hi mate. It’s a 15 speed overdrive Roadranger. Plenty more to come yet

[@bhean7747]

Him steve sorry for not watching a video for a while and what year is the old blue kenworth? and I reckon you should look into the CH macks for a replacement 😉

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Hi mate. It’s no problem mate you certainly don’t have too. The Blue one is 1974. Was brand new for TNT in 74. And yes I have looked into ch Mack’s. My mate got a great one for great money but I can’t seem to find one for 94 or good money. They great to drive though.

[@michaelcalvert4586]

What sort of budget did you have in mind mate there is one very similar to what you have mentioned here in your video but it’s a 1996 model and they want 25,000 for it

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Hi mate yeah I guess around that price mate if it’s in reasonable condition. The trouble being a 96 model is that I can’t use it until 2026 because it needs to be 30 years old for the rego I have on them, unless I fully register it.

[@stephenhoran7597]

Screaming dedriot, typical 😂

[@leviirvin9603]

Hey mate I got a truck that would suit you got a Ford with bunk and ball race turntable

[@leviirvin9603]

12.7 detroit ready for another 1million ks

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Hi mate can you send me an email?

[@leviirvin9603]

@@stevesplacedownunder done mate just emailed the contact from the website 👍🏻

[@davesworkshop2714]

Rather than waste money buying a quiter truck you can just fly me over if you have a long trip and I'll drive for brown sandwiches 😂, make having to sit through driver cpc for a full day last Sunday worthwhile. Are you still using the book of lies over there and not tachos like us?

[@stevesplacedownunder]

I don’t mind the driving, even the noise is fine when driving alone, but with a passenger it’s good to have a yap and you can’t in this thing. Yeah still using the book. Need it outside 100km radius

[@davesworkshop2714]

@@stevesplacedownunder very relaxed in comparison to here, digital tachos all the way. She's a beautiful truck!

[@stevesplacedownunder]

@@davesworkshop2714it sounds relaxed but they are certainly onto it if you get wheeled in. Especially blokes running on fatigue management. They have to run the book regardless of where they go. Thanks Dave

[@stephenhoran7597]

Get youtube to share some of thier advertising revenue the tight wads

[@isaacsims6203]

Thanks for the ride i miss the 71 series 🙂

[@stevesplacedownunder]

My pleasure Isaac

[@isaacsims6203]

@@stevesplacedownunder love you trucking vids from a fellow trucker here in the USA♥️