Abandoned Trucks saving them from Scrap.

[@andrewking4885]

It's amazing how you can tell the sound of a 6-71 they have a sound all their own within the Detroit series of engines. Thanks for the upload Stevo and keeping the dream alive.

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Yes that’s right mate. A very unique sound. No problem mate there’s plenty more to come

[@robertstevison1448]

That Ole gal is awesome Detroit rules rolling coal shifting gears screaming down the road !!! Awesome morning brother from another country another awesome adventure as always 😂

[@brettjones5041]

good jammin mate .a couple more to tinker on

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Hi mate thanks. Yeah, I probably don’t need anymore work but they are more than welcome to be added to the end of the lineup here. I’d like to hopefully one day do a full time KZbin thing and be able to play with or restore some of this stuff. Just a dream at this stage though 😂😂

[@mikewinkelman7015]

Nothing like the sound of a Detroit roaring down the road a real screamer.

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Hi mate absolutely. It’s not heard often enough these days

[@Stephen-ou4sy]

Old Austin bugger. The council bought a tipper one in the town I grew up in out in Central Western QLD. First job it did it was laid over on it's side

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Hi mate geez I hope you were okay. Did she go up on an angle?

[@Stephen-ou4sy]

@@stevesplacedownunder Not me driving it, I was still in school

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Oh right. Still good mate😂😂👍👍

[@drummingriffin]

Nice machinery Steve, I remember the old Austin trucks delivering goods in the late 50's early 60's. Memories.

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Thanks mate yes I believe there were a lot around years ago. There’s still a few just around here in the paddock

[@cantwellron11]

Your got the besest play ground eva Lucky man Steve ,,, gessing lots hard yakka but

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Hi Ron yeah mate it has been hard yakka and a lot of collecting. I’ve had a lot of good blokes help along the way though

[@RoryTrackrod]

Glad to see you are still driving on the correct side of the road, This leaves your sword arm free to defend against ruffiains coming in the opposite direction, as origionally intended. I'm keen to see the Austin on the move, as this was my first drive back in the 60's. Not strictly legal, as I was a passenger in a 5 ton flatbed loaded with fruit and veg, on route from Southampton to Brighton Market, and was asked, "do you want to have a go". I made a right muck up of it. Changing a crash box and nearly rolling it on roundabouts, has made it stick in my memory. Great channel. Keep it up. ..

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Hi mate thanks for watching. Yes we drive on the right here. I will give her a start up soon mate. I dropped it off and haven’t been back near it since. It’s a petrol engine in that one. Good memories mate, even though they probably weren’t at the time🤣. Thanks again for watching and stay tuned for plenty more

[@RoryTrackrod]

@@stevesplacedownunder I'm guessing it's a 3.99 ltr. 90 hp 6 cyl. petrol. ..

[@stevesplacedownunder]

I would say so mate. I don’t know a lot about them really. Definitely a 6 cylinder petrol though. 90hp would be right

[@robertstevison1448]

Awesome adventure as always !!! 2 great additions to your collection !!!! Sad about the loss of footage !!!! But it's all good !!! Always able to get new footage !!!! No worries brother !!!! Enjoy every video so far !!!! It's always an adventure to explore other enthusiasts adventures and have fun with brothers and sisters all over the world !!! Hope yall have an awesome day !!!!

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Hi mate thanks yes it is sad but can always get more like you say. Thanks for watching and appreciating it mate

[@robertstevison1448]

@@stevesplacedownunder oh yea you bet !!!! No worries brother waiting patiently for the next video lol yeeeeeeeeeepppppp

[@cantwellron11]

The Thames trade diesel wee bit latta were good litte run around truck

[@stevesplacedownunder]

I believe so mate. My uncle used to have one on timber and there’s actually one where I picked these up from. It was part of the travelling circus carting whatever the needed to. I will see if I can get a video of it before it’s scrapped. From memory it’s too far gone for me to do anything with

[@stuartbailey3824]

Another great video mate and the Austin is a rare find, can't be many of those still around.

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Hi Stuart yes it is mate. I know of another one where I got this one and there are still a few around behind sheds and in paddocks, still some going to shows as well. Not a real popular choice for Aussie truck enthusiasts I don’t think? Just from what I’ve seen but still worth having mate

[@kerrygleeson4409]

Love the GM thanks for sharing 🦘👍

[@stevesplacedownunder]

No problem thanks Kerry 🙏🙏.

[@neilsmith1736]

The old Austin could have started its life with Yellow Express,the NSW Government Railways or Mains,Water ,Sewerage and Drainage NSW ( Sydney Water ). I remember seeing these back in the mid sixties . The green colour is similar to the Government Green of the day. And you can see yellow bleeding through inside cab. If the place where you picked up the trailer is at Wallacia . There used to be a place used to be Bullens African Safaris back in the day and there was one also in BeenLeigh,Queensland. Love your work the Vlog you put out on old trucks

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Hi Neil yes mate you may well be right. I actually picked it up for my mate many years ago in Dubbo, and brought it back to Wallacia so it may be ex government. That’s where I was mate at the old grounds of the lion safari. All that old stuff I was showing was Bullens circus. My mate that was driving the little loader lives there in the old kiosk for the old park which is now a house. Thanks for your support mate

[@benschlack5814]

Love the intro banging gears with the Detroit ripping

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Thanks Ben. Always good to hear one mate

[@benschlack5814]

@@stevesplacedownunder ya I ran a car crusher in my 20's at a local scrap yard that had a Detroit. It would scream all day long.

[@stevesplacedownunder]

She would of loved it mate

[@peterselten500]

Hi steve good to see you saved some more old rigs my channel has my f series on it . Cheers mate

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Hi mate yes it sure is. Have you told me about your channel before Peter? I’m sorry if you have, I get a lot of comments. I’d be interested in having a look

[@peterselten500]

@@stevesplacedownunder no i havent i never thought to

[@stevesplacedownunder]

What is it mate

[@peterselten500]

@@stevesplacedownunder its my name

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Thanks mate I will check it out

[@zonie1953]

Good on ya mate ! Just got up on a late autumn sunday to take a ride in your White through some beautiful Australian countryside with the sound of a Detroit diesel ! Nothing better , I have never seen an Austin truck before ! That will be a new adventure when you give it proper look over . Thanks mate 🌵

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Hi mate. Yes it’s only a short run but still good to give her a go. There were a lot of Austin truck’s around here years ago I believe and still a few getting around now. I won’t be restoring it but will do a first start on it and see what happens from there. Thanks for your support mate it certainly helps

[@paulholmes2750]

I can remember when I sat on the passenger seat with me old man driving 😄 and I can also remember my boys sat on the passenger seat while I was driving ! Great video it brought back a lot of memories for me Steve, thanks mate 👍. I been watching your lads and lassie’s win the RL World Cup two great teams and although I’m a red blooded Pom , I shouted the Aussie teams on 👍 Waiting for the next vid Steve 👍

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Hi Paul good memories mate indeed. Glad your enjoying. And good to see you following the Aussies mate

[@raven_hawk_1736]

wow that White sounds awesome

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Hi mate yes it sure does

[@oldamericaniron5767]

I don’t know which would be harder for me, driving on the left or learning to shift with my left hand. The combination of the two would make me dangerous I’m sure!

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Hi mate, I think the same when I watch you blokes drive over there and in the other lane also😂😂😂. . I think it’s what you learn and get used to. Great stuff mate thanks for watching

[@zonie1953]

I live Arizona , i have been down a few times . I didn't have so much trouble driving on the left as I did shifting manual car with my left hand . Using my left foot for the clutch and my left hand for gear changes felt little strange at first. Then when you realize that the gear pattern is the same as ours it gets more confusing . To push the lever away for the lower gears took some practice for me. Then the turn indicator . That operates with your right hand , wipers on the left . Turned on the wipers many times on a sunny day in Sydney my first trip . 🌵

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Yes I understand how it would be confusing. It’s just what your used to and ends up being something that’s natural and you don’t think about it. I’d be the Same

[@zonie1953]

@@stevesplacedownunder I did get the hang of it pretty quickly ! Just like the correct way to use a round-a-bout !

[@AUDIABiQUATTRO]

That White 671 sounds so good 😍 a very good looking truck too

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Thanks for nice comment mate yes it does

[@pete-mate3524]

Awesome! I have a bit of a 'soft spot' for the GM's! I've already seen a couple of your vid's, about to checkout the rest.

[@stevesplacedownunder]

It’s hard not to mate to be honest 😅😅. Yes mate check them out. Don’t let my amateur camera work turn you off. I’ve upgraded my equipment in the latest one so should be better from here in. Thanks for the support

[@andrewking4885]

What truck you would love Steve is like that 8x4 KW but a tilt tray and winch. God this 6-71 sounds unreal at times.

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Yeah mate that’s right

[@nevillewomersley7841]

Hi Steve, boy the countryside you are travelling through sure looks lush and green. Here in Narangba (40ks north of the Brisbane River) the land is very dry and barren. Still enjoying your videos.

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Hi Neville, yes mate it is but it looks greener on the camera than it is. It’s still nice and green but it is starting to dry out again. It’s sad that some places are experiencing flooding and we are in the dry now. Wasn’t long ago we were flooded in here on the Nepean river. Thanks for your support mate

[@martinworrall5888]

I was trying to figure out the gear change pattern on your truck but couldn’t get my head round it haha 👍

[@stevesplacedownunder]

It’s a 15 speed overdrive. Overdrive pattern has 4th and 5th switched around, so from 3rd you go around the gate for 4th and straight up for 5th in all 3 ranges. I was only using 10, but there is 5 lower in deep reduction which is selected on an air switch on the dash.

[@martinworrall5888]

@@stevesplacedownunder haha if I tried to use that box you would have a knot in the gear stick 😆

[@stevesplacedownunder]

I’m sure you would be just fine mate

[@martinworrall5888]

@@stevesplacedownunder 👍

[@audiodeath]

To bad you lost some video, but yeah those are two nice old trucks you got. Can't wait to get a better look at them when you do a video about them

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Gday Neil yes mate I wasn’t happy. It was a good episode, a cab ride and a first start but I need to move on. I will do a start on them both soon enough. The Austin hasn’t gone far many many years so that will be interesting.

[@noelcoady3480]

Shame to see the old Volvo left there to rot should be saved

[@woodchopinbeekeeper929]

Good boat motor!

[@stevesplacedownunder]

It is a shame Noel. It’s sat there for many years now

[@mikewinkelman7015]

Like the IH truck

[@stevesplacedownunder]

It is a good one thanks Mike

[@graemekemp1462]

The white will do the same job as any present day truck won't need to be nursemaided off road like a present day truck with Hendrickson suspension will go any place

[@stevesplacedownunder]

It does the same job mate yes just at a bit slower pace.

[@davidmorgan6870]

Yes love it another bloody good ride-along video. Is that a 15 speed? Looking forward for a video riding in one of those cab over kenworth products.

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Hi mate thanks. Yes a 15 speed overdrive. I was actually going to use one of the Kenworth trucks so the viewers could listen to one of this v8 Jimmies but I had to move either the white or a tractor so I just used the White. It will happen mate

[@R.Sole88109]

Bloody typical! Mine phone is on 10% just as you post. Nice haul you've snagged. A bad video from you is better than no video.👍🏻 Our🇬🇧 F10s have similar rust problems but don't look quite as good without the roo bar and window guard. I haven't filmed me fingering my Landy but you will be able to read about my Land Rover struggles in my book when I wright it called Mein Kampf😜😂

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Hi mate thanks for watching. It’s good that you appreciate any of the videos. Yeah she does look good that Volvo, I’d be half interested in it if it wasn’t for the rust. Last time I opened the door years ago the throttle pedal had fallen through the floor. I might see about doing a start up of it before it disappears. I will keep an eye out for your book mate😂

[@dieseldownunder.]

Another good vid mate keep it up the subs are steadily rising, I’ve made a few videos aswell which have been pretty popular so far, I also opted for the down under part in the name it makes us blokes easy to spot out in the sea of American content 😂

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Hi mate thanks yes I’m fairly happy with how they are going. Some days are better than others. I think my shaky video at times turns people off but that’s how it is. I just got my gimbal working so I will see if that helps. I will check yours out mate I wasn’t aware of it. It was originally just Steve’s Place but found there was another one called that, so my partner added the Downunder to it and I couldn’t be happier for that exact reason your saying. I really like the American blokes though, it’s really where my idea of this journey came from😂.

[@dieseldownunder.]

@@stevesplacedownunder ah well can’t help it’s shaky it’s abit hard when your trying to do somthing you need 2 hands for and you’ve got a camera in one hand, the gimbal will Definitely help. Same here the Americans are 90% of my veiws so can’t complain they seem to enjoy watching we probably do stuff backwards compared to them

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Yes mate I know but I’m trying 😅. I can’t believe how many people on here criticise free entertainment. Most of my viewers are from there aswell which is good. Most stuff I watch is those blokes. I haven’t come across many Aussie channels playing with stuff similar to the American channels

[@philipdevonald1273]

How did men drive for 8 th 10 hours a day in these noise trucks, my farther was one of them

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Hi mate I’m not sure. Very noisy. My dad did as well. They wouldn’t of been any quieter then

[@robertstevison1448]

Does your trucks have Jake brakes on them i haven't heard any of them

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Yes Robert they all do. I just don’t think I’ve used them on the channel, and a few need the wiring looked at

[@johnfj80]

Screaming Jimmy & RT0959?

[@stevesplacedownunder]

In-line 671n Jimmy with a RTO-915 mate. 15 speed overdrive

[@pauleasterbrook2036]

Beep Beep lol 🍻

[@stevesplacedownunder]

That’s her uncle. I give you a shoutout in the next episode actually mate because I briefly mention the old girl and show the bonnet with the road runner

[@pauleasterbrook2036]

@@stevesplacedownunder just wondered if your Dad was on the 375 dozer back in the day

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Yes mate he was. H was pushing scrapers and ripping. Dick is his name. He remembers you. He’s still there as well with me. He did a few days on and off in the bush trucks as well that Alby was loading at the tip that went across to the quarry. He started in 2000 and I was 2001

[@pauleasterbrook2036]

@@stevesplacedownunder Good Stuff we did a bit at Marsden Park together he was on the 375 n I was on the 475 say Gooday for me Steve

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Yes mate that’s right. I will when I see him

[@stevenjohannesen88]

Love watching someone who can actually drive a multi range gearbox , without smashing every gear, I’ve missed the episode which details the running gear , but I’m guessing by the sounds that engine is making that it’s a Detroit?❤️🦘🦘🦘

[@stevesplacedownunder]

Hi mate thanks for watching. I take pride in changing gears. People say that driving a Detroit you can change as fast as you want but that’s not the case. You still have to take your time and make it nice. When they are smashed in they have to go in, but it’s not right. It’s an inline 671n with a 15 speed overdrive transmission