That 80’s F-250 hauling the Chevy up the rockpile was from a Ford ad back then. I remember the ad.
And I sure didn’t realize Ford made Rancheros clear back in the 50s.
Ha, I remember that Ford commercial
That three-wheeled “truck” looks kinda sketchy.
I remember that Ford commercial with the truck on top of the other truck’s bed, going uphill. Quite the commercial!
It is a Scammel Scarab. British Rail used them to move cargo around railway stations although they were roadworthy. I suppose you’d classify them as a tractor unit. They were quite popular in their day.
The 1956 Chevrolet Ad was painted by Peter Helck (my Great Uncle). He was a famous advertising artist and also specialized in vintage automobile racing paintings. A very kind and understanding gentleman to a child’s amateur efforts at art.
Not bragging, just reminiscing on my youth.
It’s amazing and sad that so many illustrators were replaced by the photo print industry. It happened overnight.
I worked for Crouse a couple of times in the early 70’s. They had a bunch of those dromedaries around and it wasn’t uncommon to draw one of those pricks for city work.
Made for a hell of an interesting day sometimes
When I was young the overall length limit for a tractor-trailer was 60′, unless the tractor had a drom on the frame behind the cab. Then the max length was 65′. All it took was a short platform of maybe 5′ to qualify, and more than a few guys put one on their truck just to get that extra allowable length.
Those cattle trailers are double-deckers. Road trains longer than those aren’t allowed to enter town limits or built up areas, you can imagine why. They are certainly an important part of defeating the tyranny of distance that would stifle life in many remote places in the outback.
I’ve seen pictures and videos of them in action. Cool idea that keeps (as you say) the Outback alive and supplied.
Wouldn’t want to pass one, though – you might die of boredom before you got to the front of the Road Train!
I wonder if FSD works on the roads in the Outback? Has Tesla even tried to make it work, or is the distance too great for the battery pack? (Hint, Tesla, tow a turbo diesel generator behind the Tesla. Just sayin’)
Igor, you wouldn’t attempt to overtake a road train on a dirt road, you’d have no clue as to what is approaching you through the thick clouds of bulldust.
If you see one coming from the opposite direction, simply pull over on your side of the road and wait while he passes, the bulldust will settle and you can safely continue your journey.
I’ve no idea what FSD is, sorry. The gubmint funded Diesel generator recharging points at roadhouses across the Nullarbor highway for dickheads in their EVs, so they can pull up and park for a few hours at each one, while a conventional car can fill it’s tank, and after the driver is recharged too, continue the journey unimpeded. Considering the drain on the fuel cell from running air conditioning, the range of an EV might be touch snd go in high summer. Still, they can just roll down the windows!
Love the ‘H’ Model Mack. Dad (RIP) drove one with a tri-plex. I loved to ride along. Philly to Baltimore and back. Great times.
That 80’s F-250 hauling the Chevy up the rockpile was from a Ford ad back then. I remember the ad.
And I sure didn’t realize Ford made Rancheros clear back in the 50s.
Ha, I remember that Ford commercial
That three-wheeled “truck” looks kinda sketchy.
I remember that Ford commercial with the truck on top of the other truck’s bed, going uphill. Quite the commercial!
It is a Scammel Scarab. British Rail used them to move cargo around railway stations although they were roadworthy. I suppose you’d classify them as a tractor unit. They were quite popular in their day.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scammell_Scarab
https://duckduckgo.com/?q=scammel+scarab&t=opera&iax=images&ia=images
The 1956 Chevrolet Ad was painted by Peter Helck (my Great Uncle). He was a famous advertising artist and also specialized in vintage automobile racing paintings. A very kind and understanding gentleman to a child’s amateur efforts at art.
Not bragging, just reminiscing on my youth.
It’s amazing and sad that so many illustrators were replaced by the photo print industry. It happened overnight.
I worked for Crouse a couple of times in the early 70’s. They had a bunch of those dromedaries around and it wasn’t uncommon to draw one of those pricks for city work.
Made for a hell of an interesting day sometimes
When I was young the overall length limit for a tractor-trailer was 60′, unless the tractor had a drom on the frame behind the cab. Then the max length was 65′. All it took was a short platform of maybe 5′ to qualify, and more than a few guys put one on their truck just to get that extra allowable length.
Those cattle trailers are double-deckers. Road trains longer than those aren’t allowed to enter town limits or built up areas, you can imagine why. They are certainly an important part of defeating the tyranny of distance that would stifle life in many remote places in the outback.
I’ve seen pictures and videos of them in action. Cool idea that keeps (as you say) the Outback alive and supplied.
Wouldn’t want to pass one, though – you might die of boredom before you got to the front of the Road Train!
I wonder if FSD works on the roads in the Outback? Has Tesla even tried to make it work, or is the distance too great for the battery pack? (Hint, Tesla, tow a turbo diesel generator behind the Tesla. Just sayin’)
Igor, you wouldn’t attempt to overtake a road train on a dirt road, you’d have no clue as to what is approaching you through the thick clouds of bulldust.
If you see one coming from the opposite direction, simply pull over on your side of the road and wait while he passes, the bulldust will settle and you can safely continue your journey.
I’ve no idea what FSD is, sorry. The gubmint funded Diesel generator recharging points at roadhouses across the Nullarbor highway for dickheads in their EVs, so they can pull up and park for a few hours at each one, while a conventional car can fill it’s tank, and after the driver is recharged too, continue the journey unimpeded. Considering the drain on the fuel cell from running air conditioning, the range of an EV might be touch snd go in high summer. Still, they can just roll down the windows!
Love the ‘H’ Model Mack. Dad (RIP) drove one with a tri-plex. I loved to ride along. Philly to Baltimore and back. Great times.