Penrith Working Truck Show 2016 — the archive report

Originally published in Australian Custom Trucks, Issue 10 (2016)

ACT’s original report captures the trucks and community at the Museum of Fire’s 2016 show. Its announcement for the 2017 event is historical.

Grass Routes — road stories from ACT Issue 15

Originally published in Australian Custom Trucks, Issue 15 (2018)

The complete ten-item column preserves ACT’s stories of life on the road, from show humour to Bob Jesse’s Cardwell pies. Events and commentary reflect the original 2018 reporting.

Model Mania — Robin McKnight’s New Zealand creations

Originally published in Australian Custom Trucks, Issue 15 (2018)

Model Mania with Bob Riley visits Robin McKnight’s scratch-built ACCO, Mack bottom dumper and detailed bulldozer models.

Altona Truck & Trade Show 2018 — the inaugural event

Originally published in Australian Custom Trucks, Issue 15 (2018)

The first Altona show brought more than 70 trucks, 41 stall holders, industry personalities and community groups to Melbourne Ballpark.

Bathurst Truck Show 2017 — a crowd undeterred by rain

Originally published in Australian Custom Trucks, Issue 15 (2018)

The original ACT pictorial captures the trucks and people who made a wet Bathurst show a memorable day.

One Hot Show — Koroit Truck Show 2018

Originally published in Australian Custom Trucks, Issue 15 (2018)

ACT’s original report records close to 200 trucks and an estimated 14,000 visitors, with community fundraising and an outstanding line-up.

Castlemaine Truck Show 2017 — community and custom trucks

Originally published in Australian Custom Trucks, Issue 15 (2018)

ACT visits Castlemaine’s Rotary-run truck show, where the restored 1975 SAR featured on Issue 15’s cover took Truck of the Show.

Illawarra Convoy 2017 — almost $2 million raised

Originally published in Australian Custom Trucks, Issue 15 (2018)

The original ACT report records 714 trucks, 927 motorbikes and $1,928,492 raised by the 2017 Illawarra Convoy.

Grass Routes — road stories from ACT Issue 16

Originally published in Australian Custom Trucks, Issue 16 (2018)

The complete 2018 column preserves its eleven short items about trucks, industry news and life on the road. News, legal commentary, advertisements and dates reflect the original reporting in 2018.

Model Mania — Colin Farnham’s distinctly Aussie rigs

Originally published in Australian Custom Trucks, Issue 16 (2018)

Model Mania with Bob Riley explores Colin Farnham’s McColl’s tanker, Ford LTL, recovery truck, Mobil truck and Hall’s tipper models.