Members the_big_geez Posted June 5, 2006 Members Share Posted June 5, 2006 Originally posted by bholder Butch Trucks, Derek's Uncle... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members the_big_geez Posted June 5, 2006 Members Share Posted June 5, 2006 Originally posted by philthygeezer These are the toughest trucks in the world. I used them for about 6 years underground and some surface mining too. The second pic is of one when it's shiny and new. you should see them after 5 years! They last a long time in very harsh environments. I wish they would sell a diesel version for everyday driving in Canada. I'd get one with a snorkel and a 5 speed. Aussies have all the fun. I'd really have to issue a challenge in favor of the Unimog: Not much on comfort, but it's ALL truck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassplayinguy Posted June 5, 2006 Members Share Posted June 5, 2006 good ol unimogs.... those axles work really nicely in Jeeps if you wanna run a rock crawling rig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMS Author Craig Vecchione Posted June 5, 2006 CMS Author Share Posted June 5, 2006 Originally posted by the_big_geez Scout: the ORIGINAL 'SUV'! Broncos came later... Sorry.....the title goes to the Chevrolet/GMC Suburban. Been out there since 1936. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bholder Posted June 5, 2006 Members Share Posted June 5, 2006 Originally posted by the_big_geez I'd really have to issue a challenge in favor of the Unimog: Not much on comfort, but it's ALL truck! A good friend of mine is good friends with a guy that owns a couple of mountains (including Rooney Mountain, where the infamous RooneyFest used to be held) who's got a Unimog or two. No problem hauling stuff up and down, even in the middle of winter, and even if there's no road where he wants to go. Coolest looking things I've ever seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rusty the Scoob Posted June 5, 2006 Members Share Posted June 5, 2006 Yeah, there's not too many places a Mog won't go. They're awesome... Currently my hauling duties are handled by my jeep and a bumper with integrated trailer hitch. This little trailer has paid for itself several times over already and I just got it this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Perfessor Posted June 5, 2006 Members Share Posted June 5, 2006 Toyota Tundra. I bought a new 2005, great truck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMS Author Craig Vecchione Posted June 5, 2006 CMS Author Share Posted June 5, 2006 Originally posted by Rusty the Scoob Yeah, there's not too many places a Mog won't go. They're awesome... Currently my hauling duties are handled by my jeep and a bumper with integrated trailer hitch. This little trailer has paid for itself several times over already and I just got it this year. There's a lot to be said for a small trailer. Provided (and this can be the deal-breaker) you've got someplace to park it, IMO trailers are indispensible. There are plenty that are small enough to be towed by almost any car yet can haul a complete bass or PA rig easily. If you've got a steady gig and an enclosed trailer, you've just cut your load-in/load-out work in half. The downside is the parking issue, both at home and at the gig....finding someplace to park in a typical downtown scenario is, to say the least, frustrating. With gas prices continuing to rise, I think we'll be seeing more and more of 'em pulled by small cars or pickups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SA Rios Posted June 5, 2006 Members Share Posted June 5, 2006 F250 Super-Duty for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fretless Posted June 5, 2006 Members Share Posted June 5, 2006 Toyota fan here , well it's because I own one , but I did countless hrs. of research before the purchase , and it just seemed to be the right choice . so far so good . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bringtherock Posted June 5, 2006 Members Share Posted June 5, 2006 Got a 1992 F-250 Diesel, baby. Red/White. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rusty the Scoob Posted June 5, 2006 Members Share Posted June 5, 2006 Originally posted by Craigv There's a lot to be said for a small trailer. Provided (and this can be the deal-breaker) you've got someplace to park it, IMO trailers are indispensible. There are plenty that are small enough to be towed by almost any car yet can haul a complete bass or PA rig easily. If you've got a steady gig and an enclosed trailer, you've just cut your load-in/load-out work in half. The downside is the parking issue, both at home and at the gig....finding someplace to park in a typical downtown scenario is, to say the least, frustrating. With gas prices continuing to rise, I think we'll be seeing more and more of 'em pulled by small cars or pickups. Yeah, my old band that toured a lot pulled a trailer and never unloaded it except at gigs... I've always wanted to do it that way. Ironically I've never used this one for gear, that still rides in a station wagon. It's nice not having to be the one to bring the PA! And having small enough gear that both my gear and the keyboard player's can easily fit in a Jetta Wagon and still retain some visibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members basschick22 Posted June 6, 2006 Members Share Posted June 6, 2006 I love my '99 Ford Ranger 4x4 flareside...it ain't a big ol' truck, but I love it...had it almost a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members J. Posted June 6, 2006 Members Share Posted June 6, 2006 I'm too much of a {censored} to own a truck. I'll be driving lame little economy cars from now until forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ticalaru Posted June 6, 2006 Members Share Posted June 6, 2006 Had a 94' F150 for about 3 years then sold it to my bro' inlaw, had to replace the oil pan twice in 5 years, damn Chicago weather with the f'n salt, thats the only problem I had with it though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Droplaw621 Posted June 6, 2006 Members Share Posted June 6, 2006 My favorite truck was my 2000 S-10 4.3, 5 speed. Man I loved that truck, my little brother wrapped it around a tree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mounds Posted June 6, 2006 Members Share Posted June 6, 2006 older truck: mopar.newer truck: tacoma or tundra. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 82Daion Posted June 6, 2006 Members Share Posted June 6, 2006 Originally posted by the_big_geez Scout: the ORIGINAL 'SUV'! Broncos came later... Plus, they were made here in Springfield, OH, for a time, IIRC. I saw an incredibly well-restored Scout tonight, and was surprised-you're right about "never pristine." Unfortunately, my truck plans didn't work out-I was originally planning to buy a '77 Ford F-150, but instead I picked up a project 1966 Thunderbird with a 428. Big difference, but the TBird won out for coolness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members the_big_geez Posted June 6, 2006 Members Share Posted June 6, 2006 Originally posted by Craigv Sorry.....the title goes to the Chevrolet/GMC Suburban.Been out there since 1936. There's a bit of a fine line there... Several magazines honoring the centennial of the aoutomobile acknowledged the Scout as the first of that breed; operative word being. 'sport'. While it is true the Suburban has existed for a longer time, it has always been built on a full-size truck frame, and therefore lacks the inherent 'sportiness' of smaller vehicles such as the Scout and the Bronco. Probably, certain Willys should be given their due as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members the_big_geez Posted June 6, 2006 Members Share Posted June 6, 2006 Originally posted by 82Daion ... but the TBird won out for coolness. Hell, yeah! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMS Author Craig Vecchione Posted June 6, 2006 CMS Author Share Posted June 6, 2006 Originally posted by the_big_geez There's a bit of a fine line there...Several magazines honoring the centennial of the aoutomobile acknowledged the Scout as the first of that breed; operative word being. 'sport'. While it is true the Suburban has existed for a longer time, it has always been built on a full-size truck frame, and therefore lacks the inherent 'sportiness' of smaller vehicles such as the Scout and the Bronco.Probably, certain Willys should be given their due as well. See, there's the difference....SUV is one thing, JEEP/ATV is another. The Suburban is the first SUV, the Willys is the first Jeep...the Scout and Bronco copied it, not the SUV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rusty the Scoob Posted June 6, 2006 Members Share Posted June 6, 2006 Willys-Overland was making 4wd pickups and wagons in the 40s and 50s... not sure when the first 4wd Suburban came out. Of course Willys marketed all their stuff, even the first CJs as useful trucks... they didn't catch on to how fun they were for a really long time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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