Truck/SUV of the Month [Archive] - Automags.Org Online Forums

DeTrevni

11-01-2006, 04:17 PM

As has been suggested to me, I'm going to do shows in monthly intervals, giving time for members to get new gear or what-have-you. This month is Trucks/SUV's.

The r00lz:
- Pics AND Specs.
- Enter as many as you want, but only one will be able to make it to the "finals".
- Allowed vehicles: well, trucks. I'm fairly open-minded about the definition, just don't make it rediculous
- Entries will be closed on Nov. 15.
- Judging Process: Come the 15th, I'll ask the judges to send in their top 5 picks, based on (hypothetically) performance and appearance via PM. Then, after I get all the judges picks, I'll average the top results and post the top 5 winners. Then open judging will be held by the members of AO until the end of the month, probably in a poll this time.

As per usual, I'm gonna need 4 judges. If you wanna judge, speak up.

Judges:
- DeTrevni
- Alley
- etjoyride
- >><<
- BeaverEater

Muzikman

11-01-2006, 04:33 PM

Can I enter again? ;)

Alley

11-01-2006, 05:09 PM

I volunteer for judgeness...when it comes to trucks and SUV's im an expert!!

Cow hunter

11-01-2006, 07:12 PM

'07 subarban LT 1500. 310hp vortec V-8 engine, with a flex fuel engine

http://img48.imageshack.us/img48/3037/p1010058op0.jpg

http://img354.imageshack.us/img354/5567/p1010061mw8.jpg

sportin Navy colors, dark blue with a gold pinstripe, and just by sheer coincidence the plate's three letters are USN

Bear_Claw

11-01-2006, 08:41 PM

Eh what the heck

1996 Ford Ranger XL Extended Cab
3.0L V6 4r44e auto
4x4 manuel transfer case
Jeep manule locking hubs (Dana 35)
30" 9.5" cooper discovery atrs
3:73 gearing
and 260,000 (AKA 161,600miles) fairly trouble free kiloeters

Plans

Replace the ageing auto with a rebuild (this is my tow rig soo it does get beat up pretty good)
Run 4:10 gearing and swap to 31" tires Mud terrain tires
Replace interior with leather seating and paint the ugly greenish blue vinel dash.
Continue drivin it like i stole it LOL.

http://www.hunt101.com/img/386746.JPG

http://www.hunt101.com/img/430846.JPG

DeTrevni

11-02-2006, 01:48 AM

Muzik: Not the Xterra, that won last time. I do seem to recall a Jeep though. ;)

Alley, you've been added.

billybob_81067

11-02-2006, 01:58 AM

I volunteer for judgeness...when it comes to trucks and SUV's im an expert!!

Don't I remember you having a Blazer that you always talked about??? I believe that was during my A.O. college days when I was on 24/7. LOL. :D

Alley

11-02-2006, 07:24 AM

Don't I remember you having a Blazer that you always talked about??? I believe that was during my A.O. college days when I was on 24/7. LOL. :D

Yes, I have a blazer..... Sadly, its still not finished so its not competition ready yet.... :cry:
It will be done this spring though!!
http://alleycattz.com/albums/83JimmyGMC/Dad_s_Pics_034.sized.jpg

Its a sad story....but, still being well cared for...

billybob_81067

11-02-2006, 09:13 AM

Eh... don't be too sad, vehicle restoration takes a lot of time and $$$. Seeing as you've got a family that makes it even harder to get it all done. Believe me I know what you're going through, I currently have 3 projects that I'm working on and several on the back-burner! :eek:

PyRo

11-02-2006, 09:33 AM

Yes, I have a blazer..... Sadly, its still not finished so its not competition ready yet.... :cry:
It will be done this spring though!!

Its a sad story....but, still being well cared for...

Is it me or is that back tire about half the size of the front?
The Blazer gets my vote unless I can vote for Billybobs 6wd truck.

Armory

11-02-2006, 10:35 AM

Yes, I have a blazer..... Sadly, its still not finished so its not competition ready yet.... :cry:
It will be done this spring though!!
http://alleycattz.com/albums/83JimmyGMC/Dad_s_Pics_034.sized.jpg

Its a sad story....but, still being well cared for...

Quick someone get me a Tetnis (sp) shot!

j/k man old blazers are like tanks and are a blast to bomb around in.

Alley

11-02-2006, 10:41 AM

Is it me or is that back tire about half the size of the front?
The Blazer gets my vote unless I can vote for Billybobs 6wd truck.

Yrsh, the back tires are smaller it has 35" tires and 6" of lift so it doesnt fit in the garage!!

the rear end was backed into the garage for the metal to be welded on....

Ole Unka Phil

11-02-2006, 02:38 PM

Truck?

http://www.cphilip.com/10.html

The Action Figure

11-02-2006, 02:49 PM

http://photos-509.ak.facebook.com/ip005/v29/233/78/1491930008/n1491930008_30003509_6899.jpg

http://photos-494.ak.facebook.com/ip005/v29/233/78/1491930008/n1491930008_30003494_8639.jpg

http://photos-503.ak.facebook.com/ip005/v29/233/78/1491930008/n1491930008_30003503_3949.jpg

Big'n slo

11-02-2006, 03:07 PM

http://home.comcast.net/~jeffreykier/Pics/trucknsm2.jpg

Mods

* Exterior
* 01 Harley Grill
* 02 Lightning Headlights
* DZ Platinum Series Tool Box
* Bed Bars (Off at the moment)
* Keyless Entry Pad
* Stock Smoked Tails
* Westin Platinum Series Stainless Nerf Bars
* PIAA Fog Light Valance with 520 yellows
* Pro Comp X-Terrains 35x12.50x17's
* 3" PA Body Lift
* 8" KC Driving lights, behind grill
* Red Neon

* Performance
* Superchip Tuner
* K&N Air Filter
* Flowmaster SI/DO w/ 3.5x24" Stainless Tips
* FIPK
* 4.56 Gears

* Stereo
* Kenwood DDX6017
* HD + Sirius tuner
* JL XR6.5 Front
* JL TR5x7 Rear
* JL 10W0's (2)
* JL 250/1 Mono amp
* JL 300/4 amp

Muzikman

11-02-2006, 05:17 PM

Make: Jeep
Model: Rubicon
Year: 2003
Color: Khaki

Mods:

Tomken Front Bumper
Tomken Rear Bumper
Tomken Rear Tire Carrier
Tomken Winch Plate
Tomken Rock Skids
Rock Krawler HD Steering
Rock Krawler 5.5” Long Arm Lift (Gen I)
ProComp ES3000 Shocks (Front)
ProComp ES9000 Shocks (Rear)
Rubicon Express Axle Brackets (Front)
Mickey Thompson Classic II Wheels (15x8)
ProComp Xterrain 35x12.50x15 Tires
Alloy USA Axle Seals
RockCrusher D44 Diff Covers (Front and Rear)
Warn XD9000i Winch
+Much Much More

http://jbeamphotos.com/albums/03JeepRubicon_Photos/24_G.jpg

http://jbeamphotos.com/albums/Connellsville_06-03-06/jeeprun_connellsville_060603_113704_6324.sized.jpg

http://alleycattz.com/albums/2003-Jeep-Rubicon/IMG_0769.sized.jpg

http://alleycattz.com/albums/JeepFest06/jeepfest06_060826_120442_7389.sized.jpg

Swampy

11-02-2006, 07:06 PM

Company sold today!!!!!!!!! :eek:
http://www.automags.org/forums/showthread.php?t=205169
With drawing my entry.

etjoyride

11-02-2006, 07:08 PM

I would love to judge

>><<

11-02-2006, 10:00 PM

I'll Judge to!!

BeaverEater

11-02-2006, 11:42 PM

ill judge too if you need it, ill get picks up of my truck, but it doesnt have the lift yet so oh well.

DeTrevni

11-05-2006, 05:34 PM

Woots. Now we've got all our judges!

BigEvil

11-05-2006, 05:54 PM

04 Ford Explorer Sport Track

http://www.bigevilonline.com/modules/coppermine/albums/userpics/10002/normal_IMG_1444.jpg

DeTrevni

11-07-2006, 07:06 PM

UPDATE: Oops. Forgot to include the judging process. Fixed.

Recon by Fire

11-07-2006, 08:22 PM

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b70/doublenot7/Picture023_05May06.jpg

2003 Exploder Sport Trac, amphibious!

maxama10

11-07-2006, 08:37 PM

oh man 04 Explorer or 03 Exploder amphibious!? which to choose?

maxama10

11-07-2006, 10:46 PM

2006 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited.

Extended wheel base - stock
Engine: 190 hp, 235 lb-ft of torque, 4.0-L, 12-valve, OHV I-6
6 speed manual
32x11.5 Wildcountry TXR Radials
2" suspension lift

(huge pic) http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/8297/jeep36tp.jpg

http://img477.imageshack.us/img477/5350/dsc00951hb5.jpg

http://img467.imageshack.us/img467/3376/dsc00955or2.jpg

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o179/maxama10/DSC00964.jpg

Jeep got a little frosting tonight
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o179/maxama10/DSC00972.jpg

billybob_81067

11-09-2006, 09:30 PM

Better watch out everyone!!! I laid down a couple of coats of primer/surfacer on my powerstroke tonight. After a quick wetsand tomorrow I'll know whether I'll be putting down more primer or topcoating it tomorrow night! WOOT! Slap everything back together, get one of my buddies to come over and help me swap trannies, and I'll be done!

:clap: :cheers:

DeTrevni

11-14-2006, 03:58 PM

Well, just another day to get entries in. Last minutes better hurry!

BeaverEater

11-14-2006, 06:06 PM

Well i was hoping to get my lift kit on and new tires before the deadline but they got backordered.

<img src='http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2006-1/1132723/DSCF0095.JPG' width=711 height=600 >

<img src='http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2006-1/1132723/DSCF0097.JPG' width=600 height=800 >

<img src='http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2006-1/1132723/DSCF0100.JPG' width=800 height=600 >

1999 dodge ram 1500 quad cab
4x4
Magnaflow dual exhaust
JVC mp3 deck, pioneer speakers

Waiting on 3" body lift and probably 6" suspension lift with 35s.

blamtro

11-14-2006, 07:23 PM

1991 Ford E-250 Clubwagon
460 V-8 big block
11 MPG freeway

My UpZ:
high flow straight pipes in place of catalytic converter :ninja:

I know what you are thinking. My friends call it the molest-me-mobile...

It is also for sale if you would like to purchase it...you can PM me if interested...just don't all PM me at once. That way my box doesn't fill up!

Seriously, its for sale.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b358/blamtro/91Ford.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b358/blamtro/MolestMeMobile.jpg

Swampy

11-14-2006, 09:54 PM

I know where you live BeaverEater and I got free candy LOL

billybob_81067

11-14-2006, 10:17 PM

Ohh crap... I thought I had till the end of the month! Noooooo! Seriously though I MIGHT be able to get my hood buffed out, put it on my pickup, slap the bumpers on and take a pic before tomorrow night, so please wait until late tomorrow night before you close the entries! :D

Big'n slo

11-15-2006, 12:31 PM

1991 Ford E-250 Clubwagon

I know what you are thinking. My friends call it the molest-me-mobile...

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b358/blamtro/91Ford.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b358/blamtro/MolestMeMobile.jpg

Nooo waaaaaai

http://www.netwalk.com/~truegger/ftrh/inside-van.jpg

BeaverEater

11-15-2006, 12:59 PM

I know where you live BeaverEater and I got free candy LOL

what! how do you know where i live..... Except i have the only truck like this in the whole area so like the world knows where i live.

Swampy

11-15-2006, 02:40 PM

I was on a job in that area picking up and dropping of supplies and materials in that subdivision.

All right reentering the competion with my 94 dodge.
http://img93.imageshack.us/img93/9519/mydodgedo6.jpg

sry for the small pic but its a cell phone camera and just got done installing a new alternater
Specs:
V8 5.9L 360
2WD
3in Dual exhaust just cat no muffler, sounds freaking sweet
8in Sony xplode sub (more then enough for me)
CB and police scanner radios.

Needs:
Some body work I.E. Rust and a couple of dings and peeling clear coat.
New rubber

Future mods:
At 164,000 its time for a rebuild but was thinking of boreing it out to a 6.1 Hemi.
Tool box.

DeTrevni

11-15-2006, 04:00 PM

If the consensus (sp?) agrees, I can let it run 'till the end of the month. Who knows, maybe that will actually even things out better. Anyone wanna go another 15 days?

BeaverEater

11-15-2006, 04:38 PM

ya we can go another 15, wont hurt anything.

Ya my neighbors hate me with my truck cause i roll in at like 4 in the morning and its loud as hell.

billybob_81067

11-15-2006, 06:52 PM

Well heck and I busted butt to get my pickup partially together to meet the deadline! Oh well I'll get it completely back together and then post some more pics, but I might as well post the ones I took of it tonight for the time being.

Stats:

95 F-250 powerstroke, BD downpipe into 4 inch straight pipe, gutted exhaust backpressure valve, shimmed fuel pressure regulator, pedal mod, pyro, boost, and tranny temp gauges in A-pillar, Grant Challanger series steering wheel, Sony CD player, headache rack with four off-road lights (not on it in these pics), Delta toolbox, Westin nerf bars, Rhino lined bed, Open element intake, Bullydog chip, 285/75/R16 Yokohoma Geolander all-terrains, bedlinered floorboards, bedlinered rocker panels, new paint, 4 inch suspension lift.

Soon to come: 5 speed ZF transmission with a south bend con-fe clutch (will start installing it tomorrow evening when my buddy comes over to help me out), hopefully I'll save up some $$$ for a tony wildman burned chip, and some DIY stage one injectors too. :)

Here are some pics as of right now minus the headache rack, front and rear bumpers, and emblems. Oh and I know my windows are dirty, but I had to take pics before it got too dark!

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a87/billybob_81067/DSCF1142.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a87/billybob_81067/DSCF1141.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a87/billybob_81067/DSCF1140.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a87/billybob_81067/DSCF1139.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a87/billybob_81067/DSCF1138.jpg

:clap:

PyRo

11-15-2006, 08:18 PM

No matter what you do, it will always be a Ford :)

behemoth

11-15-2006, 08:45 PM

No matter what you do, it will always be a Ford :)

QFT

BeaverEater

11-15-2006, 09:40 PM

ya but its a powerstroke so it gets credit.

billybob_81067

11-15-2006, 09:50 PM

No matter what you do, it will always be a Ford :)

That's what I'm counting on! If it turned into a chevy or a dodge I'd have to slit my own throat! :p

behemoth

11-15-2006, 09:58 PM

That's what I'm counting on! If it turned into a chevy or a dodge I'd have to slit my own throat! :p

Fix or repair daily?

f'd over reconverted dodge?

Got any for chevy? didnt think so.

etjoyride

11-15-2006, 09:58 PM

^BAZING!

wait...i like chevy's???

DeTrevni

11-15-2006, 10:09 PM

Wouldn't you really rather have a Buick? Doesn't really apply, but go Buick!

billybob_81067

11-15-2006, 10:27 PM

Got any for chevy? didnt think so.

Cheap, Hardly Efficient, Virtually Runs On Luck Each Time. :)

behemoth

11-15-2006, 10:51 PM

Cheap, Hardly Efficient, Virtually Runs On Luck Each Time. :)

Actually, the best one i saw was at a Ford Dealership in Buffalo, NY

"Chevrolet? Sounds French..."

DeTrevni

11-15-2006, 11:28 PM

Allright, guys. Let's keep this in check before someone takes offense. I don't want this into a flame war...

billybob_81067

11-16-2006, 12:17 AM

Allright, guys. Let's keep this in check before someone takes offense. I don't want this into a flame war...

Yeah guys... just cause my pickup is so utterly beautiful and drool-worthy doesn't mean that you have to resort to name calling. ;) ;) ;)

/srsly though... it's sexy!

:cheers:

Alley

11-16-2006, 08:21 AM

Billy Bob:

I love the truck...AND the fact its a Diesel..even better...

but, you need to get some tires on that thing!!!! Its begging for a set of BFG MTs!!

billybob_81067

11-16-2006, 10:06 AM

Billy Bob:

I love the truck...AND the fact its a Diesel..even better...

but, you need to get some tires on that thing!!!! Its begging for a set of BFG MTs!!

The thing is that this pickup will be my go to town pickup and trailer puller, so I've got to keep the height reasonable for the gooseneck trailers. Also those 33" Yokohoma Geolanders have like 97% tread on them... I've driven less than 10,000 miles on those tires!

I was at a military surpluss auction and we had to leave for a bit, but while we were gone I missed out on two full sets of 36" Hummer tires mounted on 8 lug rims. They sold for less than $100 per set! I was definately kicking myself for that.... :(

Alley

11-17-2006, 07:04 AM

That would have been awsome, relase value alone would have been worth it....
Do you have to be in the military to go to the auctions? That sounds like a pretty dang cool thing.

billybob_81067

11-17-2006, 09:26 AM

No you don't have to be in the military to go to them, it was just a local army surpluss store that also happened to be a recycling facility. They decided to get out of the surpluss end of it so they could pursue the recycling side even more. The guy also had a shop where they fixed up unimogs and 6x6's for resale to the public. Pretty sweet operation really.

I did manage to buy a junked 6x6 for a whopping $295 dollars though! You can bet it will have bigger tires on it than my pickup! ;)

master_alexander

11-20-2006, 08:28 PM

got pictures :)

1999 jeep wrangler, limited edition chilipepper paintjob. in the right light this looks orange, but i can never get it to show on camera :(. with a 3 inch lift, 33's.

http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/1822/img0684av8.jpg

http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/8380/img0689lp3.jpg

Muzikman

11-20-2006, 09:04 PM

Nice looking Jeep. Those tires sure look small. Are they 33x10 or something?

Alley

11-20-2006, 09:06 PM

Cheap, Hardly Efficient, Virtually Runs On Luck Each Time. :)

I liked you, and was totally gonna vote for your truck...

this hurts! :mad: :(

master_alexander

11-20-2006, 09:27 PM

Nice looking Jeep. Those tires sure look small. Are they 33x10 or something?

yeah, in the second picture they look sooo small. i took about 50 pictures and that was the best one, and it was getting dark. lol. the front weel is still turned for the first pic, in the second pic. i was going to get some good pictures of it climbing stuff at the ranch, but, we forgot the camera... that makes me sad too, because we found a huuuge snake in a grove of trees. we hitailed it out of there, i dont want to die. lol.

maxama10

11-20-2006, 10:23 PM

thats gottta be higher then an inch lift?? to fit 33's

billybob_81067

11-20-2006, 10:53 PM

I liked you, and was totally gonna vote for your truck...

this hurts! :mad: :(

Behemoth made me do it! :D

master_alexander

11-21-2006, 12:52 AM

thats gottta be higher then an inch lift?? to fit 33's

haha, yeah thats a typo. i have 3 inches of spacers in there. you can see it right over the tires in the second pic..

Mango

11-23-2006, 01:09 PM

My 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 arrives Tuesday.

Navigation, rear DVD with wireless headphones, backup camera, backup sensors, AWD, 420hp, 420ft. lbs. torque.... 0 to 60 in 4.5seconds wet or dry.....hehehhehehe looksl ike this

http://www.wkjeeps.com/srt8/2006_wk_srt8_085.jpg

Muzikman

11-23-2006, 03:42 PM

Mnago, you are so pimp! ;)

Mango

11-26-2006, 07:10 PM

So I win, right? hehhehe

Steelrat

11-26-2006, 07:34 PM

Mango

11-26-2006, 07:39 PM

Damn, I didn't even know they made a SRT Grand Cherokee, thats friggin awesome. Not sure why you need the DVD system (I use it for my kids) but the rest is awe-inspiring. Sub 5 for any vehicle is phenomenal.

Well, who "needs" 420hp in an SUV? hehehe :D

I checked off every box on the option sheet except the engine block heater.

Steelrat

11-26-2006, 07:42 PM

Mango

11-26-2006, 08:26 PM

Just looked it up. I think it's lateral accelerations (0.9g+) is even MORE impressive than the acceleration. There's a lot of straight line performers that can't handle the curves, but this one obviously can. If I were at a different place in my life, I'd be all over one of these. Sadly, I'm at the "Just bought a Toyota Sienna for the kids" point.

Haha, I fully understand. I'd trade that Sienna in for one of these, the kids will have a lot more fun going to/from the grocery store!!

"Hold on little Billy! Lets go get YOGURT!!" zoooooooooom

master_alexander

11-26-2006, 09:11 PM

i like it.

Steelrat

11-26-2006, 09:53 PM

Haha, I fully understand. I'd trade that Sienna in for one of these, the kids will have a lot more fun going to/from the grocery store!!

"Hold on little Billy! Lets go get YOGURT!!" zoooooooooom

Now try putting 3 of them back there, and taking them on an 8 hour trip. Ugh.

I used my Titan for entertainment, and I'm looking at a supercharger for it. But it'll never match that jeep.

bentothejam1n

11-26-2006, 10:01 PM

mango whats your job again?? :wow:

DeTrevni

11-27-2006, 03:21 AM

3 more days guys! Let's get those final entries in! I don't think I can extend this anymore. :D

wanna-b-ballin'

11-27-2006, 02:11 PM

back at home i have a brand new ford escape hybrid with an upgraded sound system and navigation system. "ooh boy! a hybrid!" your probably thinking; it actually has some pretty good power, and still gets good gas milage.

billybob_81067

11-27-2006, 04:08 PM

Alright I finally got some pics of my pickup all put back together! :clap:

Front driver's side

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a87/billybob_81067/DSCF1155.jpg

Close-up of emblems. Note the aw3som3 green powerstroke badge. ;)

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a87/billybob_81067/DSCF1156.jpg

Here you can see the Delta tool box and Hi-Lift mount that I built into the headache rack. Also notice the extra ford emblem on the headache rack inbetween the off road lights. :ninja:

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a87/billybob_81067/DSCF1157.jpg

Passenger side front shot...

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a87/billybob_81067/DSCF1159.jpg

Interior shot showing bedlinered floorboards, A-pillar gauges, and those sweet switch guards.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a87/billybob_81067/DSCF1160.jpg

Another driver's side rear shot just for the heck of it.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a87/billybob_81067/DSCF1161.jpg

Yay it's done! I've been driving it for the past few days now and it roxors. :D

Alley

11-27-2006, 05:05 PM

billybob_81067

11-27-2006, 05:30 PM

You bedlined your floors and put no carpet in it? How loud is that in the cab. I was planning on doing the Blazer floor in bedliner but, I was thinkin I'd need to get something to dampen the loudness of the diesel reverbing in the interior.....plus the road noise...

It's loud enough that you have to turn the volume of the radio up a few notches in order to hear any music, but I don't mind because diesels sound so sexy! :) Plus it makes it a lot easier to clean/wipe out with no carpet!

master_alexander

11-27-2006, 06:03 PM

:( i washed the jeep, was going to take pictures again but its raining :(

rawr. stupid texas weather. i wish i had some cool offroad pics..

Muzikman

11-27-2006, 08:04 PM

i wish i had some cool offroad pics..

Well, get out and wheel it man! I am sure there is a local club that knows the good trails.

etjoyride

11-27-2006, 08:55 PM

alex we need to go out my ranch and hit a few spots i know fo, supposedly there are some others out there which i haven't found yet.

dj89

11-27-2006, 09:48 PM

http://img133.imageshack.us/img133/5773/ec1qw9.jpg
http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/9427/341rp6.jpg
My parts for my truck will not be here in time, so next month.

BeaverEater

11-27-2006, 09:53 PM

nice decals, cummings deffinately own both duramax and PS.

Swampy

11-28-2006, 04:57 AM

LOL billy I hate you (because I want a diseil) but nice truck seriously, I love PS for the fact they are a awesome powerhouse for work trucks, Come on my bro owned 4 7.3's. And they made money for him like crazy. Alot had to do with Ford's frame flex and leafs in front

But I still got to give it up to Dodge's Cummins. It's sound is like Butter.

Ha Duramax, duder don't make me laugh. Me and bro went down to Monroe in IL to test out there Chevy 5500 Landscape rig, To put a long story short (yeah its gearing) but I could get out and walk faster when it was in reverse, Bad for plowing, thus he spent the extra for the Peterbilt.

Personal note I spec out his trucks, it was either a Dodge or Ford depending on what job he wanted it to do. And it came down to this, and to make it short.

Ford Powerstroke F350/450/550 7.3L (6.0L soon) - Everyday workers i.e. Dumps, Medium/Part time heavy pull's for landscape and commerical cutting, Plowing and salting commerical accounts, Chipper boxes.

Dodge Cummins/1500 5.9L - Speciality/light pull i.e Bucket Trucks, Flatbeds, Spraying, Bed Maintance, and resdential cutting/landscape accounts, plowing and salting resdential accounts, also sidewalk crew

Peterbilt - The one single axle Dump was scheduled for Mulch/Dirt/Stone/Gravel/TB dropoff and Fall clean ups, Heavy pull for Municpal cutting accounts, Heavy landscape jobs.

master_alexander

11-28-2006, 07:01 PM

alex we need to go out my ranch and hit a few spots i know fo, supposedly there are some others out there which i haven't found yet.

heh.. yesss... where is your ranch?

that would be cool. we can go camping and have a party. heh..

Mango

11-28-2006, 10:32 PM

Just picked up the SRT 8 tonight. My god....it's amazing.

Within minutes, I had the Nav radio linked to my RAZR and I was making phone calls just through voice command. The backup camera system is a riot to use, and it handles like a race car. Truely an amazing vehicle. Remote start is fun too, while signing papers in the dealership I hit the remote start button and scared some dude who was gawking at it. I've named it "The Sled" and when it roared to life, the guy hopped back and loooked around >_> <_<

Horray for night time pics. Sorry for the darkness, my Speedlight hasen't come in yet for my XTi

http://web.mac.com/jtrussell7/iWeb/John%27s%20Website/SRT8_files/IMG_0047.jpg

http://web.mac.com/jtrussell7/iWeb/John%27s%20Website/SRT8_files/IMG_0045.jpg

Muzikman

11-29-2006, 04:43 AM

Eh, it's still just a Heep, er I mean Jeep. :)

I just looked up the price...damn, you could have bought a Vette!

Big'n slo

11-29-2006, 11:28 AM

Saweeet ride!

So.. uh.. Mango

see you at Atco Friday night? :D

Alley

11-29-2006, 02:22 PM

Alley

11-29-2006, 02:26 PM

However can I vote for something if I'm the one driving it??!!??!

http://alleycattz.com/albums/JeepFest06/jeepfest06_060826_120442_7389.sized.jpg

Mango

11-29-2006, 05:12 PM

Eh, it's still just a Heep, er I mean Jeep. :)

I just looked up the price...damn, you could have bought a Vette!

http://forums.offtopic.com/images/smilies/rolleyes.gif

AND it would be slower...AND I wouldn't be able to carry my paintball gear...AND the vette is not All Wheel Drive, AND the vette wouldn't have come with rear DVD entertainment....Brembo brakes.....UConnect voice activated bluetooth phone integration.....etc.

So no, I wouldn't buy a Vette. Besides, my 2006 Z06 suites me just fine for the weekends. :D

This is my daily driver.

http://forums.offtopic.com/images/smilies/kekekegay.gif

Mango

11-29-2006, 05:16 PM

Well, I must say its certainly Flashy...lots of bling to be had. In the way of options it does everything but drive and make your coffee in the morning for you.

It has enough power and speed to maybe accomidate the 180 mph speedomter its sporting....
Its the Rolls Royce of Jeeps for sure, if your into that sort of thing.

But, it has the price tag to go with it, I'm sure you'll have a very pimp group of people oogling your ride.

but, sadly it wouldn't get my vote...if my vote counted for something! :sleeping:

http://forums.offtopic.com/images/smilies/metallicblue.gif

It's the price of exclusivity, sure enough. They only make 3,300 of them a year. Personally, I feel it's a very understated look. Powerful and bold, but not very "blingy". And the price tag = a phenomenal value if you ask me. You will not find a vehicle of similar performance, luxury, and techno-features in the price range of my sled.

etjoyride

11-29-2006, 06:08 PM

that SRT is nearly as fast as our Croosfire SRT6 (altough hopefully it will have some additions made to it soon). Must be nice to have all that power and still have space to carry everything you need.

maxama10

11-29-2006, 09:27 PM

Mango: Is it AWD or 4WD?

/my jeep doesnt even have power locks :-p

bentothejam1n

11-29-2006, 09:49 PM

but seriously mango, what do you do for a living?

Mango

11-29-2006, 09:56 PM

Electronic, intelligent, all wheel drive system. 99% of the time, it sends 90% torque to the rear, 10% to the front. However, it can send 100% to the front or rear if needed, or any split in between.

I'm a teacher. :)

etjoyride

11-30-2006, 12:04 AM

?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!college Professor?!?!?!?!?!?

personman

11-30-2006, 12:19 AM

my mom just got a lexus suv
its totally loaded
hybrid engine ftw i cant wait to take it off roading woot woot

LOL no but seriously it drives nicely :tard:

Muzikman

11-30-2006, 05:13 AM

http://forums.offtopic.com/images/smilies/rolleyes.gif

AND it would be slower...AND I wouldn't be able to carry my paintball gear...AND the vette is not All Wheel Drive, AND the vette wouldn't have come with rear DVD entertainment....Brembo brakes.....UConnect voice activated bluetooth phone integration.....etc.

So no, I wouldn't buy a Vette. Besides, my 2006 Z06 suites me just fine for the weekends. :D

This is my daily driver.

http://forums.offtopic.com/images/smilies/kekekegay.gif

Wait, you are kidding right? You have a Z06?!?!? What the hell money pit did you fall into?

Alley

12-01-2006, 05:07 PM

Any last minute entries??

Mango

12-01-2006, 06:03 PM

http://homepage.mac.com/jtrussell7/My%20SRT/pictures/picture-2.jpg

http://homepage.mac.com/jtrussell7/My%20SRT/pictures/picture-16.jpg

http://homepage.mac.com/jtrussell7/My%20SRT/pictures/picture-14.jpg

http://homepage.mac.com/jtrussell7/My%20SRT/pictures/picture-3.jpg

I WIN!!!!

maxama10

12-01-2006, 09:42 PM

Where are your tow hooks? :tard:

:D Made this in shop class and got it mounted today!
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o179/maxama10/DSC00985.jpg

Edit: with the clevis's
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o179/maxama10/DSC01005.jpg

Mango

12-01-2006, 09:55 PM

Wow you made that!? Awesome job man, I respect that. If I tried to make something like that, it'd look like Hellen Keller tried to build it.

I don't need no stinkin tow hooks when It has run-flat tires! http://forums.offtopic.com/images/smilies/cool.gif http://forums.offtopic.com/images/smilies/naughty.gif

master_alexander

12-02-2006, 01:02 AM

ive got a huge list of stuff i want for christmas for my jeep.

anyone wanna give me 5,000?

:)

maxama10

12-02-2006, 01:37 PM

It is just a 2x4 piece of box tubing 54 inches long and we cut slices out of the ends of it using a torch and bent up the bottom to give it the angle. We had started off using the milling machine but it was taking forever so we used the torch instead. Then my teacher welded em together, and welded the clevis mounts front and back and yup. welded on the tabs to mount. Spraypainted black and thats about it. My teacher did a lot of the work but I did try to do as much as i could....hehe Im not THAT good. Had i done it by myself it wouldve turned out looking like god knows what. ;)

Thanks though :D

maxama10

12-02-2006, 01:40 PM

ive got a huge list of stuff i want for christmas for my jeep.

anyone wanna give me 5,000?

:)
Sounds like were in the same boat :rolleyes:

Luckily I have a Scout and when I fix it up nice and right im going to sell it and then ill have a few thousand to toy around with. :dance:

billybob_81067

12-02-2006, 02:35 PM

Sounds like were in the same boat :rolleyes:

Luckily I have a Scout and when I fix it up nice and right im going to sell it and then ill have a few thousand to toy around with. :dance:

Don't you know it's a cardinal sin to sell any vehicle??? You must hoarde them like I do! :cool:

maxama10

12-02-2006, 11:29 PM

Don't you know it's a cardinal sin to sell any vehicle??? You must hoarde them like I do! :cool:
hahahaha I do beleive you have a job though, unlike me. :rofl:

DeTrevni

12-03-2006, 10:26 PM

GAH! Brainfart! Sorry guys, I've been out of it recently. Anyway, as of 3 days ago, entering is closed, and judges need to send in their votes now. Thanks!

Remember: I'll ask the judges to send in their top 5 picks, based on (hypothetically) performance and appearance via PM. Then, after I get all the judges picks, I'll average the top results and post the top 5 winners. Then open judging will be held by the members of AO until the end of the month, probably in a poll this time.

Alley

12-04-2006, 08:54 AM

PM sent, good luck everyone those are some really nice rigs!!

DeTrevni

12-04-2006, 11:17 AM

Very good. All I need is one more judge's vote, and we can start open judging!

DeTrevni

12-06-2006, 12:13 AM

Beaver, waitin' on you!

Alley

12-07-2006, 11:41 AM

Did we get everyones votes yet??

Muzikman

12-07-2006, 12:30 PM

If not, did anyone PM him?

Mango

12-09-2006, 08:27 PM

You know I won, the contest is already over. :)

Ole Unka Phil

12-09-2006, 08:42 PM

Funny... what you have is not a Truck... in much of any sense of the word. In fact... there ain't but like two trucks even listed here.

Nice though Mang... nice. Not a truck. :p

Mango

12-09-2006, 08:44 PM

The title does state "Truck/SUV of the Month"

What I have is an SUV! I WIN!!!!!!!!!

Nice try Unkies
http://home.comcast.net/~jtrussell7/mamoru-big.gif

billybob_81067

12-09-2006, 09:57 PM

Funny... what you have is not a Truck... in much of any sense of the word. In fact... there ain't but like two trucks even listed here.

Nice though Mang... nice. Not a truck. :p

Actually there's not a single truck posted there... Technically I consider a truck to be a one ton or larger.

How many other categories are there before we get back to trucks again? Cars, motorcycles, and maybe an "other" category again?

Maybe by the time we get back to trucks we'll have our service truck painted and stocked with tools! :D

Mango

12-09-2006, 10:07 PM

truck1 [truhk] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun
1. any of various forms of vehicle for carrying goods and materials, usually consisting of a single self-propelled unit but also often composed of a trailer vehicle hauled by a tractor unit.
2. any of various wheeled frames used for transporting heavy objects.
3. Also called hand truck. a barrowlike frame with low wheels, a ledge at the bottom, and handles at the top, used to move heavy luggage, packages, cartons, etc.
4. a low, rectangular frame on which heavy boxes, crates, trunks, etc., are moved; a dolly.
5. a tiered framework on casters.
6. a group of two or more pairs of wheels in one frame, for supporting one end of a railroad car, locomotive, etc.
7. Movies. a dolly on which a camera is mounted.
8. British. a freight car having no top.
9. a small wooden wheel, cylinder, or roller, as on certain old-style gun carriages.
10. Nautical. a circular or square piece of wood fixed on the head of a mast or the top of a flagstaff, usually containing small holes for signal halyards.
–verb (used with object)
11. to transport by truck.
12. to put on a truck.
13. dolly (def. 11).
–verb (used without object)
14. to convey articles or goods on a truck.
15. to drive a truck.
16. dolly (def. 12).
–adjective
17. of, pertaining to, or for a truck or trucks: a truck drive; truck tires.

Ole Unka Phil

12-10-2006, 05:22 PM

Actually there's not a single truck posted there... Technically I consider a truck to be a one ton or larger.

You musta missed my link. I decided not to go list the thing because, as you point out... it was the only "truck" and did not belong in this sort of category which appears to realy have been light trucks and SUV's....

But now that its over I will attempt to mention it:

F350 XLT Super Duty with 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel Crew Cab Dually "Super Crewzer".

I just don't think I can bother to list all the modifications... X Monitor, CB and Ham Radios, Compass,Temp and Auto dim mirror, DVD and powered Video Display, auxilliary Coolant filtrations, Towing package, specialy built transmisson, Extra fuel tank with pump, front and rear tow receivers, Auxiliary lighting including strobes, 4:10 rear end with Limited Slip... yada yada...

In other words, a highway towing machine. A Truck.

This thing once went from Clemson SC all the way to AGD offices in Chicago on one main tank full of Fuel. Before the auxilliary tank was put on....

Swampy

12-15-2006, 05:06 AM

You musta missed my link. I decided not to go list the thing because, as you point out... it was the only "truck" and did not belong in this sort of category which appears to realy have been light trucks and SUV's....

But now that its over I will attempt to mention it:

F350 XLT Super Duty with 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel Crew Cab Dually "Super Crewzer".

I just don't think I can bother to list all the modifications... X Monitor, CB and Ham Radios, Compass,Temp and Auto dim mirror, DVD and powered Video Display, auxilliary Coolant filtrations, Towing package, specialy built transmisson, Extra fuel tank with pump, front and rear tow receivers, Auxiliary lighting including strobes, 4:10 rear end with Limited Slip... yada yada...

In other words, a highway towing machine. A Truck.

This thing once went from Clemson SC all the way to AGD offices in Chicago on one main tank full of Fuel. Before the auxilliary tank was put on....

F350 = Peterbilt, F550 chew toy
http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/5430/550jg2.jpg
Funny thing is that I work for the guy that bought this from my Bro along with the F450/SuperDuty.