Pickup Trucks

Mopar Man · May 7th, 2007, 10:08 PM

I'm new to this forum, been a long time reader, first time thread starter.

Just curious whether any of you are like me and live out in the country and own a glorious pickup truck which they cherish like no other.

I've got a 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 Mega Cab Dually. Mine is the same one as this, except without the hat. I've been trying to get hold of Chrysler but they keep insisting they don't have that hat as an accessory, I don't believe them, they're holding out on me.

http://img489.imageshack.us/img489/1161/beautybe3.jpg

Vette Boss · May 7th, 2007, 10:17 PM

You drive that on the crowded Toronto streets? Shame. images/smilies/wink.gif

I'm not a fan of big trucks but, they have their uses. For the most part, they're just giant obstacles people in proper cars have to go round. images/smilies/tongue.gif

Mopar Man · May 7th, 2007, 10:19 PM

Believe me I agree with you, navigating that behemoth through the streets of downtown Toronto is no easy task, but after doing it for years it has honed my skills to near perfection!

But, I'm definatly going to be buying that new 2008 Dodge Challenger when it comes out and we'll see how much different it is. lol.

eMKay · May 7th, 2007, 10:22 PM

I'm in the market for one to replace my van, but a small one. Just need it to tow my race car and run to Home Depot. I'm considering a Colorado (cheap used) or a Tacoma (not cheap used, but can buy for invoice new)

Brother Michael · May 7th, 2007, 10:28 PM

Perhaps someone with mod' rights could move this to the "General automotive" section ?

American TG Man · May 7th, 2007, 10:31 PM

And this should have gone in the "General Automotive" section. I made the same mistake.

Blind_Io · May 7th, 2007, 10:42 PM

I have never had much use for a pickup, although I always have a use for a friend with a pickup. images/smilies/wink.gif

I am more of a luxury/performance car and offroad SUV guy.

Mopar Man · May 7th, 2007, 10:46 PM

You want luxury, get a Lincoln Mark LT brother!

avanti · May 7th, 2007, 11:17 PM

I love pick-up trucks, unfortunatly they are very rare here. Almost impossible to find anything for sale (used). I want to get a Mazda B2000 from the late eighties, one of my all time favourites.
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TroyRulz007 · May 7th, 2007, 11:27 PM

don't get many big utes in Austrlia. when you see one its taking up 2 lanes., here is the most common pickup in Australia.

http://www.autoclub.com.au/uploaded_images/holden-ss-ute-thunder-766875.jpg

RUU-CHAMA · May 7th, 2007, 11:30 PM

Yours doesn't come with the big hat,too bad. They've all got 'em in Texas. images/smilies/lol.gif

bartboy9891 · May 7th, 2007, 11:37 PM

That hat is seriously awesome.

BlaRo · May 7th, 2007, 11:38 PM

I definitely could use a truck. Just not something that big, though. See this for details.

I think everybody in America should have a buddy who has a truck. They're occasionally incredibly useful, but not many people will need them every day, so their friends and/or neighbors should be willing to help out. C'mon, be nice. images/smilies/tongue.gif

Those utes definitely kick ass: how much can they tow? If I got a truck most of the time I wouldn't use it for its hill-humping capacity, I'd just need it to haul stuff around town and tow more stuff. So why GM isn't bringing that over, I dunno. images/smilies/wacko.gif

That hat kicks ass! Reminds me of Burt Reynolds on SNL Celebrity Jeopardy images/smilies/lol.gif

Mopar Man · May 8th, 2007, 12:56 AM

I love Texas.

HondaF1 · May 8th, 2007, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mopar Man

It would appear that if you own a pickup truck, then you are gay. (look at them!!)

AutoMX · May 8th, 2007, 2:43 PM

hah, nice..

i wouldn't generally have anything against trucks except here about 70% of vehicles are big ass trucks and SUVs, and everyone uses them as daily drivers which makes driving, parking, and gas prices (ugh!) a bitch around here. it's EXTREMELY rare to see someone actually use a truck for what they're meant for. maybe 1 in 15 here has stuff in the bed and 1 in 40 is actually towing something. i can't count how many small women almost hit me cuz they couldnt see out of them. so thats why i hate the ones around here, it's ridiculous.

on the good side, they are quite useful for towing, carrying, and hauling around generally oversized things.

i recently got an '87 Mazda B2000 long bed (can haul the boat and fit the jet ski in the bed). it ran fine and cost $600 images/smilies/clap.gif

tigger · May 8th, 2007, 4:09 PM

While I will never need a one-ton dually for anything lol, I've owned some lighter trucks. Bought this '81 Chevy C10 when I worked construction. It still ran great with 250k miles on it when it got t-boned by a Saturn.

http://www.photodump.com/direct/halfton81/81C10.jpg

This is my brothers S10 (primered black now), it's to low to really haul anything, but it's got a 350 swapped in, so it moves itself pretty good. We are looking for narrower wheels now, it's got too much traction images/smilies/lol.gif

.

http://www.photodump.com/direct/halfton81/S10side007.jpg

We also had a Mazda B2200, but I threw a rod in it. My dad's got a newer Dakota, but he's looking for something else, he hates Dodge lol.

IVIaster · May 8th, 2007, 4:11 PM

The only thing that is more ridiculous than that hat is what is under it.

bone · May 8th, 2007, 4:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blind_Io

I have never had much use for a pickup, although I always have a use for a friend with a pickup. images/smilies/wink.gif

so true

although we favor vans (transit and the like). packs even more images/smilies/wink.gif

avanti · May 8th, 2007, 4:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AutoMX

i recently got an '87 Mazda B2000 long bed (can haul the boat and fit the jet ski in the bed). it ran fine and cost $600 images/smilies/clap.gif

I would love to see pictures, since I'm looking for the exact same truck. E-mail the if you have many images/smilies/biggrin.gif

May 7th, 2007, 10:08 PM	#1
Mopar Man Banned For Being A Lying Asshat Joined: May 7th, 2007 Last Online: April 17th, 2008 Location: Toronto Age: 23 Posts: 636 Car: 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 Mega-Cab Rep Power: 0	Pickup Trucks I'm new to this forum, been a long time reader, first time thread starter. Just curious whether any of you are like me and live out in the country and own a glorious pickup truck which they cherish like no other. I've got a 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 Mega Cab Dually. Mine is the same one as this, except without the hat. I've been trying to get hold of Chrysler but they keep insisting they don't have that hat as an accessory, I don't believe them, they're holding out on me.

May 7th, 2007, 10:17 PM	#2
Vette Boss Joined: Nov 14th, 2004 Last Online: 4:28 AM Location: United States, Britain, in time Age: 23 Posts: 3,612 Car: 2006 Volkswagen Passat 2.0T Rep Power: 63	You drive that on the crowded Toronto streets? Shame. I'm not a fan of big trucks but, they have their uses. For the most part, they're just giant obstacles people in proper cars have to go round. __________________ 2006 Volkswagen Passat 2.0T. Das Auto

May 7th, 2007, 10:22 PM	#4
eMKay Joined: Mar 17th, 2005 Last Online: November 2nd, 2009 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 219 Car: 21 laps of the 'ring Rep Power: 19	I'm in the market for one to replace my van, but a small one. Just need it to tow my race car and run to Home Depot. I'm considering a Colorado (cheap used) or a Tacoma (not cheap used, but can buy for invoice new) __________________ Borrowed 92 Nissan NX2000(SCCA ITA racecar) 02 Honda Odyssey EX (tows the racecar and sailboat) 03 Forester (wifes car) 91 Civic race car (SCCA ITC, under construction) 89 O'day 192 (Boat) YAaaaahh! The Miatas are chasing me!

May 7th, 2007, 10:28 PM	#5
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May 7th, 2007, 10:31 PM	#6
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May 7th, 2007, 10:19 PM	#3
Mopar Man Banned For Being A Lying Asshat Joined: May 7th, 2007 Last Online: April 17th, 2008 Location: Toronto Age: 23 Posts: 636 Car: 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 Mega-Cab Rep Power: 0	Believe me I agree with you, navigating that behemoth through the streets of downtown Toronto is no easy task, but after doing it for years it has honed my skills to near perfection! But, I'm definatly going to be buying that new 2008 Dodge Challenger when it comes out and we'll see how much different it is. lol.

May 7th, 2007, 10:42 PM	#7
Blind_Io Dispenses buckshot medication for all undead patients. Joined: Apr 5th, 2006 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Murray, Utah, USA Age: 28 Posts: 10,829 Car: 2006 Nissan X-Terra - 2000 VFR800 Interceptor Rep Power: 247	I have never had much use for a pickup, although I always have a use for a friend with a pickup. I am more of a luxury/performance car and offroad SUV guy. __________________ War is Peace, Freedom is Slavery, Ignorance is Strength

May 7th, 2007, 10:46 PM	#8
Mopar Man Banned For Being A Lying Asshat Joined: May 7th, 2007 Last Online: April 17th, 2008 Location: Toronto Age: 23 Posts: 636 Car: 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 Mega-Cab Rep Power: 0	You want luxury, get a Lincoln Mark LT brother!

May 7th, 2007, 11:17 PM	#9
avanti Joined: Jul 22nd, 2005 Last Online: October 17th, 2009 Location: Milano, Italia Posts: 3,120 Car: 2 cars + 4 bikes Rep Power: 90	I love pick-up trucks, unfortunatly they are very rare here. Almost impossible to find anything for sale (used). I want to get a Mazda B2000 from the late eighties, one of my all time favourites. __________________ \|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\| Ride, Eat, Sleep, Repeat.

May 7th, 2007, 11:27 PM	#10
TroyRulz007 Banned Joined: Apr 28th, 2007 Last Online: February 15th, 2008 Location: Sydney Posts: 136 Car: Holden Commodore Rep Power: 0	don't get many big utes in Austrlia. when you see one its taking up 2 lanes., here is the most common pickup in Australia.

May 7th, 2007, 11:30 PM	#11
RUU-CHAMA Joined: Feb 27th, 2007 Last Online: October 31st, 2009 Location: USA Posts: 514 Car: Mazda6 Rep Power: 17	Yours doesn't come with the big hat,too bad. They've all got 'em in Texas. __________________ Support the domestic car industry. Buy a *FORD.*

May 7th, 2007, 11:37 PM	#12
bartboy9891 I'm not Moe Joined: Dec 1st, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: University of Michigan Age: 20 Posts: 8,809 Car: 1996 Grand Am SE sedan, and dad's 2006 S60 2.5T Rep Power: 77	That hat is seriously awesome. __________________

May 7th, 2007, 11:38 PM	#13
BlaRo Lady GaGa's #1 Fan Joined: Aug 18th, 2005 Last Online: 1:54 AM Location: Assachusetts Age: 21 Posts: 11,127 Car: 1997 Yamaha Seca II, 1976 Honda CB550F Rep Power: 360	I definitely could use a truck. Just not something that big, though. See this for details. I think everybody in America should have a buddy who has a truck. They're occasionally incredibly useful, but not many people will need them every day, so their friends and/or neighbors should be willing to help out. C'mon, be nice. Those utes definitely kick ass: how much can they tow? If I got a truck most of the time I wouldn't use it for its hill-humping capacity, I'd just need it to haul stuff around town and tow more stuff. So why GM isn't bringing that over, I dunno. That hat kicks ass! Reminds me of Burt Reynolds on SNL Celebrity Jeopardy __________________ "It is impossible to describe this kind of performance to the uninitiated. Telling a traffic officer or a safety crusader like Ralph Nader that 100 mph can be safe is like reading the Constitution to a Maoist; it is a strange and hostile concept." -Brock Yates. The body was accidentally unearthed from a shallow grave by construction workers. Because of Parkinson's.

May 8th, 2007, 12:56 AM	#14
Mopar Man Banned For Being A Lying Asshat Joined: May 7th, 2007 Last Online: April 17th, 2008 Location: Toronto Age: 23 Posts: 636 Car: 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 Mega-Cab Rep Power: 0	I love Texas.

May 8th, 2007, 2:43 PM	#16
AutoMX Joined: Oct 3rd, 2004 Last Online: September 12th, 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 800 Rep Power: 0	hah, nice.. i wouldn't generally have anything against trucks except here about 70% of vehicles are big ass trucks and SUVs, and everyone uses them as daily drivers which makes driving, parking, and gas prices (ugh!) a bitch around here. it's EXTREMELY rare to see someone actually use a truck for what they're meant for. maybe 1 in 15 here has stuff in the bed and 1 in 40 is actually towing something. i can't count how many small women almost hit me cuz they couldnt see out of them. so thats why i hate the ones around here, it's ridiculous. on the good side, they are quite useful for towing, carrying, and hauling around generally oversized things. i recently got an '87 Mazda B2000 long bed (can haul the boat and fit the jet ski in the bed). it ran fine and cost $600 __________________ Last edited by AutoMX; May 8th, 2007 at 2:46 PM.

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May 8th, 2007, 4:09 PM	#17
tigger Joined: Dec 11th, 2006 Last Online: November 4th, 2009 Location: Suburbia Hell Posts: 3,201 Car: 1984 BMW 325e, 1996 Pontiac Bonneville Rep Power: 73	While I will never need a one-ton dually for anything lol, I've owned some lighter trucks. Bought this '81 Chevy C10 when I worked construction. It still ran great with 250k miles on it when it got t-boned by a Saturn. This is my brothers S10 (primered black now), it's to low to really haul anything, but it's got a 350 swapped in, so it moves itself pretty good. We are looking for narrower wheels now, it's got too much traction . We also had a Mazda B2200, but I threw a rod in it. My dad's got a newer Dakota, but he's looking for something else, he hates Dodge lol.

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IVIaster Not a dude. Joined: Dec 10th, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Finland Posts: 732 Car: 1990 Volvo 740 Rep Power: 16	The only thing that is more ridiculous than that hat is what is under it. __________________ Clawing myself back to 1000 signatures one post at a time.

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