GuzziMoto Posted May 25, 2016 Posted May 25, 2016 "Some aren't so big", that's for sure. I was driving one of my work trucks (a Ford F150 4x4) down the highway yesterday and saw a nice example of a car I used to own years ago, a Triumph Spitfire. To this day it is one of my favorite old cars. But I was stunned at how small it seemed, looking down on it from my F150 4x4. I know my Smart car is small, but I did not remember how small the Triumph was.
pasotibbs Posted December 19, 2016 Posted December 19, 2016 Fiat 500 1.2 POP Fiat Panda 4x4 Cross TwinAir (2 cylinder 875cc Turbo 90BHP)
brlawson Posted December 19, 2016 Posted December 19, 2016 This keeps me sane during the winter months. Point and shoot. 1
plexiform Posted December 22, 2016 Posted December 22, 2016 I want a woman who wants to see the engine . . . ...and yesterday's conversation (in Pismo Beach) after I let her drive on the beach: "Dad, what makes it four-wheel-drive?" So we lay on the sand to look under the truck and discuss transfer cases, driveshafts, differentials, and locking hubs. you were in my neck of the woods! next time don't be a stranger. the ramp on to the beach is in grover beach and oceano. I'm just a ten minute walk from where your truck is. hope you had a nice time and plan to visit again.
Scud Posted December 22, 2016 Posted December 22, 2016 If my daughter is accepted to Cal Poly San Luis Obispo I'll be visiting frequently. She hopes to start there next August. 1
plexiform Posted December 22, 2016 Posted December 22, 2016 Everyone should have a lifted chevy silverado...best vehicle I've ever owned! 75 911s ...everyone should also have a toy. 3
LowRyter Posted December 22, 2016 Posted December 22, 2016 I think I'd put that red car in a ditch trying to learn to drive it.
Scud Posted December 22, 2016 Posted December 22, 2016 How funny - we got pictures of our trucks in the same place, and same hills in the background. To avoid the Ford/Chevy/Dodge debate, perhaps we could agree that everyone should have a 4WD truck? The Porsche Looks like a fun toy - I have good memories of a trip to Mexico in one of those (belonged to a friend). I gave up on car-toys a while back, but I get to use the same amount of space for motorcycles, so I am much happier.
Chuck Posted December 22, 2016 Posted December 22, 2016 My last car toy was a supercharged Mini. When it got old enough that I had to start working on it.. it was gone. Fun while it lasted, though.
footgoose Posted December 22, 2016 Posted December 22, 2016 How funny - we got pictures of our trucks in the same place, and same hills in the background. To avoid the Ford/Chevy/Dodge debate, perhaps we could agree that everyone should have a 4WD truck? The Porsche Looks like a fun toy - I have good memories of a trip to Mexico in one of those (belonged to a friend). I gave up on car-toys a while back, but I get to use the same amount of space for motorcycles, so I am much happier. Yes everyone Should have a 4wd truck! My keep forever Sierra Denali was t-boned this past spring and I was in a crunch to replace it, so I bought the ex-wifes 2010 Jeep Commander. I want to keep it (it's a Hemi:)), but need another truck. I like the idea of an older, good condition Ford. Like yours Scud, but not a crew cab (just me). Did you say that was a 7.3 Diesel? Manual Trans? I respect your research and would be curious of your motor choice considerations. Motor is everything with a truck choice imo. I had a 2000 7.3 f250 auto, and liked the torque but not the giddy-up, or the fuel mileage.
Scud Posted December 23, 2016 Posted December 23, 2016 It's a 7.3 Turbo-Diesel with automatic transmission and 4.11 gears. It's not going to win any drag races, but it pulls strong. I found one with about 135,000 miles in Idaho that had a Gear Vendors unit installed. That's a gear-splitter/double-overdrive. It drops about 500 RPM at 80 MPH, which is a good fuel saver - it gets maybe 18 MPH on open highway (would be better if I went slower). I would have preferred a manual transmission, but it's not just me and "some people" refuse to drive a manual transmission. I think the Cummins motors are probably the best, but the duramax are good too. The old 7.3 will run on the high-sulphur diesel that is still sold in Mexico -and the 1997 is the last year of smog-exempt in California. Those were factors for me - not sure if they are relevant for you. It's slow, loud, and stinky - and I like it. I put a Mexican blanket in the back seat for "ambience." I'm surprised at how many comments the old-body-style Ford inspires, while the newer-style trucks get ignored.
Nick Posted December 23, 2016 Posted December 23, 2016 '98 Jaguar Vanden Plas - My wife's '02 MB SLK32 - my toy '86 Alfa Romeo GTV6 - my other toy (will be taken out of hibernation soon ;-)) '04 Ram 1500 Quad 4wd 5.7 Hemi - my workhorse
plexiform Posted December 23, 2016 Posted December 23, 2016 Agreed... that's what I meant a 4wd truck. Doesn't have to be a Chevy by any means. I'm sure there are much better trucks out there. This is just the first one I've ever had.
Nick Posted December 23, 2016 Posted December 23, 2016 So Lauri, were you doing 35 mph, as the sign indicates? ;-) Beautiful machine BTW
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