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So, when did pickup trucks become the status symbol?
Posted on 3/8/14 at 6:20 am
Posted on 3/8/14 at 6:20 am
I seem to remember a time when there were not nearly the number of pickups on the roads, except for when you ventured into the country. Now, it seems trucks are in almost every driveway, and the bigger the truck the bigger the man I suppose. What gives? When did this become the symbol of status, manhood, or fashion?
This post was edited on 3/8/14 at 6:31 am
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Posted on 3/8/14 at 6:20 am to Mike da Tigah
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Posted on 3/8/14 at 6:21 am to Mike da Tigah
Never knew they had a message
Posted on 3/8/14 at 6:21 am to Mike da Tigah
They've always been the (no message) as far as I've been concerned.
Unless the (no message) was one of compensation.
Unless the (no message) was one of compensation.
Posted on 3/8/14 at 6:22 am to tduecen
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Never knew they had a message
6 am and you're on point.
Posted on 3/8/14 at 6:28 am to Mike da Tigah
When they started putting three and four doors on trucks in the mid 90's
Posted on 3/8/14 at 6:30 am to Mike da Tigah
Nashville collaborated with the pickup truck industry to spawn this movement. You will also notice a sharp incline in interest in dirt roads, Murica, 6-packs, my baby, fishin holes, and ole George Jones.
Posted on 3/8/14 at 6:33 am to Mike da Tigah
It's not about status as much as it is about utility.
Posted on 3/8/14 at 6:36 am to Mike da Tigah
I got tired of cramming a bunch of shite in the back of a civic or jeep everytime I went to the store. Also kayaks, boats, etc are tough to haul on a jeep.
Posted on 3/8/14 at 6:36 am to Placebeaux
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When they started putting three and four doors on trucks in the mid 90's
Do you think that is what caused it to evolve into the monster 4x4 truck craze where you need a step ladder to get in, or the big Super Duty thing? Seems to be getting a little out of control, especially with those that have pipes on them that sound like an 18 wheeler passing you by.
Posted on 3/8/14 at 6:39 am to RealityTiger
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It's not about status as much as it is about utility.
But how did we make it before hand when people arguably had less money and had to probably do more stuff themselves?
Posted on 3/8/14 at 6:44 am to Mike da Tigah
quote:I don't know what you mean by this question. It's not like we're comparing cell phones to using payphones back in the day. Guys just got tired of borrowing and/or renting a truck when they needed space to haul something. And as another poster said, the extended cab makes it to where it's basically like an SUV on the inside.
But how did we make it before hand when people arguably had less money and had to probably do more stuff themselves?
I'll go so far as to say every father should have a truck. If not as his regular vehicle, as a spare vehicle.
Posted on 3/8/14 at 6:48 am to Mike da Tigah
When they stopped riding like trucks, and started having a more comfortable ride than most cars
Posted on 3/8/14 at 6:49 am to RealityTiger
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I don't know what you mean by this question. It's not like we're comparing cell phones to using payphones back in the day. Guys just got tired of borrowing and/or renting a truck when they needed space to haul something. And as another poster said, the extended cab makes it to where it's basically like an SUV on the inside.
I don't remember any of that being the case growing up, except when people moved perhaps, then it was more of who do we know that actually has a truck we might borrow for the day.
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I'll go so far as to say every father should have a truck. If not as his regular vehicle, as a spare vehicle.
But what if they don't like driving a truck?
Posted on 3/8/14 at 6:51 am to Mike da Tigah
Unless you're a working man who needs it to carry the tools of his trade, it's just an affectation and a rather pathetic one at that.
Posted on 3/8/14 at 6:51 am to Mike da Tigah
They actually became real popular after Urban Cowboy hit the theaters. At least that's what my Pops told me.
Posted on 3/8/14 at 6:52 am to tankyank13
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When they stopped riding like trucks, and started having a more comfortable ride than most cars
So, you think it's a more comfortable ride than most cars?
I enjoy a pretty comfortable ride myself. I'd say much more comfy than the trucks I have ridden in. Handles a hell of a lot better too. Better gas mileage to boot.
Posted on 3/8/14 at 6:53 am to Layabout
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Unless you're a working man who needs it to carry the tools of his trade, it's just an affectation and a rather pathetic one at that.
So you're saying that driving a truck is pathetic?
Posted on 3/8/14 at 6:54 am to Layabout
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Unless you're a working man who needs it to carry the tools of his trade, it's just an affectation and a rather pathetic one at that.
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