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Design your ultimate pickup and state it's purpose

Posted on 3/8/13 at 10:53 am
Posted by Springfield XD
Member since Feb 2013
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Posted on 3/8/13 at 10:53 am
Gotta be existing technology. No fleshlight in the exhaust pipe. I'll start:

Purpose: General contractor work; hauling tools, pulling a gooseneck, ect.

Base: Mid-2000's GMC regular cab with a custom built frame. Dually with rear axle set back a bit for better trailering.

Powertrain: Built Cummins with a relatively mild compound turbo setup. +/-500hp. Allison 6 speed, 2 speed gear t-case, Dana 80 lockers front and back.

315 70R 15's with just enough lift to make them fit.

Air ride rear suspension.

Underhood air compressor and generator.

Custom flat bed with under bed tool storage.

Dark gray in color.

Custom grill guard.

What you got?
Posted by Hammertime
Will trade dowsing rod for titties
Member since Jan 2012
43031 posts
Posted on 3/8/13 at 10:59 am to
Impossible to pick anything less than 2 trucks. I have always wanted to start building and manufacturing trucks when I get older, so I have some idea, one of which is basically like a beefed up Hilux diesel
Posted by wickowick
Head of Island
Member since Dec 2006
46379 posts
Posted on 3/8/13 at 11:00 am to
Posted by Flair Chops
to the west, my soul is bound
Member since Nov 2010
35651 posts
Posted on 3/8/13 at 11:01 am to
the 2006 toyota tundra that i have the keys to
Posted by upgrade
Member since Jul 2011
15085 posts
Posted on 3/8/13 at 11:02 am to
1973-79 GMC K10
350 cid with fuel injection
NVG 6 spd manual trans
NP 205 transfer case
dana 60 front axle
14 bolt rear axle
4" lift
35" super swamper TSL tires
16" wheels of some sort
a radio that plays ipod


purpose; everyday use
maybe a gunrack in the back window (I wouldn't use it, but they kick arse)
Posted by Chad504boy
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Member since Feb 2005
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Posted on 3/8/13 at 11:03 am to
My Ford F 250 Diesel and gets 35 mpg.
Posted by Springfield XD
Member since Feb 2013
1782 posts
Posted on 3/8/13 at 11:04 am to
quote:

1973-79 GMC K10
350 cid with fuel injection
NVG 6 spd manual trans
NP 205 transfer case
dana 60 front axle
14 bolt rear axle
4" lift
35" super swamper TSL tires
16" wheels of some sort
a radio that plays ipod


purpose; everyday use
maybe a gunrack in the back window (I wouldn't use it, but they kick arse)


That's badass. Why not go to a small block 454 while you're at it? Same size and weight and way more power.
Posted by Crawdaddy
Slidell. The jewel of Louisiana
Member since Sep 2006
19285 posts
Posted on 3/8/13 at 11:06 am to
90's Toyota Tacoma 4x4.
Posted by Springfield XD
Member since Feb 2013
1782 posts
Posted on 3/8/13 at 11:11 am to
Purpose: Daily driver and light towing

Mid 70's Chevy 1/2 ton shortbox.

Drive train: Supercharged Northstar V8 or GM 3.8 (Want something light.) 5 speed manual on some kind, solid transfer case, Dana 60's with full lockers.

285 tires of some kind.

Rollbar with a bunch of lights on top.

Bright blue and white 2 tone. Done the right way like GM did in the 70's.
Posted by upgrade
Member since Jul 2011
15085 posts
Posted on 3/8/13 at 11:12 am to
quote:

Why not go to a small block 454


Being realistic, the 350 would be slightly warmed over from a stock engine. I don't need that much power, and the mileage would suck mega balls.
Posted by upgrade
Member since Jul 2011
15085 posts
Posted on 3/8/13 at 11:13 am to
quote:

blue and white 2 tone


You sir, have good taste in trucks!

I might go for orange and white 2 tone.
Posted by Springfield XD
Member since Feb 2013
1782 posts
Posted on 3/8/13 at 11:20 am to
quote:

I might go for orange and white 2 tone.



You, sir, do not.
Posted by CP3
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2009
7570 posts
Posted on 3/8/13 at 11:21 am to
Purpose: Panty dropper

Base: Late model f-250

Power train: CAT/detroit/Cummins turbo deisel, allison tranny and front rear air lockers.

35/12.5" Micky Thompson ATZ's

On board air

Brown with king ranch tan two tone.

Heated/massaging bucket seats.

Ipad in the dash.

Studio quality speakers

metal bumper with winch

That's all I can think of right now.








Oh, and a assault life sticker across the back glass


Posted by upgrade
Member since Jul 2011
15085 posts
Posted on 3/8/13 at 11:22 am to
quote:

orange and white 2 tone.


I saw a '72 in Petersens 4 wheel magazine over ten years ago, and I have wanted one since.

I'd take it in '67-72 or 73-79.
Both awesome GM body styles.
Posted by Springfield XD
Member since Feb 2013
1782 posts
Posted on 3/8/13 at 11:22 am to
quote:

Power train: CAT


That would be different. I think your problem is any CAT light enough won't make enough power. And the aftermarket for CAT upgrades doesn't exist.
Posted by MadtownTiger
Texas
Member since Sep 2010
4423 posts
Posted on 3/8/13 at 11:26 am to
Offroad KORE Desert Prerunner... not into the trophy trucks

2006 Chevy Silverado 2500HD 6.6L Duramax
Bigger Garrett Compound Turbo to get upwards of 50lbs of extra pressure

All the fixings to go with the bigger TC, exhaust, fuel pump and rail, injectors and what not.

King Mid Travel Suspension.

Simple black 18" wheels from wherever with 35" Baja Racing tires.

And your extra frame support with weld in gussets.

Posted by jimbeam
University of LSU
Member since Oct 2011
75703 posts
Posted on 3/8/13 at 11:40 am to
my next truck will either be a

Toyota Tacoma Extended Cab 4x4 V6 Manual
or
F150 Extended Cab Extended Cab 4x4 5.0 V8

I wouldnt say ultimate but both of those would fit me very well id say
Posted by Hammertime
Will trade dowsing rod for titties
Member since Jan 2012
43031 posts
Posted on 3/8/13 at 11:50 am to
As far as no know, the only CAT motors that would be legal and work would be big rig motors(450-650hp). They are heavy as the frick and a regular truck frame would just crack with that weight on it
Posted by CP3
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2009
7570 posts
Posted on 3/8/13 at 11:56 am to
Y'all need to stop killing my dreams.

Maybe I'd have CAT design one for a 3/4 ton
Posted by Hammertime
Will trade dowsing rod for titties
Member since Jan 2012
43031 posts
Posted on 3/8/13 at 11:58 am to
I think they have tried, but quit fricking around with it because of the tiered diesel emissions crap. Too expensive to design a motor every 2 years.
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