Looks like that F150 we told you about is actually an F250. Here's the news release from Ford: LAS VEGAS, Nov. 1, 2005: The Ford F-Series has remained the undisputed leader in pickup trucks for 28 straight years by always pushing the limits of towing, hauling and cargo capability. Today, at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show, Ford unveiled its new … [Read more...]
Truck – rebuilding a 1950 Dodge pickup
Ever get the urge to rebuild a truck? You know, take an old truck, carefully disassemble it, get rid of the rust and crud until everything's right and slowly put it all back together again until the finished vehicle before you is yours, truly yours? It's much like a doctor resurrecting the almost dead patient, this truck lives because you stepped in. As cold weather gets closer … [Read more...]
Truck accessories can save gas, you can too
Rising gas prices make everyone a high mileage expert. You've probably read some of those expert "How to save gas" articles and they sound like they're written by your Mom. C'mon, who doesn't know driving slower or driving less will save gas? Riding a bicycle will do the same thing but if you plan on using your truck for work and play, how do you get better mileage without … [Read more...]
Truck manufacturers design to make accessories fit
Five or six years ago, buying an aftermarket accessory for your truck could often be a frustrating experience. Truck manufacturers built their truck without worrying about whether or not you wanted running boards or performance headers or anything else after it was off the lot. That was someone else's problem. Times have changed. The aftermarket parts and accessories … [Read more...]
Run your truck on biodiesel
Rising fuel prices sure have a way of making us look for tricks to get better mileage or improve how our engines work or even looking for alternative fuels altogether. Those of us with diesels under the hood might have a few options the gasoline guys don't. Not long ago, the TV show, Trucks, ran through the whole process of making biodiesel fuel from a large container of … [Read more...]