by Jeff on October 4, 2007
The first car I ever bought on my own actually wasn’t a car at all it was a pickup. I walked right into the Chevy Dealership, I was eighteen years old, and basically said - I want that one.
I loved those little Chevy S-10s. The one I wanted was a stick shift; of course I didn’t know how to drive a 5-speed. That problem was solved when Rich Crawford (I’ll never forget his name) the salesman took me out over his lunch break and taught me how to drive it in the neighboring church parking lot.
Pulling out of the lot knowing it was all mine over rid the fear that I was pulling out on to a huge highway, and if I couldn’t get into 1st I was a goner. But it worked out. I got it in gear and just kept going.
Maybe like myself you have always loved pickups, or you just need one out of necessity. Either way here are some helpful tips from truck expert Dale Wickell to help you find out which truck will work best for you. [click to continue...]
by Jeff on October 3, 2007
It is almost summer and we are singing the praises of fun in the sun! Heading to the beach, the mountains, and the plains. We are ready for the outdoors, and with all of our outdoor play (jet skies, motorcycles, bikes, camping equipment, etc…) we are in need for a strong enough truck to tow all of our toys.
If you are anything like me you think that you can put a hitch on the end of your 4-cylinder compact and tow anything. But the reality is we need the proper vehicle to accommodate our tow load. According to Forbes Auto it seems like I am not the only one with this misconception….
“Truck experts stress that you should match a truck’s capability to the loads you intend to tow. “Many people tend to overestimate what their vehicle can tow,” said Mike Satlak, medium-duty market manager at International Truck. “The engine’s torque rating is one of the best indicators in measuring the towing capacity of a truck.” [click to continue...]
by Jeff on September 3, 2007
The Harley and Ford Partnership Continues
Are you ready for a supercharge? For those of you F-150 lovers that think Harley Davidson’s are the bomb. You are in luck because this year Ford is releasing it’s ninth version of the original supercharged F-150 Harley Davidson, which began selling in 1999. And it is hitting the market a year earlier than planned…. can we hear a big, “Heeeeeell Yah!”
The supercharged Harley Davidson F-150 Super Crew 4 X 2 is supposed to be more powerful than the previous models where as the styling hasn’t changed much. Here is what automobilemag.com had to say: [click to continue...]
