Sunday, November 30th, 2008
First, you must know what truck size will best fit your purpose. Are you placing tons of cement sacks in the truck, or just some boxes of dry goods? Choose a truck spacious enough to suit your needs. There are compact trucks, mid-size trucks, and full size trucks. A full size truck, as the modifier suggests, is the biggest among the three, the best vehicle for heavy towing. A mid-size truck is everything that is in between the sizes of a full-size truck and a compact truck. A compact truck, therefore, is the smallest kind, usually can only tow up to about 3,000 pounds. In terms of gas mileage, one general principle is that the bigger the truck, the bigger the gas consumption.
Second to consider is your seating preference. How many people will usually board the truck? There are different truck seating designs, so you should be able to decide which one will serve you right. There is standard cab truck seating, extended cab truck seating, and crew cab truck seating. Standard cab truck seating includes one bench or two seats. Extended cab truck seating has a second row that can either be a bench or three bucket seats. Crew cab truck seating includes a second row bench just like the extended cub, but with 4-doors. It also provides more space for packages.
Another factor to consider is the truck manufacturer. Truck manufacturers have their unique branding, and you should design which maker best fulfills your aesthetic needs. The three best truck manufacturers in the industry are Chevrolet, Ford and Dodge. They are more than willing to give you a tour to their showrooms and provide brochures on the designs, versions, and specifications of their trucks. If you have no time to visit showrooms, there are dozens of magazines that publish reviews on trucks. There are also a dozen of sites on the Internet that publish online reviews and specifications of trucks, you can also give them a visit.
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Tuesday, November 4th, 2008
As far as variety goes, there are about as many RC cars as there are models of the real thing, and probably even more. Take for instance the Chevy. There is no lack of RC models available if you go for the classic trucks in this arena; or for their sports car line, like the Chevy Corvette.
Chevy RCs are definitely more for the collector than the racer, unless you custom-make your RC racer to have the body of a Chevy, that is. Let’s take a look at some of the more popular Chevy RCs:
Muscle Machines 1957 Chevrolet
This comes in pretty big at a 1:8 scale and is truly a classic. Accessories included are the charger, battery pack, and features working headlights, a decidedly detailed interior, custom wheels, and super glossy paint. Average price is between $60-$80. Other Chevy Muscle Machine models available are the 71 Camaro and the Camaro Z28, also in 1:8 scale and similarly priced to the 1957 Chevrolet.
1969 Chevy Camaro Z28 RC Electric Car
Made by Playmaker Toys, this 1969 Camaro model is produced at a 1:18 scale and features working head and tail lights, and is a four-function car (as in forward, backward, left, and right). This is definitely for the real Chevy collectors out there, and at $30-$40, it’s not a bad deal at all.
1998 Chevrolet Corvette GTS IR Control Mini RC Car
For the mini RC fans out there, this Chevrolet for sale is for you. It features a body that is all metal, racing tires made of rubber, and a miniature Corvette engine. The remote control wristwatch doubles as just that, a watch, and the mini RC car itself claims to mimic everything that its real nemesis does; this is probably because General Motors itself is said to have licensed this baby as a true 1:32 mini RC. This has a MSRP of $49.95 to $69.95 but can be bought at less than half that price at many online hobby stores.
Chevy truck for sale models are also available as RCs - such as the Chevy SSR RC Truck and the Chevy 4×4 Monster Truck. Average prices for RC trucks are a little over $100, but if you’re lucky, some websites have them on sale for as much as 50% off. Also many freightliner truck models are available.
Many Chevy owners who have at one point in their lives owned a classic are thrilled when they find model RCs that resemble the very cars they once owned. So, whether you’re just a beginning collector of classics, or if you’re a seasoned collector looking to expand your line of cars, then the Chevy is definitely the way to go.
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Wednesday, September 10th, 2008
Motor Corporation has gone a long way and it is determined to make the most out of every segment in the American auto market. This time around, it attempts to conquer the full-size truck market.As perceived by auto analysts, Ford, GMC and Dodge have already established loyalties among its customers. In fact, they account for more that 90 percent of the entire full size Classic Truck sales in the United States. “This is not the car market of the 1970s and ’80s, where the domestic automakers failed to match in terms of quality.The Detroit brands have the upper hand in full size classic trucks.”Lutz further added, “All the people who bought American full size pickup trucks, regardless of manufacturers, or full size sport utilities are deliriously happy with their products.”The American truck owner — Ford, Chevrolet, Dodge, GMC, it doesn’t matter — is intensely loyal and enormously satisfied with the truck.”
Full size truck market is far different from many industries. Ford, GMC and Dodge have loyal customer base. So far this year, 672,700 units of world’s best-selling F-series trucks from Ford were sold. GMC comes next with 539,300 sales of Chevy Silverado. Dodge Ram, landed on the third place with 303,500 sales. Ford F-Series pickup truck parts seem to be never waning. Chevrolet, on the other hand, is holding on tight to its standing. Consequently, Dodge truck parts are refined to do better.
“Toyota will have a tough time taking customers away from Ford, GMC and Dodge. “The competition has a tremendous reputation. They have strong loyalty among working-truck buyers. That’s a tough thing to crack.However, Toyota’s sales percentage is soaring like a rocket. In fact, it has surged more than 20 percent and overshadowed other auto giants. “Toyota has the right image, said, which gives advice on cars. “Image seems to be the most important thing for a carmaker right now.” New trucks is given extra towing capacity, refined suspension, a tailgate that turns into a step, and a brand new 6.4-liter diesel engine. These fresh features are incorporated to Ford F-150 pickup truck parts to pave way for a powerful, manageable and improved ride. These trucks will reach dealerships early next year.
Compared to the previous year sales, Ford has sold 21 percent more cars. The significant percentage of which comes from the low-margin fleet customers. Greater percentage also comes from its best-selling vehicle Ford F-150. As a result, said model along with the Ford F-150 pickup truck parts are now considered the primordial priority of the automaker. This concern is implemented so as to keep its standing and sales in the pickup truck segment.As a fact, Ford has a better standing in the pickup truck segment. Moreover, this standing is well-protected and secured by the automaker. To further protect its standing, the automaker has launched an upgraded version of its trucks. These trucks are expected to heighten the customers desire to possess high-performance vehicles.
GMC is also unraveling a brand new pickup - Chevrolet Silverado. Said model is considered a threat that could take away part of Ford F-150 sales. So far, said model is the best-selling vehicle in the US. In the past few years, Ford has sold approximately 900,000 F-Series trucks annually. Moreover, 40 percent of F-series trucks sold are Super Duty trucks.
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Friday, August 22nd, 2008
Peterbilt Motors Company received the top ranking among conventional trucks and Associates Medium Duty Truck Customer Satisfaction Study. Hino Truck ranked highest in the cab ove engine segment and GMC ranked best for dealer service satisfaction. According to the California based marketing firm, Peterbilt’s performance is based on its model, which accounts of its medium duty truck sales. Peterbilt continues to demonstrate its strength in the medium duty markets by providing products of the highest quality. We are proud that customers recognize our commitment to developing and manufacturing product solutions that exceed their expectations for performance, reliability and durability. Peterbilt received the highest scores in two of the four factors that comprise overall conventional product satisfaction, performance and cost of ownership and was significantly higher than the industry average in quality as well. In the five areas that make up the performance factor, Peterbilt scored significantly higher than the industry in all of them, and led in three - interior, exterior and engine.
Peterbilt also made a medium duty production line. Medium duty truck product satisfaction is based on six key factors of ownership: vehicle quality; vehicle engine; vehicle transmission; ride, handling, and braking; vehicle cab interior; and exterior design and styling. Peterbilt’s medium duty trucks, aimed at municipal markets of buses, trash and construction vehicles with much higher stop and go action that would generate more electric power. Peterbilt now offers one of the industry’s most comprehensive and versatile Classic Medium duty Truck lineups to meet the full range of customer applications and requirements.Never before in the history of the company has Peterbilt been better positioned to help medium duty customers increase efficiencies and reduce operating expenses related to their truck fleets. Peterbilt is developing a heavy duty hybrid hydraulic launch-assist system for vocational and stop-and-go applications. Peterbilt Motors Company, a division of PACCAR Inc. manufactures premium quality trucks for a wide range of markets, including over the road, construction, municipal and medium duty.It combines with innovative design and superior quality features ina custom engineered truck that stands as the “Class” of the industry.
Kenworth, Sterling, Chevrolet, GMC Truck, Ford, and Freightliner also perform above industry average in overall satisfaction in the conventional medium duty truck segment. Hino ranks highest in overall customer satisfaction in the cab over engine market segment. UD Trucks/Nissan Diesel and Mitsubishi Fuso also finished above industry average in the cab over engine market segment.GMC Truck dealers scored higher than other truck dealers in dealer attitude, service initiation, and service advisor/write-up person, noted the release. Chevrolet, which scored highest in service delivery process, service quality, and price of service, ranked second behind GMC Truck. Ford also scored above industry average.
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Tuesday, August 19th, 2008
GMC 4000 Pickup :
The GMC 4000 sustained a new, more modern look introduced by GMC two years earlier, but it was closer than the appearance of its Chevrolet counterparts.General Motors Corp. will give suppliers a major hand in the engineering and production of Chevrolet’s SSR pickup high-level GM manufacturing sources.GMC also redesigned its trucks, In differences were confined to minor variations in grille treatment, equipment, and mechanical specifications. Plenty of improvements went inside, too.Enough to keep brochure writers working overtime. Comfort and convenience got more emphasis than ever, and in future years the market’s demand for truck like amenities would prove increasingly important. GMC boasted of door openings inches wider than those on pwer models.
Dodge 3500SLT Pickup :
The Dodge 3500SLT pickup traced its design roots, when Dodge bravely risked an expensive restyle. Chevrolet, Dodge, and Nissan number among the truck manufacturers who have added four-door pickups to their lineup. While overall truck sales increased modestly in that devastated economy, the Dodge Series HC was exactly what the market wanted: The successor of Dodge Series , was little changed in styling, which obviously was the correct decision, but it was improved mechanically.A standard-wheel-base pickup , which happened to be the same price as a half-ton Ford. Prices were low, because hardly anything was standard.Dodge restyled the light truck line and rode to even greater success, but the recession cut volume short again. The Dodge 3500SLT pickup was clearly one of the most successful Dodge trucks of a dreary decade.
Mitsubishi Fuso Shows Concept of Its Eco-Hybrid Medium Duty Cabover Work Truck :
Mitsubishi Fuso has developed a unique hybrid electric vehicle (HEV).The new Fuso hybrid electric commercial truck combines a small, clean-burning diesel engine, an ultra-slim electric motor/generator. The result is a medium duty truck that achieves up to 30% better fuel economy in delivery applications and also produces significantly less emissions than its standard diesel.The new Mitsubishi Fuso Canter Eco Hybrid features a parallel hybrid system, that incorporates the company’s latest advancements to deliver ecologically responsible, economical performance. The electric motor is used to drive the vehicle when starting off. During hard acceleration, both the diesel engine and electric motor/generator power the vehicle. When cruising, the vehicle is driven by the diesel engine only, like a conventional vehicle. When slowing down or braking, the electric motor/generator functions as a generator to brake the vehicle. The generator converts brake energy into electric energy and stores it in the lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery for the next moving off or acceleration. This vehicle shows the technological capabilities and environmental dedication associated with the Fuso brand.
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Tuesday, August 19th, 2008
Stewart was a small regional maker of light and medium-duty trucks. Stewart built good trucks, including the Stewart panel and dump truck. It had the distinction of building its own high quality bodies. Stewart never competed with volume makers like Ford or Chevrolet, or anyother. But it affected some competition to low production builders.By 1935, seeking low end sales in a depressed market,For those who needed more power and speed, the stewart trucks had plenty of power to handle normal highway speeds, and the 1 tonners shared clean lines with their handsome Buddy based little brother.The Ford trucks are the utility versions of one of history’s most important motor vehicles.
A dump truck is very useful. This construction vehicle is used to carry many different things at a construction site and it comes in all shapes and sizes.It is not very compicated. Dump trucks typically have one cylinder or a pair of cylinders that lift the bed. The only unique thing about these cylinders is that they often telescope, giving them a very long range of motion. A dump truck is truck used for transporting loose material for construction. A typical dump truck is equipped with a operated open-box bed , the front of which can be lifted up to allow the contents to be deposited on the ground behind the truck at the site of delivery. In the UK the term applies to off-road construction plant only, and the road vehicle is known as a tipper or tipper lorry.A standard dump truck is a full truck chassis with a dump body mounted to the frame.
The term ‘Dump’ Truck is not generally used by the mining industry, or by the manufacturers that build these machines. The more appropriate for this strictly off road vehicle is, ‘Haul’ truck and the equivalet European term is ‘Dumper’. The classification bottom and side for example, describes how the loaded material is discharged once loaded. This large capacity truck is used for the transportation of coal from a loading device directly to a power station or bulk storage area.Dump truck drivers who can also operate heavy machinery will find it much easier to find work with any construction company.Dump trucks aren’t really made for speed, they’re more the workhorse of the trucking industry and as such, dump truck drivers usually work within a set area. It’s uncommon for dump trucks to be out on the highway when transporting their loads.
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Friday, August 15th, 2008
If you plan to use your truck like a car, desiring quick, quiet acceleration and rarely ever haul a heavy load and don’t plan to it for a long time,you may want a gasoline engine. Gas engines run smoother, fuel is easier to find, and gas engines start easier in cold weather.If you plan to use your truck for towing, value good fuel economy and plan to put plenty of miles on it, you may want a diesel. The price to buy a diesel truck is really high, although they can offer you a lot in return.A diesel truck will go just about anywhere; they get relatively good mileage for the horsepower and the rating is more than a work truck.
Dodge :
The 2500 and 3500 Dodge trucks are the newest 3/4 and 1 ton trucks on the road. Back in 2002, the Ram didn’t have enough power with the 245 HP 9.5L. Dodge promised more powerful engines for the 2500/3500 platform and they delivered on that promise.The new base engine is the 5.7L gasoline V-8 that’s not only the most powerful engine of the group at 345 HP but also revives the well known and historical Hemi name.
Ford :
Ford trucks helped push the 3/4 ton and 1 ton truck market to where it is today when it introduced it’s international engineered power stroke diesel back in 1994. Before 1994, these diesels were poorly built and no match for the big gasoline engines.From 1994 to 2002, over 70% of super duty Fords were sold with the optional 7.3L V-8 diesel engine. This engine helped to put Ford among the leaders in diesel trucks, as they had more than they needed to dominate the market.
Chevrolet/GMC :
Over the years, diesel trucks have proven to be effecient with mileage, great for towing, and easy on maintenance. Unlike gas engines, diesel engines do not have spark plugs, which means you won’t need to get them tuned up near as much as gasoline engines.For those who like to haul heavy loads on a frequent basis, diesel is the way to go. You can get quite a few miles per gallon, and diesel trucks are built to go 250,000 miles or more before the engine needs to be rebuit,making them a purchase that is more than worth your money.Even the more conventional bodies were not yet built by Chevrolet trucks, so most sales were for the bare chassis. Dealers often ordered bodies and sold the truck complete.Attitudes about trucks were changing fast.Lots of people used them for double-duty; cargo hauling and personal transportation. An eye-catching truck could also promote a merchant’s services.The market for slick pickups was out there, and Chevrolet was one of the first to take advantage.
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