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z32turbo · 17 September 2012, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by SLRdude

66 gallons tank and 5.5 mpg at 65 mph on the highway lol.

OUCH!!!

Tri-Tip · 18 September 2012, 12:03 AM

The owner of that truck must be trying to make up for some small "assets" that he has.

bayerische · 18 September 2012, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by SLRdude

66 gallons tank and 5.5 mpg at 65 mph on the highway lol.

That's crazy! But I like it.

bayerische · 18 September 2012, 12:33 AM

By my calculations it would cost about 77 euros to do 62miles of highway driving with that baby in Finland.

cht · 18 September 2012, 12:50 AM

As someone who races and offroads, this just looks obnoxious due to it's painful lack of utility and function in relation to it's design.

A painful attempt at "look at me" is all I see that sacrifices safety, fuel economy, etc.

If you could share, I'd be curious as the point or the why people build these....maybe I could understand/respect these things when me(most people) see them and shake our heads in embarrassment for the owner and people riding in them.

In any event, I guess everyone has different tastes, so, to each their own.

SLRdude · 18 September 2012, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Tri-Tip

The owner of that truck must be trying to make up for some small "assets" that he has.

No need to go there mate.
You don't know the guy.

SLRdude · 18 September 2012, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by cht

As someone who races and offroads, this just looks obnoxious due to it's painful lack of utility and function in relation to it's design.

A painful attempt at "look at me" is all I see that sacrifices safety, fuel economy, etc.

If you could share, I'd be curious as the point or the why people build these....maybe I could understand/respect these things when me(most people) see them and shake our heads in embarrassment for the owner and people riding in them.

In any event, I guess everyone has different tastes, so, to each their own.

It's his toy, he takes it rock climbing.

Some buy watches, some buy expensive cars.

His hobbies are motorcycle racing (dirt bike) and rock crawling/climbing.

It's not something he drives on the street on daily bases.

TSW · 18 September 2012, 04:24 AM

Holy s%€#

gmh1013 · 18 September 2012, 05:01 AM

How do you get in.....with a ladder?

SLRdude · 18 September 2012, 05:05 AM

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Originally Posted by gmh1013

How do you get in.....with a ladder?

The truck had electric, retractable side steps, but they were in the shop for some "upgrades".

Here is how the loading worked... (that's me helping my wife get in)

mtrunner · 18 September 2012, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by SLRdude

66 gallons tank and 5.5 mpg at 65 mph on the highway lol.

Wow barely better than a semi truck. That is one expensive truck to drive around.

SLRdude · 18 September 2012, 05:10 AM

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Originally Posted by mtrunner

Wow barely better than a semi truck. That is one expensive truck to drive around.

He hardly ever drives it. It's just a toy he has.

I cannot even imagine spending 300 at the pump for a fill up.

DSJ · 18 September 2012, 05:11 AM

So ridiculous, it's amusing! I'd love to see that thing!

mtrunner · 18 September 2012, 05:23 AM

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Originally Posted by SLRdude

He hardly ever drives it. It's just a toy he has.

I cannot even imagine spending 300 at the pump for a fill up.

It is an awesome truck for sure! Like you I wouldn't want to pay for it to be filled up.

gwalker · 18 September 2012, 05:27 AM

Love it. A lot of buddies I have back in AL have trucks running 37.5s to 44s. A few have swamp buggies with tractor tires that are incredible. The coolest truck I know is this 84 suburban that has 2 blown 454 big blocks (one in the front one in the back). Makes me miss my lifted Yukon I had in high school.

BH13GMT · 18 September 2012, 05:33 AM

Wow
that is something special, Reminds me of the Fall Guy TV show
I hope these pics brings back some boyhood memories for some of the over 35 year olds

and feel free to google "Heather Thomas Fall Guy" as well

z32turbo · 18 September 2012, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by SLRdude

I cannot even imagine spending 300 at the pump for a fill up.

Now that's what I call pain at the pump!!!!!

East Bay Rider · 18 September 2012, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by SLRdude

He hardly ever drives it. It's just a toy he has.

I cannot even imagine spending 300 at the pump for a fill up.

Prolly about the same or maybe even better than a boat.

gwalker · 18 September 2012, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by East Bay Rider

Prolly about the same or maybe even better than a boat.

Amen to that. A boat that only burns gas that like would be a small ski boat. Filled up our boat for the last time this summer 2 weekends ago. Still had in between 1/2-1/4 tank and it still took 315 gallons to top it off. 550 gallons capacity between the 3 saddle tanks and the main tank. The original owner added another 150 gallon tank to increase the range . At cruise I get around 1.2-1.3 MPG. With it wide open we get about 0.8-0.75 mpg. So about 40 gallons/hour at cruise and about 70 gallons/hr wide open. A lot worse than that truck and our boat isn't really that big. Only 33' and it's a center console. That's much better than a large sports fisherman that burns 250-300 gph at cruise.

watch watcher · 18 September 2012, 10:04 AM

How common are large trucks like that in TX? Do you see them daily or is it a rarity?
Here, the law allows only I believe a 4 inch lift!

cajunron · 18 September 2012, 01:12 PM

[QUOTE=SLRdude;3593581]The truck had electric, retractable side steps, but they were in the shop for some "upgrades".

Here is how the loading worked... (that's me helping my wife get in)

Hey Chip, getting there is half the fun!

Boardman · 18 September 2012, 01:53 PM

1000 hp. Damn. Bet that is crazy to drive. Love the smart car pics.

Speaking of smart cars....and only in TX, spotted this the other day. Look down :)

bayerische · 18 September 2012, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by gwalker

Amen to that. A boat that only burns gas that like would be a small ski boat. Filled up our boat for the last time this summer 2 weekends ago. Still had in between 1/2-1/4 tank and it still took 315 gallons to top it off. 550 gallons capacity between the 3 saddle tanks and the main tank. The original owner added another 150 gallon tank to increase the range . At cruise I get around 1.2-1.3 MPG. With it wide open we get about 0.8-0.75 mpg. So about 40 gallons/hour at cruise and about 70 gallons/hr wide open. A lot worse than that truck and our boat isn't really that big. Only 33' and it's a center console. That's much better than a large sports fisherman that burns 250-300 gph at cruise.

I used to have a Chris-Craft with a big block... I was 17 when I had it, sold it as 19, as the fuel bills were not sustainable. Back then Fuel was about 6 FIM/liter (1 euro/liter) Today it's double that, so no thanks.

TARDIS · 18 September 2012, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by NYC6

All those pics and not one of the girls.

I agree! Where are the girls

swatty · 18 September 2012, 07:03 PM

Nice one Chip

18 September 2012, 12:33 AM	#34
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18 September 2012, 12:50 AM	#35
cht 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: San antonio, TX Watch: 116610LV Posts: 2,137	As someone who races and offroads, this just looks obnoxious due to it's painful lack of utility and function in relation to it's design. A painful attempt at "look at me" is all I see that sacrifices safety, fuel economy, etc. If you could share, I'd be curious as the point or the why people build these....maybe I could understand/respect these things when me(most people) see them and shake our heads in embarrassment for the owner and people riding in them. In any event, I guess everyone has different tastes, so, to each their own.

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18 September 2012, 05:27 AM	#45
gwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Gunter Location: AL/NJ Watch: DSSD; 116610LN Posts: 5,509	Love it. A lot of buddies I have back in AL have trucks running 37.5s to 44s. A few have swamp buggies with tractor tires that are incredible. The coolest truck I know is this 84 suburban that has 2 blown 454 big blocks (one in the front one in the back). Makes me miss my lifted Yukon I had in high school.

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