The Survive! Never Say Die! Chat Thread

redwood22 said:
I might sit back and just learn. I have wanted a truck for about 4 yrs now, and waffle between something old that I can work on or a shiny new penny (the colorado/canyon models sorta have my eye) just can't ever make up the mind though...
That blazer looks awesome standard!
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That's a hard decision because that Colorado and Canyon are nice! They really did a nice job with upgrading that model.
 
I haven't heard a lot of good things about the titan, but that was the gasser. I think the Dodge eco diesel would be cool to look into.
 
I know 2 guys that own titans and they love them, but the only interest i have would be the diesel and ill be waiting for feedback. that dodge eco diesel is interesting but too small for me. DEF has ruined diesels.
 
Yeah I would love a new powerstroke, but I don't have a need for a heavy truck like that. I do know a guy who just traded in his ecoboost for a new titan, he loves his too. I liked them fir a while, it just seems they start getting "loose" like steering and suspension.
 
Ford should bring back the F100. Make it between the size of the ranger and the F150 with a small, high output turbo diesel and a badass offroad package. There could be standard ecoboost v6 and the 5L v8 too. Im thinking like the old dodge dakota in size. They'de outsell the F150
 
The guys i know wouldn't know if their suspension or steering was loose seeing how high they've lifted them, lol.

that would be something sweet riz.
 
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Tinbanger said:
I haven't heard a lot of good things about the titan, but that was the gasser. I think the Dodge eco diesel would be cool to look into.
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Same here. The two friends that have a Titan can't stand them. The stock suspension is squishy and they always complain about horrible gas mileage. They're both early model pickups so maybe Nissan fixed the issues.
 
Riz2530 said:
Ford should bring back the F100. Make it between the size of the ranger and the F150 with a small, high output turbo diesel and a badass offroad package. There could be standard ecoboost v6 and the 5L v8 too. Im thinking like the old dodge dakota in size. They'de outsell the F150
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That would sell like crazy out here! Full size pickups are great, but not everyone needs a big truck. I like your idea.
 
Riz2530 said:
Ford should bring back the F100. Make it between the size of the ranger and the F150 with a small, high output turbo diesel and a badass offroad package. There could be standard ecoboost v6 and the 5L v8 too. Im thinking like the old dodge dakota in size. They'de outsell the F150
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would love this too, the "small" modern trucks aren't really all that small and more competition in the market will make them all better!
 
No kidding. I sat in a new Colorado last year and it was almost the same size as my old 2003 Silverado. I wish the made a single cab longbed because that would be a great work truck.
 
Standard78 said:
No kidding. I sat in a new Colorado last year and it was almost the same size as my old 2003 Silverado. I wish the made a single cab longbed because that would be a great work truck.
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I also came up with this borderline crazy idea of turning a 4x4 E-150 into a mini camper of sorts.... probably just crazy talk, but would be fun.
 
Its not as hard as you'd think. I worked on RVs for several years. I converted 30 and 40 foot shells into Mobil internet hubs for a few colleges across Texas. It was basically so high school kids could go in and check out colleges they were interested in attending. I also helped an old neighbor convert an old pull behind trailer. We stripped it completely and built it the way he wanted.

I would go with a bit bigger van though. Imagine all the extra weight that things gonna hold. :) I know you'll have a shrine to your 3v goodness.
 
That's a great idea Redwood! I drive a 2004 Sprinter and love being able to have everything under one roof.
 
Texas_toothpick said:
Its not as hard as you'd think. I worked on RVs for several years. I converted 30 and 40 foot shells into Mobil internet hubs for a few colleges across Texas. It was basically so high school kids could go in and check out colleges they were interested in attending. I also helped an old neighbor convert an old pull behind trailer. We stripped it completely and built it the way he wanted.

I would go with a bit bigger van though. Imagine all the extra weight that things gonna hold. :) I know you'll have a shrine to your 3v goodness.
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That sounds like a lot of fun! and you are probably right on wanting/needing something bigger...too many project ideas too little time!
 
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