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NY Times goes on safari to Texas, struggles to understand natives’ love for their “trucks”
http://legalinsurrection.com/ ^ | 01/02/2017 | William A. Jacobson

Posted on 01/02/2017 12:50:18 PM PST by heterosupremacist

“People in Texas will buy trucks even if they’re not going to haul anything heavier than raindrops.”

The NY Times went on safari to Texas, and it has an article about a peculiar love of the natives for trucks, Rodeo Offers a 90-M.P.H. Glimpse of Texans’ Truck Mania:

Tim Spell has noticed a peculiar condition that affects Texans’ mental, physical and automotive well-being.

“I call it ‘truck-itis,’” said Mr. Spell, the former automotive editor for The Houston Chronicle. “People in Texas will buy trucks even if they’re not going to haul anything heavier than raindrops. I was interviewing one guy. He had a 4-by-4. I said: ‘You live in Houston. Why do you have this 4-by-4?’ He said, ‘Well, I own a bar, and 4-by-4s are higher, and I can climb up on the cab and change out the letters of my marquee.’”

Whether for high-up urban letter-switching or more rural and rugged purposes, pickup trucks are to Texas what cowboy boots and oil derricks are to the state — a potent part of the brand. No other state has a bigger influence on the marketing of American pickup trucks.

Having diagnosed the symptoms and named the disease, the Times tried to understand by taking a safari to the Texas Truck Rodeo:

This year’s rodeo, held in October at the Longhorn River Ranch here in Dripping Springs, in the Hill Country outside Austin, left me with a new appreciation for the word truck-a-thon….

At the outdoor awards ceremony, everyone gawked at the two-handled Truck of Texas trophy. In the end, it went to the 2017 Ford Super Duty. A mere five voting points separated the Titan from the Super Duty. John Rieger, Ford’s Super Duty brand manager, gave the trophy a long kiss in the glow of the headlights.

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TOPICS: Miscellaneous
KEYWORDS: automotive; cityslickers; dontmesswithtexas; fakenews; fordmotor; media; msm; redstates; texas
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To: Celtic Conservative
'65 Chevrolet C10 shortbed - (with chrome) -sweet ride!
21 posted on 01/02/2017 1:08:31 PM PST by heterosupremacist (Resistance to tyrants is obedience to God ~ Thomas Jefferson)
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To: All

My son’s first vehicle was a ‘69 Ford pickup...He painted it with a tobacco sprayer...

A guy told hime he had a unique finish on his truck...

He replied, “It’s a custom job...”

LOL


22 posted on 01/02/2017 1:10:25 PM PST by JBW1949 (I'm really PC....PATRIOTICALLY CORRECT!!!!)
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To: heterosupremacist

In order to understand the attraction to trucks, it is useful to have done at least one day of manual labor in your life.

Thus, the mystery to the NYT staff.


23 posted on 01/02/2017 1:10:51 PM PST by G Larry (America now has the opportunity to return to God.)
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To: heterosupremacist
I'm down to two trucks, this is one of them...


24 posted on 01/02/2017 1:11:25 PM PST by rockrr (Everything is different now...)
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To: heterosupremacist

Good read - thanks for the post. Always humorous to read of what the metros think of us out here in Flyover Country.


25 posted on 01/02/2017 1:11:31 PM PST by T-Bird45 (It feels like the seventies, and it shouldn't.)
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To: heterosupremacist

Awesome!


26 posted on 01/02/2017 1:11:39 PM PST by RushIsMyTeddyBear (****happy dance**** BIGLY!!!!)
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To: heterosupremacist

That generation just looks “right” to me. Plus, I can actually do most of the work on it myself.

CC


27 posted on 01/02/2017 1:12:45 PM PST by Celtic Conservative (CC: purveyor of cryptic, snarky posts since December, 2000..)
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To: heterosupremacist

Of course in Houston they laugh at bike riding hipsters.

28 posted on 01/02/2017 1:13:55 PM PST by Snickering Hound
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To: stylin19a

You don’t understand. To a NYC faggot everything west of the Hudson is Texas. ;^)


29 posted on 01/02/2017 1:15:06 PM PST by TigersEye (Congratulations, President Donald J. Trump! - Let's MAGA!!!)
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To: angry elephant

I needed covered cargo space so I took the seats out of my Chrysler minivan (they really detach, no stow-&-go). Gets filled to the headliner all the time.

Anyway, more NYT snobbery. And hatred now that Trump is elected.


30 posted on 01/02/2017 1:15:17 PM PST by elcid1970 ("The Second Amendment is more important than Islam. Buy ammo.")
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To: rockrr

Prewar chevy? I’m gonna guess ‘37.

CC


31 posted on 01/02/2017 1:15:52 PM PST by Celtic Conservative (CC: purveyor of cryptic, snarky posts since December, 2000..)
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To: stylin19a

Just drive a hour south into NJ Monmouth and Ocean Counties.


32 posted on 01/02/2017 1:16:16 PM PST by Midnitethecat
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To: heterosupremacist

I am working on a 62 Willys Truck I acquired a few months ago. I didn’t need it but I wanted it.


33 posted on 01/02/2017 1:16:32 PM PST by dgbrown
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To: heterosupremacist

I am really, really having an urge to buy an old pickup truck. There is a pretty nice ‘69 Chevy C-10 fleetside for $3K locally, which my research shows is not an unreasonable price...good tires, new carb, elec ign, maybe a few hundred high but I could probably resell it for $3K if I change my mind. I like that style. Used to have a ‘53 3/4 ton junk truck which I bought for a day’s labor.

I have virtually ZERO use for a truck!!


34 posted on 01/02/2017 1:16:33 PM PST by Attention Surplus Disorder (Apoplectic is where we want them!)
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To: txhurl

“on the cab.”


35 posted on 01/02/2017 1:17:07 PM PST by Dr. Bogus Pachysandra (Don't touch that thing Don't let anybody touch that thing!I'm a Doctor and I won't touch that thing!)
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To: heterosupremacist

IMO SUV’s, and pick-em-up-trucks are so extremely popular here in California, and all over the country as far as I can tell, because they provide the feeling of safety one can’t get driving modern cars. Modern cars are small to meet CAFE standards imposed by liberal government, and it’s difficult for most people to get in, and out of them much less feel safe in traffic consisting of large SUV’s, and pick-em-up-trucks. Try shopping for a family without either.

I notice as the cars get smaller to meet CAFE regulations the cost of SUV’s, and pick-em-up-trucks keep going up.


36 posted on 01/02/2017 1:17:31 PM PST by rockinqsranch (Dems, Libs, Socialists Call 'em what you will, they all have fairies livin' in their trees.)
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To: heterosupremacist

I just got a small Toyota Tacoma as a company vehicle. I can also use it for personal use. Even thought it’s not full size, it is my first pickup truck and I get a whole lot of use out of it.

I made a rack that I can slide all the work stuff out in one piece then I’m good to go. Kayaks, camping gear, lumber and plywood etc.


37 posted on 01/02/2017 1:18:20 PM PST by cyclotic (Democrats haven't been this mad since we freed their slaves)
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To: heterosupremacist
Has William A. Jacobson never had to haul a 4x8 sheet of plywood/paneling or 8' 2x4's or any number of other items?
They don't fit in a car too well.

He must not own a home.

38 posted on 01/02/2017 1:18:36 PM PST by philman_36 (Pride breakfasted with plenty, dined with poverty and supped with infamy. Benjamiin Franklin)
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To: JBW1949

You ain’t a true, blue Texan if you don’t have a pickup baby..........lol


39 posted on 01/02/2017 1:19:50 PM PST by Dawgreg (Happiness is not having what you want, but wanting what you have.)
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To: heterosupremacist

I’ll take my Chevy Silverado over a subway or taxi cab any day of the year.


40 posted on 01/02/2017 1:20:26 PM PST by AlaskaErik (I served and protected my country for 31 years. Progressives spent that time trying to destroy it.)
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