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Truck-maker to sell giant pick-up
CNN.com ^ | 9/13/2004 | Chris Isidore,

Posted on 09/13/2004 11:26:12 AM PDT by uglybiker

At 258 inches, or 21-1/2 feet long, the CXT's about 4-1/2 feet longer than the new Hummer H2 pickup, and about 2 inches longer than the F-350 Crew Cab. But it really towers over what's on the road now is in height, at 108 inches, or 11 feet, a foot above a basketball rim and more than two feet taller than the Hummer or the F-350.

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TOPICS: Extended News; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: 4insecuredorks; auto; autoshop; canyonero; minesbiggernyours; monstertruck; nodrivethruservice; supersizeme
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To: xm177e2; wardaddy; humblegunner
OK.....we have to mod this pig !

Portal axles a must w/ oversize discs all the way round, ARB air lockers front and rear.

Rip out the navstar and replace with the biggest baddest dale banks can turbo up for the on and off ramps. Add propane injection of course.

Dual transfer cases for creepin and crawlin

Allison Electric 6 speed w/ manual overdrive and "cruise" of course....:o)

Recaro modle "C" seats w/ massage, heat and electric adjustments.

Chop the roof 6 inches for a lower CG. Shave the door handles, trim and exterior mirrors to cut wind resistance and save gas mileage (:o)

Glass cockpit w/ Multi-function Displays for driver and passenger and installed on the backs of the drivers and front passenger seats for the two rear passengers.

All MFD's are identical in case ya need to make a trail fix. Every nut bolt and fastener on the vehicle is removeable with one handtool and a Leatherman.

DOT approved 36 inch Bead locks with 49 x 18 Michelin XC/AT all terrain tires (sippin is optional and costs extra)

And......a set of fuzzy dice and a big gulp cup holder.........

Stay safe !

121 posted on 09/14/2004 12:57:12 PM PDT by Squantos (Be polite. Be professional. But, have a plan to kill everyone you meet. ©)
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To: uglybiker

Would it be considered environmentally friendly if they could design it to run on roadkill?


122 posted on 09/14/2004 1:03:10 PM PDT by P.O.E.
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To: t_skoz; Squantos; TexasCowboy; Eaker
I'll meet ya on the range with cold beers! Ya'll fire up the grill!

I still like this one:

Went hunting in the D-1/2 twice some years back and it's never been the same.
That sucker just didn't care.

123 posted on 09/14/2004 1:12:53 PM PDT by humblegunner
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To: t_skoz
We'll have it going!

C'mon down!



124 posted on 09/14/2004 1:16:34 PM PDT by TexasCowboy
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To: humblegunner
Drive one of those SOB's 2000 miles in 3 days and get back to me on the "fun" factor.......:o)

They will go when ya need go and for stump pulling they are a kewl tewl !...

Stay safe !

125 posted on 09/14/2004 1:27:27 PM PDT by Squantos (Be polite. Be professional. But, have a plan to kill everyone you meet. ©)
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To: humblegunner
"That sucker just didn't care."

No, the deuce and a halfs don't care.

They don't care if you've been riding in the back for twelve hours and every bump in the road feels like a bayonet just ripped out your spine.

But they're like a Timex - they just keep going!

126 posted on 09/14/2004 1:28:35 PM PDT by TexasCowboy
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To: Squantos
"Drive one of those SOB's 2000 miles in 3 days and get back to me on the "fun" factor.......:o)"

If there was anyone in the back, all his bones were Jello.

127 posted on 09/14/2004 1:31:16 PM PDT by TexasCowboy
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To: TexasCowboy
I think yer on to something TC.....we'll get Eeeeek to drive a side a beef around for a few hours and tenderize it before the BBQ...........

Stay safe !

128 posted on 09/14/2004 1:37:59 PM PDT by Squantos (Be polite. Be professional. But, have a plan to kill everyone you meet. ©)
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To: humblegunner

http://www.navistar.com/assets/pdf/7300%20CXT%20SS.pdf

Stay safe !


129 posted on 09/14/2004 1:43:35 PM PDT by Squantos (Be polite. Be professional. But, have a plan to kill everyone you meet. ©)
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To: Chemist_Geek
"Oh, I disagree about the neighbors part... This vehicle is designed and marketed squarely at suburban soccer-moms and micropenile soccer-dads who want to one-up their neighbors."

Well, I guess you think there are a lot of people who WANT to be thought of as "suburban soccer-moms and micropenile soccer-dads who want to one-up their neighbors"? Funny, if I cared about what people thought, thats not how I would choose to be thought of?

I would buy the most politically correct car on the market, in order to show how sensitive and aware I was, or simply to avoid being thought of as a micro penile soccer-dad by people like you.

lol...just because you buy things in order to impress your friends and neighbors, you shouldn't assume everyone does, although, to give you your due, you are probably right at least part of the time. Some people are clueless.
130 posted on 09/14/2004 1:55:02 PM PDT by flaminco
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To: Poohbah

Come on lotto!


131 posted on 09/14/2004 2:20:03 PM PDT by pke
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To: Inge_CAV

Looks like a 1951-5 Euclid (30 Ton) belly dump.


132 posted on 09/16/2004 12:10:09 AM PDT by B4Ranch (´´Firearms are second only to the Constitution in importance; they are the people´s liberty´s teeth.)
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To: B4Ranch

I think you are right. Found the picture at Antique Caterpillar Owners Association web site. They talk about old trucks on there sometimes. Not have a Euclid but I do have a 50's White and a couple of IHCs.


133 posted on 09/16/2004 3:52:53 AM PDT by Inge_CAV
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