Lowered trucks

chase383
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chase383 4/10/2015 6:13am
4/10/2015 6:13am
Always liked the old E-lines..





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Reggsie 4/10/2015 6:30am
4/10/2015 6:30am
Crush wrote:
Hey chaps, since we're on the topic of trucks, I just got a new rig, a 4x2 hilux on dual fuel. LPG can in the tub...
Hey chaps,

since we're on the topic of trucks, I just got a new rig, a 4x2 hilux on dual fuel. LPG can in the tub. Has anyone got any idea if you could still butt the front wheel of a bike up against the cylinder or am I definitely relocating the cylinder under the tub?



Reggsie wrote:
I have a falcon ute with an LPG cylinder in the tray and the bike sits up against the tank just fine. I wish it wasn't...
I have a falcon ute with an LPG cylinder in the tray and the bike sits up against the tank just fine. I wish it wasn't there though so I could carry the bike with the tailgate up, the tank takes up a lot of room... So yes I would say it is just fine to butt the bike up against the tank but if you can relocate it I would recommend doing so.
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Cheers bud! There is actually some drawers in the back which I've sold, getting picked up this sat, so after that will measure up and see...
Cheers bud! There is actually some drawers in the back which I've sold, getting picked up this sat, so after that will measure up and see what to do... Not sure if the bike will fit, even tailgate down with the cylinder in the back... Spoke to a gas guy yesterday, he wanted 500 bucks to relocate, bloody hell, didn't think it'd cost that much! Will shop around and see what I can do...

Gets great mileage on the LPG, 550 kays to one tank thus far, must be close, and it gets along great. Stoked! The cylinder I think is 55litres?

Hows your Falcon go on it? And is there any cage/bracing on the cylinder or just the floor mounts?

hvaughn, haha... How's your Aussie mate?
My Falcon has 330000 on her now so she goes a bit rough haha. That said she took me, a mate and both our bikes from Perth to Brisbane and back again over Christmas and the LPG was a godsend - saved us a fortune. Pretty sure the falcon would have a longer tray the hilux so you might struggle to get the bike in :/ Maybe diagonally would work?



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dl117 4/10/2015 6:39am
4/10/2015 6:39am
chase383 wrote:
Always liked the old E-lines.. [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2015/04/10/86875/s1200_Econoline.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2015/04/10/86877/s1200_EconolineVan.jpg[/img]
Always liked the old E-lines..





that van is bad ass
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dl117 4/10/2015 6:47am
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old corvair truck, seen at a car show a few years ago...kinda cool

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OldYZRider1 4/10/2015 5:47pm
4/10/2015 5:47pm Edited Date/Time 4/10/2015 5:55pm
The Holden Utes can be bought here in the states. This place in Colorado brings them in in pieces and creates a left hand drive version here in the states.


www.lefthandutes.com

My son had a Pontiac GTO that was a Holden car. Had the Vette V-8 with the six speed manual. It was really a nicely built car but parts were expensive.
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the_wood109 4/10/2015 5:52pm
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Once upon a time...


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Ashleymx 4/10/2015 6:49pm
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OldYZRider1 wrote:
The Holden Utes can be bought here in the states. This place in Colorado brings them in in pieces and creates a left hand drive version...
The Holden Utes can be bought here in the states. This place in Colorado brings them in in pieces and creates a left hand drive version here in the states.


www.lefthandutes.com

My son had a Pontiac GTO that was a Holden car. Had the Vette V-8 with the six speed manual. It was really a nicely built car but parts were expensive.
Thanks for that link. I had no idea that was being done. I'm an Aussie living over here now so that gets ideas going in my head lol. Maybe I'll import my own one day as a project or something or just buy one of theirs if I have a mid life crisis lol.
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One of the few I've built over the years...
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Camber75 4/10/2015 8:32pm
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Last one I'll post, tow truck.
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Lane-O103 4/10/2015 8:40pm
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No thanks. Don't like em i'd prefer a normal height truck don't want my truck scrapping the dirt roads around here. A little lowered i can tolerate but all the way to the ground, why? It one of the things i dont understand that people do to there truck. Side note: I also hate 454s on 28 low profilesSick but oh well to each their own not going to bash on you guys..too much Wink
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Vet57 4/11/2015 2:33am
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Not lowered but a classic no less. We just picked up this 1964 F100. Great project truck!



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motosmith 4/11/2015 3:11am
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Camber75 wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2015/04/10/86945/s1200_image.jpg[/img] One of the few I've built over the years...


One of the few I've built over the years...
Very nice. I wouldn't drive anything that's not an extra cab, but cool looking truck either way.
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Mini Elsinore 4/11/2015 6:36am
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Lane-O103 wrote:
No thanks. Don't like em i'd prefer a normal height truck don't want my truck scrapping the dirt roads around here. A little lowered i can...
No thanks. Don't like em i'd prefer a normal height truck don't want my truck scrapping the dirt roads around here. A little lowered i can tolerate but all the way to the ground, why? It one of the things i dont understand that people do to there truck. Side note: I also hate 454s on 28 low profilesSick but oh well to each their own not going to bash on you guys..too much Wink
Thanks for your input---which is worthless to the thread, but I'm sure you feel better having spoken in front of the class. Now, run along.....
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PADDY'S LAD 4/11/2015 9:01am
4/11/2015 9:01am
My 70 short bed 3 1/2" / 5" drop six silly /3 on the tree (sold it) used to love to take it to the track.
Super fun to restore and drive.
Cheers, Pat





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PressPassP 4/11/2015 9:17am
4/11/2015 9:17am Edited Date/Time 4/11/2015 3:06pm
Lane-O103 wrote:
No thanks. Don't like em i'd prefer a normal height truck don't want my truck scrapping the dirt roads around here. A little lowered i can...
No thanks. Don't like em i'd prefer a normal height truck don't want my truck scrapping the dirt roads around here. A little lowered i can tolerate but all the way to the ground, why? It one of the things i dont understand that people do to there truck. Side note: I also hate 454s on 28 low profilesSick but oh well to each their own not going to bash on you guys..too much Wink
Mine's a weekend thing just for fun really,personally,like so many outsiders I don't understand the whole thing of why so many people over there drive huge SUV's and trucks mainly to the mall or school and back but yes it's each to their own indeed Wink

(btw so many traffic lights but no roundabouts too Blink )
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wildbill 4/11/2015 10:40am
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Those ute's are pretty cool. Here's my neighbors blown small block Studebaker. It's ridiculously fast and handles like the 76 Camaro frame it's built upon. With less rear wheel traction of course.








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Hut 4/11/2015 10:47am
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PADDY'S LAD wrote:
My 70 short bed 3 1/2" / 5" drop six silly /3 on the tree (sold it) used to love to take it to the track...
My 70 short bed 3 1/2" / 5" drop six silly /3 on the tree (sold it) used to love to take it to the track.
Super fun to restore and drive.
Cheers, Pat





Nice, I used to have a 72 4x4 short bed chevy. That I dumped a lot of time and money into, Loved that truck Cool
theinternetkid 4/12/2015 1:37pm
4/12/2015 1:37pm
From Malcolm Stewart's Instagram. I'd love to see more pics of this one.



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avidchimp 4/15/2015 1:33pm
4/15/2015 1:33pm
Spotted this one on the lot today. Imagine driving this bad boy to Pala…






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TerryB 7/4/2015 4:51pm
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peelout wrote:
i probably wouldn't own a lowered truck but that doesn't mean i don't think they're pretty bitchin when done right. keep posting your photo's bros, some...
i probably wouldn't own a lowered truck but that doesn't mean i don't think they're pretty bitchin when done right.

keep posting your photo's bros, some sweet rides in here

TerryB, that ranger is fucking sweet. i would definitely drive that thing around town
Thanks Peely! Latest upgrades to the grille, headlights, and bumper.

What you can't see: custom 4-wheel disc upgrade.

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kzizok 7/4/2015 6:45pm
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seth505 wrote:
I have a 4x4 truck personally but wanted to agree and say Craig is correct. [img]http://image.truckinweb.com/f/features/1502_2011_ram_3500_silver_star/84668493/2013-dodge-ram-towing.jpg[/img]
I have a 4x4 truck personally but wanted to agree and say Craig is correct.

Leavin OKC?
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jj welks 7/4/2015 6:47pm
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Wow that is one sweet ranger!
theinternetkid 12/25/2015 9:21pm
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I got a little work done on my F-100, so I figured I'd bump this old thread with pictures.



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Branham96 12/26/2015 5:44am
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Camber75 wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2015/04/10/86946/s1200_image.jpg[/img] Another


Another
Looks like you know Paul Davis? I love that truck! I worked with paul for Mike Smith a while ago.
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bvm111 12/28/2015 10:57am
12/28/2015 10:57am
15 years ago I hauled my motorcycle in my 58 VW Single Cab bus! It was lowered with a 2076cc dual carb motor... It was way too fast with the drum brakes and worn out steering box and no seat belts. Dropping the side gates down made loading easier and the bed was bigger than my 2014 Tundra. The only problem was that every time I drive that damn thing you didn't know if you would actually reach your destination... So it was always an interesting adventure with it!
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Juss 12/28/2015 1:47pm
12/28/2015 1:47pm
Sure love my lifted Duramax 4x4
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Micahdogg 12/28/2015 2:05pm
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Juss wrote:
Sure love my lifted Duramax 4x4
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pdub187 12/28/2015 3:14pm
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Ford utes though.



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