Monthly Archives: January 2008 - Page 2

Time for a Swift Kick in the…

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Finally! Someone is taking action against Truck Nuts. These things are at the very top of my pet peeve list. Anyone with these things on their truck should be beaten mercilessly with…a set of truck nuts. Other items that are almost (but not quite) as annoying include:

  1. “Piss on (Your Brand of Choice)” Window Decals
  2. “Eatin’ Dodges, Shitn’ Fords” Decals (or any variation on the theme)
  3. “It’s a Jeep Thing, You Wouldn’t Understand” (Oh, just shut the hell up)
  4. “If You Can Read This, Turn Me Over” (very funny…moron)
  5. Fake Boat Propeller receiver covers (only acceptable if your kid gave it to you)
  6. Peeling DIY Window Tint
  7. Giant Number 3′s and 8′s on the side of vehicles that are not Nascar racers (or even Chevrolet automobiles).

That pretty much sums up today’s rant. Don’t get me wrong…I am all in favor of promoting Redneck virtues, proclaiming brand loyalty, and drinking beer in the name of Nascar…but you have to draw the line somewhere.

Have I missed anything?

Maybe next I will come up with a list of crap you can hang off your truck that might actually show some legitimate authenticity, character, or creativity.

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For the Discriminating Jeeper

Here we go Jeep fans. More concept vehicle drivel from the Detroit Auto Show.

If you just can’t get enough XJ, TJ, YJ, JK…and any other J, how about a Roadster for those off road rally/picnic combo afternoons?

Actually looks kind of cool, but not in the usual utilitarian Jeep kind of way.

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Not Your Ordinary Hummer

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The long awaited Hummer HX concept vehicle is out of hiding and making waves at the Detroit Auto Show. Reports indicate that the vehicle is smaller, greener, and aimed directly at the Younger/Wrangler Driving/Halo Playing public…

Is Jeep in trouble? Probably not.

Is this a cool vehicle? Definitely.

Is Ford losing more ground in this (abandoned) market segment. Yes.

Read on to see what the Hummer HX is all about.

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Just Another Night at the Drive In…Sort of

Let’s say you find yourself 4 miles back in the woods, at 8500 ft, in January. It’s about 15 degrees (if you’re lucky) and the wind has been blowing most of the day…

Given these “questionable” conditions and a few friends to share it with, there’s really only one thing to do: open another beer and watch a movie on the Big Screen.

I would like to commend the crew for finally pulling of the the living-room-campout we have been threatening for 20 years. It’s not as though we ever “rough it”, but this was a new low (or high) of some sort.

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“And that foot is me!”

More pics of the great trip can be seen here.

Cheers.

Get a DUI Without Leaving Your Barstool

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Someone has gone and upped the ante on Racing Barstool design – as if this wasn’t an odd enough concept to begin with.

If your barstool wasn’t scary enough with a lawnmower engine (or just the usual four legs), try bolting on some racing tires and a 600cc Honda powerplant.  Now that’s a barstool!

Now someone needs to take it to the next level and make an off road version.

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