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Woodworkers and their trucks

I know I know not the norm blog for a woodworking site but… thru out my life I've always owned a truck whether it was my main ride or sitting on the side of the house waiting to go to the lumberyard. Being a woodworker you really need a truck or trailer to haul wood, finished cabinets etc.

sooooo how bout a pic of your lumber hauling rig it might be fun, and…...... just for fun I was thinking about all the vehicles I've had here goes yeah I'm a dork or maybe bored either way I'm ok with that LOL

lets see sort of in order, 1980 chevy citation, 1967 chevy convertible impala, 1970 datsun truck, 1988 chevy s10, 1976 chevy 1/2 ton, 1962 chevy 1/2 ton, another 1976 chevy 1/2 ton, 1988 chevy Beretta, 1977 pontiac venture (fake nova), 1982 toyota truck, 1988 gmc sonoma 4Ă—4, 1964 chevy 1/2 with turbo 400 tranny and a b&m ratchet shifter, 1996 full size ford bronco, 1998 buick regal, 1986 toyota 4Ă—4, 2001 pontiac aztek, 2000 jeep wrangler, 1996 harley davison sportster, 1998 dodge dakota 4Ă—4, 1986 porche 944, 2000 ford contour,

and finally my truck now 2000 ford 3/4 ton diesel 4×4 crew cab whew…..

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Woodworkers and their trucks

I know I know not the norm blog for a woodworking site but… thru out my life I've always owned a truck whether it was my main ride or sitting on the side of the house waiting to go to the lumberyard. Being a woodworker you really need a truck or trailer to haul wood, finished cabinets etc.

sooooo how bout a pic of your lumber hauling rig it might be fun, and…...... just for fun I was thinking about all the vehicles I've had here goes yeah I'm a dork or maybe bored either way I'm ok with that LOL

lets see sort of in order, 1980 chevy citation, 1967 chevy convertible impala, 1970 datsun truck, 1988 chevy s10, 1976 chevy 1/2 ton, 1962 chevy 1/2 ton, another 1976 chevy 1/2 ton, 1988 chevy Beretta, 1977 pontiac venture (fake nova), 1982 toyota truck, 1988 gmc sonoma 4Ă—4, 1964 chevy 1/2 with turbo 400 tranny and a b&m ratchet shifter, 1996 full size ford bronco, 1998 buick regal, 1986 toyota 4Ă—4, 2001 pontiac aztek, 2000 jeep wrangler, 1996 harley davison sportster, 1998 dodge dakota 4Ă—4, 1986 porche 944, 2000 ford contour,

and finally my truck now 2000 ford 3/4 ton diesel 4×4 crew cab whew…..

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Ok…here you go….. my newest ride, purchased October 3rd, 2011….It's a 2012 Chevy Z71 4X4 Crew Cab.



 

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Woodworkers and their trucks

I know I know not the norm blog for a woodworking site but… thru out my life I've always owned a truck whether it was my main ride or sitting on the side of the house waiting to go to the lumberyard. Being a woodworker you really need a truck or trailer to haul wood, finished cabinets etc.

sooooo how bout a pic of your lumber hauling rig it might be fun, and…...... just for fun I was thinking about all the vehicles I've had here goes yeah I'm a dork or maybe bored either way I'm ok with that LOL

lets see sort of in order, 1980 chevy citation, 1967 chevy convertible impala, 1970 datsun truck, 1988 chevy s10, 1976 chevy 1/2 ton, 1962 chevy 1/2 ton, another 1976 chevy 1/2 ton, 1988 chevy Beretta, 1977 pontiac venture (fake nova), 1982 toyota truck, 1988 gmc sonoma 4Ă—4, 1964 chevy 1/2 with turbo 400 tranny and a b&m ratchet shifter, 1996 full size ford bronco, 1998 buick regal, 1986 toyota 4Ă—4, 2001 pontiac aztek, 2000 jeep wrangler, 1996 harley davison sportster, 1998 dodge dakota 4Ă—4, 1986 porche 944, 2000 ford contour,

and finally my truck now 2000 ford 3/4 ton diesel 4×4 crew cab whew…..

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I've always wanted a truck, but for some reason this is the first one I've ever owned. I've added step bars just like Rick's since this photo was taken.

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Woodworkers and their trucks

I know I know not the norm blog for a woodworking site but… thru out my life I've always owned a truck whether it was my main ride or sitting on the side of the house waiting to go to the lumberyard. Being a woodworker you really need a truck or trailer to haul wood, finished cabinets etc.

sooooo how bout a pic of your lumber hauling rig it might be fun, and…...... just for fun I was thinking about all the vehicles I've had here goes yeah I'm a dork or maybe bored either way I'm ok with that LOL

lets see sort of in order, 1980 chevy citation, 1967 chevy convertible impala, 1970 datsun truck, 1988 chevy s10, 1976 chevy 1/2 ton, 1962 chevy 1/2 ton, another 1976 chevy 1/2 ton, 1988 chevy Beretta, 1977 pontiac venture (fake nova), 1982 toyota truck, 1988 gmc sonoma 4Ă—4, 1964 chevy 1/2 with turbo 400 tranny and a b&m ratchet shifter, 1996 full size ford bronco, 1998 buick regal, 1986 toyota 4Ă—4, 2001 pontiac aztek, 2000 jeep wrangler, 1996 harley davison sportster, 1998 dodge dakota 4Ă—4, 1986 porche 944, 2000 ford contour,

and finally my truck now 2000 ford 3/4 ton diesel 4×4 crew cab whew…..

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Charlie,
Now that's a nice ride….glad you posted it. I was wondering what your truck looked like when you posted on my topic….I like that color, too…I bought red to go with my boat…lol.
Boy those step rails sure helps us old guys get in better…This is about my 5th or 6th truck…
 

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Woodworkers and their trucks

I know I know not the norm blog for a woodworking site but… thru out my life I've always owned a truck whether it was my main ride or sitting on the side of the house waiting to go to the lumberyard. Being a woodworker you really need a truck or trailer to haul wood, finished cabinets etc.

sooooo how bout a pic of your lumber hauling rig it might be fun, and…...... just for fun I was thinking about all the vehicles I've had here goes yeah I'm a dork or maybe bored either way I'm ok with that LOL

lets see sort of in order, 1980 chevy citation, 1967 chevy convertible impala, 1970 datsun truck, 1988 chevy s10, 1976 chevy 1/2 ton, 1962 chevy 1/2 ton, another 1976 chevy 1/2 ton, 1988 chevy Beretta, 1977 pontiac venture (fake nova), 1982 toyota truck, 1988 gmc sonoma 4Ă—4, 1964 chevy 1/2 with turbo 400 tranny and a b&m ratchet shifter, 1996 full size ford bronco, 1998 buick regal, 1986 toyota 4Ă—4, 2001 pontiac aztek, 2000 jeep wrangler, 1996 harley davison sportster, 1998 dodge dakota 4Ă—4, 1986 porche 944, 2000 ford contour,

and finally my truck now 2000 ford 3/4 ton diesel 4×4 crew cab whew…..

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I'll save you having to look at a photo - my truck is a Chevy Uplander mini-van, but I think of it as a truck. I have delivered a 8' tall book case in it with the tail gate closed and everything. I can haul full 4Ă—8 sheet goods and have also managed to get 28 bales of pine straw in it too. It has a bumper sticker that says, "Charter Member. Men Who Drive Mini-Vans Club." Seriously, a mini-van is a requirement for my day job, but it has proven to be a good vehicle to haul things in too.
 

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Woodworkers and their trucks

I know I know not the norm blog for a woodworking site but… thru out my life I've always owned a truck whether it was my main ride or sitting on the side of the house waiting to go to the lumberyard. Being a woodworker you really need a truck or trailer to haul wood, finished cabinets etc.

sooooo how bout a pic of your lumber hauling rig it might be fun, and…...... just for fun I was thinking about all the vehicles I've had here goes yeah I'm a dork or maybe bored either way I'm ok with that LOL

lets see sort of in order, 1980 chevy citation, 1967 chevy convertible impala, 1970 datsun truck, 1988 chevy s10, 1976 chevy 1/2 ton, 1962 chevy 1/2 ton, another 1976 chevy 1/2 ton, 1988 chevy Beretta, 1977 pontiac venture (fake nova), 1982 toyota truck, 1988 gmc sonoma 4Ă—4, 1964 chevy 1/2 with turbo 400 tranny and a b&m ratchet shifter, 1996 full size ford bronco, 1998 buick regal, 1986 toyota 4Ă—4, 2001 pontiac aztek, 2000 jeep wrangler, 1996 harley davison sportster, 1998 dodge dakota 4Ă—4, 1986 porche 944, 2000 ford contour,

and finally my truck now 2000 ford 3/4 ton diesel 4×4 crew cab whew…..

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While I am not real old. I could not imagine having a truck without some sort of step rails. They are a must have accessory, in my opinion.

I have a 03 Ford, ext cab, step side fx4. Honestly, I dont care for it. Looking forward to a new one.
 

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Woodworkers and their trucks

I know I know not the norm blog for a woodworking site but… thru out my life I've always owned a truck whether it was my main ride or sitting on the side of the house waiting to go to the lumberyard. Being a woodworker you really need a truck or trailer to haul wood, finished cabinets etc.

sooooo how bout a pic of your lumber hauling rig it might be fun, and…...... just for fun I was thinking about all the vehicles I've had here goes yeah I'm a dork or maybe bored either way I'm ok with that LOL

lets see sort of in order, 1980 chevy citation, 1967 chevy convertible impala, 1970 datsun truck, 1988 chevy s10, 1976 chevy 1/2 ton, 1962 chevy 1/2 ton, another 1976 chevy 1/2 ton, 1988 chevy Beretta, 1977 pontiac venture (fake nova), 1982 toyota truck, 1988 gmc sonoma 4Ă—4, 1964 chevy 1/2 with turbo 400 tranny and a b&m ratchet shifter, 1996 full size ford bronco, 1998 buick regal, 1986 toyota 4Ă—4, 2001 pontiac aztek, 2000 jeep wrangler, 1996 harley davison sportster, 1998 dodge dakota 4Ă—4, 1986 porche 944, 2000 ford contour,

and finally my truck now 2000 ford 3/4 ton diesel 4×4 crew cab whew…..

Wheel Automotive parking light Automotive side marker light Tire Land vehicle
Like Jeff, I too have a minivan (Toyota). I never really wanted a minivan, but with 3 kids, it became logistically necessary. However, I've really come to like it. Its incredibly utilitarian. The third row seats can be folded flat into the floor and the second row of seats can be removed in under a minute. Once done, I can lay a sheet of plywood flat on the floor. The van rides smooth and is comfortable to drive. I'm not sure I'd ever choose a truck over a van now that I've owned both.
 

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Woodworkers and their trucks

I know I know not the norm blog for a woodworking site but… thru out my life I've always owned a truck whether it was my main ride or sitting on the side of the house waiting to go to the lumberyard. Being a woodworker you really need a truck or trailer to haul wood, finished cabinets etc.

sooooo how bout a pic of your lumber hauling rig it might be fun, and…...... just for fun I was thinking about all the vehicles I've had here goes yeah I'm a dork or maybe bored either way I'm ok with that LOL

lets see sort of in order, 1980 chevy citation, 1967 chevy convertible impala, 1970 datsun truck, 1988 chevy s10, 1976 chevy 1/2 ton, 1962 chevy 1/2 ton, another 1976 chevy 1/2 ton, 1988 chevy Beretta, 1977 pontiac venture (fake nova), 1982 toyota truck, 1988 gmc sonoma 4Ă—4, 1964 chevy 1/2 with turbo 400 tranny and a b&m ratchet shifter, 1996 full size ford bronco, 1998 buick regal, 1986 toyota 4Ă—4, 2001 pontiac aztek, 2000 jeep wrangler, 1996 harley davison sportster, 1998 dodge dakota 4Ă—4, 1986 porche 944, 2000 ford contour,

and finally my truck now 2000 ford 3/4 ton diesel 4×4 crew cab whew…..

Wheel Automotive parking light Automotive side marker light Tire Land vehicle
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Hmmm, Trucks I've owned….
1949 Chevy, with the wooden floor 8 foot bed, 4 speed with Granny gear…paid $25 bucks for it…yep $25 bucks.
1984 Chevy C20 3/4 ton with 292 engine, 4 speed manual with Granny gear. 16.5 inch tires, nice hauler.
1971 Datsun PL510 with 4cylinder, 4 speed and a little campershell on the back.
1996 Dodge Dakota with the extended cab. V6 and auto tranny. Hauled a lot of brush with that one.

Now running a 1999 Chevy 3/4 ton Silverado with Vortec V8 and auto and a READING 8 foot tool-side with sliding cover and lumber rack. Use that for sub-contracting to build shipping crates for the Navy.

But the wife…
 

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Woodworkers and their trucks

I know I know not the norm blog for a woodworking site but… thru out my life I've always owned a truck whether it was my main ride or sitting on the side of the house waiting to go to the lumberyard. Being a woodworker you really need a truck or trailer to haul wood, finished cabinets etc.

sooooo how bout a pic of your lumber hauling rig it might be fun, and…...... just for fun I was thinking about all the vehicles I've had here goes yeah I'm a dork or maybe bored either way I'm ok with that LOL

lets see sort of in order, 1980 chevy citation, 1967 chevy convertible impala, 1970 datsun truck, 1988 chevy s10, 1976 chevy 1/2 ton, 1962 chevy 1/2 ton, another 1976 chevy 1/2 ton, 1988 chevy Beretta, 1977 pontiac venture (fake nova), 1982 toyota truck, 1988 gmc sonoma 4Ă—4, 1964 chevy 1/2 with turbo 400 tranny and a b&m ratchet shifter, 1996 full size ford bronco, 1998 buick regal, 1986 toyota 4Ă—4, 2001 pontiac aztek, 2000 jeep wrangler, 1996 harley davison sportster, 1998 dodge dakota 4Ă—4, 1986 porche 944, 2000 ford contour,

and finally my truck now 2000 ford 3/4 ton diesel 4×4 crew cab whew…..

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The wife's truck…2003 Ford Excursion Limited with the 6.0L powerstroke diesel (I'm not really jealous, she let's me ride in it some times.)
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Woodworkers and their trucks

I know I know not the norm blog for a woodworking site but… thru out my life I've always owned a truck whether it was my main ride or sitting on the side of the house waiting to go to the lumberyard. Being a woodworker you really need a truck or trailer to haul wood, finished cabinets etc.

sooooo how bout a pic of your lumber hauling rig it might be fun, and…...... just for fun I was thinking about all the vehicles I've had here goes yeah I'm a dork or maybe bored either way I'm ok with that LOL

lets see sort of in order, 1980 chevy citation, 1967 chevy convertible impala, 1970 datsun truck, 1988 chevy s10, 1976 chevy 1/2 ton, 1962 chevy 1/2 ton, another 1976 chevy 1/2 ton, 1988 chevy Beretta, 1977 pontiac venture (fake nova), 1982 toyota truck, 1988 gmc sonoma 4Ă—4, 1964 chevy 1/2 with turbo 400 tranny and a b&m ratchet shifter, 1996 full size ford bronco, 1998 buick regal, 1986 toyota 4Ă—4, 2001 pontiac aztek, 2000 jeep wrangler, 1996 harley davison sportster, 1998 dodge dakota 4Ă—4, 1986 porche 944, 2000 ford contour,

and finally my truck now 2000 ford 3/4 ton diesel 4×4 crew cab whew…..

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PASs,
I'll bet your wife's Ford Excursion could pull a house, with a 6.0L. My wife's truck (well, not really a truck) is a 2005 Chevy Suburban.. She used to let me pull my bass boat with it, until I got this new ride…that's over…lol.
 

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Woodworkers and their trucks

I know I know not the norm blog for a woodworking site but… thru out my life I've always owned a truck whether it was my main ride or sitting on the side of the house waiting to go to the lumberyard. Being a woodworker you really need a truck or trailer to haul wood, finished cabinets etc.

sooooo how bout a pic of your lumber hauling rig it might be fun, and…...... just for fun I was thinking about all the vehicles I've had here goes yeah I'm a dork or maybe bored either way I'm ok with that LOL

lets see sort of in order, 1980 chevy citation, 1967 chevy convertible impala, 1970 datsun truck, 1988 chevy s10, 1976 chevy 1/2 ton, 1962 chevy 1/2 ton, another 1976 chevy 1/2 ton, 1988 chevy Beretta, 1977 pontiac venture (fake nova), 1982 toyota truck, 1988 gmc sonoma 4Ă—4, 1964 chevy 1/2 with turbo 400 tranny and a b&m ratchet shifter, 1996 full size ford bronco, 1998 buick regal, 1986 toyota 4Ă—4, 2001 pontiac aztek, 2000 jeep wrangler, 1996 harley davison sportster, 1998 dodge dakota 4Ă—4, 1986 porche 944, 2000 ford contour,

and finally my truck now 2000 ford 3/4 ton diesel 4×4 crew cab whew…..

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Current ride is a 2000 Toyota Tacoma 2WD. 190,000 mi on it so far. It is my commuting and hauling rig, nuttin' fancy.

I had a 1984 Toyota 4WD with long bed that I should have never sold. That was a great truck especially witht the 22R engine in it. I also had a Chevy S10 but I don't remember the year of it. I bought it new.
 

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Woodworkers and their trucks

I know I know not the norm blog for a woodworking site but… thru out my life I've always owned a truck whether it was my main ride or sitting on the side of the house waiting to go to the lumberyard. Being a woodworker you really need a truck or trailer to haul wood, finished cabinets etc.

sooooo how bout a pic of your lumber hauling rig it might be fun, and…...... just for fun I was thinking about all the vehicles I've had here goes yeah I'm a dork or maybe bored either way I'm ok with that LOL

lets see sort of in order, 1980 chevy citation, 1967 chevy convertible impala, 1970 datsun truck, 1988 chevy s10, 1976 chevy 1/2 ton, 1962 chevy 1/2 ton, another 1976 chevy 1/2 ton, 1988 chevy Beretta, 1977 pontiac venture (fake nova), 1982 toyota truck, 1988 gmc sonoma 4Ă—4, 1964 chevy 1/2 with turbo 400 tranny and a b&m ratchet shifter, 1996 full size ford bronco, 1998 buick regal, 1986 toyota 4Ă—4, 2001 pontiac aztek, 2000 jeep wrangler, 1996 harley davison sportster, 1998 dodge dakota 4Ă—4, 1986 porche 944, 2000 ford contour,

and finally my truck now 2000 ford 3/4 ton diesel 4×4 crew cab whew…..

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currently my "truck" is a 1998 ford contour with 98,000 miles on it. usually if i need to haul home lumber or a new machine i borrow my dad's 2002 F150

im currently trying to save up for a truck of my own. the one i want is a toyota pickup since they tend to last a very long time. those who use youtube look up a video called "top gear killing a toyota" to understand what i mean.
if i had some extra cash i would look into adding a tommy gate onto it to make hauling things easier.
 

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Woodworkers and their trucks

I know I know not the norm blog for a woodworking site but… thru out my life I've always owned a truck whether it was my main ride or sitting on the side of the house waiting to go to the lumberyard. Being a woodworker you really need a truck or trailer to haul wood, finished cabinets etc.

sooooo how bout a pic of your lumber hauling rig it might be fun, and…...... just for fun I was thinking about all the vehicles I've had here goes yeah I'm a dork or maybe bored either way I'm ok with that LOL

lets see sort of in order, 1980 chevy citation, 1967 chevy convertible impala, 1970 datsun truck, 1988 chevy s10, 1976 chevy 1/2 ton, 1962 chevy 1/2 ton, another 1976 chevy 1/2 ton, 1988 chevy Beretta, 1977 pontiac venture (fake nova), 1982 toyota truck, 1988 gmc sonoma 4Ă—4, 1964 chevy 1/2 with turbo 400 tranny and a b&m ratchet shifter, 1996 full size ford bronco, 1998 buick regal, 1986 toyota 4Ă—4, 2001 pontiac aztek, 2000 jeep wrangler, 1996 harley davison sportster, 1998 dodge dakota 4Ă—4, 1986 porche 944, 2000 ford contour,

and finally my truck now 2000 ford 3/4 ton diesel 4×4 crew cab whew…..

I love this little truck so I am glad you asked!!!!

 

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Woodworkers and their trucks

I know I know not the norm blog for a woodworking site but… thru out my life I've always owned a truck whether it was my main ride or sitting on the side of the house waiting to go to the lumberyard. Being a woodworker you really need a truck or trailer to haul wood, finished cabinets etc.

sooooo how bout a pic of your lumber hauling rig it might be fun, and…...... just for fun I was thinking about all the vehicles I've had here goes yeah I'm a dork or maybe bored either way I'm ok with that LOL

lets see sort of in order, 1980 chevy citation, 1967 chevy convertible impala, 1970 datsun truck, 1988 chevy s10, 1976 chevy 1/2 ton, 1962 chevy 1/2 ton, another 1976 chevy 1/2 ton, 1988 chevy Beretta, 1977 pontiac venture (fake nova), 1982 toyota truck, 1988 gmc sonoma 4Ă—4, 1964 chevy 1/2 with turbo 400 tranny and a b&m ratchet shifter, 1996 full size ford bronco, 1998 buick regal, 1986 toyota 4Ă—4, 2001 pontiac aztek, 2000 jeep wrangler, 1996 harley davison sportster, 1998 dodge dakota 4Ă—4, 1986 porche 944, 2000 ford contour,

and finally my truck now 2000 ford 3/4 ton diesel 4×4 crew cab whew…..

Wheel Automotive parking light Automotive side marker light Tire Land vehicle
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2001 Ford Excursion Limited. Powerstroke Diesel, 4 wheel drive with 6 inches of lift. Currently a two seater because of the plywood in the back!
 

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Woodworkers and their trucks

I know I know not the norm blog for a woodworking site but… thru out my life I've always owned a truck whether it was my main ride or sitting on the side of the house waiting to go to the lumberyard. Being a woodworker you really need a truck or trailer to haul wood, finished cabinets etc.

sooooo how bout a pic of your lumber hauling rig it might be fun, and…...... just for fun I was thinking about all the vehicles I've had here goes yeah I'm a dork or maybe bored either way I'm ok with that LOL

lets see sort of in order, 1980 chevy citation, 1967 chevy convertible impala, 1970 datsun truck, 1988 chevy s10, 1976 chevy 1/2 ton, 1962 chevy 1/2 ton, another 1976 chevy 1/2 ton, 1988 chevy Beretta, 1977 pontiac venture (fake nova), 1982 toyota truck, 1988 gmc sonoma 4Ă—4, 1964 chevy 1/2 with turbo 400 tranny and a b&m ratchet shifter, 1996 full size ford bronco, 1998 buick regal, 1986 toyota 4Ă—4, 2001 pontiac aztek, 2000 jeep wrangler, 1996 harley davison sportster, 1998 dodge dakota 4Ă—4, 1986 porche 944, 2000 ford contour,

and finally my truck now 2000 ford 3/4 ton diesel 4×4 crew cab whew…..

Wheel Automotive parking light Automotive side marker light Tire Land vehicle
I've got a little (short bed) 2003 Chev S10. Can't haul much at a time, but I don't buy much at a time, and it gets 25 mpg.
 

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Woodworkers and their trucks

I know I know not the norm blog for a woodworking site but… thru out my life I've always owned a truck whether it was my main ride or sitting on the side of the house waiting to go to the lumberyard. Being a woodworker you really need a truck or trailer to haul wood, finished cabinets etc.

sooooo how bout a pic of your lumber hauling rig it might be fun, and…...... just for fun I was thinking about all the vehicles I've had here goes yeah I'm a dork or maybe bored either way I'm ok with that LOL

lets see sort of in order, 1980 chevy citation, 1967 chevy convertible impala, 1970 datsun truck, 1988 chevy s10, 1976 chevy 1/2 ton, 1962 chevy 1/2 ton, another 1976 chevy 1/2 ton, 1988 chevy Beretta, 1977 pontiac venture (fake nova), 1982 toyota truck, 1988 gmc sonoma 4Ă—4, 1964 chevy 1/2 with turbo 400 tranny and a b&m ratchet shifter, 1996 full size ford bronco, 1998 buick regal, 1986 toyota 4Ă—4, 2001 pontiac aztek, 2000 jeep wrangler, 1996 harley davison sportster, 1998 dodge dakota 4Ă—4, 1986 porche 944, 2000 ford contour,

and finally my truck now 2000 ford 3/4 ton diesel 4×4 crew cab whew…..

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'96 Ford 2WD F150 Long bed 302 auto. 264k (all mine) so far and has given me no reason to consider replacement.
 

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Woodworkers and their trucks

I know I know not the norm blog for a woodworking site but… thru out my life I've always owned a truck whether it was my main ride or sitting on the side of the house waiting to go to the lumberyard. Being a woodworker you really need a truck or trailer to haul wood, finished cabinets etc.

sooooo how bout a pic of your lumber hauling rig it might be fun, and…...... just for fun I was thinking about all the vehicles I've had here goes yeah I'm a dork or maybe bored either way I'm ok with that LOL

lets see sort of in order, 1980 chevy citation, 1967 chevy convertible impala, 1970 datsun truck, 1988 chevy s10, 1976 chevy 1/2 ton, 1962 chevy 1/2 ton, another 1976 chevy 1/2 ton, 1988 chevy Beretta, 1977 pontiac venture (fake nova), 1982 toyota truck, 1988 gmc sonoma 4Ă—4, 1964 chevy 1/2 with turbo 400 tranny and a b&m ratchet shifter, 1996 full size ford bronco, 1998 buick regal, 1986 toyota 4Ă—4, 2001 pontiac aztek, 2000 jeep wrangler, 1996 harley davison sportster, 1998 dodge dakota 4Ă—4, 1986 porche 944, 2000 ford contour,

and finally my truck now 2000 ford 3/4 ton diesel 4×4 crew cab whew…..

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Not a truck, but it has hauled a bit of wood home…...I can get 8' boards in it. Sheet goods are another story.
 

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Woodworkers and their trucks

I know I know not the norm blog for a woodworking site but… thru out my life I've always owned a truck whether it was my main ride or sitting on the side of the house waiting to go to the lumberyard. Being a woodworker you really need a truck or trailer to haul wood, finished cabinets etc.

sooooo how bout a pic of your lumber hauling rig it might be fun, and…...... just for fun I was thinking about all the vehicles I've had here goes yeah I'm a dork or maybe bored either way I'm ok with that LOL

lets see sort of in order, 1980 chevy citation, 1967 chevy convertible impala, 1970 datsun truck, 1988 chevy s10, 1976 chevy 1/2 ton, 1962 chevy 1/2 ton, another 1976 chevy 1/2 ton, 1988 chevy Beretta, 1977 pontiac venture (fake nova), 1982 toyota truck, 1988 gmc sonoma 4Ă—4, 1964 chevy 1/2 with turbo 400 tranny and a b&m ratchet shifter, 1996 full size ford bronco, 1998 buick regal, 1986 toyota 4Ă—4, 2001 pontiac aztek, 2000 jeep wrangler, 1996 harley davison sportster, 1998 dodge dakota 4Ă—4, 1986 porche 944, 2000 ford contour,

and finally my truck now 2000 ford 3/4 ton diesel 4×4 crew cab whew…..

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Mine looks just like the OP. right down to the Bumper guard. Mine's an '03… they didn't change the look too much. It has the V10, 4wd and, surprisingly good fuel mileage.
I love this truck.
 

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Woodworkers and their trucks

I know I know not the norm blog for a woodworking site but… thru out my life I've always owned a truck whether it was my main ride or sitting on the side of the house waiting to go to the lumberyard. Being a woodworker you really need a truck or trailer to haul wood, finished cabinets etc.

sooooo how bout a pic of your lumber hauling rig it might be fun, and…...... just for fun I was thinking about all the vehicles I've had here goes yeah I'm a dork or maybe bored either way I'm ok with that LOL

lets see sort of in order, 1980 chevy citation, 1967 chevy convertible impala, 1970 datsun truck, 1988 chevy s10, 1976 chevy 1/2 ton, 1962 chevy 1/2 ton, another 1976 chevy 1/2 ton, 1988 chevy Beretta, 1977 pontiac venture (fake nova), 1982 toyota truck, 1988 gmc sonoma 4Ă—4, 1964 chevy 1/2 with turbo 400 tranny and a b&m ratchet shifter, 1996 full size ford bronco, 1998 buick regal, 1986 toyota 4Ă—4, 2001 pontiac aztek, 2000 jeep wrangler, 1996 harley davison sportster, 1998 dodge dakota 4Ă—4, 1986 porche 944, 2000 ford contour,

and finally my truck now 2000 ford 3/4 ton diesel 4×4 crew cab whew…..

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I don't feel like going outside and taking a picture. My everyday driver is now a Ford ranger nothing special. Now my wood truck is a 94 Dodge Dakota 4X4. It came two tone green and silver but now we have a eight color truck with the primary color rust. I dont go to lumberyards much but i do go out through the woods alot with a chainsaw to get my wood so this is a perfect truck for that.
 

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Woodworkers and their trucks

I know I know not the norm blog for a woodworking site but… thru out my life I've always owned a truck whether it was my main ride or sitting on the side of the house waiting to go to the lumberyard. Being a woodworker you really need a truck or trailer to haul wood, finished cabinets etc.

sooooo how bout a pic of your lumber hauling rig it might be fun, and…...... just for fun I was thinking about all the vehicles I've had here goes yeah I'm a dork or maybe bored either way I'm ok with that LOL

lets see sort of in order, 1980 chevy citation, 1967 chevy convertible impala, 1970 datsun truck, 1988 chevy s10, 1976 chevy 1/2 ton, 1962 chevy 1/2 ton, another 1976 chevy 1/2 ton, 1988 chevy Beretta, 1977 pontiac venture (fake nova), 1982 toyota truck, 1988 gmc sonoma 4Ă—4, 1964 chevy 1/2 with turbo 400 tranny and a b&m ratchet shifter, 1996 full size ford bronco, 1998 buick regal, 1986 toyota 4Ă—4, 2001 pontiac aztek, 2000 jeep wrangler, 1996 harley davison sportster, 1998 dodge dakota 4Ă—4, 1986 porche 944, 2000 ford contour,

and finally my truck now 2000 ford 3/4 ton diesel 4×4 crew cab whew…..

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Getting back to the step rails…. The funny thing is, I love the way they look on the truck, but I never use them. My wife was all for getting them because she had a hard time getting in without them, but at 5' 10" I am just tall enough to get a butt cheek on the seat without using the step. When I try to actually use the step, it seems like more work. Go figure. I still like 'em.
 

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Woodworkers and their trucks

I know I know not the norm blog for a woodworking site but… thru out my life I've always owned a truck whether it was my main ride or sitting on the side of the house waiting to go to the lumberyard. Being a woodworker you really need a truck or trailer to haul wood, finished cabinets etc.

sooooo how bout a pic of your lumber hauling rig it might be fun, and…...... just for fun I was thinking about all the vehicles I've had here goes yeah I'm a dork or maybe bored either way I'm ok with that LOL

lets see sort of in order, 1980 chevy citation, 1967 chevy convertible impala, 1970 datsun truck, 1988 chevy s10, 1976 chevy 1/2 ton, 1962 chevy 1/2 ton, another 1976 chevy 1/2 ton, 1988 chevy Beretta, 1977 pontiac venture (fake nova), 1982 toyota truck, 1988 gmc sonoma 4Ă—4, 1964 chevy 1/2 with turbo 400 tranny and a b&m ratchet shifter, 1996 full size ford bronco, 1998 buick regal, 1986 toyota 4Ă—4, 2001 pontiac aztek, 2000 jeep wrangler, 1996 harley davison sportster, 1998 dodge dakota 4Ă—4, 1986 porche 944, 2000 ford contour,

and finally my truck now 2000 ford 3/4 ton diesel 4×4 crew cab whew…..

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My ride is a 1998 Ford Ranger 4X4 extended cab, good for hunting, hauling wood and getting me around,
at 6'2" step rails just get the back of my pants dirty when I step out of the rig, so I have never installed
them on any of my trucks. My wife's ride is a 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan with stowaway seating. It
normally has one of her drum sets fully or partially loaded, so I have never found out if it can haul anything
else.
 

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Woodworkers and their trucks

I know I know not the norm blog for a woodworking site but… thru out my life I've always owned a truck whether it was my main ride or sitting on the side of the house waiting to go to the lumberyard. Being a woodworker you really need a truck or trailer to haul wood, finished cabinets etc.

sooooo how bout a pic of your lumber hauling rig it might be fun, and…...... just for fun I was thinking about all the vehicles I've had here goes yeah I'm a dork or maybe bored either way I'm ok with that LOL

lets see sort of in order, 1980 chevy citation, 1967 chevy convertible impala, 1970 datsun truck, 1988 chevy s10, 1976 chevy 1/2 ton, 1962 chevy 1/2 ton, another 1976 chevy 1/2 ton, 1988 chevy Beretta, 1977 pontiac venture (fake nova), 1982 toyota truck, 1988 gmc sonoma 4Ă—4, 1964 chevy 1/2 with turbo 400 tranny and a b&m ratchet shifter, 1996 full size ford bronco, 1998 buick regal, 1986 toyota 4Ă—4, 2001 pontiac aztek, 2000 jeep wrangler, 1996 harley davison sportster, 1998 dodge dakota 4Ă—4, 1986 porche 944, 2000 ford contour,

and finally my truck now 2000 ford 3/4 ton diesel 4×4 crew cab whew…..

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Charlie, i thinks its funny about the step rails. I am just under 6' tall, and use them every time. I could not go without them, especially for getting out. Plus it seems harder on the seats not to use them. Interesting how people use the same thing differently. But I agree, a definite cosmetic upgrade.
 

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#23 ·
Woodworkers and their trucks

I know I know not the norm blog for a woodworking site but… thru out my life I've always owned a truck whether it was my main ride or sitting on the side of the house waiting to go to the lumberyard. Being a woodworker you really need a truck or trailer to haul wood, finished cabinets etc.

sooooo how bout a pic of your lumber hauling rig it might be fun, and…...... just for fun I was thinking about all the vehicles I've had here goes yeah I'm a dork or maybe bored either way I'm ok with that LOL

lets see sort of in order, 1980 chevy citation, 1967 chevy convertible impala, 1970 datsun truck, 1988 chevy s10, 1976 chevy 1/2 ton, 1962 chevy 1/2 ton, another 1976 chevy 1/2 ton, 1988 chevy Beretta, 1977 pontiac venture (fake nova), 1982 toyota truck, 1988 gmc sonoma 4Ă—4, 1964 chevy 1/2 with turbo 400 tranny and a b&m ratchet shifter, 1996 full size ford bronco, 1998 buick regal, 1986 toyota 4Ă—4, 2001 pontiac aztek, 2000 jeep wrangler, 1996 harley davison sportster, 1998 dodge dakota 4Ă—4, 1986 porche 944, 2000 ford contour,

and finally my truck now 2000 ford 3/4 ton diesel 4×4 crew cab whew…..

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Charlie,

I had running boards built into the body of my old truck that I sold, so I guess you could call them step rails. I used them all the time, as I'm a short guy at 5' 7 1/2", and have a very bad back, so I needed them. Then when I got the new ride, I had to have them also, cause this sucker is a 4×4 and high. So they have already paid for themselves to me, anyway. What I've never understood is why they don't put a grab handle on the drivers side to help pull you in the truck. They have them on the passenger side…Don't they know the driver need some help, too to get in…? It doesn't help either when you're SHORT & FAT…..:))
 

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Woodworkers and their trucks

I know I know not the norm blog for a woodworking site but… thru out my life I've always owned a truck whether it was my main ride or sitting on the side of the house waiting to go to the lumberyard. Being a woodworker you really need a truck or trailer to haul wood, finished cabinets etc.

sooooo how bout a pic of your lumber hauling rig it might be fun, and…...... just for fun I was thinking about all the vehicles I've had here goes yeah I'm a dork or maybe bored either way I'm ok with that LOL

lets see sort of in order, 1980 chevy citation, 1967 chevy convertible impala, 1970 datsun truck, 1988 chevy s10, 1976 chevy 1/2 ton, 1962 chevy 1/2 ton, another 1976 chevy 1/2 ton, 1988 chevy Beretta, 1977 pontiac venture (fake nova), 1982 toyota truck, 1988 gmc sonoma 4Ă—4, 1964 chevy 1/2 with turbo 400 tranny and a b&m ratchet shifter, 1996 full size ford bronco, 1998 buick regal, 1986 toyota 4Ă—4, 2001 pontiac aztek, 2000 jeep wrangler, 1996 harley davison sportster, 1998 dodge dakota 4Ă—4, 1986 porche 944, 2000 ford contour,

and finally my truck now 2000 ford 3/4 ton diesel 4×4 crew cab whew…..

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My ford has a grab handle on driver side, or as I like to call them, Oh Sh!# handles.
 

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#25 ·
Woodworkers and their trucks

I know I know not the norm blog for a woodworking site but… thru out my life I've always owned a truck whether it was my main ride or sitting on the side of the house waiting to go to the lumberyard. Being a woodworker you really need a truck or trailer to haul wood, finished cabinets etc.

sooooo how bout a pic of your lumber hauling rig it might be fun, and…...... just for fun I was thinking about all the vehicles I've had here goes yeah I'm a dork or maybe bored either way I'm ok with that LOL

lets see sort of in order, 1980 chevy citation, 1967 chevy convertible impala, 1970 datsun truck, 1988 chevy s10, 1976 chevy 1/2 ton, 1962 chevy 1/2 ton, another 1976 chevy 1/2 ton, 1988 chevy Beretta, 1977 pontiac venture (fake nova), 1982 toyota truck, 1988 gmc sonoma 4Ă—4, 1964 chevy 1/2 with turbo 400 tranny and a b&m ratchet shifter, 1996 full size ford bronco, 1998 buick regal, 1986 toyota 4Ă—4, 2001 pontiac aztek, 2000 jeep wrangler, 1996 harley davison sportster, 1998 dodge dakota 4Ă—4, 1986 porche 944, 2000 ford contour,

and finally my truck now 2000 ford 3/4 ton diesel 4×4 crew cab whew…..

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ShaneA, that's what I call them, too…especially when you don't have one to grab on to, and something like a deer runs in front of you…you hollor "Oh sh!#" , and hang on as best you can….I guess it's just Chevrolet that don't put them on…. The last time I drove a Ford, there were no seat belts, cause they didn't put them in then…...now…how old am I ?.....:))
 

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Woodworkers and their trucks

I know I know not the norm blog for a woodworking site but… thru out my life I've always owned a truck whether it was my main ride or sitting on the side of the house waiting to go to the lumberyard. Being a woodworker you really need a truck or trailer to haul wood, finished cabinets etc.

sooooo how bout a pic of your lumber hauling rig it might be fun, and…...... just for fun I was thinking about all the vehicles I've had here goes yeah I'm a dork or maybe bored either way I'm ok with that LOL

lets see sort of in order, 1980 chevy citation, 1967 chevy convertible impala, 1970 datsun truck, 1988 chevy s10, 1976 chevy 1/2 ton, 1962 chevy 1/2 ton, another 1976 chevy 1/2 ton, 1988 chevy Beretta, 1977 pontiac venture (fake nova), 1982 toyota truck, 1988 gmc sonoma 4Ă—4, 1964 chevy 1/2 with turbo 400 tranny and a b&m ratchet shifter, 1996 full size ford bronco, 1998 buick regal, 1986 toyota 4Ă—4, 2001 pontiac aztek, 2000 jeep wrangler, 1996 harley davison sportster, 1998 dodge dakota 4Ă—4, 1986 porche 944, 2000 ford contour,

and finally my truck now 2000 ford 3/4 ton diesel 4×4 crew cab whew…..

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Here is my lumber hauler. It is a 2004 Chevrolet SSR. It is the only truck that I have ever owned. I have had 150 board feet of oak in the truck. It is a great ride even when it is not carrying lumber.

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