Should I?

[The Sound Guy]

I've always liked the look of the regular cab. I hated the double cab when it first appeared. I guess I got accustomed to it. One of my reasons for the recent trade was so I could take both grandkids to school. Also for another "trip" vehicle. Love that color by the way, but you already know that

I just hate that most double cab come with really, really short beds, which are the reason that I buy a truck to begin with.

I needed inside storage, so my Colorado is an Extended Cab. It does shorten the bed a bit, but at lease its over 6' long.

I miss my extended cab 150 with 8'bed and straight 6 engine. It was heck to park, but it did it all.

 

[cptlo]

 

[Paxilpapa]

I just hate that most double cab come with really, really short beds, which are the reason that I buy a truck to begin with.

I needed inside storage, so my Colorado is an Extended Cab. It does shorten the bed a bit, but at lease its over 6' long.

I miss my extended cab 150 with 8'bed and straight 6 engine. It was heck to park, but it did it all.

Yeah, there's the rub. An 8' bed on a crew cab is like parking a limo in most parking lots. The same holds true for a dually, they are too wide to fit comfortably in the average parking place.

 

[Stonewall]

My F350 Lariat 4x4 crew cab dually is just under 21' long. Not for daily driving but it will pull a house.

 

[Guard Dad]

Single cab trucks do look better, but they aren't nearly as useful for everyday driving unless that is all about hauling.

I've mentioned that the bed on my RAM is shorter than I prefer. At 5'7", it does struggle with hauling longer stuff. I have to drop the tailgate whenever carrying 10' boards.

The bed on my Tundra was ideal for me, it was about 6.5'. Of course, the cab wasn't quite as big as the RAM, but I rarely carry rear seat passengers, so I would prefer the difference to be in the bed. But it is what it is. I have trailers if I need to carry big stuff.

 

[cptlo]

OK....serious voting question alert...and no, this question has nothing to do with politics.

I've decided to not go with the wheels I posted previously since I really just don't like dark wheels like that. I was going to settle for them since they are usually available as take-offs for really good prices but I just can't. My Honda Passport has similar dark wheels and I just don't like them that much. The ones posted previously do look better than the factory 17's that will come on the truck but not as good as the two options below.

So, which of these two options looks best? I can't decide. Both are 18" wheels.

 

[Stonewall]

While I like the more traditional six spoke on the bottom the top "honeycomb" goes a little better with that body style and color. JMO.

 

[cptlo]

Here's another picture with the top honeycomb wheels. Truck color doesn't match what I'm getting but this pic does show how these wheels look with the chrome bumpers which I am getting (and the regular cab).

 

[Boss 302]

I like the honeycomb wheels much more than the spoke wheels.

 

[Guard Dad]

The honeycomb wheels by a slight margin

 

[cptlo]

Honeycomb wheels have been ordered. Now for tire selection....

Is it weird that I haven't kept a vehicle long enough over the last 30+ years to ever have a need to buy new tires? I think I remember buying some for a car I had in high school but haven't since then. Speaking of which, as a result, I never really thought anything about how TPMS sensors work. Now I know they are battery powered and communicate wirelessly (which is obvious if you think about it for a second but I just never have). Pretty cool technology.

 

[Guard Dad]

Wow, just wow!

Nicolas Cage Owned HEMI ‘Cuda Going To Barrett-Jackson

Nicolas Cage Owned HEMI 'Cuda Going To Barrett-Jackson

In the world of classic cars, few carry the allure and power of the 1970 Plymouth HEMI® 'Cuda. This particular beauty, painted in striking Triple Black, is not just any 'Cuda – it's a piece of history once owned by the renowned Academy Award-winning actor Nicolas Cage. Now, this iconic muscle...

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[Paxilpapa]

It will probably hit $1.4m at Barrett-Jackson.

 

[Boss 302]

I have a friend who owns a '70 'Cuda with the 426 Hemi. He bought it in 2001 for $500 and has put $16,000 into it. He's the second owner of the car.

 

[MudFlap]

Wow, just wow!

Nicolas Cage Owned HEMI ‘Cuda Going To Barrett-Jackson​

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Nicolas Cage Owned HEMI 'Cuda Going To Barrett-Jackson

In the world of classic cars, few carry the allure and power of the 1970 Plymouth HEMI® 'Cuda. This particular beauty, painted in striking Triple Black, is not just any 'Cuda – it's a piece of history once owned by the renowned Academy Award-winning actor Nicolas Cage. Now, this iconic muscle...

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Dang, that's just up the street from me.

I might need to check it out.

 

[Guard Dad]

Dang, that's just up the street from me.

I might need to check it out.

 

[cptlo]

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They started building it early. It is showing as 'in production' as of today. Getting closer!

 

[Guard Dad]

The mighty RAM hasn't ran in about three weeks, since I can't see to drive.

I fired it up tonight just to hear the HEMI rumble. Oh, and to make sure the battery was not dead.

 

[cptlo]

My new truck is now on the dealer's website. Price is just a bit higher than originally thought.....

 

[Boss 302]

That's $100K more than the base model. Those were some expensive wheels you ordered.