What would be the ultimate pickup?

[rbattelle]

After reading through the latest issue of Motor Trend, I got to thinking about what the "ultimate" pickup would be. I mean, what would really make every pickup truck person in the country RUN to the nearest dealer? I started making a mental list of the components I'd have on this truck, and thought I'd post it here to get others' opinions.



How about this:

-Cummins ISX (although they'd probably have to come out with one rated to more than 2000 RPM).

-Spicer 7-speed manual transmission

-TANDEM Dana-80 (equivalent) rear axles with an option for 6-wheel drive.

-Gear-drive transfer case (Atlas II?).



I think there's been a big calling out there lately for a tandem-axle arrangement in a light pickup, as evidenced by Motor Trend's choice for the top reader-submitted "dream truck".



The trick would be putting something this massive together and keeping the GVWR and GCWR within the limits for a "normal" (class A?) driver license.

 

[Gary - K7GLD]

Before you define the "ultimate" pickup, you hafta define it's "ultimate" purpose and use!



For towing service, and in a Cummins powered truck, a true crewcab with an 8. 3 Cummins, matched to a 6-speed manual transmission and LS differential designed for the power - along with the frame and associated parts - and dual rear wheels/axle that are narrowed so as to be somewhat less prominent and intrusive than the "normal" dualies are - toss in some air-suspension to the chassis - and to the seats, along with some improved luxury trimming - and there ya go... .



NOW, someone wanting one more for light chores, OCCASIONAL towing, and lotsa metropolitan commuting would have a LOT different set of priorities...

 

[baby.driver]

That is just it

The ultimate pickup is one you can spec yourself from what is out there not just what the factory will give you.

If I could buy a pickup the same way you buy a Peterbilt that is what I'd do.

What Gary said but 4x4 too.

 

[Morphious]

What is the ultimate vehicle is truely in the eye of the beholder.....



For me? it's a truck made of real metal, one I don't have to worry about tearing up by using it. I grew up with an old '72 chevy pickup that was a farm truck, my grandfather bought it new the year I was born, it was used to haul hay, firewood, cattle, etc. for the first 20 years of it's life. I remember stacking enough hay on the truck where the bumper was barely off the ground, and throwing/piling wood the same way. Today, the truck has very few dents in it, now that's a truck.



As for power? There is never enough, and the more gears the better. How about a true 6x6 truck, not a dually. A crew cab is a must, with it designed to haul 6 basketball players.....



Other niceties to me? Onboard air, a bed with builtin storage for tools, e-lockers front and back, good solid brakes (something my truck needs)



Here's a novel idea... . room to work on the engine?



Just my . 02 worth, and thoughts on my next truck that I will build, versus buying another cookie cutter mobile.



Morph.

 

[TxDieselKid]

ask cabrokr, he has the ultimate truck I think.

 

[klenger]

One that's paid for.

 

[mgoncalves]

Someday when mine is paid for, I would like to have it stretched into a crewcab. At the same time I would like to "freshen" it up so that it feels like a new pickup again. It would probably be cheaper than a new one and would then be my idea of a perfect truck.

 

[Jeff H]

Some thing with a kt 600.

 

[RKohn]

According to the boss, it better be the one I've got, cause I'm not getting another one for a looooooong time.

 

[baby.driver]

RKohn

Your listed location is toooo cool.

 

[RKohn]

Thanks, just changed it the other night. Thought about saying "1/4 mile ahead of you" but there's always somebody quicker.

 

[truckstom]

what about one of these..... in a pick-up configuration of course

http://poseur.4x4.org/futuresuv.html