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UHaul help
Family made a reservation for a U-Haul truck this Friday. U-Haul doesn't have a truck available. All is chaos. [more inside]
A step-by-step guide for buying a new auto in 2024?
My 2009 Toyota Tacoma has passed 250k miles, and is really starting to show it's age. But it's been 15 years since I bought a vehicle, and the market is all over the place since covid, and I'm lost. [more inside]
D21 Hardbody
My old 1995 Nissan Pickup is totaled :(
Can a $ amount with the insurance company be negotiated? [more inside]
IdiotsInCars
I want to get a "consumer" dash cam... [more inside]
Big Mutt
I would like to modify or replace the extended cab window on my truck so that my dog can stick his head out the window. What can you suggest? [more inside]
Tell me about the lightweight and cheap camper shell on your truck!
I am the proud owner of a 2000 F150 work truck. I want a camper shell on it that I can remove myself (with mechanical assistance if needed) fairly easily. Has anyone used the folding convertible-top type covers? how hard is a bare-bones aluminum shell to remove? [more inside]
AWD and Flat Tires
I have read that if an all-wheel drive vehicle has a flat front tire, then a rear tire must be swapped to the front before then replacing the rear tire with the spare. Is this true of all all-wheel drive vehicles? [more inside]
Help me write a sign
We want to put a sign up that will deter trucks/vans from getting stuck on our street, and I need some help wording it - what works that is short enough but like... "yes, you will get stuck. Trucks get stuck all the time" enough that it will be read & heeded? [more inside]
Annoying truck revving
Should I do something about this persistent truck revving outside my office? [more inside]
Advice on buying a cheap, used, 4WD truck?
After drama with not one! but two! beater Jeep Grand Cherokees (Straight 6, both of 'em, so at least I've got that going for me? Ugh.), I'm finding myself in need of a super-duper reliable, light-duty 4WD truck for both daily driving and farm work. For cheap. What's best? [more inside]
VW Transporter (or similar) tray/bed in the United States? Not the whole
Is there a source for used (new if necessary) European/Austrailian-style truck/lorry/ute beds/trays in the continental US? Not necessarily VW. [more inside]
Old cute trucks that are easy to use as daily drivers
I'd love to buy an older adorable truck to drive daily. I found a '73 GMC camper hauler but my mechanically savvy uncle said buying it would be a "disaster". What other options might I have for w 20+ year old pickup that is very reliable/easy to keep fixed?
Hail Mary trucking company identification
Can you identify the trucking company of the pictured truck? I do not have a better image. Photo was taken yesterday outside of Missoula, Montana. The truck had Wisconsin plates.
Idle thoughts about a pickup!
I, a country squire, have started to feel stifled by my Subaru Forester. I’ve started thinking that my next vehicle should be a light duty pickup. Am I right, given the uses and requirements inside? [more inside]
Does any US mfr sell real pickup trucks any more?
My 2007 Chevy is nearing the end of its useful life. I live on a farm, and need a full 8ft box for hauling stuff, and don't want a long cab or any of the "options" that now seem to mostly be standard. Not finding any trucks like this on the market. [more inside]
A tow-tal wreck
I am planning to go on 6 month-or-so road trip in a teardrop trailer, with long pauses visiting various friends and family and scuba diving in various places. I've gotten ahold of a used Hiker Trailer that suits my purposes, and now I need something to tow it across the country with. [more inside]
What reasonably priced RC car would be best for a 4 year old?
Please help me find a suitable radio-controlled car for a 4 year old. [more inside]
Need manly themes and ideas for an industrial real estate broker event.
Hi All,
I work in industrial real estate: we basically build and lease warehouses, distribution centers, and the like, but I am on the marketing side. I'm looking for really fun, creative ideas for a broker event we are planning to host this March. The purpose of the event will be to promote a large warehouse / distribution center we have for lease that is currently vacant. Audience-wise, the typical industrial real estate broker is - you guessed it - male, so we typically go with more manly type themes, which can be really fun! [more inside]
Can you identify the make and model of this truck?
Install rails on camper shell
I have a Yakima system installed on the roof rails of my car. I would like to be able to simply lift the entire assembly (towers, bars, and box) and put it on the camper shell of my truck. Is it possible to install similar rails on the camper shell?
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Help me break into my truck
My 2002 Chevrolet Silverado got broken into about 3 or 4 months ago. The assailant(s) pushed the locks through the mechanism into the door on both sides (it's a two door). Since then I've gotten by with just the remote door opener, but both of them died on me on the same day (today). I'd like to open my truck the way the thieves did. [more inside]
Is there a diesel mechanic in the house?
I have a 2004 350 4-W drive pickup with 220000 miles on an . It smokes, but intermittently. I don't want to be a 'coal roller'!! I know there's some maintenance to do, but male friends have suggested it could be two separate issues: Could it be rings, could it be injectors, or could it be both? More below the fold. [more inside]
What is the most fuel efficient used light pickup?
I will soon be in the market for a used car and am thinking of getting a pickup. Likely I'll be looking at trucks that are roughly 10 years old (I am flexible but want something new enough to not have a lot of maintenance issues). My biggest priority is having the least impact on the environment I can while still driving a pickup truck. What should I shop for? [more inside]
I'm moving, difficulty medium, what are some general purpose tips?
I'll be moving our (small-ish, fits in a 26 foot rental truck) belongings to our new home and setting up shop before my wife and child follow after me in a week or so. What are some tips you learned from your last move that you wish you had learned prior to your last move? [more inside]
Construction for spectators?
My 3-year old son is obsessed with construction sites and trucks, to the extent that he will just randomly close his eyes and scream with glee at the things he sees in his imagination. How can I get him some live action safely and without being too weird? [more inside]
Looking for a countdown leader
Does anyone remember seeing a countdown from WKRC-TV, Channel 12 in Cincinnati (circa 1991) which was video of their satellite truck on fire? [more inside]
Songs About Big Trucks
I'm trying to remember a country music sub-genre specifically about heavy duty semis used to haul extra heavy loads. [more inside]
Buying a car. Difficulty level: Pacific Northwesterner in Maine
My son has just been stationed in Kittery, Maine for the foreseeable future (three years) and needs a car. He believes he needs a vehicle with a little extra something-something: ground clearance and AWD or 4WD. But I'm here visiting for a week and I'm 110% positive all these folks aren't swapping out their small sedans for big trucks when winter hits. Or, do they? [more inside]
How Long Has This Been A Thing?
In the last year, I've noticed more people flying American flags from the beds of pickup trucks. I did some travelling earlier this month and also saw this in Arizona and Utah, but not in Washington DC. The reason for that geographic distinction might be obvious; a different demographic lives and works in the DC Metro area than Salt Lake, Tucson or Portland. But it reminds me of the couple of years right after 9-1-1, when people were flying little flags from their driver's windows. [more inside]
Getting A Tow-Hold
Rather than driving a minivan and a big pickup to a distant destination, what are the pros and cons of just towing the minivan by the big pickup? [more inside]
How do I deal with this?
I’m 24 (but I feel like I am 65) years old and I live with my 56 (but emotionally 16) year old mother. We’re facing financial ruin over something that seems insignificant. [more inside]
Help me pickout a pickup truck?
I want a pick-up truck that gets good gas mileage, preferably manual transmission, can seat at least 5 people (4 doors), and has at least dual airbags (preferably side curtain airbags?) I'd like to spend under $6,000 and I generally prefer Japanese, but I am not 100% set on that.
It seems I'll be getting a small truck with extended or "king" cab, early 2000's I guess. I have never bought a pickup truck before and I'm a little lost.
Help me move on down the road (literally)
Hi Mefites. I'm planning, finally, on taking a chance with my personal and professional life and leaving my current place of residence (NM) to move to California to pursue better opportunities. Yay! [more inside]
Movers with a truck, cross state lines
In need of a recommendation for a moving service that would move the contents of my 2-bedroom apartment from Baltimore, MD to Brooklyn, NY. [more inside]
Cargo Van Tetris
I have some boxes and some furniture. They need to fit in the back of a van. Is there somewhere on the internet where I can tell it the sizes of my things, and the size of the space they need to fit into, and it tells me how to most efficiently stack my things? [more inside]
Short story? Brother/sister in back of truck, coffin falls, kills sister
Simple summary: A brother and sister rode along to the store in the back of a truck to purchase a coffin. On the return trip home, the coffin falls on the sister and kills her, and they have to go back to the store to buy a coffin for her.
Google has had some mighty strange or irrelevant suggestions to my query, but nothing that seems right. It's probable that I'd recognize the cover or the name of the book. [more inside]
What would be involved in converting an old SUV into an electric vehicle
This is just a thought experiment at this point, and probably will remain so. In the back of my mind I have the idea that when my old SUV finally gives up the ghost I might rip out the internal combustion drivetrain and convert it to an electric vehicle, possibly with a removable range-extender generator. Setting practicality aside for the moment, can you help me envision what this would involve? [more inside]
A good mechanic near New Orleans for a '94 4Runner?
This is a long shot, but does anybody know a good mechanic in the New Orleans area who'll work on my old 4Runner? I'm having a hard time finding one for some reason. [more inside]
How might I squeeze a little extra mpg out of my old truck?
I've become mildly obsessed with trying to improve the fuel efficiency of my old truck. I've already done all the basic things and I realize that I'm fighting physics at this point, but what else might I consider if I wanted to make a bit of a hobby out of it? [more inside]
What should I keep in my truck's toolbox?
So I have an old truck. I'd like to hear your suggestions for tools, spare parts, fluids, etc that I should keep on hand in the truck either in case something goes wrong or in case I find myself having to do something tool-related while I'm out of the house. Hit me with your best suggestions! [more inside]
advice on purchasing an old beater pickup truck
How is purchasing an old pickup truck different than purchasing a late-model used car? [more inside]
Harvard Square - Moving Truck Permit on Sunday and Truck Routes?
Hi all,
I am moving from Cambridge to Providence on Sunday morning. I'll be picking up a 16 foot truck from Penske at 436 Riverside Ave in Medford at around 8:30am that morning, and driving it to Harvard Square, probably to Linden St between Mass Ave and Mt. Auburn. And once it's loaded, on to Providence. I need help knowing whether I need a permit, and about the best way to drive the truck through the streets of Medford, Somerville and Cambridge. [more inside]
Bumper Stickers!
I want to slather the tailgate of my truck in bumper stickers. I am a science-minded, fun-loving, environmentalist, social-justice-oriented, politically-progressive dude who fancies himself a connoisseur of the pithy phrase. (So, pretty much your average MeFite.) What are some of your favorite bumper stickers that you think a chap like me would appreciate, and where can I buy them? [more inside]
Best route from Brooklyn to I-80W in a big-ass truck?
Moving out of Brooklyn (finally). As I see it, there are two basic options. Can you tell me which one is a better bet, and/or suggest an alternate route? [more inside]
Cheap, reliable used car or truck with a little character?
I haven't owned a car since 2010, but now it seems like going back to a two-car household might be a good idea. My wife drives a 2004 Volvo S40 daily to work. She often gets home very late on weekdays, and usually takes it to meet her cycling group for the better part of a day on Saturday or Sunday, and I have started to feel like I'm too reliant on her schedule or my friends to get to weekend activities, or to duck out to get another few bags of mulch or can of paint, etc. [more inside]
Insurance options for a seldom used vehicle?
What are my options for insuring a vehicle that won't be used very much at all? [more inside]
Fahrenheit 451 Salamander
All the literature on the Salamander from Fahrenheit 451 has been burned. Where can I find more information about the Salamander that was built for the 1966 film? [more inside]
Does this scene from an Eisenstein film exist?
Is there a scene in a Sergei Eisenstein film where goods are unloaded from a truck/rail car and passed out or passed down a line? I thought I remembered one in "The General Line," but I can't find it-- of course the film is two hours long and I saw it once 15 years ago. Or perhaps there's a scene from another black and white movie from a different filmmaker that I might be thinking of? Thanks.
Truck or trailer?
Keep the pickup or get a trailer? I bought a Ford F-150 pickup truck about 9 months ago for using out at a rural property I co-own. It's been helpful for moving materials, towing travel trailers out there, picking up straw, transporting heavy machinery, but I feel like I might be able to get by with my Subaru and a 6x8' or so utility trailer. [more inside]
What should I look at on a 1996 F-250 turbo diesel before I buy it?
I'm in the market for a used cheap pickup truck and looking at a high mileage 1996 F-250 tomorrow. As a decent shade tree mechanic and having access to the googles, I'm building a list of things to look at. What should I add? [more inside]