Post by: callmejoe on August 17, 2014, 05:32:11 PM
But when or how does a 4wd start getting called a "truck".
I mean a 4wd is just that isn't it? Just as a truck is what ACA tv programs just rave on about?
Just a question?
Joe
Post by: Terry W4 on August 17, 2014, 05:50:30 PM
Post by: GeoffA on August 17, 2014, 06:02:31 PM
Post by: D4D on August 17, 2014, 06:06:20 PM
Post by: jk on August 17, 2014, 06:07:21 PM
Post by: GeoffA on August 17, 2014, 06:07:45 PM
Anything manual transmission with a 4.2 diesel and 4 coils is a truck :laugh:
;D ;D ;D
A lot closer than most, but still not a truck....IMO.... :P
Post by: Foo on August 17, 2014, 06:15:27 PM
I think it's a Yank thing ( American ) :4x4:
Yep! ::)
Foo
Post by: Teabag on August 17, 2014, 06:26:28 PM
Post by: callmejoe on August 17, 2014, 06:38:54 PM
If it drives like a truck, handles like a truck and sounds like a truck? It must be a truck.......:-)
Arrrrrrrr. But drives like a truck. Handles like a truck. Sound like a big diesel.
But my wife calls it a barge... or if shes being nice the Titanic.
Still a 4wd isn't it?
Post by: lino6 on August 17, 2014, 06:40:02 PM
Post by: Woodsie on August 17, 2014, 06:41:33 PM
Post by: GUEY on August 17, 2014, 06:51:30 PM
If Landrover it's a waste
If Patrol it's a 4by
If Iveco daily, Unimog etc it's a truck
If Jeep it's a piece of ....
Simple
Post by: scarps on August 17, 2014, 06:54:27 PM
Just a question?
Joe
[/quote]when I type the word 'truck' as opposed to '4WD', that's when:-)
As opposed to a Jeep that will only ever be a Jeep
Post by: Mace on August 17, 2014, 07:02:35 PM
IMO, it's a complete toss to refer to any wagon-bodied 4WD as a truck, but plenty do..... ::)
Agreed. ;D
Trucks have trays or tubs.
:cheers:
Post by: CRW on August 17, 2014, 07:17:59 PM
Agreed. ;D
Trucks have trays or tubs.
:cheers:
A B double doesn't have a tray or tub that you are describing and I am sure that is a Truck, take away the trailers and leave the prime mover, no tray or tub and it's still a truck
Cheers
Carl
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Post by: swanny on August 17, 2014, 07:21:21 PM
Post by: Mace on August 17, 2014, 07:25:50 PM
A B double doesn't have a tray or tub that you are describing and I am sure that is a Truck, take away the trailers and leave the prime mover, no tray or tub and it's still a truck
Cheers
Carl
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My definition is for the issue in question, when does a 4by get called a truck. Not into semantics.
:cheers:
Post by: CRW on August 17, 2014, 07:27:28 PM
My definition is for the issue in question, when does a 4by get called a truck. Not into semantics.
:cheers:
Call it what ever you like there is no definition except for the RTA definition for semantics
Cheers
Carl
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Post by: Mace on August 17, 2014, 07:38:10 PM
Call it what ever you like there is no definition except for the RTA definition for semantics
Cheers
Carl
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Lighten up, this is a fun thread not for point scoring.
Post by: CRW on August 17, 2014, 07:44:01 PM
Lighten up, this is a fun thread not for point scoring.
Pardon me, read your last thread
Cheers
Carl
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Post by: swanny on August 17, 2014, 07:50:36 PM
Post by: heath74 on August 17, 2014, 08:01:03 PM
Post by: staghornflat on August 17, 2014, 08:07:26 PM
Post by: scarps on August 17, 2014, 08:07:44 PM
Lighten up, this is a fun thread not for point scoring.ok then, a 4wd has an extensive 12v dual battery system with correctly rated cable
Post by: Bad Scott on August 17, 2014, 08:13:06 PM
popcorn were are you....hahahaha..... ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D:cup:
Post by: lino6 on August 17, 2014, 08:18:53 PM
ok then, a 4wd has an extensive 12v dual battery system with correctly rated cable
And a tow bar with rated shackles.....
Post by: scarps on August 17, 2014, 08:20:21 PM
And a tow bar with rated shackles.....and not made in China
Post by: Teabag on August 17, 2014, 08:21:56 PM
Love my truck....:-)
Post by: lino6 on August 17, 2014, 08:25:22 PM
Well, call me a toss, call me what you like, I call my Patrol a Truck. I know many blokes that have female names for there vehicles and honestly don't see the difference. Has nothing to do with ego, or over compensating for anything, it's just a term of endearment to your pride and joy....Call your car, truck or princess what you like.......It's there to be enjoyed.....:-)
Love my truck....:-)
You are entitled to call your positions what ever you like!
I used to have a ute I called HOS. Spent more time fixing it I thought it was a heap of .... something.....
I like to drive trucks, wouldn't like to have to pay to rego one though....
Post by: scarps on August 17, 2014, 08:25:28 PM
Well, call me a toss, call me what you like, I call my Patrol a Truck. I know many blokes that have female names for there vehicles and honestly don't see the difference. Has nothing to do with ego, or over compensating for anything, it's just a term of endearment to your pride and joy....Call your car, truck or princess what you like.......It's there to be enjoyed.....:-)agree, who really gives a truck if you call your car a 4WD
Love my truck....:-)
Post by: Swannie on August 17, 2014, 08:28:19 PM
Swannie
Post by: Bad Scott on August 17, 2014, 08:50:01 PM
For Truck sake.... My cruiser is Tank >:DAnd his name is frank :cup: :cheers:
Swannie
Post by: SteveandViv on August 17, 2014, 09:04:25 PM
IMO, it's a complete toss to refer to any wagon-bodied 4WD as a truck, but plenty do..... ::)
I agree. It is a W@nk to refer to your 4WD as a truck - IMO of course ;D I would rather describe my 4WD and a 4WD anyway. Like I said, just my opinion.
Post by: 2impulsiv on August 17, 2014, 09:22:50 PM
Post by: grafy82 on August 17, 2014, 10:05:20 PM
If it's leaf sprung, it's a truck!
My Sierra has leaf springs front and rear, does that make it a b-double ;D
Post by: cheif carlos on August 17, 2014, 10:10:31 PM
If it's leaf sprung, it's a truck!
So a unimog is a ute 4by? I wish it was then I could justify buying one!
Post by: CRW on August 17, 2014, 10:13:08 PM
My Sierra has leaf springs front and rear, does that make it a b-double ;D
Definitely
Cheers
Carl
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Post by: 2Psinapatrol on August 17, 2014, 10:56:16 PM
I drive the patrol to work.
Easy :)
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Post by: edz on August 17, 2014, 11:07:12 PM
Post by: Spartan on August 17, 2014, 11:09:07 PM
I agree. It is a W@nk to refer to your 4WD as a truck - IMO of course ;D I would rather describe my 4WD and a 4WD anyway. Like I said, just my opinion.
Agree X100
A truck is a truck. A ute is a ute. A wagon is a wagon..... need I go on?
Post by: Brumbypt on August 17, 2014, 11:54:17 PM
4x4, or suv for a wagon.
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Post by: whitey1 on August 18, 2014, 07:37:48 AM
A 4by can be called a truck if its a ute AND bigger than a F350.
Post by: Footy Shorts Shane on August 18, 2014, 08:27:41 AM
in america a truck is a ute, big or small.
4x4, or suv for a wagon.
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I thought they are called pick ups ? Yet referred to as a truck by some. Kind of like here.
Post by: gclan on August 18, 2014, 08:28:26 AM
Truck was just a word.
Cheers
Karen
Post by: Brumbypt on August 18, 2014, 08:40:42 AM
Thats why monster trucks got their name.
tuff trucks
etc etc
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Post by: Chris J on August 18, 2014, 08:50:22 AM
Regards, Chris.
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on August 18, 2014, 08:53:36 AM
I'm sure I heard one of the 6 blokes standing around it pointing to it say "it was TRUCKED", so I guess, its a truck, cause da guy said so.
It was there when went down to Brissie with other Jap crap (Toyota and Nissan 4 WDS) packed around it.
It was no surprise, when it was still there on the return trip, but a bloke in Jeep ;D had turned up by then, so I bet it got towed back over on its wheels and out the mud with some good ol Jeep power.
JEEP POWER.... :cup:
Post by: Bad Scott on August 18, 2014, 09:51:21 AM
Sent from .................
Post by: cm4x4nut on August 18, 2014, 11:40:57 AM
Wifes vehicle is called the "car", mine is the "truck"
...........however I think there are bigger issues in the world at the moment ;D
Post by: lino6 on August 18, 2014, 01:08:45 PM
...........however I think there are bigger issues in the world at the moment ;D
X shiploads!
Post by: Steffo1 on August 18, 2014, 02:07:36 PM
Post by: alnjan on August 18, 2014, 06:20:39 PM
http://store.arb.com.au/collections/kids/products/fourby-plush-toy (http://store.arb.com.au/collections/kids/products/fourby-plush-toy)
Who really cares why people call their vehicle what ever they call it. Just as long as it is used
Post by: froggy on August 18, 2014, 07:42:05 PM
Post by: whitey1 on August 19, 2014, 07:23:16 AM
Post by: callmejoe on August 19, 2014, 09:22:41 AM
Haha. After posting yesterday on this, on the way to work I pulled up behind a VW Amerock that had the private plates "ME TRUK"! Couldn't help but laugh.
He MUST of had something to prove.
Ha
Post by: kylarama on August 19, 2014, 09:57:05 AM
My partner has referred to my Hilux as a truck for years due to its ride and I've been known to call it the 'work truck' from time to time.
Mate had a flat black 60 Series with a 350 chev, body/suspension lift, 35" muds, diff locks and extensive homemade barwork. Everyone called it 'Truckasaurus'
Post by: oldmate on August 19, 2014, 01:16:51 PM
;D ;D
Post by: NewieCamper on August 19, 2014, 02:18:56 PM
Post by: KeithB on August 20, 2014, 12:07:07 AM
Post by: GUEY on August 20, 2014, 05:13:23 AM
Who cares? It's the same as all the people on here who clearly have CARAVANS but call them a camper or crossover? What the, hard walls hard roof, it's a caravan. >:D >:D >:D
;D ;D
But but but, Jayco call them a camper. So there... 8)
Post by: Footloose on August 20, 2014, 05:51:14 AM
the F truck.It was a great touring vehicle and sometimes wished
I still had it.Love the new F Trucks that are being engineered for
Australia.
Cheers Foootloose
Post by: GGV8Cruza on August 20, 2014, 06:56:23 AM
I still do
Its the kids fault and they like to "holiday and explore" in the truck, as they call it
GG
Post by: speewa158 on August 20, 2014, 07:21:12 AM
Post by: lino6 on August 20, 2014, 07:54:30 AM
Mercy Sakes Alive looks like we got ourselves a Convoy :4x4: ::) :cheers:10 4 big daddy braker braker!
Post by: Footy Shorts Shane on August 21, 2014, 07:07:35 AM
If you can lift the spare wheel on your own, it's not a truck.
That's gold :cup: :cup:
I hate it when people call my Hilux a truck. My Mother is the worst for it, and she should know better >:(
Whilst on a rant, other things that piss me off,
A "Bathurst Monaro," "Aussie Muscle Car," "Holden Styleside,"
Each to their own though, call it what you want. I get called all sorts of things, daily. ;D
Post by: gronk on August 21, 2014, 11:03:24 AM
Who cares? It's the same as all the people on here who clearly have CARAVANS but call them a camper or crossover? What the, hard walls hard roof, it's a caravan. >:D >:D >:D
;D ;D
So, the Ultimate is a caravan eh !! ;D
Only turns into a camper when you fold it out !!
Post by: Bad Scott on August 21, 2014, 11:39:50 AM
So, the Ultimate is a caravan eh !! ;DYep. ;D
Only turns into a camper when you fold it out !!
Post by: oldmate on August 21, 2014, 02:23:39 PM
So, the Ultimate is a caravan eh !! ;D
Only turns into a camper when you fold it out !!
Umm no. It's just the ULTIMATE :cup: :cup:
Post by: whitey1 on August 21, 2014, 06:07:18 PM
Post by: lino6 on August 21, 2014, 06:13:43 PM
I've never heard a 4wd being called a lorry. I wonder why?
I know a bloke with a 4wd called Laurie, does that count......!
Post by: GeoffA on August 21, 2014, 06:14:50 PM
I know a bloke with a 4wd called Laurie, does that count......!
;D ;D
Post by: Hairs on August 21, 2014, 06:21:41 PM
Who really cares why people call their vehicle what ever they call it. Just as long as it is usedAgree mate.
:cheers:
Post by: GeoffA on August 21, 2014, 06:23:00 PM
I used to drive atruckproper car
Istill donow drive a bread box
:P
Post by: Hairs on August 21, 2014, 06:29:45 PM
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iIEyYaOh1z8/U0CyTEbkwfI/AAAAAAAAakU/h99Mm2TRms0/s1600/13473_569032736464380_1064852260_n.jpg)
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-l2FzeaD4HyM/TitZO5lmjlI/AAAAAAAAAGg/WMcHPXbgcws/s1600/leather+dress.jpg)
;D
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-l2FzeaD4HyM/TitZO5lmjlI/AAAAAAAAAGg/WMcHPXbgcws/s1600/leather+dress.jpg)
;D
Post by: speewa158 on August 21, 2014, 07:55:55 PM
Post by: Sawed-Off on August 22, 2014, 06:28:38 PM
Post by: Garfish on August 24, 2014, 07:52:14 AM
Or you want to.
Post by: oldmate on August 24, 2014, 07:56:31 AM
http://www.holden.com.au/cars/colorado (http://www.holden.com.au/cars/colorado)
Post by: Brumbypt on March 09, 2015, 06:28:09 AM
I quite like the calling a UTE either a ute or a pickup, cos thats what you do, you go to the hardware etc and pickup stuff and put it in the back.
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Post by: speewa158 on March 09, 2015, 06:35:38 AM
For Trucks sake whats the Trucking answer , l Gots to Trucking Well Know :cheers:
Post by: Hewy54 on March 09, 2015, 06:53:01 AM
Post by: GeoffA on March 09, 2015, 06:55:49 AM
Did a 4WD course years ago to get a permit to drive in the cooper basin mining area. The first thing the instructor did was to emphasise that the 80 series we were using was a truck. It may look like a car in the position of the steering wheel and the level of comfort, but due to handling it was a truck. If you try to drive it like a car you would get into trouble.
On that basis, an Austin A40 would also be considered a truck........
Post by: Footy Shorts Shane on March 09, 2015, 06:59:37 AM
On that basis, an Austin A40 would also be considered a truck........
And a Landrover a tractor. :D
Post by: edz on March 09, 2015, 07:05:48 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ac8jZakNXk (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ac8jZakNXk)
Post by: duggie on March 09, 2015, 09:37:48 AM
It is a bit like when is an Esky not an Esky, or is it a chilly bin ?
Or a suit case is not a suit case in my generation up here , we call them ports.
Must be because we don't have daylight savings and are in the dark for an extra hour each day. ;D me thinks.
cheers duggie
Post by: speewa158 on March 09, 2015, 10:12:31 AM
There are some strange things that happen in FNQ :cheers: