1/2 ton pickup opinions???

[Egon]

The original posters needs seem to have gone by the way but this thread is getting kinda funny!!

Maybe someone could tell me the difference between a Hemi, a wedge, a pentroof, a sorta inclined tub and a good old Flathead???

Wonder where the gasoline octane rating comes in, what valve trains are best and are aluminum heads better than cast iron.

But then again all this trivia was all hashed out long before most of us were born!!

 

[RayH]

The original posters needs seem to have gone by the way but this thread is getting kinda funny!!

Maybe someone could tell me the difference between a Hemi, a wedge, a pentroof, a sorta inclined tub and a good old Flathead???

Wonder where the gasoline octane rating comes in, what valve trains are best and are aluminum heads better than cast iron.

But then again all this trivia was all hashed out long before most of us were born!!

I dont mind, Ive gotten some good info out of this thread. Im actually surprised it went six pages.
Hemis have been explained, a flathead is not an overhead valve engine, its similar to a Briggs and Stratton, no rockers. Im not sure what makes a Wedge a wedge, I think its just a name someone at Chrysler made up. Ive never heard of a pentroof or inclined tub, I think its something YOU made up High octane burns slower than low, dual overhead cams, not in a truck and I think I'll wait for Hyundai to make a truck since no one has said anything bad about them.

 

[JoeinTX]

"..I think I'll wait for Hyundia to make a truck since no one has said anything bad about them."


Just wait, they probably will. They've got plants in the U.S. and the market is there and they've got money to spend.

Hey, everyone thought "baloney" when Nissan and Toyota did this but they're making out alright and moving up. Rumour is that Toyota is planning 3/4, 1 ton, and severe duty versions of the Tundra with Hino or Caterpillar engines. How 'bout that?

I think a lot of old allegiances will shift in the years to come.

 

[Spiveyman]

Too bad I missed the beginning of this thread, but it sounded like the guy was going with a Ford. My 2 cents probably don't count because I'm a Ford man through and through, my dad was, his dad was, and his dad had a horse named Ford. (Not really, but if they'd had trucks back then it would have been a Ford.) Anyway, I have a few beefs about Ford none-the-less. They used plastic hubs in their 4X4. I have replaced several hubs in my younger years muddin' in my Fords. I've replaced the transmission in the last three Ford 4X4's I've owned - however, I lay most of that to operator error (towing with OD on, doing stupid stuff in mud). Then I got married and all that foolishness stopped (as far as she knows).

Today I drive a 2001 Ford F-150 SuperCrew 5.8L V8 (black of course). I use it to haul cattle, dad and Papaw have 2004 F-150's (black of course). There is some really good engineering in the newer ones, most have talked about engines and stuff, but one big improvement is the brakes. The rotors are much larger diameter on the newer ones, feels a whole lot better when bringing those cattle to a hault. All in all, the "modern" F-150 is as reliable as you could ask for, and has plenty of power for moderate towing. My buddy has been through 3 Dodges since I bought my Ford and he's not been happy with any of them. From 1500 to 2500 to 3500 dually.

I've got 90K on this one and I'm counting the days until this thing dies so that I can get a 450!!! But I fear this old truck will last me for many more years now that I'm married and use it responsibly.

Here's some shots of my truck clean, dirty, and hanging out behind the house on my farm...

... oh by the way, tires, not that it's critical, but those are GoodYear MTR's on there, and they are awesome. A bit loud on the road, but get them off road and they won't disappoint

 

[RayH]

Today I drive a 2001 Ford F-150 SuperCrew 5.8L V8 (black of course). I use it to haul cattle, dad and Papaw have 2004 F-150's (black of course).

Are you mennonite?

 

[JoeinTX]

"Are you Mennonite?..."

Well, duh, obviously he is. That's we he's driving a driving a modern vehicle and using a modern computer to post on the modern internet and using a modern camera to "capture spirits" for posting on this modern forum.

Yes, he's a Mennonite. Clear as a bell and why do you even have to ask that question it's so obvious. Right now, he's already blown out the candles and fired up the bed warmer and snoozing away in his feather bed until the rooster wakes him at 4am. Better ask around 5pm tomorrow afternoon before supper so that he can write back via his windmill powered computer and secret internet connection that he uses for speaking with the "English" when he's feeling particularly naughty....

 

[RollingsFarms]

For the question in bold -- no, not correct. The old Hemi's had one spark plug in the center of the combustion chamber. How could you 'reverse' that?

Yes, the new Hemi's have two valves per cylinder. So did the old ones. How many does the Chevy have?

No old Hemi ever made close to 600 hp on one carburetor, on gas. The 426 was 'rated' at 425 with two four barrel carbs. It made more than 425 but the rating system was different back then; SAE gross vs. SAE net today.

No, the new Hemi doesn't come close to the hp and torque of the old design...it exceeds them. You would have to compare the truck Hemi to the truck Hemi of old, the 354.

please explain to me how 345 hp is greater then 425 hp? is that the new math or something? you are mistaken because if you followed NASCAR back in the 60's and 70's you would find that richard petty ran a 426 hemi and it made close to 800 hp with two carbs so nascar made the hemis run only one carb and that puched the hp numbers back significantly. the chevy motors that you insist on putting down make plenty of hp while maintaining a respectable gas milage average using their vortex design. i can look it up for you and give you the diagram if youd like.

 

[RayH]

"Are you Mennonite?..."

Well, duh, obviously he is. That's we he's driving a driving a modern vehicle and using a modern computer to post on the modern internet and using a modern camera to "capture spirits" for posting on this modern forum.

Yes, he's a Mennonite. Clear as a bell and why do you even have to ask that question it's so obvious. Right now, he's already blown out the candles and fired up the bed warmer and snoozing away in his feather bed until the rooster wakes him at 4am. Better ask around 5pm tomorrow afternoon before supper so that he can write back via his windmill powered computer and secret internet connection that he uses for speaking with the "English" when he's feeling particularly naughty....

I was joking about his Black vehicles.
Anyways, while I doubt it, it's entirely possible he is Mennonite. Some Mennonite groups do use some modern conveniences (and they drive black vehicles). I think its the Amish you are thinking about that dont use automobiles and modern conveniences

 

[travis potter]

I will keep this going. Driven Fords for 40 years. Had 02 F150 loved it. Now have 05 150 w/5.4 towing Pkg worst truckI,ve ever owned. I pill a 2500# trailer 90% of the time. New front brakes 12,000 miles new rear brakes 28,000 miles. Throtle is by wire it wont spin the wheels just a smoth take off with the trailer but will pull it at 100mph when passing. In a quick stop you can hit the gas and brake at the same time at least 1 time a day.super cab rear door handle sticks out and I hit it a lot and open the rear door when I get out of the front seat. Trailer hook up is too far under the bumper have to get down to hook up the trailer in the mud.if you just glance at the speedo the hand point below the number 50 is 45. sure wish I had my 02 back. They moved the ost and compus down to the lower rt of dash cant,t read now with out straing. and other gripe problems. It<s late hope this makes some since.

 

[RayH]

I will keep this going. Driven Fords for 40 years.

Speaking of black trucks, 40 years???
you bought your first ford when you could get it in any color as long as it was black, right?