Ghetto vans, ice cream trucks and rickshaw caravans

I wouldn't necessarily call Brooklyn based artist, Kevin Cyr a rev head or anything but he does seem to have a fascination verging on obsession with motor vehicles. For the last few years, Kevin has been painting motorised transport of all shapes and sizes but mostly he's shown particular interest in abandoned bombs, found lemons and beasts destined for the junkyard.

He has an incredible eye for detail, keen to represent every little imperfection or piece of character of the vehicles he paints and often layers them onto backgrounds riddled with the hallmarks of an abused street setting. Awesome works.

From the June, 2010 issue of Custom Classic Trucks

Being that the Ford has been in the family since Ike was in office, Darren and Raylund weren't about to change the look so drastically that it would be unrecognizable. However, mixing in a touch of the times was definitely in the cards. For starters, badges and emblems were left in 1955. Continuing on, they began filling body seams to carry on the new sleek and stylish look. When Darren's great-grandfather bought the truck new it was employed as an everyday piece of farm equipment, and so the bed wasn't in too good of shape. Therefore, a new Pro's Pick bed assembly was ordered and assembled. Along with the new bed came a roll pan and billet taillights. At this point, Raylund began massaging the Ford to showroom condition. When dad was finished, Darren stepped in and shot the Ford in a striking Sherwin-Williams Prowler Orange. Finishing off the look is a set of Budnik rims, 18x8 up front and 20x10 out back, wrapped in BFGoodrich rubber, 255/55s in the front and 265/50s in the rear.

Hilux Accessories – Soft Tonneau Covers

Every builder, electrician or DIY enthusiast worth their salt knows how frustrating wet tools can be to work with. When metal equipment gets wet, rust can set in; pliers seize up and tape measure rewind haltingly. If you have a job to do then you need functioning tools. It's as simple as that. The solution could be found in online providers of Hilux accessories who sometimes stock a selection of Soft Tonneau Covers; these hard wearing accessories help to keep expensive equipment in good condition.

Made from automotive grade black vinyl, covers are the practical answer to British weather; some of the pickup accessories available even contain rain bars as standard so that standing water doesn't become a problem. They look great too. If your Hilux is more of a looker than a worker then a good quality non-fade tonneau cover could be the finishing touch you need. Unprotected pickup beds look untidy, and standing water can gradually deteriorate the plastic and metalwork.

A simple cover could also transform your truck into an even more useful vehicle. They can be installed and removed in mere seconds, meaning that you can do the shopping in the truck as well as being able to take the old three piece suite to the tip. Tonneau covers really do capitalise on the Hilux's natural advantages over covered vans, creating the ultimate utility vehicle. Usually, tonneau covers for most pickup styles can be found, including non drill covers and those designed for vehicles fitted with external securing hooks.

An additional advantage of tonneau covers is to help prevent theft. Even simple household tools are much sought after as they can be resold easily with no way of being traced; keeping equipment hidden helps prevent opportunistic passers – by from helping themselves at your expense.

If you're looking for soft tonneau covers for pickups then reliable online suppliers have exactly what you need. Whether you need to keep your equipment dry and out of sight of thieves, or want to smarten up your pride and joy for the next meet; go online to see details of what Hilux accessories are on offer this spring.

The Best Trucks on the Market Today

With the economy in its current state, buyers want to get the most out of their truck. Important qualities to look for are fuel economy, towing capacity, reliability, and price. Chevrolet, GMC, Dodge, Toyota, and Nissan are currently one of the best trucks on the market today.

The Silverado is Chevrolet's most powerful truck. The Silverado 3500 is the most powerful of the Silverado line. The 3500 is great for hauling large loads over long distances. It is offered in 2WD as well as 4WD and is available in regular, extended, or crew cab. The only flaws of this car lie in the interior. However for the Silverado 3500 you are paying for the power of the car, not its looks. You can pick up this truck for as little as $26,000.

To haul a big load, you need a big truck. The GMC Sierra 3500 is the truck to pull these loads. The 3500 offers a stiffer suspension than the 1500 and 2500. It also has more power as well as the option to have dual rear wheels. This is a great truck to have for construction workers because it gets the job done with ease. This truck is offered in regular, extended, or crew cab. It is also offered in different trims, such as the SL, SLE, or SLT. This truck comes standard with a five speed manual transmission and is offered in six speed manual or a five speed automatic.

Getting a job done is serious business, that's why Dodge put out a line of serious trucks. The Dodge Ram 3500 is one of the most powerful trucks on the market when it comes to a full-size pickup. This truck was meant for people who need a very powerful car. It features dual rear tires and was designed with today's work man in mind. This truck is offered in regular, quad, or mega cab. The regular comes with a 98" bed, capable of holding whatever it is you need to tow.

Toyota is one of today's leading car manufacturers. It is no surprise that they created one of the world's most popular full-size pickup trucks. Toyota was actually the first imported full size pickups. The Tundra is available in regular, double, and CrewMax cab sizes. The bed is offered from 6.5 feet to 8 feet in length. With a large engine and four wheel drive this makes the Toyota Tundra one of the world's favorites.

The Nissan Titan is a strong competitor of the other trucks listed below. Offered in many trims, this truck really stands out with its customization. With a large engine and decent gas mileage this truck easily competes with any other truck on the market.

Customers are looking to get the best vehicle for the lowest amount of money. All these vehicles do just that, without having to sacrifice and important features such as engine size or towing capacity. Any of these vehicles you should take into consideration when its time to purchase.

EDFix Call #12: Greening Medium-Duty Trucks

Medium-duty trucks – those bigger than personal vehicles and smaller than tractor-trailers – are the workhorses of the American economy. They deliver food and beverages to restaurants and convenience stores, drop off packages at homes and offices, serve as mobile workshops for all types of technicians, and perform thousands of other daily tasks. They also use a lot of fuel – over 8 billion gallons a year.

Our next EDFix Conference Call tackles the topic of how to reduce green house gas emissions from these vehicles and the tasks they are involved with. We'll discuss what can be done by improving existing vehicles, moving to more efficient vehicles and changing behavior, including both logistics and driving. (Our recent white paper, "Greenhouse Gas Management for Medium-Duty Truck Fleets" [PDF] provides useful background for this call.)

I will be discussing this topic with EDFix host Jerry Michalski and those of you who join us on Monday, May 10 at noon ET (9am PT).

Egypt Orders Oshkosh HEMTT A4 Trucks

OSHKOSH, Wis. --- Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation, has received a contract modification valued at $29 million from the U.S. Army TACOM Life Cycle Management Command (LCMC) to supply more than 75 next-generation Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Trucks (HEMTT A4) to branches of the Egyptian armed forces.

This is the first order for the HEMTT A4 in Egypt and it will integrate with Egypt’s current HEMTT A2 fleet.

The Oshkosh M978 HEMTT A4 fuel-servicing truck, or tanker, is designed to transport 2,500 gallons of fuel to forward-arming and refueling points (FARP). The vehicle, which is part of the U.S. Army’s Family of Heavy Tactical Vehicles (FHTV), features a more powerful drivetrain, improved suspension and a fully air-conditioned and armor-ready cab.

“The HEMTT A4 is part of our full line of vehicles designed for international and off-road operations,” said Ron Ziebell, Oshkosh Corporation vice president and general manager of international programs, Defense. “In addition to offering severe-duty, medium- and heavy-payload vehicles, our global aftermarket network ensures our customers have ready access to parts and support services.”

In addition to supplying the vehicles, Oshkosh Defense will provide support and more than 25 spare engines to the Egyptian military. Aftermarket support includes a two-year fleet agreement, vehicle training and 12 months of Field Service Representative (FSR) support in Egypt.

Since 1990, Oshkosh has supplied Egyptian armed forces with tactical wheeled vehicles and aftermarket support. The HEMTT A4 is the latest Oshkosh vehicle in the Egyptian military fleet, which also includes the Heavy Equipment Transporter (HET) and the Medium Tactical Truck (MTT).

Oshkosh has produced more than 70,000 military-class vehicles at its facilities, including more than 30,000 FHTVs. The company has begun work on the Army’s Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV) as well and is currently working on an initial FMTV delivery order valued at $280.9 million for the production and delivery of 2,568 trucks and trailers. Oshkosh has the available capacity, highly skilled workforce and proven manufacturing capability to deliver these and other vehicle orders for all Army and Defense programs, including the MRAP All Terrain Vehicle (M-ATV), as well as any surges in production.

Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation, is an industry-leading global designer and manufacturer of tactical military trucks and armored wheeled vehicles, delivering a full product line of conventional and hybrid vehicles, advanced armor options, proprietary suspensions and vehicles with payloads that can exceed 70 tons.

Autos and Trucks

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