Sunday, December 8, 2019

Clean, simple design


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  1. I had two 800's, one of which was a RH-drive mail truck I stole the body from, to replace the first's (rust in peace). Still miss my indestructible Spartan machine.

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  2. Not the best choice to check cattle in with the Cowman when your 9.5 months pregnant. just say'n...

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  3. Except for all he places where rust starts.

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  4. There is most definitely a market for a straight forward, basic, reliable truck. Why not a single company attempts it is beyond me.

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    1. My thoughts exactly...

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    2. My guess would be profit margin on the bling mobiles.
      I bought a Work Truck version, when I bought my full size Chevy.

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    3. It would be very difficult to do it. The late 60's Scout above would not be street legal today as a new vehicle, it's missing all of the emissions controls and safety features that are compulsory now. However, Indian manufacturer Mahindra now makes a diesel Jeep in Michigan called the Roxor. Not street legal of course, but only around $15K...https://www.autoblog.com/2018/03/03/mahindra-roxor-is-an-indian-jeep-built-in-michigan-with-a-diesel/

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