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Post by Amy F. on Nov 24, 2005 10:43:29 GMT -5
Hey, I drive a truck every day! lol Just kidding. Well, I'm not, but I am. Anyway, I've only seen the trucks run once, and it was pretty intense. How about it, truck guys? What's it like??? I've had 2 "derbies" with 2 different trucks, but I had the unfair advantage. My opponents were considerably smaller cars. The first one, I took out the car in one hit, with minimal damage to my truck, (a 2000 F-150 ext. cab) but on the 2nd one, the car was totaled, but so was my truck. (a 2005 Expedition) Got hit perfect, and the car went up underneath me, and flipped my truck on it's roof. If it weren't for that, I would've been in GREAT shape! lol Aside from a couple of small indentations on the rear wheel well, there was no other damage. Except to the roof, and it blew out most of the windows, of course. Funny how that happens, huh? lol When they rolled it back over, though, different story. Anyway, those were my truck derby experiences. After that, I think I'm done with the trucks! lol
Anyway, come on, guys, let's get it going!
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Post by DeRbYtHcR on Nov 28, 2005 23:28:32 GMT -5
ive seen a few trucks roll easyier then cars and they bend diffrent
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Post by dadicted on Nov 30, 2005 16:27:21 GMT -5
trucks tend to roll over due to normal physics. they tend to move pretty fast and its just like cars when it comes to size of trucks. dont take a huge surburban to a small track and try to move around alot. surburbans seem to be really tough and the 3/4 ton pickups seem to be pretty good as well. there is 1 ton pickups that will work as well, but if u cant run 1 tons just take out a leaf or 2 and they wont know the diffrence.
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Post by derbyfanatic244 on Dec 6, 2005 18:33:21 GMT -5
I've got a 1986 chevy 1/2 ton suburban I cant wait to derby in a 1/2 ton class only, unfortunately my 305 drivetrain is welded in a 73 olds right now, that will be first to go.
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Post by demo622 on Dec 6, 2005 18:42:54 GMT -5
I ran a 89 dodge half ton against suburbans.Took out one suburbans core support,the other burban got the wind-up on me LOL I think I'll stick with the cars for now.
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Post by keystone121 on Dec 9, 2005 7:23:12 GMT -5
I ran a 78 GMC 1/2 ton DIESEL  Pickup last year in a truck class and won handily because it was so slow that I couldn't bend it too badly. A word of advice about building pickups, if you're allowed to plate the drivers door DO IT!! Not for getting hit in it but for keeping the cab from collapsing. After a few shots on the "hard" side (I've run too many roundbacks) the bed pushed the cab back forward and the doorskin went out and the inner went in (where your arm is supposed to be). It was a one day build on something I've never run before but now know how to "fix" some things to keep my streak alive. |
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Post by theenforcer187 on Jan 2, 2006 12:49:29 GMT -5
Trucks are fun. I thought they would hurt more but the hits didn't seem to "feel" any different than the cars.
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Post by theenforcer187 on Jan 2, 2006 12:53:14 GMT -5
Here's a few of the one i ran this year, hopefully get about 10 or so more runs out of it (lots of angle iron in this thing) ;D I think i'll try fixing the motor mounts a little better for the next run too   This account was created on: 2004-12-26. There are 0 images in this account. Dear Member, The account you are trying to access is: theenforcer187 We're sorry but this account has been phased out from our live servers and is now backed up on our offline archive servers. This account was previously a paid account at the Premium level. After the account expired, the system sent out email reminders to renew. After a two month grace period the account was moved to our archive servers. This account will remain on our archive servers for a short time before the system deletes it, so we encourage you to upgrade and restore the account as soon as possible. CLICK HERE or the button below to upgrade and restore this account for only $19.95. Once you upgrade the account to the Premium level, it will automatically be restored to the live PictureTrail servers where it will be fully accessible. Every aspect of your account will be restored including all images, all customization settings, all guestbook entries, all titles and descriptions, etc. We accept Credit Card, Money Order, Check or Paypal. |
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Post by dadicted on Jan 4, 2006 17:53:23 GMT -5
looks like u took a corner shot in the front, but other then that it looks good.
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Post by snsracing20 on Apr 18, 2006 8:51:42 GMT -5
I've got an 87' F-250 I'm runnin in May It's the first time I've ever run trucks any tips for the new Fords?
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Post by snsracing88 on Apr 18, 2006 8:56:24 GMT -5
I'm runing a 1978 dodge 1-ton, with my buddy's 87' ford
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Post by stris141 on Apr 18, 2006 13:31:52 GMT -5
Never ran one. But I'd guess weld the bed to body, take out the rubber body mounts, and bolt/weld body & bed right to frame. Weld everything you can. Make sure you have a safe setup! I'd get a nice big thick seat. I've heard that PU's are some hard hitting things.
Steve
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Post by chryslerfat on Jul 28, 2006 7:30:58 GMT -5
I have watched a few truck races and from what I have seen if built right the Dodge fares best.
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Post by chryslerfat on Aug 7, 2006 20:35:32 GMT -5
 Heres a truck in progress. Not for derby though. LOL |
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Post by stris141 on Aug 8, 2006 15:58:22 GMT -5
Looking cool! What is it, and what are the plans for it?
Steve
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Post by chryslerfat on Aug 9, 2006 9:12:34 GMT -5
Its a 40 Ford pickup that is becoming a streetrod. Today I am beginning to pull the straight axle out and put a MustangII front end under it.
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Post by stris141 on Aug 9, 2006 10:22:58 GMT -5
Sounds like fun! Keep us updated!
Steve
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tude
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Post by tude on May 3, 2007 13:02:32 GMT -5
heres 2 for the 07 season 79 f250 super cab 2wd  78 chevy 3/4 ton 2wd, ran last year 2nd out of 4  |
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Pickup last year in a truck class and won handily because it was so slow that I couldn't bend it too badly. A word of advice about building pickups, if you're allowed to plate the drivers door DO IT!! Not for getting hit in it but for keeping the cab from collapsing. After a few shots on the "hard" side (I've run too many roundbacks) the bed pushed the cab back forward and the doorskin went out and the inner went in (where your arm is supposed to be). It was a one day build on something I've never run before but now know how to "fix" some things to keep my streak alive.
