Timeless Truck Showdown/FULL
I don't see the Bull of the woods series on the event calendar.
- Right now it's #3 on the events home page. — Dutch_Clutch_Racing
- Yeah, I understand now why. I'll try and change the date, that should put it back up. Thanks for the heads up Zizzer — LRL_The_Lords_Racing_League
- It's back up there — LRL_The_Lords_Racing_League
Well these two 1963 Studebaker trucks are leaving the speed shop to head to the track to battle it out to see who hits the road for the big race.
- Very nice! — Dutch_Clutch_Racing
- I can see why it’s a tough decision. Both are looking sleek. At least you have a track to test em on. — LRL_The_Lords_Racing_League
Shipping this week...
- That's not a truck (my opinion). — Dutch_Clutch_Racing
- Google AI says: Yes, the Chevrolet El Camino is considered a pickup truck in the United States — FeralPatrick
- I said it was "my" opinion. — Dutch_Clutch_Racing
- That looks FAST! — ManiacMotorsports
- Lol, the big debate continues! Looks awesome Feral! — LRL_The_Lords_Racing_League
- I would disqualify this if I was the host. This is not a truck. — Ralphsgarage
- Hot Wheels ran it as one of the Muscle Mania castings of the 2011 lineup. It's a single cab with a bed, but to me it's a Muscle Car aka El Camino SS — GBURacing
- Pretty sure the host just OK'd it (said it looks awesome), plus Wikipedia says, "Although based on corresponding General Motors car lines, the vehicle is classified in the United States as a pickup." — FeralPatrick
- Big gray area around the El Camino: is it a car, or is it a truck? It has the front end of a car, but the rear end of a truck--what do we do? Personally, I see it as a truck, although I know other people don't. Overseas, they're called Utes (utility vehicles). Let's give the El Camino a little more love, and start allowing it in more truck races. — SpyDude
- Right on, SpyDude. Preach! — FeralPatrick
Just shipped! This '56 Chevy raced at Gravity Throttle and didn't do so hot. It's been sittin' 'round the back of the shop since then and got a little surface rust, but nothing too major. We pulled it out of the weeds, fired the ol' engine back up and replaced the driver's door, and she's good to go! Hopefully it'll do better on a more traditional road course.
- I always like the "barn finds" like this. Well done. — SpyDude
- Taegan Chance, right? I like the spoiler! — ManiacMotorsports
- Ha, thanks! And you got it right, Maniac! — Spirit_Of_64
- I love your driver names! — ManiacMotorsports
- Thanks again! I've come up with so many I don't think I'll ever use them all! — Spirit_Of_64
The clearnace and the tucked up wheels scared me off the '83 Silverado. The MBX '56 Ford is a go...it's the max allowed width wise, but length and height are under.
- I have that casting... It's pretty wide, but it does fit on regular orange track — ManiacMotorsports
- The Mazad Repu is just about as wide 1 1/8" but lower...I'm actually waffling between the two right now — GBURacing
- Love the old trucks! Just hope the bottom weight will out weigh the top heavy. Also, for everyone, if the car is pushing the limits of width, it may scrub too much down the single lanes. Maybe waxing the sides will help. :) — LRL_The_Lords_Racing_League
These are some great looking trucks. You guys are good.
Alright, I've decided on the Mazda REPU, as I like the LCG and the track stance. Now, time to find some shoes.
Hey everyone, just wanted to remind everyone, 1 week till the deadline. If you are unable to make it, please let me know, as there are several others who would like to get in. Thank you.
- I'm waiting on a weight shipment. I will get it out, may be a lightweight though! — ManiacMotorsports
- Ok, just keep me posted. Thanks Maniac — LRL_The_Lords_Racing_League
- Mine went out three hours ago. — SpyDude
- Awesome. Thanks Spy Dude! — LRL_The_Lords_Racing_League
- I'm going to try and get it out on Wednesday. — ManiacMotorsports
Tracking says the Grim REPU will arrive on Friday. Thanks for hosting and good luck to all racers.
How am I just now seeing this? I've been wanting to race on this track for a long time! Maybe next time.