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Dale's Trucks Blog August 2003 Archive

By Dale Wickell, About.com Guide to Trucks since 2002

Chevy to Auction 23 Signature Series SSR Vehicles

Sunday August 31, 2003
Chevy is getting ready to auction off 23 of its Signature Series SSRs. For the past year, the first salable SSRs have been involved in high-profile activities around the United ... Read More

All New Ford F-150 Launch Begins September 4

Saturday August 30, 2003
Fifteen-second teaser ads are already running on TV, but Ford's public launch for the all-new F-150 pickup truck officially starts on September 4th. I'm anxious to see the new trucks ... Read More

Classic Jeep Scramblers, 1981-1986

Wednesday August 27, 2003
Awhile back Jeep posted a press release on its media Web site, describing a new Scrambler-like vehicle it planned to introduce this fall and offering a few photos of a ... Read More

Chevy Announces 2004 Colorado Pricing

Friday August 22, 2003
Watch for Chevy Colorado pickup trucks to start arriving at dealerships this November. In the meantime, take a look at the prices you'll see on the sticker. Find out what's ... Read More

Inspecting Your Truck's Tire Wear

Friday August 22, 2003
Inspecting tire wear doesn't just tell you if the tread is getting thin. A thorough tire inspection helps you spot possible repair issues. Study tire wear patterns on a regular ... Read More

Goodbye Beetle, Hello Concepts

Monday August 18, 2003
The last of the classic style Volkswagen Beetles has rolled off of the assembly line at VW's plant in Mexico. So what does VW plan to offer us? How about ... Read More

GM Offers a New Military Truck

Saturday August 16, 2003
This new diesel hybrid truck from GM is a militarized version of the Chevy Silverado crew cab, and is equipped with a fuel cell auxiliary power unit (APU). The company ... Read More

Top Books About Toy Truck Collecting

Monday August 11, 2003
The kids have their trucks, we have our TRUCKS. Collecting die cast and other types of toy trucks is a popular hobby for adult truck enthusiasts. These books will help ... Read More

Concept Trucks, Previews of the Future

Sunday August 10, 2003
Concept vehicles are a cross between a designer's imagination and the real world. Sometimes they evolve into a saleable vehicle and sometimes they don't. Take a look at some examples ... Read More

Making Sense of Pickup Truck Load Capacity

Thursday August 7, 2003
I'm sure you've heard different models of pickups referred to as half-ton, three-quarter-ton, and one-ton vehicles. Those designations are important, because they affect the ways you use your truck.

Set Up Your Truck Before You Hit the Creeks

Wednesday August 6, 2003
Want to go out and have a little fun with your 4WD truck? Don't hit the creeks and mud holes until you're sure your truck is ready to tackle moisture. ... Read More

Ford's All New F-150 Pickup Truck

Sunday August 3, 2003
Ford's all-new line of F-150 pickup trucks looks impressive. Five different models with an increasing number of features, more interior space, deeper beds. Ford truck fans will want to take ... Read More

Ford 24-7 Concept Pickup in San Diego Automotive Museum

Saturday August 2, 2003
The Ford 24-7 concept pickup was part of the recent Legends of Ford exhibit at the San Diego Automotive Museum, one of the events focusing on Ford's 100th Anniversary. The ... Read More

Chevy's Cheyenne Concept Truck

Saturday August 2, 2003
Chevy's latest truck concept is the 2003 Cheyenne, a thunderstone metallic full-size truck. With enhanced cargo-carrying features, the truck is what the designers at Chevy set out to build--a pickup ... Read More

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