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Dale's Trucks Blog June 2009 Archive

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

How to Choose a Pickup Truck

Tuesday June 30, 2009
Not sure which truck to buy? Take a step-by-step approach to choosing a pickup truck. Find a truck that will do the job you need it to do, fits your ... Read More

F-150 Truck Runs on Wood

Sunday June 28, 2009
Dave Nichols modified his 1989 F-150 truck to run on wood, wood pellets, construction site debris and other waste products. The truck gets about 1.5 to 2 miles per pound, ... Read More

Ford Trucks History Quiz

Friday June 26, 2009
Thanks for the emails about the Chevy Trucks quiz -- I'm glad you enjoyed it. Ford fans felt left out though, so here's a quiz that covers some of the ... Read More

Don't Hold Your Breath for Light a Duty Ram Diesel

Sunday June 21, 2009
Chrysler has shelved its plans to build a 2011 Ram 1500 diesel, filing papers in bankruptcy court to cancel a contract with the engine builder, Cummins. Since the economy took ... Read More

2009 Chevy Avalanche Highlights

Wednesday June 17, 2009
Chevy Avalanche keeps the same basic looks for 2009, but head out to dealer lots and you'll find updates to its trim, plus changes inside and under the hood, like ... Read More

2009 Chevy Silverado Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks

Monday June 15, 2009
Most of us can get by just fine with a 1/2-ton truck, like the Chevy Silverado 1500, the Ford F-150 or the Dodge Ram 1500. But if you require extra ... Read More

Revive Faded Paint

Friday June 12, 2009
Your truck might look dull and faded after being doused with a winter mixture of salty slush. Maybe it's been in the sun too long, or is way behind on ... Read More

Set Up to Drive in Water and Mud

Tuesday June 9, 2009
I've been involved in quite a few off-road events that were organized to show owners how to handle challenging situations. Some vehicles come equipped with the parts or accessories they ... Read More

Restored F-Series Pickup Trucks

Saturday June 6, 2009
Here's a fairly rare truck, a 1951 F-100 Styleside with an integrated bed and cab, a model offered by Ford for only three years, 1961-1963. It's just one of the ... Read More

Monitor Your Truck's A/C System

Wednesday June 3, 2009
We usually don't discover that our truck has an A/C problem until the weather is warm enough to turn the system on, and I think you'll agree that sunny, 90-degree ... Read More
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