rw613 Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 look what pulled into our shop today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Covert Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 That is one fine looking Trnstar. I dont care much for the cab visor. It might look better to see the checkered motif on the visor too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 That truck was done a few years ago on TRICK MY TRUCK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 I'm not really into graphics such as displayed and do not like the visor at all. To me the package just does not come together. The "Transtar's" really were one of my favorite cabovers too.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 You and I must be out of touch, Rob. I don't much like any of the TRICK MY TRUCKS from the TV show. I rather like to see a practical vintage work truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 You and I must be out of touch, Rob. I don't much like any of the TRICK MY TRUCKS from the TV show. I rather like to see a practical vintage work truck.Amen. Ain't nothing like "personal" touches that work.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaddeusW Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 That visor is a bit much but the paint is amazing. Quote -Thad What America needs is less bull and more Bulldog! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambi80 Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 You and I must be out of touch, Rob. I don't much like any of the TRICK MY TRUCKS from the TV show. I rather like to see a practical vintage work truck.I'm with you guys on that one too. Most of the stuff on there is over the top. There's a fine line between too much crap and not enough... Quote Ever wonder how a blind person knows when to stop wiping? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowdyRebel Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 I'm with you guys on that one too. Most of the stuff on there is over the top. There's a fine line between too much crap and not enough...Anything that adds weight without also increasing functionality/ability to earn money gets tossed into the "too much crap" category for me. I couldn't care less what the truck looks like, as long as it brings in the money. Quote When approaching a 4-way stop, the vehicle with the biggest tires has the right of way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambi80 Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 Anything that adds weight without also increasing functionality/ability to earn money gets tossed into the "too much crap" category for me. I couldn't care less what the truck looks like, as long as it brings in the money.Others do like to take a little pride in their ride though...but don't like driving a ghetto sled... Quote Ever wonder how a blind person knows when to stop wiping? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowdyRebel Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 Others do like to take a little pride in their ride though...but don't like driving a ghetto sled...Heck, I got LED tail lights on my truck....truck's gotta have tail lights, so they may as well work and look good....chrome bumpers look nice, too...and trucks gotta have bumpers (although I rather like the oilfield bumpers, myself) it's the other extra crap they like to add (like a fire hydrant on the catwalk to hold the air & electric) that are not necessary, serve no useful purpose, and add a crapload of extra weight that I don't care too much for.FWIW, here's some more TMT pics for that COE...http://www.cmt.com/pictures/trick-my-truck-dustin-stouts-nitro/1566254/2548328/photo.jhtml Quote When approaching a 4-way stop, the vehicle with the biggest tires has the right of way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgallamore Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 i would like this truck a lot better with oem visor and bumper, i could live with the paint job till repaint time then it would have to go Quote http://www.bigmacktrucks.com/uploads/1272400769/gallery_4852_794_314995.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgallamore Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 it needs big tripod mirrors on the front. i think mark would agree Quote http://www.bigmacktrucks.com/uploads/1272400769/gallery_4852_794_314995.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 it needs big tripod mirrors on the front. i think mark would agreeLMAO! i think the IH transtar is a classic truck,but i dont like the looks of this one at all! wwwwaaaayyy to much crap for my taste! did you ever see what trick my truck did to that B-model they had on the show? holy crap! they put a model train set in the sleeper! sometimes enough is enough! me personally,i always liked the "traditional" look on a truck,and i think the stock paint scheme on a transtar eagle was sharp. I do take a lot of pride in the appearance of my truck,and mine is no show truck by any means,but at least mine is not "goobered up" with all this aftermarket crap!.....Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gr8oldies Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 ,but at least mine is not "goobered up" with all this aftermarket crap!.....MarkHAHAHA that's funny I have to remember that one :-) Quote MY BEST FRIEND Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 I wonder how much owner input goes into the trucks on that show. I don't think I could just hand over the keys to one of my trucks. I would have to open a can of WHOOP-ASS for the reveal at the end of the show... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 I wonder how much owner input goes into the trucks on that show. I don't think I could just hand over the keys to one of my trucks. I would have to open a can of WHOOP-ASS for the reveal at the end of the show...I talked to the guys that had that raggedy-ass FLD freightliner done on the show a few years back (the one the painted like a fighter plane) they told me its a long drawn out process,you have to sign a release,you have NO input as to how the truck will look! thats up to the person who submitted it. I agree,i would'nt hand over my keys! especially with some of the crap they turn out!.....................Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamBos Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 You and I must be out of touch, Rob. I don't much like any of the TRICK MY TRUCKS from the TV show. I rather like to see a practical vintage work truck.I agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FIREMAN Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 Hey RowdyI'm gonna have to take personal offense to the fire hydrant comment. I have one on my Rawhide, unless mine is the one you are talking about? I have put alot of effort into my truck to make it stand out. I think I have succeeded. Showing up to the customer's plant with equipment that is well taken care of lets the customer know that you really care about service. It's also cool that people give your truck a second look as they go by on the highway.Just my two cents worthFireman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 I'm missing something. What is a fire hydrant on the catwalk to hold air and electric? I've never seen anything other than a "pogo stick" for this application.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 I'm missing something. What is a fire hydrant on the catwalk to hold air and electric? I've never seen anything other than a "pogo stick" for this application.RobThat TV show "trick my truck" did a fire engine themed tractor (peterbilt i think) for a volunteer fireman/owner operator and they mounted an actual fire hydrant on the catwalk to hold the air and electric lines.....not the best idea i ever heard of,but what do i know?............Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubbamobilin Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 That visor is a bit much but the paint is amazing.I sharp paint job makes a truck, but the graphics are not my thing. I agree about the visor. The fiberglass oem visor makes those trucks just like they make an R model cab. I started to put one of those R model stainless steel visors on my Superliner years ago, but got talked out of it and I'm sure glad I did! I bought a cowcatcher instead, trying to protect my investment.I would not give those Trick My Truck guys free rien over my truck either. My truck would be built to my spec, it's got to work for me. I've seen several of those trucks in the last year or two and all were falling apart and beat all to pieces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FIREMAN Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 Trick my Truck did that fire hydrant deal. They tapped the caps to pipe thread and put the air lines and cord through the caps. When we did mine we took it a step farther (or too far over the top as some here might think) and put the lines and cord inside a real fire hose and attached it to the center big cap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowdyRebel Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 I'm missing something. What is a fire hydrant on the catwalk to hold air and electric? I've never seen anything other than a "pogo stick" for this application.RobThe air & electric were run up through the bottom of the hydrant. Air connects to the left and right side. Electric to the rear. Quote When approaching a 4-way stop, the vehicle with the biggest tires has the right of way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 I see, but not for me.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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