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Having Passion Of Collecting Antique Dodge Trucks

Written by Mehul Brahmbhatt on Nov 17th, 2008 | Filed under: Trucks

Antique trucks since long have interested American inhabitants. It has become their favorite pastime. Collecting these trucks is not only a hobby but it is a passion for some. Special groups, clubs and museums have been created to showcase the collected automobiles.

Older trucks were used largely in agriculture. They belonged to the 20th century. The oldest and the most original truck was the Mack truck which was owned by John Mack. They were introduced during the 1800s and since then have seen their expansion to buses, dump trucks, semis and other 18 wheeler vehicles.

The popular brands include Chevy truck, Dodge truck, and Ford truck out of which the Dodge truck is a favorite one. The value and the cost of the truck depend upon its rarity and its present condition. The price ranges from anything few hundred dollars to several thousand dollars. Many museums and magazines have been designed to house these antique Dodge trucks.

The oldest Dodge truck model was the Dodge Model 30 which as built in the year 1914 by the dodge brothers company. It was a 4 cylinder truck with a body made entirely of steel. The features of this antique truck were 12 volt electrical system and sliding gear transmission. The other Dodge model was model T which had an antique planetary pattern but it was phased out of market very soon by the year 1927. During the years of introduction of the company only light duty trucks were manufactured but later during the 1930s and 1940s the medium and heavy duty trucks were also introduced.

During late 1930s, the Dodge Company introduced the 14 cylinder trucks which proved to be major breakthrough for the company. The company also introduced newer and more improved versions of trucks during the year 1939. But due to the Second World War the company was shut down. Later in the years from 1945 to 1949 a number of 6 cylinder trucks came into being which were named the ‘Power Wagon’.

Antique dodge trucks can be bought from auctions, trade shows, trade magazines or even web site biddings. An American truck Historical Society has been formed specially which deals with the buying and selling of antique trucks. They even have memberships and newsletters to keep the interested ones updated about antique dodge trucks. An antique truck museum can be found in almost all states of USA.

There are a number of antique dodge trucks to choose from. They include Dodge Model 30, Dodge Model T, Series 116 and many more. Even today some of these trucks are on display and even for sale. Interested people can participate in auctions and biddings to own one of the antique Dodge trucks. These trucks are extremely popular and are a symbol of prestige. Hence more and more people have opted for buying these antique Dodge trucks. Even though the Dodge trucks gained more popularity after the Second World War, even today there are many people who want to add these vintage automobiles to their collection.


All About SUV Trucks

Written by Mehul Brahmbhatt on Oct 24th, 2008 | Filed under: Trucks

SUV trucks for sale are popular because of their stylish build and also because of its capacity. It is built in a way that it not only caters to the travel for passengers; it can also be used for other reasons. It is very spacious, and it has a large cargo area. This is ideal for those who would like to use these vehicles for long distance travel.

There are several hundreds of SUV truck models to choose from, so the designs are not limited. It opens the door for an individual to have a various choice to pick from. They are also reasonable priced, and they have several interesting accessories too. The SUV truck vehicles as well as accessories are built to please the user.

The vehicles are a pleasure to ride, as they have the capacity to meet any kind of terrain. They are also ideal for hauling heavy items, for use in any trade. Since these vehicles are also stylish, they are a pleasure for passengers to travel in. To make the driving quality better than ever, those who buy this vehicle must choose accessories well.

By choosing the newest and the best accessories, it not only enhances the look of the vehicle, it also allows the users to be comfortable in all ways when using the vehicle. These trucks will also come with luggage carriers if you need them. They offer excellent seat covers, and also protection for the floor.

By maintaining the SUV trucks, you will also ensure that it has a long life. Most of the time, it is always better if you choose to service these vehicles at known dealers. You can make sure that they will not tamper with your parts. They will also have the most professional team to work on the vehicle.

This team will be trained exclusively to handle SUV trucks, and they will be the best to perform the job. When you want to shop for SUV trucks, you can of course compare all the models and makers too before taking a decision. You will have catalogues in such a way, that the trucks will be filed according to the model and make.

You will also get to see the price side by side, so making a choice will be easy, depending on your budget. Some of the popular makes of SUV trucks are Chevy truck, Ford truck and Toyota truck. Most of the makers in the business of selling these trucks, are in the field for years. So a buyer need not worry about the quality of the trucks.

They will be designed in a perfect way, and all safety measures will be taken. These trucks when sold by dealers, also hand out safety instructions to the buyer. This way, the buyer can make sure that he safeguards his vehicle from all ways, and drive accordingly. SUV trucks are powerful, so one need not bother about being indecisive on certain terrains. What the owner of the vehicle must do, is to make sure he maintains his vehicle, and checks its performance often.