rmc523 Posted September 15, 2025 Share Posted September 15, 2025 1 minute ago, fordmantpw said: Would love to see the cab, especially the interior, updated to the standards of the 2023+ trucks. I mean, the interior of these trucks dates back to 2008 I believe. Rather old and outdated. Yeah, I don't know why they haven't done this either. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe771476 Posted September 15, 2025 Author Share Posted September 15, 2025 8 hours ago, Bob Rosadini said: Seems too obvious doesn't it? No flames please, but as I've said many times, think of the incremental sales lost because they offer BS excuses why they can't offer air brakes on 650/750 gas models. A lot of class 6 and 7 operators run a business where their trucks are used in support of their primary business. Without them they would be forced to hire someone for that support and or suffer the disruption to their business while waiting for that outside support. And a key point, they are more likely to buy that truck when the up front price is some $12,000 less then a diesel. Oh side note...Hino was supposedly going to offer class 8 trucks then every thing was apparently derailed when they had their compliance issues. While I have not seen any news that says they are back on schedule with that, apparently they are as one of the "ad rags" I get shows one of those "class 6/7" Hinos for sale with about a 15 yd dump body and 46,000 lb. rears! About 5-maybe 10 years ago- I was seeing a ton of Hinos on I-91 here in CT. I'm quite sure there was a Hino dealer in Springfield or W. Springfield MA. However, I haven't seen many in the last 2 years or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7Mary3 Posted September 16, 2025 Share Posted September 16, 2025 6 hours ago, Joe771476 said: About 5-maybe 10 years ago- I was seeing a ton of Hinos on I-91 here in CT. I'm quite sure there was a Hino dealer in Springfield or W. Springfield MA. However, I haven't seen many in the last 2 years or so. Keep in mind Hino went nearly 2 years without selling any new trucks in the U.S. due to their emissions scandal. They are back to selling new trucks with compliant Cummins diesels. However, it's anyone's guess how much longer Hino will remain in North America, as they are in the process of being spun off by Toyota and aquired by Daimler Truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe771476 Posted September 16, 2025 Author Share Posted September 16, 2025 19 hours ago, 7Mary3 said: Keep in mind Hino went nearly 2 years without selling any new trucks in the U.S. due to their emissions scandal. They are back to selling new trucks with compliant Cummins diesels. However, it's anyone's guess how much longer Hino will remain in North America, as they are in the process of being spun off by Toyota and aquired by Daimler Truck. I somehow didn't know about the emissions scandal. How many truck brands can any company own before an antitrust suit kicks in either nationally or globally? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GearheadGrrrl Posted September 17, 2025 Share Posted September 17, 2025 Been thinking of buying a Class 5/6 diesel truck and I've noticed a lot of new leftover Isuzus, Chevy tilts, and even the badge engineered Hino version of the Isuzu going for used truck prices. The International built Chevy 5500/6500 are in oversupply too. Is there something wrong with these Isuzu cabovers or just supply exceeding demand? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7Mary3 Posted September 17, 2025 Share Posted September 17, 2025 Isuzu is a geat little truck. Overall cost-of-ownership is low. Only real issue is they ride a bit rough being a cabover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintornados Posted September 17, 2025 Share Posted September 17, 2025 3 hours ago, 7Mary3 said: Isuzu is a geat little truck. Overall cost-of-ownership is low. Only real issue is they ride a bit rough being a cabover. I think they start rusting while being driven off the assembly line...and are perforated into swiss cheese by the 5 year mark... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7Mary3 Posted September 21, 2025 Share Posted September 21, 2025 https://gmauthority.com/blog/2025/09/chevy-lcf-6500-and-7500-may-soon-offer-a-gasoline-engine/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoonerLS Posted September 29, 2025 Share Posted September 29, 2025 Someone I know went to a truck show in Joplin, MO this weekend. He took a bunch of pics, but I thought these might be of interest here. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Rosadini Posted September 29, 2025 Share Posted September 29, 2025 11 hours ago, SoonerLS said: Someone I know went to a truck show in Joplin, MO this weekend. He took a bunch of pics, but I thought these might be of interest here. SLS For sure! The CLT is a beauty but the T-850 is a gem given its age-I'm guessing a 63 to 65 judging by badge and it is a "low roof". I think '66 is when they boosted head room with the raised roof. The old F-2 or F-3 in background is pretty cool too😎 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Rosadini Posted October 23, 2025 Share Posted October 23, 2025 Took a drive today through the yard of what I believe is the largest truck equipment up fitter in New England. If I had to guess I would say at least 250 pick ups, class 4-5 , 6-7 and class 8s. Large number of 150's in Mass DOT Yellow. Probably 30 Mass DOT Fl 114's single axle and tandems , then my guess would be an equal mix of Macks, Western Stars, and Internationals. Surprisingly only a couple of Paccars. Highest percentage of the class 8's were obviously plow trucks judging by extended front frames for head gear. F-750's ...2! Both same order judging by red color, V-8s and extended front frame extensions without bumpers. I would say the majority of 1-5 were Fords followed by GMs, very few Rams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe771476 Posted November 6, 2025 Author Share Posted November 6, 2025 (edited) Just want to extend condolences to the loved ones of victims of the UPS plane crash in Louisville, Kentucky. One article stated a Ford plant was dangerously close to the crash. Just curious, is there more than one? Edited November 6, 2025 by Joe771476 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherminator98 Posted November 6, 2025 Share Posted November 6, 2025 7 hours ago, Joe771476 said: Just want to extend condolences to the loved ones of victims of the UPS plane crash in Louisville, Kentucky. One article stated a Ford plant was dangerously close to the crash. Just curious, is there more than one? You have the following near Louisville: Louisville Assembly Plant (Escape/Corsair-new EV) This is the one next to the airport and is closed because of it. Kentucky Truck Assembly Plant-Super Duty, Navigator, Expedition I think there is a battery plant some where close by to that is getting built? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted November 6, 2025 Share Posted November 6, 2025 1 hour ago, Sherminator98 said: You have the following near Louisville: Louisville Assembly Plant (Escape/Corsair-new EV) This is the one next to the airport and is closed because of it. Kentucky Truck Assembly Plant-Super Duty, Navigator, Expedition I think there is a battery plant some where close by to that is getting built? Ford Escape, Lincoln Corsair Production Halted After UPS Plane Crash After the crash occurred, power was turned off at the Louisville Assembly plant, which is located directly next to UPS Worldport - the largest such facility operated by UPS across the globe, as well as the headquarters for UPS Airlines. Workers at the plant sheltered in place after the incident, and were eventually evacuated once the coast was clear. "Louisville Assembly Plant employees went home last night after the controlled power outage took effect across the local area. No employee injuries we're aware of," Ford spokesperson Jessica Enoch said. Enoch added that production at the Louisville plant will remain paused at least through the morning shift today, due to a controlled power outage in the area, though the plant itself didn't suffer any damage from the crash. Todd Dunn, president of UAW Local 862, also confirmed that no employees at the facility were injured as a result of this incident. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe771476 Posted November 20, 2025 Author Share Posted November 20, 2025 I thought I was seeing things or maybe it was AI generated, but whatever! (1361) 2026 Ford Mustang Motorhome Is Here — When Supercar Power Meets Luxury Living! - YouTube Also, the following link gives us an idea of what a new generation of F-series mediums would look like with the new aluminum sheet metal. Awesome! Ford Mustang motorhome - AOL Image Search Results 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe771476 Posted December 2, 2025 Author Share Posted December 2, 2025 This just isn't right! A Ford F-150 Owner Fights a $1,500 Dealer Bill For Snapping Turbo Bolts: Says,“My Ford F-150 Warranty Repair Became a Nightmare” | Torque News Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7Mary3 Posted December 17, 2025 Share Posted December 17, 2025 You know, I really thought I had all the answers about why for left the heavy duty truck market. Even though I was there at the time, so to speak, evidentially there was much I didn't know. Luckily I found the following video. What an eye-opener! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted December 17, 2025 Share Posted December 17, 2025 (edited) 10 hours ago, 7Mary3 said: You know, I really thought I had all the answers about why for left the heavy duty truck market. Even though I was there at the time, so to speak, evidentially there was much I didn't know. Luckily I found the following video. What an eye-opener! TLDR version - they determined it was too expensive to stay in the market for limited return, so they walked away and focused elsewhere. That video could've been an audio thing, as what they showed on screen often had nothing to do with what they were discussing lol. Still interesting, though. Edited December 17, 2025 by rmc523 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7Mary3 Posted December 17, 2025 Share Posted December 17, 2025 Yes, the video was basically correct, but there were so many detail errors and incorrect pictures it came off as something of a joke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintornados Posted December 17, 2025 Share Posted December 17, 2025 2 hours ago, 7Mary3 said: Yes, the video was basically correct, but there were so many detail errors and incorrect pictures it came off as something of a joke. I tried to watch the video a few days ago on You Tube via my Roku box...QR codes trying to sell various items kept popping up and I shut it off.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7Mary3 Posted December 18, 2025 Share Posted December 18, 2025 6 hours ago, twintornados said: I tried to watch the video a few days ago on You Tube via my Roku box...QR codes trying to sell various items kept popping up and I shut it off.... You didn't miss anything. I could only get through it with a pretty serious ad blocker. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Rosadini Posted December 18, 2025 Share Posted December 18, 2025 Well I started watching this thing then stopped when this guy started talking about Ford going"big time" time in early 50's with a "monster" 501 cubic inch truck engine...He must have mixed his notes up with an International history. then he starts talking about Fords war time contribution with tanks and such and I quit when he started talking about the GAA tank V-8! I'll go back to it when I have time to kill- if for no other reason but to see if he is implying the GAA was used in trucks. And IMO if anyone wants to talk about Ford's wartime contribution the absolute highlight was when Ford took some farmland at Willow Run and built the plant that at wars end was turning out a 4 engine B-24 every 59 Seconds!! By the way I don't know if same person has produced other "documentaries" but similar sounding stuff is out there and the guy makes all sorts of false statements. Oh and the F-8 was introduced in '48. The Term "Big Job" was I believe applied to the F-8 as a marketing theme in '51 or'52 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherminator98 Posted December 18, 2025 Share Posted December 18, 2025 5 minutes ago, Bob Rosadini said: Well I started watching this thing then stopped when this guy started talking about Ford going"big time" time in early 50's with a "monster" 501 cubic inch truck engine...He must have mixed his notes up with an International history. then he starts talking about Fords war time contribution with tanks and such and I quit when he started talking about the GAA tank V-8! I'll go back to it when I have time to kill- if for no other reason but to see if he is implying the GAA was used in trucks. And IMO if anyone wants to talk about Ford's wartime contribution the absolute highlight was when Ford took some farmland at Willow Run and built the plant that at wars end was turning out a 4 engine B-24 every 59 Seconds!! The GAA was pretty revolutionary for its time-it was selected by the US Army as its primary choice to power the M4 Sherman tank after 1943, after it was tested stateside. Also Ford was one of the biggest manufacturers of Pratt and Whitney Radial engines for the P-47 and other aircraft. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Rosadini Posted December 18, 2025 Share Posted December 18, 2025 1 hour ago, Sherminator98 said: The GAA was pretty revolutionary for its time-it was selected by the US Army as its primary choice to power the M4 Sherman tank after 1943, after it was tested stateside. Also Ford was one of the biggest manufacturers of Pratt and Whitney Radial engines for the P-47 and other aircraft. True about GAA -revolutionary- aluminum, overhead cams etc. Started out as a V-12 for aircraft and military I guess did not like it versus the Merlin so Ford decided, Make it a V-8! Home run in the Sherman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Rosadini Posted December 19, 2025 Share Posted December 19, 2025 7 hours ago, Bob Rosadini said: Well I started watching this thing then stopped when this guy started talking about Ford going"big time" time in early 50's with a "monster" 501 cubic inch truck engine...He must have mixed his notes up with an International history. then he starts talking about Fords war time contribution with tanks and such and I quit when he started talking about the GAA tank V-8! I'll go back to it when I have time to kill- if for no other reason but to see if he is implying the GAA was used in trucks. And IMO if anyone wants to talk about Ford's wartime contribution the absolute highlight was when Ford took some farmland at Willow Run and built the plant that at wars end was turning out a 4 engine B-24 every 59 Seconds!! By the way I don't know if same person has produced other "documentaries" but similar sounding stuff is out there and the guy makes all sorts of false statements. Oh and the F-8 was introduced in '48. The Term "Big Job" was I believe applied to the F-8 as a marketing theme in '51 or'52 Duh- make that 59 minutes. Still pretty amazing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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