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Offline callmejoe

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When does a 4wd start getting called a truck?
« on: August 17, 2014, 05:32:11 PM »
Now I've been thinking about this and even had the discussion over a beer or 4.

But when or how does a 4wd start getting called a "truck".
I mean a 4wd is just that isn't it? Just as a truck is what ACA tv programs  just rave on about?

Just a question?

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Re: When does a 4wd start getting called a truck?
« Reply #1 on: August 17, 2014, 05:50:30 PM »
My understanding is that for a number of reasons they are referred to as 'light trucks'.
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Re: When does a 4wd start getting called a truck?
« Reply #2 on: August 17, 2014, 06:02:31 PM »
IMO, it's a complete toss to refer to any wagon-bodied 4WD as a truck, but plenty do..... ::)

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Re: When does a 4wd start getting called a truck?
« Reply #3 on: August 17, 2014, 06:06:20 PM »
Anything manual transmission with a 4.2 diesel and 4 coils is a truck :laugh:
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Re: When does a 4wd start getting called a truck?
« Reply #4 on: August 17, 2014, 06:07:21 PM »
I think it's a Yank thing ( American ) :4x4: 
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Re: When does a 4wd start getting called a truck?
« Reply #5 on: August 17, 2014, 06:07:45 PM »
Quote from: D4D on August 17, 2014, 06:06:20 PM
Anything manual transmission with a 4.2 diesel and 4 coils is a truck :laugh:

 ;D ;D ;D

A lot closer than most, but still not a truck....IMO.... :P
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Re: When does a 4wd start getting called a truck?
« Reply #6 on: August 17, 2014, 06:15:27 PM »
Quote from: jk on August 17, 2014, 06:07:21 PM
I think it's a Yank thing ( American ) :4x4:

Yep!  ::)

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Re: When does a 4wd start getting called a truck?
« Reply #7 on: August 17, 2014, 06:26:28 PM »
If it drives like a truck, handles like a truck and sounds like a truck? It must be a truck.......:-)
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Re: When does a 4wd start getting called a truck?
« Reply #8 on: August 17, 2014, 06:38:54 PM »
Quote from: Teabag on August 17, 2014, 06:26:28 PM
If it drives like a truck, handles like a truck and sounds like a truck? It must be a truck.......:-)

Arrrrrrrr.  But drives like a truck. Handles like a truck. Sound like a big diesel.

But my wife calls it a barge... or if shes being nice the Titanic.

Still a 4wd isn't it?
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Re: When does a 4wd start getting called a truck?
« Reply #9 on: August 17, 2014, 06:40:02 PM »
When you are trying to compensate for something, its called a truck   >:D
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Re: When does a 4wd start getting called a truck?
« Reply #10 on: August 17, 2014, 06:41:33 PM »
Really, who cares, we call them what we like >:D
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Re: When does a 4wd start getting called a truck?
« Reply #11 on: August 17, 2014, 06:51:30 PM »
If Landcruiser it's a car.
If Landrover it's a waste
If Patrol it's a 4by
If Iveco daily, Unimog etc it's a truck
If Jeep it's a piece of ....
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Re: When does a 4wd start getting called a truck?
« Reply #12 on: August 17, 2014, 06:54:27 PM »
But when or how does a 4wd start getting called a "truck".
Just a question?

Joe
[/quote]when I type the word 'truck' as opposed to '4WD', that's when:-)

As opposed to a Jeep that will only ever be a Jeep
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Re: When does a 4wd start getting called a truck?
« Reply #13 on: August 17, 2014, 07:02:35 PM »
Quote from: GeoffA on August 17, 2014, 06:02:31 PM
IMO, it's a complete toss to refer to any wagon-bodied 4WD as a truck, but plenty do..... ::)

Agreed.  ;D

Trucks have trays or tubs.

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Re: When does a 4wd start getting called a truck?
« Reply #14 on: August 17, 2014, 07:17:59 PM »

Quote from: Mace on August 17, 2014, 07:02:35 PM
Agreed.  ;D

Trucks have trays or tubs.

 :cheers:

A B double doesn't have a tray or tub that you are describing and I am sure that is a Truck, take away the trailers and leave the prime mover, no tray or tub and it's still a truck


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Re: When does a 4wd start getting called a truck?
« Reply #15 on: August 17, 2014, 07:21:21 PM »
A 4by is for fun, a truck is for work........I know which one ill take.... ;D ;D ;D
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Re: When does a 4wd start getting called a truck?
« Reply #16 on: August 17, 2014, 07:25:50 PM »
Quote from: CRW on August 17, 2014, 07:17:59 PM
A B double doesn't have a tray or tub that you are describing and I am sure that is a Truck, take away the trailers and leave the prime mover, no tray or tub and it's still a truck


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My definition is for the issue in question, when does a 4by get called a truck. Not into semantics.

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Re: When does a 4wd start getting called a truck?
« Reply #17 on: August 17, 2014, 07:27:28 PM »

Quote from: Mace on August 17, 2014, 07:25:50 PM
My definition is for the issue in question, when does a 4by get called a truck. Not into semantics.

 :cheers:

Call it what ever you like there is no definition except for the RTA definition for semantics


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Re: When does a 4wd start getting called a truck?
« Reply #18 on: August 17, 2014, 07:38:10 PM »
Quote from: CRW on August 17, 2014, 07:27:28 PM
Call it what ever you like there is no definition except for the RTA definition for semantics


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Lighten up, this is a fun thread not for point scoring.
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Re: When does a 4wd start getting called a truck?
« Reply #19 on: August 17, 2014, 07:44:01 PM »

Quote from: Mace on August 17, 2014, 07:38:10 PM
Lighten up, this is a fun thread not for point scoring.

Pardon me, read your last thread


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Re: When does a 4wd start getting called a truck?
« Reply #20 on: August 17, 2014, 07:50:36 PM »
popcorn were are you....hahahaha..... ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Re: When does a 4wd start getting called a truck?
« Reply #21 on: August 17, 2014, 08:01:03 PM »
If it's leaf sprung, it's a truck!
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Re: When does a 4wd start getting called a truck?
« Reply #22 on: August 17, 2014, 08:07:26 PM »
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Re: When does a 4wd start getting called a truck?
« Reply #23 on: August 17, 2014, 08:07:44 PM »
Quote from: Mace on August 17, 2014, 07:38:10 PM
Lighten up, this is a fun thread not for point scoring.
ok then, a 4wd has an extensive 12v dual battery system with correctly rated cable
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Re: When does a 4wd start getting called a truck?
« Reply #24 on: August 17, 2014, 08:13:06 PM »
Quote from: swanny on August 17, 2014, 07:50:36 PM
popcorn were are you....hahahaha..... ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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