7 thoughts on “Phil had one, the truck of course…”
Had an 84 SS lot of fun but the door glass pulled away from the weatherstripping over 90. Rust mites killed it
I’ve had 4 of them.
It was a reasonable idea, but seems to have gotten the reputation as a joke in the last 15-20 years. I don’t know why it would be viewed differently than a light duty pickup like a Ranger or S-10. Yes it’s a compromise, but if it fits a purpose, what’s the issue? Is it the styling that people take issue with? Or the fact it isn’t a “real” or “serious” truck?
I probably wouldn’t want one myself as I prefer a full size pickup, but what has turned it into such an object of derision? I have to figure it’s down to the type of driver often associated with owning one. Stereotypes for the win, eh?
I had a friend that had two of them. One was a 70ish big block and the other was a 80’s that came with a 4.9L ?? that he dropped a LS1 into and is currently driving.
It’s still more useful than any of today’s pick-ups….and you can fix shit on it when it went bad.
Oh yea, I’m only an asshole when I’m drunk,unlike the stone cold sober asshole….
At least I have to put some effort into it….
had some of those. rangers and S10’s. They are all better than a lincoln or caddy to carry 400# of feed back to the ranch.
My boss at the gas station in high school had one, it was immaculent.
Had an 84 SS lot of fun but the door glass pulled away from the weatherstripping over 90. Rust mites killed it
I’ve had 4 of them.
It was a reasonable idea, but seems to have gotten the reputation as a joke in the last 15-20 years. I don’t know why it would be viewed differently than a light duty pickup like a Ranger or S-10. Yes it’s a compromise, but if it fits a purpose, what’s the issue? Is it the styling that people take issue with? Or the fact it isn’t a “real” or “serious” truck?
I probably wouldn’t want one myself as I prefer a full size pickup, but what has turned it into such an object of derision? I have to figure it’s down to the type of driver often associated with owning one. Stereotypes for the win, eh?
I had a friend that had two of them. One was a 70ish big block and the other was a 80’s that came with a 4.9L ?? that he dropped a LS1 into and is currently driving.
It’s still more useful than any of today’s pick-ups….and you can fix shit on it when it went bad.
Oh yea, I’m only an asshole when I’m drunk,unlike the stone cold sober asshole….
At least I have to put some effort into it….
had some of those. rangers and S10’s. They are all better than a lincoln or caddy to carry 400# of feed back to the ranch.
My boss at the gas station in high school had one, it was immaculent.