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10-03-2008, 09:34 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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We've seen some outrageous F-650-based vehicles like this before (the DeBerti for one), but for some reason, the Alton F-650 XUV jumped out at us at the Chicago Auto Show. Perhaps we were already focused on Ford's Work Solutions trucks in the vicinity, but this insane beast just put our DSLRs on autopilot. The F-650-based XUV was built by Alton Manufacturing and carries a GVWR of 25,999 lbs. That makes the 660 ft-lbs of torque generated by its 7.2L Caterpillar engine seem paltry. Besides the big-rig-meets-Excursion bodywork, your nearly $200,000 expenditure for this XUV will get you hardwood floors, custom captains chairs, a 42-speaker sound system, two drop-down 16-inch TVs plus a 42-inch plasma, four computer workstations, plus a train horn. Oh, you'll also get bragging rights for the biggest, baddest truck in 99% of the world's neighborhoods.
http://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/07/c...big-statement/
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10-03-2008, 09:37 PM
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only in the good ol u s and a
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10-03-2008, 09:37 PM
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I think the designers couldn't make up there minds. Do we want a Truck, a Bus, a Limo, a Tank?? Talk about the Homer Bubble car!
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10-03-2008, 09:40 PM
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Solution Was Boost 4?, 6 & 8
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Front with scoop looks similar to the Dodge truck with the V10 Viper motor..
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10-03-2008, 09:42 PM
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Why do they bother spending money on designing rubbish like this?
Ford, GM, Chrysler need to get with the program and build vehicles that Joe Public wants to drive! |
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10-03-2008, 09:46 PM
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OH MY GOD!!!
 
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UMMMMMMMMMMMMMM that is ridiculous.....would have looked way better in black
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10-03-2008, 09:58 PM
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I absolutely love that.
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10-03-2008, 11:25 PM
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What's green is gold
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Love the interior
Chrome grille/front bar would be menacing Hate the massive gap above the rear wheels... My 2c
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11-03-2008, 03:50 PM
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Needs a bullbar and some ariels
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11-03-2008, 04:54 PM
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Needs a set of 40s..... You could tow your house, boat and cars around the world with that thing... Ford is getting closer to their main goal.... Producing a motor vehicle that uses 1litre per 1kilometre...
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11-03-2008, 05:06 PM
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I dont understand why they even bothered with rear wheel arches.....that thing is hideous!!!
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11-03-2008, 05:11 PM
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What hummer?
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11-03-2008, 08:07 PM
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That is the ugliest steering wheel this side of a VN/VP Commondore!! Not a fan of the whole dash area, looks very dated.
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11-03-2008, 08:12 PM
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oh that is soo me
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11-03-2008, 10:39 PM
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that thing is totally rice :P
pretty extreme.. why do the yanks love wasting so much money? i think ill just go with one of those Saleen ford utes.. man they are so nice, saw a gun metal grey one on the back of a tow truck today.. mmm
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11-03-2008, 10:42 PM
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I'd drive it.
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I would buy one if it didnt have a Cat engine in it ;-)
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12-03-2008, 04:13 PM
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 Think of the fun to be had showing up all those Mums in their 4wd's at school pickup time. And for those that mumbled something about Ford wasting their time etc etc. Ford did'nt build it!!
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12-03-2008, 04:23 PM
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wonder what kind of a licence youd need for that
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12-03-2008, 04:25 PM
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probably only a Medium Rigid, its not much bigger than a mates dodge Ram.
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12-03-2008, 04:34 PM
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12-03-2008, 04:40 PM
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Also.. "Allison 3000 EVS, CR 5-Speed, shift key pad, PTO provision" sounds like some sort of tactical defense against aliens, not a gear gearbox! Anyone care to explain wtf that all means? |
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12-03-2008, 06:10 PM
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PTO = Power Take Off
Allison - Make of Box CR 5 Speed - has 5 gears? Shift Key Pad - As it says |
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12-03-2008, 06:23 PM
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Dam thats a huge !!!
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PTO provision = there is a plate on the side of the box where you can bolt on a power take off. Probably to work the lighting generator on those outback fishing trips. Shift key pad = Auto shift buttons for lazy seppos instead of the 'T' bar.
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12-03-2008, 09:22 PM
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So while I am mumbling, will you please elaborate on why Caterpillar engines are so on the nose with you. |
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13-03-2008, 12:31 AM
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Cashed up bogans dream car
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Former BTIKD
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As for Cats, just an engine I've never really liked to drive in a truck
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