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If you are in the market for a gas guzzling, rugged, American-built Ford F-Series pickup, you are in luck. Ford is offering “Employee Pricing” for all until the end of June. [Read Article... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Ford Motor Co. is recalling over 650,000 of its top-selling F-150 pickups as well as a Lincoln-branded truck because of a problem with the brake hose that could cause the vehicles to lose braking power. The automaker has recalled 2005 and 2006 model year Ford F-150 and Lincoln Mark LT trucks, according to the recall notice [...]

NASA goes low-tech to fix high-tech problem To fix a potentially fatal shaking problem on its snazzy new moon rocket, NASA is considering something that works for mud-stained pickups: heavy-duty shock absorbers. For nearly half a year, NASA's No. 1 technical problem in designing its Ares I rocket, which will eventually propel astronauts back to the moon, has been a sound wave vibration problem

The Gibson SG Special 3 Electric Guitar features 3 single-coil pickups. A master volume and master tone dial in the options presented by the versatile 6-position selector. Choose from bridge, bridge/middle, middle, middle/neck, or bridge/neck pickup combinations. From the garage to the club to as far as you want to go, the SG Special 3 guitar has you covered. Gibson SG Special 3 Electric Guitar with Single Coil Pickups Features: Body: mahoganyNeck: set mahoganyNeck profile: RoundedNeck joint location: 19th fretFingerboard: rosewoodScale length: 24-3/4"No. of frets: 22Nut width: 1.695"Radius: 12"Inlay: dotsHardware: chromeTailpiece: stopbarBridge: Tune-O-MaticPickguard: whiteKnobs: black top hats with silver insertsTuners: green keysNeck pickup: white blade singleMiddle pickup: white blade

If BMW 760 parts are made with quality and excellence, what about Toyota’s propeller shaft? Well, this news will certainly answer that question.Toyota is now facing another batch of recalls. This time, its 15,600 four-by-four versions of the 2007 Tundra pickup truck made for the US car market shall be sent for recalls because of faulty propeller shafts connected to the rear axle which causes the malfunctioning of the truck.The rear propeller shaft failed to be heated properly thus leading to an inadequate amount of hardness. According to some news on the net, this existing problem can lead to more serious events like car crashes and other car accidents. The company said that the car part separates at the joint and it can cause the truck to be forced to stop.According to Toyota spokesman

This weeks edition of the Powerhouse Pickups is being done by the King. McSmacken will be taking the Plays of the week to return the favor. So lets jump right into it... This week at QB we like Phillip Rivers. He finally put together a good game after a few weeks of eggs. It seems like Chris Chambers is starting to get the grasp of the offense it that bodes well for Rivers. I do suggest

Dodge Performance Parts introduces the new Gooseneck trailer hitch from Mopar, which is an Authentic Dodge Accessory that mounts securely in the pickup bed using an installation kit. This could be attached directly to the frame rails under the bed, and could easily be installed within an hour. It requires limited drilling and no welding at all, making it more convenient for the car owner to install one in his Dodge pickup. The trailer hitch ball can be converted from hitch to flat bed floor in just seconds with a quick release handle. Powder coated for a durable and long-lasting finish, the hitch also meets all Chrysler O.E. corrosion specifications, which was designed to keep all of their performance parts in tact. “The new gooseneck trailer hitch from Mopar makes the dependable and durable Dodge Ram an even more capable work truck to handle our customers’ toughest trailer towing and hauling needs,” said Chris Cortez, Senior Vice President - Global Service & Part

Just in case you did not already know about this great show tonight, Silversun Pickups Sea Wolf are hitting up the Southgate House tonight. Silversun have been and touring their album, Carnavas for over a year now and they are beginning to pick up even more steam. The band is now getting some really big crossover attention from just about everywhere and they are not to be missed live. I have seen them twice since Carnavas was released and it was Sea Wolf on the other hand, are not quite at that level but are a worthy opener for SSPU. These guys have wowed many this year as well, including me, with their debut EP, Get To The River Before It Runs Too Low. And now the band are getting prepped to release their debut full length on September 25th titled, Leaves in the River. Sea Wolf - You’re A Wolf Also, check out Silversun performing “Lazy Eye” on Letterman……. Thanks To Our Sponsor: Domain Name Register from Loudsign

Buyer's Guide / Dodge Pickups Dakota (Midsize) > 2007 Model Information > Price this Truck: $19,235 to $29,585 PickupTruck.com Reader Ratings: Dodge Dakota Want to see what others have to say about their trucks or add your own comments? Click here to rate or review this pickup.

Buyer's Guide / Chevrolet Pickups Avalanche Full Size > 2007 Model Information > Price this Truck: $32,335 to $42,770 PickupTruck.com Reader Ratings: Avalanche Want to see what others have to say about their trucks or add your own comments? Click here to rate or review this pickup.

If hybrid technology is going to make any dent in reducing emissions and saving oil, then pickup trucks cannot be ignored. In 2006, sales of Ford F-150s, Chevy Silverados and Dodge Rams came in first, second, and fifth place respectively—for all light-duty vehicles. When you add sales of SUVs built on a truck chassis, you have more than half of the entire 16 million vehicle market in the United States. That’s right folks; trucks make up half of the entire vehicle market.On a microeconomic level, hybrid pickups also make two tons of sense. Pick-up truck drivers can easily use 1,000 gallons of fuel per year. At three dollars-per-gallon, the savings from a hybrid system on pickup would put the most self-righteous Prius driver to shame.The U.S. automakers still dominate the truck market; therefore the opportunity for GM, Ford, or Chrysler to build a super efficient truck, with or without hybrid technology, is huge. More importantly, unlike pie-in-the-sky technology plans that rely on

Roush F150 Nitemare Two Ford special edition F-150 pickups were unveiled this week. First one is the Roush F150 Nitemare, a 445hp supercharged car based on the standard cab version of the F-150. The Roush F150 Nitemare is equipped with a Roush charger that boosts output from the 5.4L engine to 445hp and 500lb-ft. of torque. The car will be produced in a limited run of just 100 trucks. The other one is a Harley-Davidson special edition. This version manages to produce 450hp and 500 lb-ft. of torque, and is based on the supercharged F-150 Harley-Davidson concept car on display at last November’s SEMA Show. Performance enhancements include a Saleen twin-screw supercharger lifted from the Shelby GT-500, a dual-stage water-to-air intercooler and boost and air-charge temperature gauges. (more…)

Ever since picking up this CD I have become obsessed with this band's songs! Lazy Eye is the current radio hit out right now, but I'm hooked on this song and Track 11 (Common Reaction). Still trying to find a decent YouTube of that song, but no luck so far.

Curious about the Chinese pickup truck market? China Car Times gives a rundown of what they consider the best-looking pickups offered to the people of the PRC. Their favorite is the Big Diesel God, with styling copped from Chevy and power by Mitusbishi or Toyota. They're also fond of the Great Wall Wingle, which looks more cute-ute than pickup. The Photon SaPu and Zhongxing Grand Tiger round out their round-up. From the looks of it, if the Chinese ever want to launch an attack on the small truck market in the U.S., they already have some pretty good ammo in their arsenal - not to mention some of the coolest model names for trucks since the Chevy LUV (Light Utility Vehicle).

Detroit (AP): CNN reported that with the increase in the gas prices, a large number of people are deserting SUVs and picking up smaller cars and crossovers. Scott Piechocinski, who recently went out to search for a car that can replace his son’s old vehicle says, “Fuel is money, you ...