Now this is something you don’t see very often. How many people can actually claim that they own a vehicle that’s built using standard automotive materials and wood? Anybody? No, well, that’s because there’s nobody crazy enough to pull this off. That is, until the people from Jalopnik spotted this eBay add.

Built with a black, red and wood exterior, this 94 Chevy S-10 Convertible Woody Pick-up Truck comes with a 6-cylinder gasoline engine and an automatic transmission. It’s got gray neoprene seat covers as well as air conditioning and power windows.

So if you’re looking to make some heads turn on the road, you might want to consider getting this unique woody ride. Just try not to drive it under heavy rain.

Source: Jalopnik

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Vintage vehicles that are in really good condition can be pretty hard to come by. That’s why this restored yellow 1936 Ford Truck can be somewhat considered a steal for the lucky collector who’s able to purchase it.

Based on what the owner indicated in the web site, this particular 1936 Ford Truck has been able to amass numerous awards. It bagged the first place in the Grand National Roadster Show in Pomana. And that happened just last week. Other awards include Best in Class, Best Classic, Best Original, People’s Choice, and Lady’s Choice.

Since we know it went through a complete makeover, let’s go through the number of things that its current owner did. First, this truck was given a complete frame off restoration. This means that all its body parts were primed, coated and the painted. What’s great about it is that despite restoring it, the owner managed to retain its original parts. Second, the owner had its original 1937 engine disassembled so that each part could be clean and the defective parts could be replaced with working ones. The owner even had the truck’s transmission, rear differential, suspension, and brakes were all disassembled, cleaned and inspected for damage. As for the interior, the owner managed to restore it to its original condition.

Aside from restoring the truck’s original parts, the owner added some accessories to further improve the vehicle’s performance. This includes juice brakes, modern radial tires, electronic ignition and fuel pump, turn signals, Stratton horn, and digital gauges.

If you’re interested in adding another piece to your growing car collection, you might want to take advantage of this offer. The owner is open to negotiations for the truck’s current price of $26,500. The owner also mentioned that he (or she) and is even willing to trade this 1936 Ford Truck for other cars. So if you like what you see (and read), head on to Craigslit right now and pitch in an offer.

Source: Craiglist

Pickups and muscles cars were really popular back in the early years of the automotive industry. Each one came with a unique look and performance. Given the popularity of these two vehicle classes, haven’t you ever wondered what would happen if you had a pickup mate with a muscle car? Well, in case you can’t picture it inside your head, you’ll probably end with the vehicle pictured above. That vehicle is the 1967 Ford Ranchero.

The 1967 Ford Ranchero was one of the few pickups that hit it big when it was first released into the automotive market. Buyers were ecstatic about the vehicle’s clean look, its straight lines, and its dual stacked headlamp. Aside from these popular characteristics, the ’67 Ford Ranchero adopted the front metal sheet, trim, and interior accents used by Ford Falcons.

However, the ’67 Ranchero wasn’t just all about looks. It was also capable of producing a huge amount of horsepower. With engine options that offered 3.3-liter straight 6 engine and a 6.4-liter FE-series big-block V8 engine, the 1967 Ford Ranchero was able to produce up to 315 bhp. Aside from these two engines, the pickup was also given an optional C6 automatic transmission and the use of a dual-circuit braking system. Safety features such as added windshield pillars and a safety pad protruding from the steering wheel to help reduce abdominal injuries were also incorporated into this vehicle.

Because of these features, the 1967 Ford Ranchero became one of the popular models of this vehicle line. So if you still happen to see people driving around in this thing, now you know the reason why.

Sources: Wikipedia, Torinocobra

During earlier times, pickup trucks were marketed as workhorse vehicles. No one ever gave a second thought about considering using them for everyday driving. Then, the year 1967 came rolling along. 1967 was a big year for pickup trucks. Well, maybe not all. But this wasn’t the case for the 1967 Chevrolet C/K. It was during this time that General Motors decided to market this line as a pickup that people could use as a general mode of transportation. Since this was GM’s attempt to have the Chevrolet C/K go mainstream, let’s try and take a look at what they offered to entice buyers to get this pickup.

Under the Hood: The 1967 Chevrolet C/K was given four engine options by GM. First was the 250-inch straight engine; the second was the 283-inch or 4.6-liter V8 engine; the third was the 292-inch straight 6 engine; and the last one was the 327-inch V8 engine. The first two engine options could be paired up with a four-speed manual transmission, the Powerglide transmission, or the Turbo-Hydromatic transmission.

Special Features: The feature that made the 1967 Chevrolet C/K was special truck was the suspension installed by General Motors. Equipped with a coil spring trailing arm rear suspension, owners of the Chevrolet C/K pickup were able to enjoy better handling and experience a more satisfying driving experience. Even though trucks during this time were required to have leaf springs in their suspensions, the ones incorporated in the Chevrolet C/K performed far better than the standard versions.

Because of these features, it’s no wonder that some people still enjoy driving around in their old 1967 Chevrolet C/K. Not only is it nice to look at (provided that it’s been well-take care off), it’s also capable of giving an enjoyable driving experience. Trust us, not all vehicles – especially the old ones – are able to that.

Source: Wikipedia

This unique (some would probably go as far and call it weird) 1978 Dodge D150 Power Wagon appeared in the pages of Jalopnik recently. While it still carried the standard looks of the original Dodge D150 Power Wagon, it does have one unique accessory that makes it look like a workhorse. That would be its exhaust stacks. By the looks of it, these exhaust stacks are what trailer trucks use. Talk about hardcore. Since the 1978 Dodge D150 Power Wagon was part of the popular third generation batch of the Dodge series, let’s try to find out what made this generation of vehicles tick.

Under the hood: During the time it was produced from 1972 to 1980, the Dodge D150 Power Wagon was able to amass a number of engine options. The first was the 170 cubic-inch Slant 616 engine. It was later given an upgrade making it a 225 cubic-inch engine. Dodge then shifted to the use of V-8 engines and never looked back. Once it adapted to this new engine format, Dodge was able to produce four of these in varying sizes (383 cubic-inch, 360 cubic-inch, 400 cubic-inch, 440 cubic-inch). Aside from these engine types, the company also produced a 243 cubic-inch diesel engine. All these engines types were paired up with a 3-speed automatic transmission.

Special Features: One of the new features added to the third generation Dodge was the use of an independent front suspension. This allowed the wheels on each axle to move or react independently from one another. Pocketed taillights were also a new feature in the pickup along with a scalloped hood, rounded fenderwells and the use of galvanized steel to make the truck resistant to rust and corrosion. But what made this generation better than the rest was the development of various variants of the truck. Each variant carried a unique name like the Li’l Red Express, the Warlock, the Macho Power Wagon, the Adventurer, and the Midnite Express.

So, given the number of features this pickup had, it’s no wonder that owners are doing their best to keep their Dodge D150 Power Wagon in good working condition. Let’s face it; it’s not everyday that you get to own a vehicle that has some crazy codenames attached to it that can also perform well, right?

Sources: Jalopnik, Dodge D Series, Independent Front Suspension

Pickups were built to be tough. This enables them to last longer (probably even longer than the owner. Ok, too grim). That’s why it doesn’t surprise people when they see old pickups chugging down the streets. Like this 1960 Ford Pickup.

The knack with seeing an old pickup is that most of the time, it feels like it’s just being held together by its screws. Its body is covered in rust with the paint mostly chipped off. The rims are in poor condition and some of its panels are falling off. Not this one though. Sporting a white and red paint job, this 1960 Ford pickup looks like it just recently came out of the production plant. Even its interiors look squeaky clean.

While we don’t know exactly what its owner placed under the hood, a little research shows that originally, this type of pickup came with three engine options. The first was a 2.3 CID 3.7-liter Mileage Maker I6 which emitted 137 hp. The second was a 272 CID Y-block V-8 that produced 173 hp. The third was a 292 CID Y-block V8 that coughed up 186 hp. Of course, modern day pickups nowadays carry more powerful engines but during its time, these engines were considered monsters.

Seeing this pickup proves that even if this vehicle type is designed for hard labor, it doesn’t mean that it can’t be properly maintained and kept looking cool. Kudos to whoever owns this. You did one heck of a job.

Sources: Jalopnik, Wikipedia