Sentences with phrase «old as the truck»

This motor is as old as the truck is — but it works.

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But as gas prices drifted lower last year, U.S. consumers trading old vehicles for new favored pricey pickup trucks, SUVs and luxury cars.

He then worked for 3 years as a truck driver, until he ran into an old college buddy who now worked for IBM, which was developing the Profits Infinity system.

Germany's interior minister originally pinpointed a 23 - year - old Pakistani refugee as a suspect, but law enforcement officials later said that «it is actually not clear» if the man in custody was the truck driver.

Ferrara, who made his movie debut as a 10 - year - old in 1986 when he dodged a truck in F / X, got into the biz through his father, Frank Sr., a stunt coordinator who is James Gandolfini's double in The Sopranos.

Sauber Marcus Ericsson 2 — Antonio Giovinazzi 0 Marcus Ericsson 3 — Pascal Werhlein 2 Race: Ericsson Once Pascal had made his Saturday trip into the barriers, which necessitated Sauber going into the repair truck to find bits of old car to strap on, (like an F1 version of Scrapheap Challenge) he was never going to be as quick as Marcus.

For example, I have lot of older patients as well and couple of them are actually employed as truck drivers and they get more sun screen on their left side of the body more than the right side of their body because they are in the driver's seat and they are getting all the UV rays through the car glass.

oops forgot to put why I need a new handbag LOL... cuz my 2 yr old son uses the one I have now as his «toy purse» for his trucks!

He plans to roll out his campaign statewide in the coming days and is committed to being a full - time candidate for the next seven months, as the 65 - year - old Teamster recently retired from a position unloading trucks for UPS.

PARAMUS, N.J. — A 10 - year - old girl has been identified as the second victim who died when the school bus she was on collided with a dump truck on Route 80 on Thursday.

Amar Diarrassouba was struck by the massive truck Thursday morning as he walked to school with his older brother.

The recommendations, in addition to flying less and wasting 25 percent less food, include: carpooling or telecommuting once a week (75 million metric tons of CO2 equivalent (CO2e) saved by 2020, if adopted by all Americans); maintaining your car or truck, such as keeping tires properly inflated (45 million metric tons of CO2e); cutting the time spent idling in a vehicle in half (40 million metric tons of CO2e); better insulation at home (85 million metric tons of CO2e); programmable thermostats set higher (80 million metric tons of CO2e); reducing electricity demand from appliances that are «off,» so - called phantom demand (70 million metric tons CO2e); using hot water more efficiently, such as washing clothes in colder water (65 million metric tons of CO2e); buying EnergyStar appliances when old ones wear out (55 million metric tons CO2e); replacing incandescent lightbulbs with compact fluorescents (30 million metric tons CO2e); eating chicken instead of beef two days a week (105 million metric tons of CO2e); increased recycling of paper, plastics and metals (105 million metric tons of CO2e); «responsible» consumption, such as buying less bottled water (60 million metric tons CO2e).

I am 49 yrs old, athletic body, white male, iam looking for faithful young lady, must be very attractive outside and inside as well, i am echanic and truck driver, i need a lady between the age of 19 and 30 yrs.

hi my name is Mike I am a single father in the state of Ohio with full custody of my child I have my own truck my own place and my career I work as an architectural designer 40 hours a week looking for someone to settle down and have a long serious committed relationship with to grow old with I...

Old winnipeg boy, who clung to a pickup truck as thieves drove off with his parent, has received a new bike from a stranger inspired by his story.

I am a single never married no kids live alone 52 yrs old male.I am a truck driver 18 wheeler own my own truck and work for myself.I am honest, caring, open minded, understanding, and trusting.I enjoy enjoy lots of things such as cooking, fishing, concerts, sport events, movies, walks, and the beach.I love th...

Though McAdams» early screen roles found her specializing in the bitchy teen princess to maximum effect, closer inspection reveals a skilled dramatic actress who no doubt has the talent to move beyond the high - school trappings of such comedies as The Hot Chick and Mean Girls.Born to a truck driver and a nurse in London, Ontario, Canada, McAdams warmed to the spotlight early on by taking up competitive skating at just four years old.

Although he earns barely a subsistence salary as part of a landscaping crew, when Carlos» boss offers to sell him his battered old truck, it seems like a key to the door of opportunity.

Sentenced to repair the damage he inflicted, Lightning meets a lot of new friends along the way — a hot Porsche named Sally (Bonnie Hunt), a redneck tow - truck named Mater (Larry the Cable Guy), a wise old judge named Do (Paul Newman)-- and begins to realize that, even as a hotrod, life's better sometimes when you can slow down a bit.

With the sort of textual insight one would expect from a movie that presumes the «corn» referred to in the Old Testament is maize, Samson sketches him as just another reluctant evangelical - movie everyguy learning to accept the Lord's plan — a pickup truck, boot - cut - jeans guy in an era of strappy sandals.

School grounds should be inspected for potential hazards such as: • Verandah poles outside doorways, in thoroughfares or in situations where students are unlikely to see them, especially while running; • Steps and changes in level which are poorly proportioned, difficult to see or lack handrails; • Fencing, gates and railings which students climb and which have structural problems, sharp protrusions, splinters or other hazards; • Trip hazards at ground level — protruding drainage pit covers, irregular paving, cracks or tree roots in thoroughfares, broken off post or other remnants of old structures; • Loose gravely surfaces on slopes and where students run; • Slippery patches which may stay damp in winter; • Rocks which students can fall onto or throw around; • Embankments which students can slip down or which have protruding sharp objects; • Blind corners in busy areas; taps and hoses which are positioned where students play or walk; window glass at low levels through which students could fall; • Holes, cracks or exposed irrigation fixtures in ovals; • Trees or shrubs with poisonous parts, sharp spikes or thorns or branches at eye level; • Splinters and deteriorating timbers in seats, retaining edges and other wooden constructions; • sSeds or other areas with hazardous chemicals or machinery to which students have access; rubbish skips which students can climb into or around, or which place students at risk when trucks enter the school; • Areas within the site used for car parking when students are present; and, • Sporting equipment such as goal posts or basketball rings which have structural or other design or maintenance problems.

There's nothing too ambitious or forward - looking about this old - school, truck - based SUV, but the Escalade has done more for Cadillac's public image than any other model in recent memory, and reports say that the Escalade name will survive on even as other Caddy SUVs are renamed XT3 or XT5.

As to avoid: I was in a heavy wrecker with an old guy (and we had a broken truck on the back)- and I asked «is it possible to shift without the clutch?»

With trucks accounting for more than 50 percent of the market at last check, doesn't anyone see this as an old way of thinking?»

The V - 6 versions are not as smooth or quiet as the old, steel - bodied 2014 Ford F - 150 that GM provided for comparison, though the midsize GM trucks do have an impressively quiet idle.

The G550 has proven that under the posh leather and the lighted kick plates that define its modern role as a status symbol, it's still a rugged, solid - axle old beast, a truck to put the fear in the Soviets and remind everyone that Germany is a country not to be trifled with.

There doesn't appear to be much of a difference in size between the old and new trucks, either, suggesting that the new Ridgeline will still be based on the same platform as the Honda Pilot SUV, which is also set to be redesigned this year.

Always the ones to make reasoned decisions, they keep us unshaven knuckle - draggers from frivolously depleting the family's savings for such necessities as fast cars, old trucks or another set of BBS rims clad in cup tires.

Unfortunately, today's modern cars, trucks and SUV's are not as easy to diagnose as older vehicles used to be.

As you'd expect, the old work truck got pretty beaten up in the field.

True, the current Silverado is a wholly different truck, yet Chevy would tell you it has the same DNA as those older versions, but with a few more years» worth of improvements to make it one of the most reliable pickup trucks today.

Custom school bus - type «Stop» signs with LED lights fold out from the rear panels of the vehicle as another small homage to old - school ice cream trucks.

True they agreed to trade us as I said I would never feel safe in this truck again hauling my 4 month old son across country with our 42ft rv in tow.

The dome light even works!The heater works and is operated by a switch mounted to the bottom edge of the dash just below the ignition switch.It has an older radio that still works.Drivetrain: The engine is a very good running 350 with an Edelbrock aluminum 4 barrel intake manifold, electric choke 750cfm Edelbrock carburetor, a pair of new chrome valve covers and air cleaner, factory cast iron exhaust manifolds running through dual exhaust and has a great sound.The transmission is the original 4 speed manual that shifts good, the clutch feels good and doesn't slip and engages easily.The rear end is the factory 12 bolt and the front axle is a Dana 44 with 3.07 gears front and rear so it will cruise down the highway with ease.Suspension: There appears to be around a 3» lift block on the rear and around a 2 - 3» body lift.It has a full set of Rancho shocks front and rear, as well as Rancho steering stabilizer shocks on the front axle.The power steering feels nice and tight and steering feel is very nice.The power brakes work great and stop the truck well.

Granted, the bodies of the old trucks have held up well to 30 years of road salt, etc., but wouldn't it make more sense to use off - the - shelf vans like promaster city, transit connect or similar, which are made as RHD for other markets?

The new truck uses the same basic ladder frame as the old one, but enhancements ahead of the B - pillar help it meet today's — and future — safety regs.

On the other hand, the Tacoma gets about the same fuel economy as full - size trucks, an interior that feels very old, and the bouncy ride.

What remains to be seen is whether these impressive trucks are as rugged and durable as the competition; one potential buyer I talked to seemed intrigued by GM's new offerings, but had bad memories of Detroit's old (hopefully) quality woes.

As a Chevy truck owner — we have a twenty - four - year - old Silverado we use for hauling horses and hay — I was eager to drive Chevy's latest and greatest, the...

Until then, expect the new F - 150 to be sold side - by - side with the current truck for a year, as it takes that long for Ford to change over its truck plants from the old product to the new.

I prefer it over my old work truck, as it has proved to be an excellent companion for household and plumbing duties.

Because the Isuzu truck has changed so little over the years, it feels old compared with such competitors as the Chevy S - 10 and the Ford Ranger / Mazda B3000.

I'm all for comfort — some of today's pickups, especially the heavy - duty models, are nearly as stiff as our old truck — but in my opinion, the Silverado 1500 goes a bit too far.

The trucks of old time didn't worry much about ride comfort, so the driver relied on the coils in the seats almost as much as the coils in the suspension for luxury.

As new parents we wanted safety and also this vehicle was replacing a old truck.

Nice old truck, little rust great patina, would make great rat rod or car haulerPHONE CALLS ONLY AS I DO NT TXT

Trucks sold with the V6 engine were equipped with the same heavy duty rear differential that was used in the turbocharged trucks, as well as a completely new transmission and transfer case; the transfer case was chain driven, although considered less rugged, created less cab noise than the old gear - driven unit used behind the four - cylinder engine.

But, the Suburban (and its little brother, the Tahoe) persist as good - old fashioned truck - based SUVs with timeless and classic designs that are sure to put a smile on anyone's face who was born before the year 2000; back when full - sized SUVs were still relevant.

Well, sure, you can go there without incident if you are fervently interested in things gridiron, and you can go stand on the lawn and watch as the twenty - year - olds with the shaved heads pass down the main drag, along the campus, in their flatbed trucks, waving their bruised fists.

Still it rose to an improbable height, the antlers seven feet beyond the eight - foot crossbar of the truck's pole rack — fifteen feet of animal stretched vertically, climbing into the heavens, and the humans working below, so tiny — but as they continued to carve away at it, it slowly came to seem less mythic and more steerlike; and the two old men working steadily upon it began to seem closer to its equal.