Saw my 1st Tesla PU in the Wild today - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 07-26-2024, 12:01 AM

I was at our Bi-Weekly Down Town car show tonight and Saw this. The Guy representing it said help yourself, check it out. Couldn’t bring myself to set in it.
Very PLAIN inside. He then knocked on the panel and said “It’s Bulletproof “
I said “ I don’t t know anybody that would Shoot at me” LOL
Long story Short NO THANK YOU

57taskforce · 07-26-2024, 12:59 AM

I’ve seen several of them around. They look like a rolling solar panel. No thanks.

**68bowtie** · 07-26-2024, 01:56 AM

I just don’t understand. Really strange.

CG · 07-26-2024, 02:29 AM

When we were in California in May we saw a whole bunch of those "trucks" One guy was pulling over at scenic spots on the coast taking pictures of it. We saw him several times, trying to find the best area for a shot I guess.

As far as them being bullet proof it kind of wigs me out. For some reason in my old age Ive become super claustrophobic. If I was in one of those things and I was in an accident where the door was jammed shut or maybe I drove in to a lake (lol) the window would be impossible to bust out. *shivers*

**Ol Blue K20** · 07-26-2024, 04:11 AM

I think it's real ugly..

**Boog** · 07-26-2024, 06:21 AM

Bulletproof? First I've heard of that.
For some reason that makes me think of an old Jerry Clower story where a couple of country boys were out hunting when the first car they ever saw came down the road in a big cloud of dust and making noise. Scared them and one of them aimed and shot at it hitting the radiator causing steam and water to spew out of it. The truck wobbled a bit then pulled off the road. The driver jumped out and ran away. One of the boys asked what is that thing. The other said I don't know but I made it turn that man loose!

**Ironhorse** · 07-26-2024, 09:23 AM

Also seen my very first Tesla PU while in NW Alabama this past week. Wife and I were visiting our son and his wife and our new Grand Daughter. The G'daughter was a real cutie, as was expected.

Can't say the same for that Fugly pile of .......! Looks like it was designed and drawn by a 7 year old for a cartoon show. Can't see that being much use as an actual pickup. It was painted flat black with blacked out wheels. Going for the Darth Vader look maybe? Don't think I could sleep at night knowing it was parked in my garage. Definitely NOT for me, nope, uh, uh, no way!

72c20customcamper · 07-26-2024, 09:31 AM

Bullet proof ?! Hardly they claim it’s bullet resistant to small arms . I have seen a couple this comes to mind

**Ironhorse** · 07-26-2024, 09:35 AM

Best comparison I've seen yet! Love it, the comparison that is. The Tesla.....no way in ......

1slo64 · 07-26-2024, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Ironhorse

Also seen my very first Tesla PU while in NW Alabama this past week.

We have 4 or 5 running around here. I know of 2 wrapped black ones, 1 lime green, and 1 or 2 that haven't been wrapped yet.

Dead Parrot · 07-26-2024, 11:20 AM

I finally saw one around here. Not my thing. Looks like something from a 70's era post apocalypse sci-fi movie.

But their money, their choice. Power to them.

**truckster** · 07-26-2024, 11:50 AM

There are a lot of Tesla fans around here. The trucks are as ugly as sin. I'll keep driving my beautiful Blazer until they pump the last drop of oil out of the ground. Of course, when that happens the power grid will shut down, and the Teslas will stop running too.

Tom · 07-26-2024, 07:28 PM

They are all over the place.
A few used ones for sale at dealerships around me too.
Like all Tesla products, yawn.

**Chevyland** · 07-26-2024, 07:40 PM

Stock,

R Lifted

**Boog** · 07-26-2024, 07:58 PM

Uh, what am I ‘sposed to be looking for?

67C10Step · 07-29-2024, 02:15 PM

If I got $125,000 burning a hole in my pocket I'm not going to spend it on something I would be ashamed to be seen in.

**Ol Blue K20** · 07-29-2024, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 67C10Step

If I got $125,000 burning a hole in my pocket I'm not going to spend it on something I would be ashamed to be seen in.

Oh, so true!!

**Boog** · 07-29-2024, 08:32 PM

So the design came to him while he was in the toilet you say?
You may be right.

**Stocker** · 07-30-2024, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

Bullet proof ?! Hardly they claim it’s bullet resistant to small arms . I have seen a couple this comes to mind

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boog

So the design came to him while he was in the toilet you say?
You may be right.

Interesting that both comparisons are trash receptacles.

**Boog** · 07-30-2024, 08:39 AM

Humans aren't the only ones confused by the thing.

72c20customcamper · 07-30-2024, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Boog

Humans aren't the only ones confused by the thing.

I read that too . But I believe it was that the idiot owner left food in the bed while camping . Seen raccoons and bears get into soft covers on trucks before I once saw a convert top ripped to shreds because there was food in the car

1slo64 · 07-30-2024, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Boog

Bulletproof? First I've heard of that.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLV-4HMrAz0

Shifty One · 07-30-2024, 10:22 AM

I've been seeing a few around here as well, and I can't see the draw at all...

KShortell · 07-30-2024, 11:02 AM

I saw one about a week ago for the first time. I found it instantly forgettable...

**Stocker** · 07-30-2024, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by KShortell

I saw one about a week ago for the first time. I found it instantly forgettable...

I wish I could forget seeing it! Sadly, it's one of those abominations you cannot unsee.....

07-26-2024, 12:01 AM	#1
1970 CST Short Wide Senior Moment Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburg Ca Posts: 4,172	Saw my 1st Tesla PU in the Wild today I was at our Bi-Weekly Down Town car show tonight and Saw this. The Guy representing it said help yourself, check it out. Couldn’t bring myself to set in it. Very PLAIN inside. He then knocked on the panel and said “It’s Bulletproof “ I said “ I don’t t know anybody that would Shoot at me” LOL Long story Short NO THANK YOU Attached Images __________________ 1970 CST LS 1 6 speed Ford 9 inch Detroit Tru Track, Dakota Didgital, Vintage Air, QA1 Coil Overs Front & Rear Lots of FUN 2013 GMC PU, Oldest Son 71 GMC LWB. QA1 Suspension, Angry SB. Youngest Son 2019 GMC Diesil Dually. Youngest Son 2017 Toyota SUV Daughters car 2018 Traverse , Wife’s Ride Pittsburg Ca 94565

07-26-2024, 12:59 AM	#2
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07-26-2024, 01:56 AM	#3
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,739	Re: Saw my 1st Tesla PU in the Wild today I just don’t understand. Really strange. __________________ Please help my sister in law with her battle with cancer https://gofund.me/902f6fce Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) SOLD Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh) SOLD

07-26-2024, 02:29 AM	#4
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,991	Re: Saw my 1st Tesla PU in the Wild today When we were in California in May we saw a whole bunch of those "trucks" One guy was pulling over at scenic spots on the coast taking pictures of it. We saw him several times, trying to find the best area for a shot I guess. As far as them being bullet proof it kind of wigs me out. For some reason in my old age Ive become super claustrophobic. If I was in one of those things and I was in an accident where the door was jammed shut or maybe I drove in to a lake (lol) the window would be impossible to bust out. shivers __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

07-26-2024, 04:11 AM	#5
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,242	Re: Saw my 1st Tesla PU in the Wild today I think it's real ugly.. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

07-26-2024, 06:21 AM	#6
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,446	Re: Saw my 1st Tesla PU in the Wild today Bulletproof? First I've heard of that. For some reason that makes me think of an old Jerry Clower story where a couple of country boys were out hunting when the first car they ever saw came down the road in a big cloud of dust and making noise. Scared them and one of them aimed and shot at it hitting the radiator causing steam and water to spew out of it. The truck wobbled a bit then pulled off the road. The driver jumped out and ran away. One of the boys asked what is that thing. The other said I don't know but I made it turn that man loose! __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

07-26-2024, 09:23 AM	#7
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,285	Re: Saw my 1st Tesla PU in the Wild today Also seen my very first Tesla PU while in NW Alabama this past week. Wife and I were visiting our son and his wife and our new Grand Daughter. The G'daughter was a real cutie, as was expected. Can't say the same for that Fugly pile of .......! Looks like it was designed and drawn by a 7 year old for a cartoon show. Can't see that being much use as an actual pickup. It was painted flat black with blacked out wheels. Going for the Darth Vader look maybe? Don't think I could sleep at night knowing it was parked in my garage. Definitely NOT for me, nope, uh, uh, no way! __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks

07-26-2024, 09:31 AM	#8
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,633	Re: Saw my 1st Tesla PU in the Wild today Bullet proof ?! Hardly they claim it’s bullet resistant to small arms . I have seen a couple this comes to mind Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

07-26-2024, 09:35 AM	#9
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,285	Re: Saw my 1st Tesla PU in the Wild today Best comparison I've seen yet! Love it, the comparison that is. The Tesla.....no way in ...... __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks

07-26-2024, 11:20 AM	#11
Dead Parrot Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 2,588	Re: Saw my 1st Tesla PU in the Wild today I finally saw one around here. Not my thing. Looks like something from a 70's era post apocalypse sci-fi movie. But their money, their choice. Power to them.

07-26-2024, 11:50 AM	#12
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,954	Re: Saw my 1st Tesla PU in the Wild today There are a lot of Tesla fans around here. The trucks are as ugly as sin. I'll keep driving my beautiful Blazer until they pump the last drop of oil out of the ground. Of course, when that happens the power grid will shut down, and the Teslas will stop running too. __________________ I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man. - Thomas Jefferson

07-26-2024, 07:28 PM	#13
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,739	Re: Saw my 1st Tesla PU in the Wild today They are all over the place. A few used ones for sale at dealerships around me too. Like all Tesla products, yawn. __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.

07-26-2024, 07:40 PM	#14
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07-26-2024, 07:58 PM	#15
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,446	Re: Saw my 1st Tesla PU in the Wild today Uh, what am I ‘sposed to be looking for? Attached Images __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

07-29-2024, 02:15 PM	#16
67C10Step Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Beebe, AR Posts: 2,471	Re: Saw my 1st Tesla PU in the Wild today If I got $125,000 burning a hole in my pocket I'm not going to spend it on something I would be ashamed to be seen in. __________________ 1967 C10 1980 Jeep CJ5 2020 Toyota 4Runner 2024 Toyota Tundra



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07-29-2024, 08:32 PM	#18
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,446	Re: Saw my 1st Tesla PU in the Wild today So the design came to him while he was in the toilet you say? You may be right. Attached Images __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

07-30-2024, 08:39 AM	#20
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,446	Re: Saw my 1st Tesla PU in the Wild today Humans aren't the only ones confused by the thing. Attached Images __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

07-30-2024, 10:22 AM	#23
Shifty One Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 728	Re: Saw my 1st Tesla PU in the Wild today I've been seeing a few around here as well, and I can't see the draw at all... __________________ 1987 V20 farm-hand rescue 1998 C2500 lot-rot rescue

07-30-2024, 11:02 AM	#24
KShortell Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 734	Re: Saw my 1st Tesla PU in the Wild today I saw one about a week ago for the first time. I found it instantly forgettable... __________________ Semper Paratus

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