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

**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 ......

**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

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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

**Steeveedee** · 07-30-2024, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Boog

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

That'll buff out.

yuccales · 07-31-2024, 07:20 PM

They may be small arms resistant, but they are not dirt embankment proof!

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.

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...

07-26-2024, 06:21 AM	#1
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,377	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	#2
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,252	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	#3
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,562	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	#4
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,252	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

07-30-2024, 08:39 AM	#6
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,377	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

07-31-2024, 07:20 PM	#9
yuccales Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern Calif. Posts: 3,728	Re: Saw my 1st Tesla PU in the Wild today They may be small arms resistant, but they are not dirt embankment proof! Attached Images

07-30-2024, 10:22 AM	#12
Shifty One Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 708	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



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