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Steve Hafner · 09-17-2013, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Lattimer

Motors run on electricity, engines run on gas. That I do correct people on.

"What motor is in your truck?"

"12 volt..."

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THIS could start an entirely new thread . . . but I DO correct people on this too !!!

71sierragrande · 09-17-2013, 06:17 AM

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TRUCK!

NC_John · 09-17-2013, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

Didn't realize this was an issue...

To me it's no different than Chevy and Chevrolet.

Chevy and Chevrolet interchangeable? Oh no you didn't!

kidding of course. Its fun to compare notes but if somebody corrected me on what I called my truck/pickup truck/means of conveyance/whatever, I'd probably slap them in the head.

67ChevyRedneck · 09-17-2013, 09:08 AM

Wait for it...

wait for it...

wait for it....

what the hell is THIS!!!!

ARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRGHHHHH!!!!

NC_John · 09-17-2013, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

Dude- you just blew my mind.

Steve Hafner · 09-17-2013, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

Wait for it...

wait for it...

what the hell is THIS!!!!

ARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRGHHHHH!!!!

. . . .

It's an EL-CA-PIC-UP-TRUCK !!!

. . . .

ERASER5 · 09-17-2013, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Steve Hafner

. . . .

Now THIS . . . is a truck !!!

. . . .

Which one?

Shoot, I call my SUV a truck, because it is. Full frame, based on a truck, and is registered as a truck.

I've been an electrician for 30+ years, I have NEVER had to change the MOTOR oil in an electric motor.

Now on to more important things. Does my pistol have a magazine or a clip?

67ChevyRedneck · 09-17-2013, 09:48 AM

The sky is falling! The sky is falling!

(It was REALLY HARD clicking "post" with that hideous thing attached...)

ERASER5 · 09-17-2013, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

The sky is falling! The sky is falling!

(It was REALLY HARD clicking "post" with that hideous thing attached...)

BrianG · 09-17-2013, 10:11 AM

According to http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/truck The one of the definitions of truck (noun) is:

f : an automotive vehicle with a short chassis equipped with a swivel for attaching a trailer and used especially for the highway hauling of freight; also : a truck with attached trailer

To add to all the confusion.. A lot of "semi" truckers don't call them semi's or truck, but rather tractor - trailors.

AND.... to settle the motor/engine debate (well, who am I kidding, this really won't 'settle' it)

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/motor

1mo·tor noun \ˈmō-tər\ : a machine that produces motion or power for doing work
CloseStyle: MLA APA ChicagoFull Definition of MOTOR
1: one that imparts motion; specifically : prime mover
2: any of various power units that develop energy or impart motion: as a : a small compact engine b : internal combustion engine; especially : a gasoline engine c : a rotating machine that transforms electrical energy into mechanical energy

tlcrz1972 · 09-17-2013, 10:14 AM

Truck or pickup they both work.

Just don't call my Landcruiser a "jeep"

NC_John · 09-17-2013, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by BrianG

To add to all the confusion.. A lot of "semi" truckers don't call them semi's or truck, but rather tractor - trailors.

That's crazy talk! Out on the big road its "big trucks" and "large cars" (for the ones that have been tuned/turned up!)

If you refer to another big truck as a 'tractor-trailer' on the cb they'll call you a greenhorn or even worse, accuse you of driving for schneider, jb hunt or swift!

71sierragrande · 09-17-2013, 10:18 AM

Terminology is different from region to region.
When I was in Europe, the Dutch mechanic told me to pull my "car" into the shop bay.
It was a 5 ton Army truck with a 25 foot boom on the back! Oh well...
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sboris · 09-17-2013, 10:26 AM

I call it a truck, shorter than "pickup". And don't correct me on it, or your gonna get the "look", like who flippn cares! Ha. Could be where your from, like pop, soda, soda pop, we know what you mean.
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sboris · 09-17-2013, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by NC_John

That's crazy talk! Out on the big road its "big trucks" and "large cars" (for the ones that have been tuned/turned up!)

If you refer to another big truck as a 'tractor-trailer' on the cb they'll call you a greenhorn or even worse, accuse you of driving for schneider, jb hunt or swift!

Could be region also, I hear truck all the time as they are flying down the road, but if its disconnected, I hear it referred to as the "tractor".
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**Stocker** · 09-17-2013, 10:43 AM

My K20 is a truck.

My Tacoma is a trucklet.

slow-1 · 09-17-2013, 03:42 PM

What if you pick up your motorcycle in your truck? (Its a Harley, they love to ride in the back of pick up trucks).

NC_John · 09-17-2013, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by sboris

Could be region also, I hear truck all the time as they are flying down the road, but if its disconnected, I hear it referred to as the "tractor".
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a tractor without a trailer is a "bobtail."

sboris · 09-17-2013, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by NC_John

a tractor without a trailer is a "bobtail."

Not everywhere..
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**leddzepp** · 09-17-2013, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by jocko

Some people just like to argue, about nothing of particular importance.

Yes they do, and a lot of them are here on this message board

srvivor71 · 09-17-2013, 04:37 PM

Next time they correct you about "pickup" or "truck", tell them they're mispronouncing their own name and ask them if they know what a pedant is

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**CMACDONALD1** · 09-17-2013, 04:42 PM

It really makes no difference to me about the whole Pick-up or truck thing. What really bothers me is when someone says nice car!?!? I find myself always turning around to see if I am indeed standing in front of my TRUCK or sombody elses car! Has anybody else experienced this?

jks67ss396 · 09-17-2013, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Mister-B

Either one. I prefer to say truck, but really don't care. If somebody has a problem with you calling it a truck, kindly point them to the hottest country truck song right now by Jason Aldean, titled Night Train. He calls it a "truck" multiple times. And, no. It isn't a semi.

I'm sure you could find half a dozen other country songs that call it a truck, and another half dozen that call it a pickup.
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I think the "Cruise" song by FL-GA line actually pushed me over the edge to buy my 71

that song sounds much better in my truck than my car

Hubscrub · 09-17-2013, 05:41 PM

either or i like truck, now on other things a coke is any carbonated beverage, and supper is what you eat in the evening and dinner is 12 o'clock noon

yea, i'm so tired of dealing with stupid people too everyday

Mr Handy · 09-17-2013, 07:00 PM

I call my truck a truck, if you want me to help you move, you will call it a truck as well...

I actually will use Pickup as well, because there's just something women like about a pickup man...

I have always considered a Semi to be a tractor trailer... My grandfather and a few of my uncles were "truck Drivers" at various Points in their lives, and they always referred to their Semi as the tractor... that is when it did not have the trailer attached... They would call the combo a truck.

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71sierragrande Petroleum User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 928	Re: Truck or Pick-up Posted via Mobile Device TRUCK! __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra Grande 2WD 1/2 ton, 350/400 auto 2008 Chevy Silverado 2WD 1/2 ton LT1 5.3L auto

09-17-2013, 09:08 AM	#29
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Truck or Pick-up Wait for it... wait for it... wait for it.... what the hell is THIS!!!! ARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRGHHHHH!!!! __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

09-17-2013, 09:48 AM	#33
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Truck or Pick-up The sky is falling! The sky is falling! (It was REALLY HARD clicking "post" with that hideous thing attached...) __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

09-17-2013, 10:11 AM	#35
BrianG Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Oakley, Michigan Posts: 735	Re: Truck or Pick-up According to http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/truck The one of the definitions of truck (noun) is: f : an automotive vehicle with a short chassis equipped with a swivel for attaching a trailer and used especially for the highway hauling of freight; also : a truck with attached trailer To add to all the confusion.. A lot of "semi" truckers don't call them semi's or truck, but rather tractor - trailors. AND.... to settle the motor/engine debate (well, who am I kidding, this really won't 'settle' it) http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/motor 1mo·tor noun \ˈmō-tər\ : a machine that produces motion or power for doing work CloseStyle: MLA APA ChicagoFull Definition of MOTOR 1: one that imparts motion; specifically : prime mover 2: any of various power units that develop energy or impart motion: as a : a small compact engine b : internal combustion engine; especially : a gasoline engine c : a rotating machine that transforms electrical energy into mechanical energy

09-17-2013, 10:14 AM	#36
tlcrz1972 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Gainesville, TEXAS Posts: 658	Re: Truck or Pick-up Truck or pickup they both work. Just don't call my Landcruiser a "jeep" __________________ 1972 Chevrolet Cheyenne LB 1/2 ton finished restoration/rebuild 1995 350 throttle body FI, 4L6E (running on modified GM wiring harness) 3.08 posi rearend, factory A/C on 134A, p/s, p/b, late 70's power windows and locks and cruise, speakers in the dash + 6x9's behind the seat, factory tilt, 40 gallon fuel tank in the bed with integrated tool box, air assist bags on the rearend, sway bar up front and much more. 1972 chevrolet SNB finished 2002, 350 TB FI, TH400, factory A/C, p/b, p/s, (FOR SALE) 1969 Chevrolet 1 ton in work, home made PTO dump bed extended frame, 350 CI , 1972 Chevrolet 3/4 ton suburban future project 1972 Chevrolet 3/4 ton p/u maybe a project one day 1966 Toyota Landcruiser my playtoy

09-17-2013, 10:18 AM	#38
71sierragrande Petroleum User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 928	Re: Truck or Pick-up Terminology is different from region to region. When I was in Europe, the Dutch mechanic told me to pull my "car" into the shop bay. It was a 5 ton Army truck with a 25 foot boom on the back! Oh well... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra Grande 2WD 1/2 ton, 350/400 auto 2008 Chevy Silverado 2WD 1/2 ton LT1 5.3L auto

09-17-2013, 10:26 AM	#39
sboris Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Osceola, Ia Posts: 2,017	Re: Truck or Pick-up I call it a truck, shorter than "pickup". And don't correct me on it, or your gonna get the "look", like who flippn cares! Ha. Could be where your from, like pop, soda, soda pop, we know what you mean. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Shawn 68 chevy K/20 05 chevy 3/4 4x4 71 short step-sold 71 chevy Beauville van My build. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=633039

09-17-2013, 10:43 AM	#41
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,741	Re: Truck or Pick-up My K20 is a truck. My Tacoma is a trucklet. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

09-17-2013, 03:42 PM	#42
slow-1 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Central NC Posts: 830	Re: Truck or Pick-up What if you pick up your motorcycle in your truck? (Its a Harley, they love to ride in the back of pick up trucks). __________________ 1972 Cheyene C-10 "Ole Green" My Grandfathers truck (early 70's to 1983) My first vehicle (1983) Original 350 (3 rebuilds) 700R4 from Bowtie Overdrives

09-17-2013, 04:37 PM	#46
srvivor71 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Sullivan County, NY Posts: 456	Re: Truck or Pick-up Next time they correct you about "pickup" or "truck", tell them they're mispronouncing their own name and ask them if they know what a pedant is .

09-17-2013, 04:42 PM	#47
CMACDONALD1 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Red Deer Ab Canada Posts: 756	Re: Truck or Pick-up It really makes no difference to me about the whole Pick-up or truck thing. What really bothers me is when someone says nice car!?!? I find myself always turning around to see if I am indeed standing in front of my TRUCK or sombody elses car! Has anybody else experienced this? __________________ 1966 427 biscayne with a 5 spd tremec on old school torque thrusts. 1972 Cheyenne Short Bed 1958 Apache short fleet 1980 Chevy short bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761005 1959 "Henry" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=670461 1966 Biscayne http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444419 1972 Suburban http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478828

09-17-2013, 05:41 PM	#49
Hubscrub Cruzin Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: on the road Posts: 2,835	Re: Truck or Pick-up either or i like truck, now on other things a coke is any carbonated beverage, and supper is what you eat in the evening and dinner is 12 o'clock noon yea, i'm so tired of dealing with stupid people too everyday __________________ Lime Wife's 67https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...wZEMODaS2d94u8 Back to the Fifties 59 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...NAeStpydfrcj_U Proverbs 3:5,6 "Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel across the country from coast to coast without seeing anything."Charles Kuralt In memory of our first baby daughter, daddy and mommy love you. Danica Grace 6/26/14

09-17-2013, 07:00 PM	#50
Mr Handy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Spring Hill, Florida Posts: 465	Re: Truck or Pick-up I call my truck a truck, if you want me to help you move, you will call it a truck as well... I actually will use Pickup as well, because there's just something women like about a pickup man... I have always considered a Semi to be a tractor trailer... My grandfather and a few of my uncles were "truck Drivers" at various Points in their lives, and they always referred to their Semi as the tractor... that is when it did not have the trailer attached... They would call the combo a truck.



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