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GMC TERRADYNE
From the Chicago Tribune...
This full size pickup has a "mega cab" that seats
five adults and short cargo box.It's a job-site
"workhorse" that serves as a "family" vehicle on
weekends. To eliminate the problem of getting into
or out of a full size truck when someone parks too
close and traditional swing doors won't fully open,
Terradynes's front door glides forward, it's rear
door glides rearward and a running board drops down
to give you a convenient step in or out. The cargo
bed is only 6 1/2 feet long, but press the release
handles and a 1 1/2 foot bed extension pulls out
like a dresser drawer. Cargo bed walls also contain
built-in storage boxes for tools or fishing gear.
Other noteworthy touches include a rear monitoring
video system to eliminate blind spots, power
outside mirrors that extend when needed for towing
a trialer and an on-board 5,000 watt generator with
110- and 220- volt outlets in the tailgate should
you need electricity at the worksite or campsite...
Seems like GM has put a lot of thought into the
truck..haven't seen pics yet...will be looking for
them.
Any comments?
This full size pickup has a "mega cab" that seats
five adults and short cargo box.It's a job-site
"workhorse" that serves as a "family" vehicle on
weekends. To eliminate the problem of getting into
or out of a full size truck when someone parks too
close and traditional swing doors won't fully open,
Terradynes's front door glides forward, it's rear
door glides rearward and a running board drops down
to give you a convenient step in or out. The cargo
bed is only 6 1/2 feet long, but press the release
handles and a 1 1/2 foot bed extension pulls out
like a dresser drawer. Cargo bed walls also contain
built-in storage boxes for tools or fishing gear.
Other noteworthy touches include a rear monitoring
video system to eliminate blind spots, power
outside mirrors that extend when needed for towing
a trialer and an on-board 5,000 watt generator with
110- and 220- volt outlets in the tailgate should
you need electricity at the worksite or campsite...
Seems like GM has put a lot of thought into the
truck..haven't seen pics yet...will be looking for
them.
Any comments?
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i was at motor trend BB and it had a link to it
www.gm.com/about/info/news/events/concept/gmc.htm
"Remote electronic sources eliminate the need for a traditional radio."
Anyone have a clue what this means?
Ryan
www.pickuptruck.com/html/naias/day1.html
SteveO
http://www.wieck.com/public/index.html
ENTER SEARCH CRITERIA "Terradyne"
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Terradyne - I hope they build it, and I think they just might - with regular doors and a little more toned down styling.
Ryan
As a Dodge guy I gotta say - Power Wagon.
Ryan
Ryan
Ryan
The Ford thing, I can't remember the name, was just another Hummer look alike. Nice golden paint job though.
Now there was a '57 Chevy, fully restored, red convertible at the show. I would really like to meet the guy that painted that car! My brother in law and I looked at the car for 20 minutes looking for flaws and runs. Superb craftsmanship!
Rich
One of the benefits of the new Silverado/Sierra is that they have lowered the bed without lowering the ground clearance. The Terradyne looks like it's jacked up even more than the Ford Super Duty!
Of course, since they are using the space above the tire to store stuff, they have to make sure they have enough clearance between the top of the tire and the bottom of the wheel-well. I'd rather have a smaller side storage area and lower the bed some.
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