New Hunting Truck

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Jorge in Oz

December 09, 2013, 05:13:02 PM
Hi Guys,

I finally got around to getting myself a 4WD for hunting, surfing and camping.

It's an old white low kilometers 2002 Ford Courier 2.5lt Turbo Diesel. I think in America they are the Mazda B series pick ups.

It will be my daily driver to work also and I'm already enjoying the experience. Just have to get a canopy and some roof racks for my surfboard and we are sweet.

To say I'm happy is an understatement as I have been waiting many years to buy my first ute.

Here's some pics.

Cheers
"The Germans brought the best hunting rifle to the war. The Americans brought the best target rifle. The British brought the best battle rifle!"
 
"The early church was married to poverty, prisons and persecutions. Today, the church is married to prosperity, personality, and popularity." ― Leonard Ravenhill

gitano

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December 09, 2013, 05:46:43 PM
:jumpingsmiley::biggthumpup::jumpingsmiley::biggthumpup::jumpingsmiley::biggthumpup:

Paul
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j0e_bl0ggs (deceased)

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December 10, 2013, 06:48:00 AM
Had the speedo needle all the way round to the zero stop in our old Mazda...
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#3
December 10, 2013, 10:09:30 AM
That's a nice ute!!

Looks a lot like the Ranger pickups we have here. Can't get e diesel in them though. Bugger me why Ford can put a 7.3 in an F250 but can't put a 2.5 in a Ranger.

Good find for sure mate!!

RJ
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davidlt89

#4
December 10, 2013, 01:02:37 PM
Congratulations Jorge!!!! Having a 4 wheel drive truck is a must in my parts. I have had 4 bear, two deer, and one moose on mine so far and have only had it a little over a year. The extra room in the cab is also great!!! I put my seats up and my trapping packbasket and essentials are right there!!! I put a box on the back and I can pretty much carry any traps I need plus axe, jack, etc....
You have openend up a whole new world my friend, and it sounds like you are excited, and as well you should be. Sharp looking truck!!! I bet it is actually good on gas also! God Bless.
Romans 12:2
     
2 Don't copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God's will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.

RatherBHuntin

#5
December 10, 2013, 03:31:05 PM
Nice truck.  I wrecked my 4wd last year, and currently have a 2wd...and hate it.  I feel like I might as well be driving a go cart during hunting season.
 
Good grab on the diesel.
Glenn

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Ronald Reagan

gitano

#6
December 10, 2013, 04:15:11 PM
I have a little 4WD, (REAL 4wd, not the so-called 4WD that is so widely advertised these days), '85 Nissan with 'jump seats' in the back. I had friend make a rack for it, and it is the vehicle that I haul the "Little Green Boat" (LBG) around with. And of course do other "truck" chores with it.

In its first life it was a State of Kalifornia Parks truck. My Dad bought it for me at a state auction. The Kalifornia smog stuff has been pulled off of it, but it's still a pig on gas mileage. In the summer with no load but the LGB on top it gets NO better than 19 mpg. In the winter, with NO load the BEST it does is 17 mpg. I keep threatening to have it "overhauled" to seriously clean up the engine of all of the Kalifornia nonsense in hopes of improving the mileage to its max, but you know how that goes. There's always something 'more important' on The List.

Paul
Be nicer than necessary.

davidlt89

#7
December 11, 2013, 04:12:11 PM
Quoteand currently have a 2wd.
first truck I ever owned was a 2wd, never, never again!!!! they are about useless in the winter up here. Not to mention the places I could not go in the fall. When I see a road in the woods, I want to drive it, period!!! especially if it looks "birdy"! I am not much on the diesel engines though, although I do see advantages. Gets cold enough up here in the winter where it could be a problem!!! God Bless.
Romans 12:2
     
2 Don't copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God's will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.

Jorge in Oz

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December 11, 2013, 05:31:13 PM
Thanks guys for your responses.

Yeah I don't have to worry about getting too cold down here in Victoria although its much colder than Queensland but not as cold as where some of you folks are from.

I plan to get a canopy so when we make our annual trek to Queensland to visit the Outlaws (in-laws) we can store all our gear in it.
"The Germans brought the best hunting rifle to the war. The Americans brought the best target rifle. The British brought the best battle rifle!"
 
"The early church was married to poverty, prisons and persecutions. Today, the church is married to prosperity, personality, and popularity." ― Leonard Ravenhill

RatherBHuntin

#9
December 12, 2013, 03:58:11 PM
Canopy would be good for camping out in the bush too,  if weather might become dodgy.
Glenn

"Politics is supposed to be the world\'s second oldest profession.  I have come to realize that it bears a very close resemblance to the first."
Ronald Reagan

Fieldmor77

#10
December 21, 2013, 04:56:03 PM
Good one Jorge, I have the same ute, albeit a Mazda bravo 2.5 turbo.
Mine has a custom built body on the back with a six by six foot tray and a full length sliding draw under the tray, has served me very well so far.
They tow pretty good too, not bad on fuel i get around 700- 750k's to a tank.

Jorge in Oz

#11
January 07, 2014, 04:08:41 PM
Nice Peter,

Do you have a towbar on yours and does the custom tray add a lot of additional weight than just a factory tray and canopy?

The reason I ask is that I'm not sure I'll get that many miles from my tank.

Do you have any fuel saving tips on these beasts you could share?

Take care

Cheers

Jorge
"The Germans brought the best hunting rifle to the war. The Americans brought the best target rifle. The British brought the best battle rifle!"
 
"The early church was married to poverty, prisons and persecutions. Today, the church is married to prosperity, personality, and popularity." ― Leonard Ravenhill

davidlt89

#12
January 07, 2014, 04:22:49 PM
QuoteDo you have any fuel saving tips on these beasts you could share?
I get 15 miles to the gallon:D God Bless.
Romans 12:2
     
2 Don't copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God's will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.

Jorge in Oz

#13
January 07, 2014, 04:41:01 PM
That sounds bad but how that does translate to litres per 100 kilometers (not many it seems)
"The Germans brought the best hunting rifle to the war. The Americans brought the best target rifle. The British brought the best battle rifle!"
 
"The early church was married to poverty, prisons and persecutions. Today, the church is married to prosperity, personality, and popularity." ― Leonard Ravenhill

davidlt89

#14
January 07, 2014, 04:50:40 PM
your making me think!!!

MPG = L/100 km
15.5 = 15.176

15.5 miles to the gallon = 15.176 liters/100km.

I believe I have a 25 gallon tank, costs 91.25 to fill. God Bless.
Romans 12:2
     
2 Don't copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God's will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.

Jorge in Oz

#15
January 07, 2014, 08:16:51 PM
Wow you'd be broke here is Oz with our prices. I am currently paying AU$1.55 per litre.
"The Germans brought the best hunting rifle to the war. The Americans brought the best target rifle. The British brought the best battle rifle!"
 
"The early church was married to poverty, prisons and persecutions. Today, the church is married to prosperity, personality, and popularity." ― Leonard Ravenhill
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