Archive for June, 2009
Brush Guards Go Modern
Brush guards are not like they used to be twenty years ago. Twenty years ago they were strictly utilitarian and no attention was given to appearance. So you would see great looking trucks and SUVs with awful looking welded contraptions that hid the front of the vehicle. The old guards made the vehicles look like they just came off the scrap pile even if they did get the job done.
Today the brush guard has been streamlined so that it can actually enhance the vehicle’s appearance. They are made with stainless steel that shines like the chrome on the truck. You can also buy brush guards that are made out of powdercoat carbon steel. The bars which make up the guards are designed in different configurations too so that you can choose how high and wide the guard comes on the front of the truck. The availability of different styles gives you an opportunity to choose a version that best fits your needs.
In the old days a brush guard had to be bolted onto the frame of the vehicle through drilled holes. Because holes had to be drilled it was much more likely that the vehicle would eventually experience body rust. The new brush guards bolt on to the vehicle without requiring drilling. The brush guard can accommodate extra lights like fog lights too. You can also fit a winch onto the front of the frame and add the brush guard.
The price of trucks and SUVs only keeps going up. The amount people pay for a full sized truck with extended cab and a long bed is close to the amount people once paid for their homes fifty years ago. Buying a truck is an investment and the last thing you want is for the grille or engine to be damaged. Brush guards fit over the grille and provide double duty protection. When you drive through the woods or heavy underbrush these accessories prevent anything from damaging the grille poking through the grille to the engine and also ruining the paint on the front of the truck.
Brush guards are useful in a number of situations. Hunters farmers ranchers 4wheelers developers contractors and surveyors are typical of the kinds of people who find themselves driving through potentially damaging brush. The brush guard not only protects the vehicle but it also adds a safety feature to the truck or SUV. Any one driving a truck or SUV with a stainless steel brush guard is more protected than he or she would be in a truck without a brush guard.
If you have a truck or SUV and plan on driving through difficult conditions which put your grille or engine at risk adding this accessory to your vehicle can give anyone peace of mind. Also called grille guards they are designed to protect the grille the engine the front end paint job and even the driver under the most difficult brush driving situations. Brush guards are made to accommodate style preferences in two different materials stainless steel and carbon steel. Trucks and SUVs that have them attached often find they need to lead the way for other vehicles without the same protection.
People who spend a lot of time driving through brush tall grass and wooded areas can make great use of brush guards. Instead of letting Mother Nature damage your vehicle the simple installation of brush guards can keep your investment safe from potential damage. The new guards do not ruin the look of vehicles like they once did. That’s why you see trucks sporting brush guards that have never seen the brush.
About the writer: Andy West is a writer for Buy Auto Truck Accessories which offers many unique auto accessories including brush guards.
Bike Trailer Car Hauler Dump Trailers Tandem Axle Trailer Utility Trailer
Trailers are of significance and are used for many purposes. They are widely used to lift heavy equipments including machinery bikes cars and tractors. Before buying trailers the first thing to know is the kind of trailer you need and the best place to buy them. Trailers should be powerful so that they do not encounter problems and the task is carried out easily. Always buy from an authorized dealer who provides full warranty. There are a wide range of trailers that are meant for specific purposes. The different kinds of trailers include:
Single axle series include bike trailer and ATV hauler mostly used for offroad or turf actions.
Tandem axle trailer series includes both general duty and heavy duty range of trailers. Tandem axle trailer is powerfully built.
Auto and flatbed series includes tandem axle trailers with open flatbed design available in both wood floor and steel floor. This is one of the most efficient car hauler series of the company.
Equipment series includes hydraulic tilt bed vehicle haulers and heavy equipment haulers.
Cycle series includes bike trailer series specially designed with Equalizer Torsion Axles chrome wheels and a rugged allsteel body.
There are also specially designed trailers including:
Fleet neck trailers designed specifically for heavy duty vehicles. These trailers are equipped with heavy duty dove and ramp package so that no discrepancy occurs while using them. There are seven different models of fleet neck trailers available in stores. These are mainly farm and ranch heavy equipment and vehicle hauling trailers. The trailer series is equipped with Sealed Modular Wiring Harness that enhances the electrical system.
Work horse trailers include dump trailers. There are seven different models of dump trailers for heavy duty vehicles. They are equipped with dual tandem and self contained factory hydraulic hoist. There is also a fleet neck model available in the series. This series also has a sealed Modular Wiring Harness to increase the efficiency of the electrical system.
Ranger trailers include economy trailers. There are seven different models available in the ranger series with 48 ramp gate spare tire/wheel and v tongue tilt bed. Ranger series include very efficient utility trailers ranger single axle utility trailer tandem axle utility trailer and heavy duty utility trailer.
The trailer industry demands the use of alkydbased enamel paints on the trailers since they retaining gloss for a longer duration. Hence all the products of Diamond C Trailers are specially painted with Valspar Supreme Acrylic enamel so as to provide quality products. Whether they are dump trailers utility trailers bike trailer or Tandem axle trailer all are fitted with Safety Chains with spring loaded hooks. For an elegant appearance Car Haulers and Utility trailers are dyed black. The trailers are electric wire brushed when they are in the processing stage.
Diamond C Trailers presents you with a high quality range of trailers you can bank upon. Every component of the trailers manufactured by the company is made using the best materials. Every trailer is powerfully built and the best part is that all the products offered by Diamond C Trailers are userfriendly and simply structured.
For more details on various trailer series including dump trailers utility trailers bike trailer and Tandem axle trailer you can visit the companys website www.DiamondCTrailers.com.
About the writer: Angelia is an internet expert.
Differences Between The 1964 And A Half Mustang And The 1965 Mustang
With all the confusion over differences between the 1964 and a half Mustang and the 1965 model it can be very tough to identify them. The issue is that all Mustangs from the very beginning of production back on March 9th of 1964 use the identifier “5″ standing for the year 1965 in their VIN. Technically there is no “1964 Mustang” however collectors and enthusiasts refer to those cars built from March 9th to August 17th of 1964 of that year as “1964 and a half” Mustangs. Another variation is to call these cars “early 1965s” and the cars built after the above period “late 1965s.
As far as Ford is concerned they simply had roughly 18 months of production on the 1965 model. What’s the big deal about the August 17 date? That was the day that Ford shut down the two Mustang plants in Dearborn MI. and San Jose CA. were shut down for retooling. It was at this point that most agree that anything that can be called a 1964 and a half Mustang stopped being produced and the 1965 Mustang production began.
The most glaring and easily recognizable change from before and after the retooling was the switch from a generator system to an alternator system. The real problems with identification come from the phasing in and out of various parts and components over several months. As the original parts used at the very beginning ran out they were replaced with more standardized versions after the “Great Retooling.
There is an issue when trying to determine exactly what a 1964 and a half really is. In fact some of the early 1965 models are assembled using some or many of the “early” 1964 parts. It can be confusing to say the least. There are however a few well accepted guidelines in determining year on these cars. Either way be prepare for a discussion when this comes up at the next car show.
When discussing this issue there are two sets or groups of parts that are talked about. These are generally referred to as “1964″ or “early” parts or those that were used at the beginning of production starting in March of ’64 and “later parts” or those that came into use after the 1964 parts were exhausted. Keep in mind that some 1964 parts were used on some of the 1965 model year cars until the supply ran out.
A few of the very easiest differences to spot are handy to know when looking for a car to purchase or out at the local car show:
a The first spot to look is at the corners of the cars hood at the front. The 1964 and a half Mustang had a beveled edge that set into a groove as opposed to the more finished looking “pinched” or “crimped” method use on the 1965 Mustang.
b Passenger seats on the ’64 were fixed or in other words not meant to adjust or slide backwards and forward. The 1965 model had adjustable passenger seats.
c The door locks are color keyed to the interior color of the car on the 1964 and while in the 1965 model they were chromed.
d The gas tank cap will not have a holding wire on a ’64 while it will on a 1965.
e There are no Fastbacks that are considered 1964 and a half models. There may be a few of the early Fastbacks assembled with left over 1964 parts however it is widely accepted that Ford never built a Fastback prior to August 17th 1964.
f The pedals on the 1964 were not made to accept a metal trim piece and therefore will not have the indentations around the edge you’ll see on the 1965′s.
g The rule is a Mustang with the D F or U engine designation is considered a definite 1964 model. Those with engine codes of either C or K were used in the 1964 and 1965 model so are of little use in identifying.
h The ’64 and ‘s had a center position off switch for the heater.
These are just some of the most obvious easily seen and most accepted differences between the 1964 and a half Mustang and the 1965. It’s an interesting bit of automobile history and a lot of fun to look into.
About the writer: Bill has several early Mustangs on his site at OldCarRaffle.com. To see some great pictures of these restored beauties click HERE. Bill’s got a soft spot for anything with wheels and a motor including Harley’s.
