The Baby Truck Rides Again

Joleen (my wife) and I purchased a house on small acreage in late 2007. It did not take too long before we realized that we needed a small, fuel efficient pickup to help with all the projects that come with land ownership. We did not anticipate it would take until late 2011 to find a clean, low mileage truck. Upon acquisition, the Baby Truck (we give our vehicles pet names) started hauling supplies and towing the equipment needed to maintain our property and my parents’ property in a neighboring county.
Fazda (Ford/Mazda) trucks need little more than regular maintenance and, so, it was not until a mobile semi repair truck backed into it while it was stopped at an Arizona Rest Area off IH-10. The damage amounted to several thousand dollars; as is typical, the insurance company wanted to total the little pickup. It took some negotiating with the insurance company and the body shop, but the Baby Truck was saved from the salvage yard.
In true gear-head fashion, the project took on a life of its own once the “why fix it when you can improve it” philosophy was fully adopted. We worked with LMC Truck and a variety of other venders to keep the Baby Truck on the road and create what it is today.
It is interesting to note that my primary association with Long Motor Corporation is not the Baby Truck as I have owned a 1976 Triumph TR6 since 1981. If it were not for Victoria British Ltd and the Roadster Factory I would not have been able to keep the Triumph running through my college years and early 30s. The Triumph is currently undergoing a “back on the road resto-renewal” so I look forward to renewing my relationship with Victoria British. Thank for helping “keep them on the road.”

List of Modifications
K&N/Ford Cold Air intake
Gibson Cat-Back Stainless Steel Exhaust
Kenwood/Infinity Infotainment System
Hellwig Suspension Systems Helper Springs and Anti-Sway Bars
American Racing Torq Thrust 16” X 7” Wheels
AmeriLite Dual LED Halo Headlights
LED Tail, Brake, and Running Light Conversion
2006 Tail Lights
Extang Tuff Tonno Bed Cover
AMP Research Bedxtender HD Sport
Curt Class III TrailerTowing System
Boyo Backup Camera