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Chevy Silverado 1500 Series Pickup Trucks- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (2/11/2008)
- The Chevy Silverado 1500 series is available with seven engine options: a 4.3-liter V6, a 4.8-liter V8, four versions of the manufacturer's 5.3-liter V8, and a 6.0-liter V8 that provides 367 hp and 375 pound-feet of torque. Regular, Extended, and Crew Cabs are available with a max towing capacity of 10,500 pounds and a payload capacity of 2,160 pounds. Bed lengths come in 6.6 or 8 feet. 800-222-1020.
Tundra CrewMax and Double Cab Pickup Trucks- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (2/11/2008)
- The Tundra comes in three full-size models: the four-door CrewMax (shown) and Double Cab, and the two-door Regular Cab, and with three engine options. The CrewMax and the Double Cab have full-size, front-hinged rear doors. The trucks have a max towing capacity of 10,800 pounds and a payload rating of 2,060 pounds. Tundra cabs feature a center console large enough for a laptop computer and hanging files, a wide sliding armrest that doubles as a portable desk, two 12-volt DC outlets (three in the CrewMax), and two separate glove boxes. 800-331-4331.
- 2008 N-Series Truck
- REMODELING Magazine (11/7/2007)
- With a choice of wheelbases, the 2008 N-Series low cab forward truck can accommodate body lengths of 10 to 20 feet and payloads from 6,800 to 9,400 pounds. The new model's Vortec 6-liter V-8 engine has 325 horsepower and a 4-speed automatic transmission with lockup torque converter and overdrive. For user comfort, the new Hexacube cab offers increased head-, shoulder-, and legroom, and multiple storage organizers. Low-cut side windows and larger 17-by-8-inch side mirrors offer the driver increased visibility. 866.441.9638.
Truck Cap- REMODELING Magazine (11/7/2007)
- The Deluxe Commercial Unit (DCU) truck cap can be customized to meet the demands of work truck service in a variety of industries. Options include: roof racks, various toolbox configurations, a selection of window and door sizes, several rear door options, and a polyester fabric liner designed to prevent condensation from collecting on the cap interior. Available in heights of 23, 26, 29, and 36 inches, the cap can be further customized with paint to match the truck's color. Automotive-grade lock cylinders in folding T-handles on all doors help protect valuable tools and equipment. 800.649.4273.
2008 Ram 1500- REMODELING Magazine (11/7/2007)
- Take advantage of fuel savings afforded by the choice of two available engines on the 2008 Ram 1500. The new 4.7-liter V-8 produces 310 hp and 330 pound-feet of torque while using less fuel and providing smoother operation compared with the engine it replaces. Similarly, the 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 offers 345 hp and 375 pound-feet of torque and is equipped with Chrysler Group's Multi-displacement System, which provides up to 20 percent fuel savings, the maker says. A Trailer Sway Control can be added to the truck's optional Electronic Stability Program, and a tire-pressure monitoring system is also available. 800.423.6343.
DiamondBack Side Tool Boxes- ebuild (9/17/2007)
- The DiamondBack Side Toolboxes are open tool bins that mount to the underside of the DiamondBack HD truck cover and provide convenient and accessible tool storage. Unlike standard cross-boxes, the DiamondBack Side Tool Box allows the user to store tools at the edges of the truck. This way, equipment in the toolbox is within an arms reach at all times.
Building Products and ebuild Present the First Annual Vanguard Best of the Web Awards- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (8/17/2007)
- Our inaugural Vanguard Best of the Web Awards competition singles out Web sites that will wow you with their stunning designs, thorough product information, dedicated sections for building pros, and clever animation. The 2007 competition unearthed 14 whiz-bang Web sites, including four that our judges have deemed the best of the best. These sites display content without clutter and feature creativity that creates no extra work for the viewer. They're easy to navigate, are understandable at a glance, and include technical information about product specs and installation that is clear enough to save a building pro from having to call for help.
A.R.E. Introduces DCU Truck Caps for the 2007 Toyota Tundra- ebuild (7/18/2007)
- A.R.E., a leading manufacturer of truck caps and tonneau covers, announces the availability of its popular Deluxe Commercial Unit (DCU) for the 2007 Toyota Tundra (all cab and box configurations). The DCU can be customized to fit the demands associated with work truck service in a variety of industries, including construction, maintenance, pest control and landscaping.
- Hydraulic Cranes
- CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION MAGAZINE (7/1/2007)
- Hydraulic cranes—whether referring to rough-terrain (RT), all-terrain (AT), or truck cranes, and the knuckleboom or telescoping boom variety—provide a wide range of capacities for almost any lifting job.
- Self-Climbing Placing Boom Speeds Project
- CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION MAGAZINE (7/1/2007)
- Early tower placing booms, first introduced in the 1970s, required the use of separate cranes, massive counterweights, and nonproportional booms, and were considered for only the largest projects. But today's modern systems take less time to install and are easy to maintain and operate.
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