I just realized I never did a proper intro post

"blacktruck18" (blacktruck14)
07/27/2014 at 20:05 • Filed to: None

I have been posting here for a little while and I forgot to do an intro thread.

I drive a Black 2014 Ram Express (aka Blacktruck)

My real name is Tim I grew up in a small town in Illinois surrounded by corn.

Now I live in Tacoma, Wa.

I joined the US Army in 2003 because 'Murica,

and, watching "Blackhawk Down" too often.

The cars I have owned in the past include:

'87 Ford Mustang hatchback, '96 Hyundai Elantra (Don't judge me it was for like 3 months then I sold it). '92 Eagle Talon (the first night I owned it I got a ticket for 115 in a 55, that's reckless driving in IL, if your curious)

"85 GMC C10 ( This was the first vehicle I ever owned that I truly loved and really worked on myself)

93 Chevy pickup(that I sold before I could do anything to), 86 Chevy C10, '99 Chevy Tahoe Z71, '93 Corvette, '02 Camaro SS (totally forgot about that for a minute) 96 Corvette (Collector's Edition, LT4 engine), and now blacktruck.

I am married to an awesome woman (Mrs Blacktruck) and we have a wiener dog that likes to suntan, and I don't water my lawn because I think it's a waste of money and water.

I am a fan of pretty much any kind of racing (including NASCAR).

My list of dream cars is pretty varied, see the below thread and you will get an idea.

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Pretty much all of those and add in a c4 Corvette ZR1, 64 Impala lowrider, SRT-10 Ram and something like this for daily driving.

If I had to pick only one vehicle to drive for the rest of my life. I would be blacktruck with the drive train out of a Challenger Hellcat.

I really like detailing my cars (I find it relaxing and I am pretty good at it) but, I would never want to do it for a living because, I hate detailing other peoples cars.

Someday I would love to try to beat the Cannonball record. Maybe not super seriously, mostly the driving across country nonstop quickly part.

I have been a Jalopnik/Oppositelock stalker for a while but only registered a few months ago while I was off work while recovering from surgey.

I do smoke cigarettes( I'm only adding this because I am doing it right now), yes, I know it will kill me someday but freewill and whatnot. I am not a big drinker (again, only adding because I am drinking a Bud Light 25 oz right now) but when I do drink I usually only drink cheap beer in tall boys (24 oz cans or 25's if Bud Light), Jack Daniels and vanilla coke or, if it's sunny out Captain Morgan 100% proof Rum and Vanilla coke.

I usually don't join websites but most of the people on oppo seemed cool when I used to stalk here so I decided what the hell I can give this a shot.

DISCUSSION (35)

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > blacktruck18
07/27/2014 at 20:09

All those Chevys and you bought a Ram!? Blasphemy!

Just kidding, I really like the Express.

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
07/27/2014 at 20:12

MOPAR! MOPAR! MOPAR!

blacktruck18 > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
07/27/2014 at 20:15

I couldn't help myself, I was so heart broken after I found out Chevy wasn't going to make the Cheyenne concept I had to switch. Plus, I love the way the Ram's look and the $6,000 off msrp helped.

http://jalopnik.com/the-420-hp-che…

EL_ULY > blacktruck18
07/27/2014 at 20:16

awesome! Welcome, i am Uly. I have 09 Silverado single cab short bed 5.3 V8 Z71 4x4. Rare combo for a single cab.

Kenaft - some new kid > blacktruck18
07/27/2014 at 20:17

I think the Rams look incredibly sharp nowadays, especially the 2doors. Nice purchase :D

blacktruck18 > EL_ULY
07/27/2014 at 20:18

Thank you, that is super rare for Single cab Silverado.

Milky > blacktruck18
07/27/2014 at 20:20

Love the truck, can't beat that power.

ly2v8-Brian > EL_ULY
07/27/2014 at 20:20

I have an 09 too

EL_ULY > blacktruck18
07/27/2014 at 20:20

Thanks. It looks more like a work teuck than a sweet shiny cruiser like yours

EL_ULY > ly2v8-Brian
07/27/2014 at 20:21

sweeeet! I just put a picture of it on a comment here

ly2v8-Brian > blacktruck18
07/27/2014 at 20:22

welcome

ly2v8-Brian > EL_ULY
07/27/2014 at 20:24

Mine 2wd 4.8l v8

mazda616 > blacktruck18
07/27/2014 at 20:26

I like your truck. Regular cabs have always been my preference over extended cab models. I also love detailing my car and see it as a hobby, and I too hate detailing other people's cars. In fact, besides mine and my wife's vehicles, the only other car I've detailed was my grandmother's. And I only did that because I'm a good grandson and because she paid me. Anyway, welcome!

Arben72 > blacktruck18
07/27/2014 at 20:29

I too grew up in a small town surrounded by corn in central il. Have a late welcome to oppo.

blacktruck18 > EL_ULY
07/27/2014 at 20:37

Mine is no where near a work truck but the bed does get used and is scratched all to shit. But, I am careful with it and being 2wd it will never go off road which as I learned in my Tahoe will destroy the paint pretty quick.

EL_ULY > ly2v8-Brian
07/27/2014 at 20:44

Niiiiiiiice!

JGrabowMSt > blacktruck18
07/27/2014 at 20:50

Welcome to Oppo. I think you need a wagon in the mix.

I like your truck. I love chevy, but mopar has a great offering lately. By chance, whats the wheel size and tire size on your Express? She sure looks really damn good.

blacktruck18 > JGrabowMSt
07/27/2014 at 20:58

I do need a wagon, I have been trying to talk Mrs. BlackTruck into trading here S60 in for a V60 but she wants to keep her car.

The wheels are 20x9.5 and the tires are 275/60. I will eventually be upgrading to 22's and a lower profile tire. I really don't care for the huge sidewall look it has going on now.

Mosqvich > blacktruck18
07/27/2014 at 20:58

What's your MOS?

EL_ULY > blacktruck18
07/27/2014 at 20:58

yeah, I use mine also and every now and then, find an open construction site and hoon around. Especially if muddy. You should see my safety tip here .

blacktruck18 > Mosqvich
07/27/2014 at 21:00

88M, you Army?

blacktruck18 > EL_ULY
07/27/2014 at 21:04

I remember seeing that a while ago when I was still stalking, before I had my truck. My truck has the locking tailgate (the mechanism sounds like someone jacking a round into a .50cal it is stupid loud). So I don't think I need to worry but I might do it anyway.

EL_ULY > blacktruck18
07/27/2014 at 21:04

niiice!

Mosqvich > blacktruck18
07/27/2014 at 21:05

No, I'm Air Force. Space and Missile officer. My son is a Marine, Tactical Data Systems Admin.

JGrabowMSt > blacktruck18
07/27/2014 at 21:08

i can understand the tire thing. By me, there are too many potholes for it. The wheels have a great fit to the truck though.

Im half tempted to see how a set looks on my car. I have an 05 Magnum RT with aging stock wheels that dont really look that good to me.

blacktruck18 > Arben72
07/27/2014 at 21:09

No kidding, which one? I'm from Paris, IL you probably haven't heard of it unless you are a fan of crystal meth.

blacktruck18 > Mosqvich
07/27/2014 at 21:12

Space and Missle officer sounds awesome. I actually was in the middle of joining the Air Force when I got the reckless driving and speeding ticket I mentioned above, they pretty much said thanks but no thanks when they found out about it.

mr2gud2u > blacktruck18
07/27/2014 at 21:12

Welcome! I always wanted to buy and LT4 kit for my 96SS when I owned it. Also welcome to the MOPAR family.

blacktruck18 > mr2gud2u
07/27/2014 at 21:14

Thank you. I almost bought the LT4 kit for my 93, instead I got the LT4 car.

Mosqvich > blacktruck18
07/27/2014 at 21:18

It's a pretty good career field. I'm getting to retire. I'm in the reserves, but did 16 active duty years out of 23 years total. I also did an assignment where I was the Deputy Director for Air Force Expeditionary (Combat) Training. That was pretty cool. I worked with 1st Army, FORSCOM, and TRADOC for 3 years, and also did the work in the AOR.

desertdog5051 > blacktruck18
07/27/2014 at 21:40

I normally reserve this for real newbies. First time posters, but what the hell, you should get one as well. Welcome.

You'll be sorrrrry.....This is a land where things are not as they seem and before you realize there is no escape, you are trapped ...This, my friends, is the OPPO ZONE.

Arben72 > blacktruck18
07/27/2014 at 21:43

I have a friend that owns a restaurant in Paris, but the crystal meth there is great too. I'm from Clinton Il, it's between Decatur, Bloomington, champaign, and springfield. That's probably all we're known for.

blacktruck18 > desertdog5051
07/27/2014 at 21:50

Nice... I don't mind being trapped here Even before I started posting I here I was posting I was still on here about 10 times a day.

blacktruck18 > Arben72
07/27/2014 at 21:53

Is your friend Italian? We may have the same friends. I know Clinton, I have been there a couple of times.

Arben72 > blacktruck18
07/27/2014 at 22:27

Albanian, he owned Tuscany steak and pasta house though.