Author Topic: Jumping a $50 Toyota Truck to Death (Read 954 times)

eskimo2 · « **on:** December 23, 2006, 01:26:32 PM »

I grew up in Alaska and one of my hobbies was destroying beaters; I’ve killed more than I could count.
Around 1989 my sister documented one episode on slide film. I recently acquired an older slide scanner and have put it to use.
Here are some pictures:

Note the loose dirt from where the leaf springs dug into the ground on the landing.

My best friend rode shotgun on one jump; it was a big one.
In spite of wearing a helmet he hurt his head on the roof; a not so well padded seat spring scraped my back.
On this jump the nose of the truck hit the ground hard enough that the bottom of the radiator smashed open.
Even worse, the moose horns broke off of the roof.

Sand in the carburetor killed it on this one. Even so, this was $50 well spent.

If you like this, you will also like my Toyota Corolla and Cadillac movies which can be found at the bottom of my movie page:
http://hallbuzz.com/movies/movies.htm

nirvana · « **Reply #1 on:** December 23, 2006, 01:32:29 PM »

Looks like fun.

Ball · « **Reply #2 on:** December 23, 2006, 01:35:36 PM »

Eskimo, you should write into Top Gear and suggest a new show feature.

eskimo2 · « **Reply #3 on:** December 23, 2006, 01:44:52 PM »

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Originally posted by Ball
Eskimo, you should write into Top Gear and suggest a new show feature.

I don’t know “Top Gear” but my youth in Alaska was one big stupid episode of ******* (without the cameras, money and fame).

Neubob · « **Reply #4 on:** December 23, 2006, 02:58:42 PM »

Eskimo, I saw the Cadillac one... tw questions:

1.) Where is the 'after' shot.
2.) How did you get home?

Banzzai · « **Reply #5 on:** December 23, 2006, 03:34:40 PM »

don't know topgear

here's 2 links for the "Testing" of the toyota hilux
part 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQltQ6Qzdb4
part 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5ZtntPoaVQ

eskimo2 · « **Reply #6 on:** December 23, 2006, 03:59:49 PM »

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Originally posted by Banzzai
don't know topgear

here's 2 links for the "Testing" of the toyota hilux
part 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQltQ6Qzdb4
part 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5ZtntPoaVQ

WOW! that was fantastic! (part 1)

Yet to watch part 2.

eskimo2 · « **Reply #7 on:** December 23, 2006, 04:14:09 PM »

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Originally posted by Neubob
Eskimo, I saw the Cadillac one... tw questions:

1.) Where is the 'after' shot.
2.) How did you get home?

Unfortunately I never did an after shot, but I can tell you it didn’t look too bad. I know I broke the front windshield and headlights and it had a few dings. That thing was a tank. I think I sold it for parts for $25… I’m not sure. I’ve destroyed a couple dozen cars: some were sold for scrap, some given away, some abandoned and a number were set on fire and shoved off a cliff.

Work was 1/2 mile away from that creek. I know I walked away from cars that I soaked in that creek more times than I could count. I’m not sure if we towed it back or drove it back. I do know that we got it going again.

I’ve walked miles and miles from cars that I’ve busted or gotten stuck. My old roommate used to get pretty ticked at me because when I drove to the store I’d often try to jump my bug over an 8 foot tall snow pile. It almost always would end up on top and we’d have to walk home in the cold and dark. He’d always drive me back and pull my car off though.

mora · « **Reply #8 on:** December 23, 2006, 04:55:33 PM »

Speaking of Top Gear:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTeBuwVipfo

culero · « **Reply #9 on:** December 23, 2006, 05:38:57 PM »

eskimo, if ya want some *real* fun, get another beater and enter a demolition derby. Guaranteed to be a riot

culero

Neubob · « **Reply #10 on:** December 23, 2006, 05:45:15 PM »

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Originally posted by mora
Speaking of Top Gear:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTeBuwVipfo

This video got my hopes up... I thought Clarkson was going to drown.

Laurie · « **Reply #11 on:** December 23, 2006, 07:14:33 PM »

jeremy clarkson is a guy of gravitas.

eskimo2 · « **Reply #12 on:** December 24, 2006, 08:57:07 AM »

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Originally posted by mora
Speaking of Top Gear:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTeBuwVipfo

Thanks, that was probably the funnest non-cartoon TV show I've ever seen on the Internet. It's long but worth watching.

Ripsnort · « **Reply #13 on:** December 24, 2006, 12:25:23 PM »

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Originally posted by mora
Speaking of Top Gear:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTeBuwVipfo

That was extremely entertaining!:rofl

Suave · « **Reply #14 on:** December 24, 2006, 01:16:59 PM »

The late 80s toyota 4x4s are the best automobiles ever made. I paid a months pay for mine and it's going to roll over 200,000 miles soon. And I don't plan to replace it ever. The only car I could ever envision as a replacement in terms of capability, durability and dependability is the landrover defender. But I'll never pay more than 10k for a car so, if my toy bursts into flames or something, I'll probably just buy another 80s toy 4x4.