Show us your Tow Vehicle!

[JW]

Here's mine. '04 1500 Arrival Blue Z71 4X4 Avalanche. This is what happens to a dedicated truck guy when his wife has too much say in the buying process....... http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif
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Checkmates owned: 1995 Pulsare 2100BR/1995 Mercury Promax 225 2.5 EFI. 1995 Persuader 183/4.3 LX V6. 1992 Pulse 171/1992 Mercury XR6 150 hp 2.5 liter.

[175checkmate]

Sharp looking truck JW. I kind of liked your old one a bit better. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/sssh.gif

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1975 Checkmate Tri-mate 2, 2.4 200+ / Sky jacker 6" plate / 25p Laser 2 prop, Currently the boat is undergoing overhaul.

[SCT]

JW,
You avionic guys make way to much money.....I'm in the wrong end of the business!
SCT

[JW]

Too much money?? NO WAY HOSEA! GM and the dealer threw $11,000 at me to buy it.......Couldn't pass up the deal

Here's the 'working' end:

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Checkmates owned: 1995 Pulsare 2100BR/1995 Mercury Promax 225 2.5 EFI. 1995 Persuader 183/4.3 LX V6. 1992 Pulse 171/1992 Mercury XR6 150 hp 2.5 liter.

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[Chris]

I'd like the Avalanche a lot more if they painted the cladding like they do on the Caddy version. Or just got rid of it.

I'd still take one though!

Nice "Tow Pig" JW. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

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[JW]

Actually, I was going for the WBH model before the wife decided I was getting this one. The WBH is $600 less and doesn't have the body cladding.

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Checkmates owned: 1995 Pulsare 2100BR/1995 Mercury Promax 225 2.5 EFI. 1995 Persuader 183/4.3 LX V6. 1992 Pulse 171/1992 Mercury XR6 150 hp 2.5 liter.

[Brian]

Nice truck JW. Good taste. I'd show you my ride but I just hit a pole and rolled it into a ditch, TOTALED it. I got pics of it in the yard but its done towing. Have to get some pics of the new tow rig........When I get it. What motor did you get in it.5.3L I am guessing. Anyways nice.

[JW]

YO Brian! Hope you are OK? What was your tow pig? Yes, I got the 5.3 with the upgraded pistons. Nice motor, lots of power for the gas mileage it returns. I used to be a Ford and Toyota truck guy, but since 2000 the GM trucks have been my favorite.

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Checkmates owned: 1995 Pulsare 2100BR/1995 Mercury Promax 225 2.5 EFI. 1995 Persuader 183/4.3 LX V6. 1992 Pulse 171/1992 Mercury XR6 150 hp 2.5 liter.

[175checkmate]

1988 Dodge ramcharger, 318/727 3.55 gears, no gas milage, 145,000 miles and still going.http://forums.screamandfly.com/forums/attachment.php?s=&postid=331275

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[Chris]

LOL@ GUS!

"No Gas Milage"

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[Z06]

Hey JW, love the Avalanche. Heres our baby...
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[JW]

'Nuther view:

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Checkmates owned: 1995 Pulsare 2100BR/1995 Mercury Promax 225 2.5 EFI. 1995 Persuader 183/4.3 LX V6. 1992 Pulse 171/1992 Mercury XR6 150 hp 2.5 liter.

[Z06]

'Nuther viewhttp://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif
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[Z06]

Like I said, all you need is a set of mags on that baby!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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[Chris]

Those aren't real tow vehicles.....


This is a REAL TOW VEHICLE

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[Brian]

JW My tow pig was a 1998 Z71 chevy, mod. 350, green and gold, I have pic's just need to put them on sight. Looking for new rig, put pic's up of that when I get it.

175checkmate nice, love the comment "no gas milage" so true

[175checkmate]

Just got a new to me tow pig. 2002 Dodge 2500 4X4, V-10. I think it will get better gas milage than the ramcharger. Had to trade the wife's 300M.


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[Chris]

I guess they didn't have anything with a bigger motor, eh Gus? http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

Congratulations bro!

Looks like a good one! http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

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[senator-holland]

cool... http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gif

and how much towing?

helmich
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[175checkmate]

Bigger motor, well 488 cubic inches, 310hp 450 ftlb of torque. They don't have one right now, so I guess I'll have to stick with this.
Senator, with a gooseneck it's rated for 13,500lb. It has the towing package on it, has the reese hitch under the rear bumper, 7500lb or 10,500lb is you have the load distributing set up. I guess it will be over kill on the 1500 lb trimate http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif, But pulling the car trailer with the 4700lb plynouth fury on it, it will be welcome.

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[Chris]

JW, you need to have a chat with Gus....

Somehow, he managed to get his wife to trade her car for his dream truck. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gif

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[175checkmate]

Thats funny Chris, She wanted the 2004 2500 4x4 hemi with leather, but there was no way I was going to buy a $41000 truck

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1975 Checkmate Tri-mate 2, 2.4 200+ / Sky jacker 6" plate / 25p Laser 2 prop, Currently the boat is undergoing overhaul.

[senator-holland]

it's really a cool truck... just right in the color too.. i see only the black dodge with black windows overhere but the white one i like more.

i ordered a VW touareg 5.0 V10 TDI a month ago on a company numberplate. i get him 01 july 04. i have no picture's yet but as i have him i'l post them here.

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[JW]

Gus, you wouldn't have paid $41,000 anyway! My '04 Avalanche has a window sticker of $41,565 but since it's an American vehicle with lots of profit, I got it for $11,000 off! But I'll bet you stole that used vehicle like you stole the 300M..........

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Checkmates owned: 1995 Pulsare 2100BR/1995 Mercury Promax 225 2.5 EFI. 1995 Persuader 183/4.3 LX V6. 1992 Pulse 171/1992 Mercury XR6 150 hp 2.5 liter.

[175checkmate]

Lets just say that the dealer felt a little violated. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/sssh.gif

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[This message was edited by 175checkmate on December 24, 2003 at 08:54 PM.]

[INXS]

Anyone see the Chopper tow on Scream? I tried to link it but couldn,t.
INXS

INXS/88 Starflite/225 Johnson

[Brian]

Heres the new tow rig, Should tow the mate just fine. Even matched the color. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif


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[This message was edited by Chris on December 26, 2003 at 08:40 PM.]

[bdusted440]

http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gif http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gifWay to go gus gotta love the v10 and you have to tell me the secret to getting the wife to trade in a 300m for a truck so I can try it. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/xxrotflmao.gif

CHECKMATE'S AND MOPAR'S GOTA LOVE EM
77 trimate merc150xr6
84 ambasador v8 i/o project

[175checkmate]

Really no secret. I just asked her. Are we going on vacation? Yep, Are we bringing the boat? Yep. Are we going to tour the lake's around here? Yep, we going to bring the boat? Yep. Will my ramcharger tow the car trailer with the 4700LB fury on it, yep, but it doesent like it. So with all the above why are we going to keep the 300M. No good answer given. So Bye Bye 300m, hello Dodge ram.
Man I love the V-10.

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1975 Checkmate Tri-mate 2, 2.4 200+ / Sky jacker 6" plate / 25p Laser 2 prop, Currently the boat is undergoing overhaul.

[Chris]

Damn, you're smooth. Yep! http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

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[Brian]

Way to put your foot down 175checkmate, a truck is always better than a car anyways, and when you can make her understand that even better. Good luck with the v-10.

[illMATTic]

here it is. 95 isuzu rodeo. this is how it sits in the summer time. the boat is my old one. i dont have it anymore.picture of the whip (http://geocities.com/fknbozo/rodeoboat.html)

[illMATTic]

here it is in the winter time. its like this now. in the winter (http://geocities.com/fknbozo/rodeofront.html)
I'll tell her you said hi.

[harleyherb]

I don't have any pictures, but I depend on my Chevy 2500HD to pull my 253 Convincor. I had a regular Chevy 1500, but the transmission wouldn't hold up to pulling the load. The Chevy 6.0 Liter will pull at any speed I want to run. Also good for pulling my 9,000lb camper.

Herb Martin

[illMATTic]

oops

[Chris]

Here is Matt's Isuzu he mentioned.

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[Chris]

Here is F150GT's tow rig. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

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[Brian]

F150GT Nice rig even though i'm not a ford fan I can respect a clean ride, nice. Must look good lowing the mate! http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gif

[F150GT]

Its a little overkill for towing the Mate, I used to have a 27 MAGNUM Sport painted to match that I hauled around. It was a sweet combo.
Looks good with the Enchanter though.

[senator-holland]

did you lower it?

nice truck!


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[F150GT]

Stock small block springs with a 460 settle down just right, The rear suspension is spring with active air ride, rides nice but carrys almost any load and maintains perfect ride hight.

[Checkmate78]

Not a great pic, but you get the idea http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

1978 Checkmate Jetmate II
500 hp 460 turning an A impeller in the 12JF pump, modified Jetovator throws the rooster very highhttp://images.cardomain.com/member_images/9/web/501000-501999/501314_1_full.jpg

[Chris]

Here is Mr. Wick's tow beast.

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[Chris]

Here is merc245's tow rig and Mate. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gif

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[harleyherb]

Before we bought the Checkmate, we had a jetski. We also have a Honda Goldwing with a sidecar. We used to pull the jetski with the bike. We could stop all traffic on the boat ramp when I backed the bike down the ramp to launch the jetski. (Yes the Goldwing has reverse)

Herb Martin

[INXS]

Great Color Combo!

INXS

INXS/88 Starflite/225 Johnson

[Chris]

Here is a pic of Sake's tow rig. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

I'm not too sure what he's towing with it, but it's a nice Bimmer nevertheless. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gif

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[Bubba]

Thanks Chris,

guys belive this ore not, i am gonne tow the pulsare with this bimmer, i can klick on, klick off the tow hook

Sake From HOLLAND

[illMATTic]

it will certainly have the power for it

http://www.geocities.com/fknbozo/allmyrides.html
78 predictor in the works

[Bubba]

ohhh yeh, it is a commonrail diesel with alot of tork http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/Eyecrazy.gif with low RPM'S http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

Sake From HOLLAND

[senator-holland]

not too heavy when you drive the BMW and the pulsare?

http://www.oost-west.nl/pic/47.gif

helmich
Checkmate senator special edition V8 5.7L-260HP
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[Bubba]

a littele to heavy http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/sssh.gif

Sake From HOLLAND

[Chris]

Here is a pic of Justin's tow beast. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

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[Chris]

And one of the alternative tow beast. http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

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