Loosely related topic....

[JusWannaMudd]

...and I apologize if it's in the wrong spot. But I thought at least these guys would get a kick out of this story.

So, like most, when I brought home my new X, I was showing it off a bit to the few neighbors I associated with, one who had a Suzuki Aerio and a few kids. Their boy, who was 6 years old, was outside checking it out as I was messing with stuff in the front seat.

He comes up to my window and says, "I like your van, mister."

I sat back, jaw open, and mumbled to myself "Van?...VAN???"

He must have noticed the sheer disbelief because he started to walk away. I quickly popped out the window and said "How many vans have you seen with four-by-four and a hitch. This is a truck, son."

So, how does this fit here? Well, I was hoping to modify my "van" to be able to run over a 6 year olds bike......uhh, figuratively, of course

 

[manaen]

I wouldn't take offense, after all he was only 6

 

[DietRockstar]

I'd be having a talk with his father...

 

[Charlie]

At 6 I would have called it a SUV, or maybe a truck. But not a van.

 

[section525]

TP his bicycle.

 

[JusWannaMudd]

Yeah, I know he was only six, and I'm just kiddin' around. But I know most of the guys here would understand.

I should have said "That's a pretty nice tricycle, too." HA HA

 

[Charlie]

I should have said "That's a pretty nice tricycle, too." HA HA

Ahaha!

 

[manaen]

TP his bicycle.

LOL now that is funny!!!!

 

[IZwack]

"How many vans have you seen with four-by-four and a hitch. This is a truck, son."

Funny story, but here's a true 4wd van (not AWD)

 

[L4CX]

I always wanted a 4x4 van. I had a Fullsized one with a hitch. Most, if not all, vans have hitches. Now that I heard that an explorer is also called a van I guess I got my Wish. A 4x4 Van with a Hitch. Sweet!

I would have called it a truck....Oh wait....I still do. Let's compromise and call it a Vruck. Or Tran.

 

[Donner]

His dad's looking for you...

...and I apologize if it's in the wrong spot. But I thought at least these guys would get a kick out of this story.

So, like most, when I brought home my new X, I was showing it off a bit to the few neighbors I associated with, one who had a Suzuki Aerio and a few kids. Their boy, who was 6 years old, was outside checking it out as I was messing with stuff in the front seat.

He comes up to my window and says, "I like your van, mister."

I sat back, jaw open, and mumbled to myself "Van?...VAN???"

He must have noticed the sheer disbelief because he started to walk away. I quickly popped out the window and said "How many vans have you seen with four-by-four and a hitch. This is a truck, son."

So, how does this fit here? Well, I was hoping to modify my "van" to be able to run over a 6 year olds bike......uhh, figuratively, of course

At that young age, all he'll remember is you saying "Son" "by" "Hitch", he'll tell dad... and dad will think you said "You son of a b@!!!" Dad will be looking for you...

 

[JusWannaMudd]

A 4X4 van with 2 DOORS!?!? WTF??

A group of guys were sitting at the design table, after a couple pots of joe, and said, " Aww hell, lets try it."

Seriously though, my co-worker today said he thought I left, because he didn't see my "van" out front. And he drives a Jeep Liberty!! Damnit.......

I heard the term somewhere, can't remeber, but someone called 'em Utes (or is it yutes). I assume short for utility vehicle. I always did feel odd calling it a truck, because i think pick-up. So I think I'll stick to Ute. Plus it reminds me of My Cousin Vinny (what the hell is a yout?)

 

[Donner]

You gotta pic of the vehicle? You maybe don't have a roof rack?

 

[JusWannaMudd]

older pic, added bug shield and rain guards since. I like that light bar, Donner.

 

[IZwack]

A 4X4 van with 2 DOORS!?!? WTF??

There are two on the passenger side

 

[JusWannaMudd]

What's it called, a Mazda Whaddahellisit. : HAHAHA At least they put the back door curbside.

 

[IZwack]

You've never seen this Mazda? Its the older MPV -- like in the 90s.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mazda_MPV

 

[JusWannaMudd]

Nope, don't think so. I mean, I've probably seen one in passing, but I can't say I've ever stopped to see the wonder that is a 3 door, 4x4 van.

OK, lets have some fun. Can someone with a knack for photoshop and a little time paste some mudders on there. If you can, I will have found my new desktop for awhile.

 

[Donner]

Your vehicle looks like an Ex... Why do they think it's a van??? That's odd.

 

[Donner]

Ha! Thanks!

older pic, added bug shield and rain guards since. I like that light bar, Donner.