Toyota Builds a Ute for Hunters !!!

csv8 · 08-11-2010, 01:52 AM

Toyota has built a ute that comes with a camouflaged hunter’s hide-out on the roof.

Only in America: Toyota has developed a special version of its Tundra pick-up truck that comes with a roof-mounted, camouflaged base camp for hunters.

The Tundra 4WD has a viewing – and presumably shooting – platform on its top deck, which comes complete with camouflaged tent, guard rails and matching camouflaged camping chairs.

Inside, the truck is designed to be a mobile command centre, with the latest GPS tracking devices to keep an eye on game and the weather.

The cargo tray has three separate sections, with a swing-out work bench, mobile kitchen, storage and a water tank.

And when the owner isn’t maiming wildlife, the truck itself is doing a pretty good job of damaging the ozone layer with a 5.7-litre V8 engine.

The Toyota is one of a rash of crazy modified vehicles that have descended on the annual SEMA show in Las Vegas, which showcases modified vehicles and aftermarket components.

mik · 08-11-2010, 02:07 AM

with the gun culture in the US and all the big game hunters ,they`ll probably sell heaps of these.

ltd · 08-11-2010, 07:49 AM

Damn, now former vice president Dick Cheney has a vehicle that'll allow him to shoot all his friends.
Whack a Git-R-Done sticker on the side and cue the duelling banjo's.

9lives · 08-11-2010, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by mik

with the gun culture in the US and all the big game hunters ,they`ll probably sell heaps of these.

I agree these will sell out in the US, and although the gun culture in the USA is scary i still believe that in Australia we should be able to legally store a firearm at home and be legally allowed to defend our home with it, if the need arises.
Sorry that its off topic a bit but i just had to get that in there.

snappy · 08-11-2010, 04:45 PM

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i still believe that in Australia we should be able to legally store a firearm at home

We are legally allowed to store a gun at home up to 15 of them before a special lincense and increased security last time i checked

And america is still a free country Australia lost that at some point not sure when i signed away my rights . It must of been in one of those mobile contracts i signed but never read

3vXT · 08-11-2010, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 9lives

...and be legally allowed to defend our home with it, if the need arises.

We can use anything within reason to defend ourselves, others and our property. Problem is most of us don't understand what 'reasonable force' means and with very few exceptions we can't buy a firearm for that purpose.

I don't mind that ute/truck/whatever but I don't take my hunting that seriously.

Jerry · 08-11-2010, 06:44 PM

I prefer the Critter Gitter

http://www.caranddriver.com/features...gitter-feature

flappist · 08-11-2010, 06:55 PM

Those who believe the gun culture in USA is scary....

a) Have you actually been there (not just California) and experienced it or just seen it on TV?
b) Have you been to western Sydney?

**ebxr8240** · 08-11-2010, 06:57 PM

What u fella talking about ???
What wrong witth Boomerang ?? Sheesh !!

fmc351 · 08-11-2010, 07:02 PM

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... and with very few exceptions we can't buy a firearm for that purpose.

When I got my shooters licence, Qld, about 20 yrs ago, on the question relating to the reason for the licence, I put "home defence". Licence issued no problem.

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What u fella talking about ???
What wrong witth Boomerang ?? Sheesh !!

What if you miss, it comes back and gets you.

flappist · 08-11-2010, 07:28 PM

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When I got my shooters licence, Qld, about 20 yrs ago, on the question relating to the reason for the licence, I put "home defence". Licence issued no problem.

What if you miss, it comes back and gets you.

20 years ago I and many of my friends legally carried a Glock for personal defense (as a private citizen), 14 years ago jackboot change it for everyone and now if you were to say that you wanted to defend yourself with a firearm you would have your license revoked.

**ebxr8240** · 08-11-2010, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by fmc351

When I got my shooters licence, Qld, about 20 yrs ago, on the question relating to the reason for the licence, I put "home defence". Licence issued no problem.

What if you miss, it comes back and gets you.

If misses the flying doctor ?? Easy catch..
Aha http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZAYmk9Qb9Dc

snappy · 08-11-2010, 08:01 PM

I know what you mean flappist Guns would be a great way to get rid of all the knife crimes here in melbourne .

and speed camera's

**ebxr8240** · 08-11-2010, 08:12 PM

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I know what you mean flappist Guns would be a great way to get rid of all the knife crimes here in melbourne .

and speed camera's

Hmmm?? A POLL ??? Lol..

fmc351 · 08-11-2010, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by flappist

20 years ago I and many of my friends legally carried a Glock for personal defense (as a private citizen), 14 years ago jackboot change it for everyone and now if you were to say that you wanted to defend yourself with a firearm you would have your license revoked.

Pre-licencing, I believe licencing began in Qld in 1988-90? Gun reg some time afte that, I suppose it was 1996? I got mine just after licencing came into force. Ive never felt the need to carry one daily. However at night, half asleep, in my boxers if Im lucky, pump action. And a shotgun too

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But I agree, Howard was a bloody jackboot right wing fascist.

fmc351 · 08-11-2010, 08:29 PM

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If misses the flying doctor ?? Easy catch..
Aha http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZAYmk9Qb9Dc

Then its just a stick. My young fella has a couple of baseball bats and a cricket bat.

JimNiki · 08-11-2010, 09:27 PM

Guys, I'm on the fence on this one, but the simple statistical reality is that no guns means less deaths... Like I said, I'm not fussed. There have been times when I would have liked to use a grenade launcher on those pesky people knocking on the front door wanting me to switch gas providers! For all I know, they are axe murderers pretending to be gas agents...that's why I'd prefer to shoot first cause you just can't be too careful.

fmc351 · 08-11-2010, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by JimNiki

Guys, I'm on the fence on this one, but the simple statistical reality is that no guns means less deaths... Like I said, I'm not fussed. There have been times when I would have liked to use a grenade launcher on those pesky people knocking on the front door wanting me to switch gas providers! For all I know, they are axe murderers pretending to be gas agents...that's why I'd prefer to shoot first cause you just can't be too careful.

Oh, theres so much I could say here, but maybe we should keep it to the ute, before someone locks the keys in it.

Auslandau · 08-11-2010, 09:34 PM

When did a discussion on a car turn into a gun debate??

BA Baracus · 08-11-2010, 09:35 PM

The horn on this makes duck calls.

fordOwner · 08-11-2010, 09:36 PM

Please tell me that picture is a joke.
With the majority of Americans overweight that platform looks like it could not hold much.

9lives · 08-11-2010, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Auslandau

When did a discussion on a car turn into a gun debate??

That could be my fault, once again..... sorry.

flappist · 08-11-2010, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by JimNiki

Guys, I'm on the fence on this one, but the simple statistical reality is that no guns means less deaths... Like I said, I'm not fussed. There have been times when I would have liked to use a grenade launcher on those pesky people knocking on the front door wanting me to switch gas providers! For all I know, they are axe murderers pretending to be gas agents...that's why I'd prefer to shoot first cause you just can't be too careful.

No cars means less deaths too. Take a train, walk, ride a pushbike or just don't go.

We all survived for centuries without cars.

fmc351 · 08-11-2010, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Auslandau

When did a discussion on a car turn into a gun debate??

A car designed by Elmer Fudd, it was bound to come up.

Bad Bird · 08-11-2010, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ken2903

Problem is most of us don't understand what 'reasonable force' means...

Centre of mass will do the trick.

Ohio XB · 09-11-2010, 01:35 PM

Funny comments about the truck and Americans, lol.

One, this truck was done up for the SEMA show. Very few vehicles done up for the SEMA ever make it to production.

Two, American hunters do not hunt from their trucks. Ok, there may be a few illegal exceptions, but they usually get locked up. Most hunters hunt in the woods, far away from their truck, where the game are!

Three, Toyota can't give these trucks away. Toyota, year to date through October, has sold 75,832 of these trucks in 2010. Ford sold 49,041 F-series trucks just in October alone! Year to date for Ford is 434,920 trucks. Chevy sold 301,998 year to date, and Dodge sold 158,205 Ram trucks. Toyota sold 7,187 Tundras in October, which is down from 7,537 a year ago. Basically, Ford sold 7 times as many trucks in October as Toyota did.

http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2010/11...uck-sales.html

This is not going to sell out. I would be AMAZED if it is ever even offered.

On another note, if there were no guns only criminal would have guns. Only law abiding people abide by the law, and if the law said no guns only those people would be unarmed. All the criminals would still have theirs, which leaves the good people as victims.

Steve

fmc351 · 09-11-2010, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Ohio XB

On another note, if there were no guns only criminal would have guns. Only law abiding people abide by the law, and if the law said no guns only those people would be unarmed. All the criminals would still have theirs, which leaves the good people as victims.

Steve

We hear ya Steve, the laws already exist, too many think guns are evil and run around all by themselves indiscriminantly going off. Either that or they think by virtue of wanting to own one, you must be evil and obviously would use it when say Jehovas turn up at the door. Id argue, only if it was the back door.

On topic, good to see F trucks sell so well in the US.

Ohio XB · 09-11-2010, 02:16 PM

LOL, I hear ya. Yeah, as an American I can say we do not shoot just anyone for any reason. We don't all carry a gun around, not even a majority of people.

We have a gun for home protection. It's kept right next to our bed in a small gun safe which can be opened in about 1 1/2 seconds. We don't plan on needing it, but if we need it we plan on having it. ;)

F series truck is not only the best selling truck for going on 34 years, it has also been the best selling vehicle of any kind in the world a number of times. Even people who hate Ford cars will buy a Ford truck.

Steve

sarrge2001 · 09-11-2010, 02:23 PM

So let's see - design a camouflaged hide for the hunter and then put it on top of a great big uncamouflaged 4WD......

American ingenuity at its finest

snappy · 09-11-2010, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by JimNiki

Guys, I'm on the fence on this one, but the simple statistical reality is that no guns means less deaths... Like I said, I'm not fussed. There have been times when I would have liked to use a grenade launcher on those pesky people knocking on the front door wanting me to switch gas providers! For all I know, they are axe murderers pretending to be gas agents...that's why I'd prefer to shoot first cause you just can't be too careful.

With out going to deep from fear from the mods check cananda - more guns then the U.S.A then check amount of gun related deaths