Author Topic: Narco Tank! (Read 5908 times)

just Warren · « **on:** May 26, 2011, 09:33:18 PM »

It has more capacity than HMMVs, and is cheaper than a Stryker.

I want one!

"Have you driven through a Ford through a war zone lately?"

kgbsquirrel · « **Reply #1 on:** May 26, 2011, 11:30:20 PM »

That driver side door is horrendously exposed. Hmmm. Yes, I think I could have done a better job than that.

Zardozimo Oprah Bannedalas · « **Reply #2 on:** May 26, 2011, 11:34:04 PM »

Looks like an A-Team creation, except for the lousy paint job.

AJ Dual · « **Reply #3 on:** May 26, 2011, 11:37:46 PM »

Many of them have a big trailer hitch on the front for a tow vehicle.

The engines/drivetrain and suspension aren't up to all the armor they weld onto them, so they're a very short-range prospect for rolling up on the initial assault on whatever/whoever they're looking to take out.

None of these guys are going to be getting a job at Oshkosh Truck on the MRAP lines any time soon.

Jim147 · « **Reply #4 on:** May 27, 2011, 12:15:14 AM »

I think I would have started with a F350.

jim

Nick1911 · « **Reply #5 on:** May 27, 2011, 12:17:47 AM »

Quote from: Jim147 on May 27, 2011, 12:15:14 AM

I think I would have started with a F350.

jim

ditto.

Kinda of like the storm chaser car... start with a big diesel motor, frame, and 4x4 system designed for towing.

Boomhauer · « **Reply #6 on:** May 27, 2011, 12:37:27 AM »

Quote from: Jim147 on May 27, 2011, 12:15:14 AM

I think I would have started with a F350.

jim

Ford does make F-models higher than the -350...

Azrael256 · « **Reply #7 on:** May 27, 2011, 01:13:17 AM »

Meh... I'm unimpressed. I don't see an f150 super duty on Ford's website, so maybe the reporter is clueless. That would be a shock.

They'd do better stealing a Brink's truck.

Seriously, raise your hand if you have what you'd need to knock that thing out within arm's reach. A secret weapon like a water balloon full of semi-gloss would turn that into an out of control heap of steaming radiator and peeled tires inside 30 seconds. Heck, just one ATF-supplied .50 cal rifle would blast through the front end of that thing and rip through the occupants like the Luger from the third Indiana Jones movie. Or maybe that was a Walther. I dont remember.

AJ is right. None of these geniuses are in any danger of being poached by General Dynamics any time soon.

Boomhauer · « **Reply #8 on:** May 27, 2011, 01:42:15 AM »

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Seriously, raise your hand if you have what you'd need to knock that thing out within arm's reach

*Raises hand.* Got glass bottles, rags, and gasoline and diesel fuel nearby, too, to turn it into a crematorium...

230RN · « **Reply #9 on:** May 27, 2011, 04:00:04 AM »

"Drug gangs are crafting armored "narcotanks" in order to battle the Mexican military--and each other. "

Nonsense. President Obama says they're getting them from gun show parking lots here in the US.

Snowdog · « **Reply #10 on:** May 27, 2011, 06:12:50 AM »

Meh, wake me when they actually make something cool....

Jamisjockey · « **Reply #11 on:** May 27, 2011, 08:02:38 AM »

Obviously bought it at a gun show in the US.

Fly320s · « **Reply #12 on:** May 27, 2011, 08:15:43 AM »

Quote from: Azrael256 on May 27, 2011, 01:13:17 AM

a water balloon full of semi-gloss

Huh? Paint? Enlighten my innocent mind.

roo_ster · « **Reply #13 on:** May 27, 2011, 10:25:30 AM »

Quote from: Fly320s on May 27, 2011, 08:15:43 AM

Huh? Paint? Enlighten my innocent mind.

Tossed onto the windshield.

AZRedhawk44 · « **Reply #14 on:** May 27, 2011, 11:04:04 AM »

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Heck, just one ATF-supplied .50 cal rifle would blast through the front end of that thing and rip through the occupants like the Luger from the third Indiana Jones movie.

I see what you did there.

230RN · « **Reply #15 on:** May 27, 2011, 12:03:09 PM »

"Tossed onto the windshield."

What, they don't have windshield wipers?

Hey, JamisJockey, quit treading on my heels.

Antibubba · « **Reply #16 on:** May 28, 2011, 12:08:21 AM »

Who would've thought Steve Jackson was a prophet?

wacki · « **Reply #17 on:** May 29, 2011, 02:15:45 PM »

Did the reporter edit the article? It now says it's a F-350.:

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Authorities in Jalisco, Mexico, recently seized this tricked-out 2011 Ford F-350 Super Duty truck

Does that have a strong enough suspension and drive train to handle the weight?

Declaration Day · « **Reply #18 on:** May 29, 2011, 02:47:50 PM »

Probably so. I run trucks like that, and in the winter with plow, salt spreader and salt, they easily handle double their empty weight.

AJ Dual · « **Reply #19 on:** May 29, 2011, 10:18:02 PM »

Quote from: Declaration Day on May 29, 2011, 02:47:50 PM

Probably so. I run trucks like that, and in the winter with plow, salt spreader and salt, they easily handle double their empty weight.

I'd question if it was distributed correctly though.

Declaration Day · « **Reply #20 on:** May 30, 2011, 06:48:09 PM »

Quote from: AJ Dual on May 29, 2011, 10:18:02 PM

I'd question if it was distributed correctly though.

Good point. Suspensions are upgradeable to handle more weight, though.

Boomhauer · « **Reply #21 on:** May 30, 2011, 06:56:38 PM »

Quote from: AJ Dual on May 29, 2011, 10:18:02 PM

I'd question if it was distributed correctly though.

I don't think the narcoterrorists care about points such as that...

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