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Posted: 9/26/2022 8:08:44 PM EDT
https://www.thedrive.com/news/meet-the-ohio-farmer-with-a-sick-fleet-of-6x6-chevy-trucks
Not every man is like Bruce Bishop. That's because most people see 6x6 pickups as a novelty instead of suitable everyday vehicles, but here we are. The Ohio farmer currently owns four Chevrolets with three axles apiece, and as he tells me, he's daily driven one or another since 1997. It started with a 1985 Chevy, which he added an extra driven axle to after a couple of years of ownership. Not many people were doing it back then, whereas now it's a go-to for tuners that want to sell 6x6 trucks for supercar money. You can see mentions of Bishop's Squarebody pickup in forum threads from the 2000s, and he still has it after more than two decades. It rocks a 535-cubic-inch big-block V8 with 4.10 gears and a pair of Detroit lockers, in case you were curious. "Yeah, I do everything myself," Bishop tells me. "All the trucks have air-ride suspension, both rear axles drive, the front axle drives also. A lot of people do them with a tag axle in the back where one of them drives, but they're absolutely worthless when you do that." Bishop uses his trucks for all sorts of jobs around the farm, so they're more than showpieces. He says he gets a new one every 10 years or so, which explains the 2005 Chevy Silverado 6x6 as well as the 2016 Chevy Silverado 6x6. Instead of waiting a few more years to add another to his fleet, he recently built one based on a 2004 Chevy that's recently gone viral. 
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Posted: 9/26/2022 8:13:50 PM EDT
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I'd rock one.
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Posted: 9/26/2022 8:14:34 PM EDT
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Didn’t read but what’s the one on the left go for? Guessing $100k+?
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Posted: 9/26/2022 8:14:49 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/26/2022 8:15:14 PM EDT
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Kinda redundant
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Posted: 9/26/2022 8:18:27 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Kinda redundant The increase in towing and traction for three axles is significant vs a dually. Kharn |
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Posted: 9/26/2022 8:18:35 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/26/2022 8:20:41 PM EDT
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Farmers are freakin' awesome.
I'm not a farmer. Just saying. I was at a farm this AM and their ingenuity and resourcefulness is unmatched. Let alone all the other crap they do all day, every day. |
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Posted: 9/26/2022 8:21:54 PM EDT
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I know on over the road coaches the back axel drives and the front one can go up/down to help with traction.
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Posted: 9/26/2022 8:24:28 PM EDT
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Awesome...
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Posted: 9/26/2022 8:25:03 PM EDT
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That’s awesome
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Posted: 9/26/2022 8:26:15 PM EDT
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I can admit that I didn't even know they made those anymore. I love the retro one of the left, but to have that new body style on the right.. pimp!
1, 3, 2 ETA - after reading the article, I see they don't  home fab job. Still badass 
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Posted: 9/26/2022 8:28:56 PM EDT
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FPNI
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Posted: 9/26/2022 8:29:29 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: The increase in towing and traction for three axles is significant vs a dually. Kharn 
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Posted: 9/26/2022 8:30:06 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Farmers are freakin' awesome. I'm not a farmer. Just saying. I was at a farm this AM and their ingenuity and resourcefulness is unmatched. Let alone all the other crap they do all day, every day.
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Posted: 9/26/2022 8:30:52 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/26/2022 8:45:31 PM EDT
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 WHY |
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Posted: 9/26/2022 8:46:52 PM EDT
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His fourth truck is an 1100HP "Ice Cream Getter" that will pull the front wheels off the ground!
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Posted: 9/26/2022 8:50:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: His fourth truck is an 1100HP "Ice Cream Getter" that will pull the front wheels off the ground! https://www.thedrive.com/uploads/2022/09/23/Chevy-6x6-Inline-2.jpg?auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1920 Holy fuck!
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Posted: 9/26/2022 9:35:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: His fourth truck is an 1100HP "Ice Cream Getter" that will pull the front wheels off the ground! https://www.thedrive.com/uploads/2022/09/23/Chevy-6x6-Inline-2.jpg?auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1920 
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Posted: 9/26/2022 9:37:23 PM EDT
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Awesome stuff!! Is there a stubby driveshaft between the two rear ends?
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Posted: 9/26/2022 9:43:05 PM EDT
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Man, I love car guys!
Would rather have one of those than the $250k G-wagon. TC |
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Posted: 9/26/2022 9:44:54 PM EDT
[#22]
Very cool. ?? I probably would have had a straight rear fender flare instead.
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Posted: 9/26/2022 9:46:46 PM EDT
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Kinda cool. Definitely isn't Eastern or southern Ohio.
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Posted: 9/26/2022 9:49:32 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Man, I love car guys! Would rather have one of those than the $250k G-wagon. TC I thought G-Wagens were $125k |
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Posted: 9/26/2022 9:50:32 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Man, I love car guys! Would rather have one of those than the $250k G-wagon. TC I wonder how much he has in the "Ice Cream Getter"? And how many hours building? |
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Posted: 9/26/2022 9:50:33 PM EDT
[#26]
 Hilarious moment 6x6 truck fails to make it up small hill |
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Posted: 9/26/2022 9:51:29 PM EDT
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in what universe is three shitty looking trucks considered "a fleet"?
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Posted: 9/26/2022 9:52:45 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Farmers are freakin' awesome. I'm not a farmer. Just saying. I was at a farm this AM and their ingenuity and resourcefulness is unmatched. Let alone all the other crap they do all day, every day. Quote HistoryQuoted: Farmers are freakin' awesome. I'm not a farmer. Just saying. I was at a farm this AM and their ingenuity and resourcefulness is unmatched. Let alone all the other crap they do all day, every day. Yes, they are. They are the kind of folks Heinlein had in mind when he wrote: A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects. |
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Posted: 9/26/2022 9:53:03 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Kinda cool. Definitely isn't Eastern or southern Ohio. I'm wondering where abouts myself. |
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Posted: 9/26/2022 9:54:51 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/26/2022 9:56:24 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: in what universe is three shitty looking trucks considered "a fleet"?  Attached FileBTW, he has four trucks. |
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Posted: 9/26/2022 10:00:02 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I'm wondering where abouts myself. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Kinda cool. Definitely isn't Eastern or southern Ohio. I'm wondering where abouts myself. Hancock County. Findlay area. |
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Posted: 9/26/2022 10:08:37 PM EDT
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In before some jackass says, "yeah, but my Tacoma can..."
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Posted: 9/26/2022 10:08:39 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I'm wondering where abouts myself. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Kinda cool. Definitely isn't Eastern or southern Ohio. I'm wondering where abouts myself. The county sticker in the pic with the 1100 HP rear-engine truck might be legible after zooming in with an iPhone or hi-res monitor. Edit: Answered above. I want the squarebody 6x6. 
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Posted: 9/26/2022 10:21:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Hancock County. Findlay area. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Kinda cool. Definitely isn't Eastern or southern Ohio. I'm wondering where abouts myself. Hancock County. Findlay area. Nice, thanks. I'll be sure to keep my eyes wide open when I'm up there. |
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Posted: 9/26/2022 10:24:00 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: The county sticker in the pic with the 1100 HP rear-engine truck might be legible after zooming in with an iPhone or hi-res monitor. Edit: Answered above. I want the squarebody 6x6. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Kinda cool. Definitely isn't Eastern or southern Ohio. I'm wondering where abouts myself. The county sticker in the pic with the 1100 HP rear-engine truck might be legible after zooming in with an iPhone or hi-res monitor. Edit: Answered above. I want the squarebody 6x6. Yeah, if I can't get the 1100HP, I'd want that one. Even with all the rust... |
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Posted: 9/26/2022 10:25:39 PM EDT
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Dumb
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Posted: 9/26/2022 10:27:02 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Dumb Looking for an EV Thread? |
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Posted: 9/26/2022 10:28:28 PM EDT
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Chevy "Squarebody" with rusted lower & doors?
100% AUTHENTIC!!! Bigger_Hammer  |
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Posted: 9/26/2022 10:33:28 PM EDT
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Finally something good from Ohio.
That man is bad ass |
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Posted: 9/26/2022 10:42:59 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: in what universe is three shitty looking trucks considered "a fleet"? Literally everybody with three or more trucks calls them "a fleet" |
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Posted: 9/26/2022 10:45:54 PM EDT
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Assault trucks. Weapons of war. No one needs one.
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Posted: 9/26/2022 10:52:51 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: in what universe is three shitty looking trucks considered "a fleet"? 4x 6x6 trucks = 24 wheels and likely well more than a couple thousand horsepower - I'd say in the 6x6 universe, that would be considered a fleet. Did you want to post pics of your fleet? |
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Posted: 9/26/2022 10:55:54 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Literally everybody with three or more trucks calls them "a fleet" Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: in what universe is three shitty looking trucks considered "a fleet"? Literally everybody with three or more trucks calls them "a fleet" 
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Posted: 9/26/2022 10:59:23 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/26/2022 11:01:21 PM EDT
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Quote History |
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Posted: 9/26/2022 11:05:01 PM EDT
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Dude's gonna get electrocuted making his 5th one
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Posted: 9/26/2022 11:08:26 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: If 3 or more is the bar, I have a fleet of lathes. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: in what universe is three shitty looking trucks considered "a fleet"? Literally everybody with three or more trucks calls them "a fleet" If 3 or more is the bar, I have a fleet of lathes. I do not have a fleet of lathes, but we're getting started. |
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Posted: 9/26/2022 11:15:21 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I do not have a fleet of lathes, but we're getting started. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: in what universe is three shitty looking trucks considered "a fleet"? Literally everybody with three or more trucks calls them "a fleet" If 3 or more is the bar, I have a fleet of lathes. I do not have a fleet of lathes, but we're getting started. |
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Posted: 9/26/2022 11:18:51 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I do not have a fleet of mills, but Inam close. I do have a fleet of welding machines though. I have a fleet of Milwaukee impact implements. Only tool fleet I have besides the basics.  Attached File |
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