Lifestyle Trucks That Can Haul
Pickups are supposed to be able to haul almost anything, from people to cattle to building equipment, and much more. There is room for a lifestyle side, though, such as the reemergence of street trucks among Detroit's Big Three.
But beyond the low-slung haulers, we've also seen several interesting truck-based builds out there, because no matter what, pickups, in various shapes and forms, will always be cool. None is cooler than a recent conversion kit introduced for the Ford Super Duty.
Say Hello to "Shorty"
Truman Motors is a small firm based in California, and its bread and butter are conversion kits for the Ford Super Duty trucks. It currently has two kits for sale. "The Signature" is the definition of an all-rounder based on a 4-door F-450. We're focusing, though, on the latest offering, the cutely named "Shorty."
The Shorty uses the same form as the Signature; both are based on the F-450, but the Shorty uses the single-cab 2-door body. Truman dubs the Shorty as more of a weekend warrior, alluding to the lack of passenger space compared to the Signature. The Shorty, at first glance, is a clean build but has an imposing stance thanks to the massive 44-inch tires, which raised the ride height by two inches.
The vision behind the build was to create a true California truck with a Surfboard rack as one of the main highlights. The main highlight and the source of the name is that the truck's overall wheelbase has been shortened to just 122 inches from the original 145 inches. Truman then had to find someone who could give them an OEM specification short bed, which was crucial to achieving the build. Truman also wanted to retain the Super Duty truck's true essence while improving its off-road capabilities. To achieve this, it used Fox HD shocks that improve ride quality.
Rounding out the updates are the Baja design lightbars, new steel front and rear bumpers, and two winches that can pull up to 16,500 pounds. Powering this beast is an equally beastly 7.3-liter V8 aptly named the "Godzilla."
Make your Short Bed Dreams Come True
Truman's impressive Shorty build is for sale to the general public; those who want their own can pay the $175,000 price that includes the truck itself. It Hope to be able to finish purchased builds within a timeframe of 12-16 weeks.
What makes the Shorty cool is that it looks the part without being unnecessary. We're so used to seeing pickup builds that cater to a more hardcore crowd; this is geared towards those who want usability and uniqueness.
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