H3-Truck Test Mule

Very interesting.

[lamric]

http://www.worldcarfans.com/6070725....est-spy-photos


Here's a short article and another picture from a different angle.

[wannabeH3]

man i dunno about that thing. will it still have the 4x4 parts on it? that thing is way too long to go fully offroad with... if thats the case will it have the alpha v8? or will it actually be more powerful to actually get some work done?

[lance-n]

clearance will be affected by that longer wheel base.
everybody will want a 3" lift now.
it has to add a ton more leg room in the back seat though!
i dont know why they didnt just go with the original concept and keep the same length and a semi open back seat.
at least that way, it has nice lines.

[CLAYDOG]

Originally Posted by lance-n

clearance will be affected by that longer wheel base.
everybody will want a 3" lift now.
it has to add a ton more leg room in the back seat though!
i dont know why they didnt just go with the original concept and keep the same length and a semi open back seat.
at least that way, it has nice lines.

Crew cabs sell better in smaller trucks. Trust me, the lines will be just fine.

[lance-n]

cool
can't wait to see one, or rather the rest of one!

[stagger_lee]

Looks like the hardcores will have to bobb 6 inches off the rear. If youre going to bobb you might as well dovetail it too.

[HummBebe]

Originally Posted by CLAYDOG

Crew cabs sell better in smaller trucks. Trust me, the lines will be just fine.

I think it's going to kick A$$. With the amount of trucks I see up here in the Gold Country, it's going to sell really well with the construction crowd.

Now if someone could just come up with a decent lift kit.....

[SHYANNE]

man you didnt get out and talk to them. i woiuld have gone over there and checked it out and talked to them.

[Hummer Guy]

Originally Posted by lance-n

clearance will be affected by that longer wheel base.
everybody will want a 3" lift now.
it has to add a ton more leg room in the back seat though!

It will be the break over angle that will be affected, not clearance (but I knew what you meant ) and yes and no on the leg room. Yes it will have more leg room than the standard quad cab in this size truck, no, it will not be different than the current backseat of an H3 - it will be identical as far as leg room goes.

[Sewie]

Anyone in the know care to share whether the bed will be integrated into the body like the SUT, or separate like a regular pickup.

I still think the wheelbase is going to be too long. It's not just the breakover that's affected but turning radius also. And you can't fix that with a lift.

[Hummer Guy]

Originally Posted by Sewie

Anyone in the know care to share whether the bed will be integrated into the body like the SUT, or separate like a regular pickup.

like a pickup, not an SUT.

[CLAYDOG]

Originally Posted by wannabeH3

man i dunno about that thing. will it still have the 4x4 parts on it? that thing is way too long to go fully offroad with... if thats the case will it have the alpha v8? or will it actually be more powerful to actually get some work done?

Seems to me I've seen quite a few Taco crew cabs off road, and the answer to your questions is yes.