I was reading an article in Driving Line magazine (Nitto Tires) about a dodge transmission swap, and it brought up "cryogenically treating" the gears

Although the truck left the assembly line packing a G56 six-speed manual transmission, it was scrapped long ago. After destroying four gearboxes—a common problem when the G56’s aluminum case is exposed to the earth-twisting torque a modified Cummins creates.

 But before the six-speed swap took place, the NV5600 was torn down, its internal parts were cryogenically treated for stress relief, and the gearbox was rebuilt.

The ’05.5 and newer Ram trucks were equipped with the G56 six-speed transmission—Jake’s being one of them—which is notorious for failing when subjected to high torque loads (i.e. from a modified Cummins in front of it). After replacing the G56 on three separate occasions, an NV5600 swap was performed. And not only that, all of the NV5600’s internals were cryogenically treated by Zumbrota Bearing And Gear (ZBAG) of Zumbrota, Minnesota prior to being installed.
http://www.drivingline.com/articles/the-everyday-ram-a-650hp-dodge-anyone-can-build/
http://zbag.com/


SO... ever hear of cryogenically treated gears? I haven't. But they are a thing

I don't know why this wasn't mentioned at the Diesel Brothers exhibit at SEMA, but they are working with Chuck Norris on a sweepstakes give away truck... called, what else, Truck Norris

if you go to the trucknorris.com website, you can learn about the truck features by putting your cursor over the red dots.



Right? So, to get the chance to win it, you have to register, join the "adventure" club, buy the merch which looks like Chuck Norris springwater, and the more you buy the more "trail points" towards a chance at getting the truck or something.

Look, retired actors have to do something to pay the taxes on their Texas estates. Chuck's hockin' bottled water. Why the hell not, there are a lot of people wasting money buying water, and very few buying karate clothes and belts.



I've never heard of Maverik stores, CForce water, or the tv show Diesel Brothers. And believe me, not watching commercials is a relief... If the commercials are any good, you'll either get told how good they are, or they'll show up during the superbowl or something. Hell, I just posted two, so you can get some idea of what this is all about, as it's how I tell you the news that I think is cool, or interesting enough to share.

Go to http://www.monstersandcritics.com/smallscreen/how-to-win-the-chuck-norris-brodozer-truck-on-diesel-brothers/, but turn your speakers down, those assholes think we want to hear a damn Cialis commercial. When did everyone start that? What the hell happened? Suddenly there is a blue pill commecial everywhere you go, and I'm fed up with it. We finally outlasted the bastards that spammed our emails with mortgage refi and blue pill bullshit, now it's all over the tv commercial time. 

so much WANT! A 1959 Atlas truck from England

Produced in 1959 the Atlas 10/12 cwt pickup was marketed as a ‘Sturdy, reliable, easy to handle and all always quick off the mark whatever the weather.’

Fully restored in 1997 this multi award winning pickup is in immaculate condition proudly wearing the shell branding. The history file contains original brochures, servicing manuals and a variety of MOTs along with historic photos of the vehicle in past liveries, medals and trophies.

This would be the ideal Goodwood ride, with the pick-up bay more than capable of carrying a few period-correct passengers revelling in the Revival atmosphere.'

https://www.classicdriver.com/en/car/standard/500/1959/441007

the "Buddy" Stewart truck

The Stewart Motor Company was founded in 1912 in Buffalo NY by Thomas Lippard and R. G. Stewart. and for the next thirty years they manufactured some of the finest medium duty trucks in the USA. Their marketing plan was to be a moderately priced model between the two giants International Harvester and REO. Every manufacturer had a name for their light duty trucks. Stewart called their's the "Buddy" to compete with the International "Special Delivery" and the REO "Speed Wagon".

The Stewart Motor Corporation of Buffalo, New York, began building commercial vehicles in 1912. For 1915 and 1916 only, hey offered a passenger car, before returning to what they did best. In 1926 they introduced the “Buddy”– a medium truck with road-going performance During the 1921 model year, he Stewart Company announced that it was going to manufacture its first civilian pickup truck. This new addition was market towards the everyday tradesman or farmer, here the previous models were almost exclusively marketed commercial. The Stewart pickup was then offered as an express, stake, panel and a special farmer’s model.

https://www.mecum.com/lots/HA0415-208802/1924-buddy-stewart-speed-truck-canopy-express/