Wednesday, July 31, 2024

Introducing The SawMaster Concrete Cutting Truck Body






Harbor Truck Bodies calls this a SawMaster Body. It is designed explicitly with concrete cutters in mind. There is plenty of compartment space for hand-held machines and easy access to the larger space inside the bed area, with a fold-up liftgate for getting those big machines in and out of the truck. You could call this a hybrid flatbed, as it begins with a flatbed body and is modified for this unique use.

This is a rare truck body to find in stock, and we have this ready to go to work today!

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Monday, July 29, 2024

Corvette Insider: An Overview of ZR1 | Chevrolet​


Equipped with the perfect blend of heart-pumping speed and jaw-dropping style, the Corvette ZR1 is the latest chapter in the already storied history of our mid-engine masterpiece. Hear from Josh Holder, Corvette Chief Engineer, and Brad Franz, Director – Marketing Chevrolet Cars and SUVs, about how the fastest, most powerful Corvette ever came to be.

Saturday, July 27, 2024

2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1: The Fastest, Most Powerful Corvette Ever


The King of the Hill returns

2024-07-25

DETROIT – Chevrolet has unleashed the unthinkable in the Corvette ZR1. The King of the Hill returns with the most powerful V8 ever produced in America from an auto manufacturer, mind-bending specs and iconic design to challenge the world’s best supercars in both coupe and convertible variants.
  • Corvette ZR1 features a 5.5L, twin-turbocharged DOHC flat-plane crank V8 engine dubbed the LT7.
  • The LT7 engine produces 1,064 horsepower at 7,000 rpm and 828 lb-ft of torque at 6,000 rpm, per SAE guidelines — the most power ever from a factory Corvette and the most powerful V8 ever produced in America from an auto manufacturer.
  • Corvette ZR1 boasts a GM-estimated top speed of over 215 mph on the racetrack and will dispatch the quarter mile with a GM-estimated sub-10-second time1.
  • Purposeful carbon fiber aero package creates over 1,200 pounds of downforce at top speed.
  • ZR1 revives one of the most iconic styles in Corvette history: the split rear window.

“The team that revolutionized Corvette with a mid-engine architecture took on another challenge: take ZR1 to the next level,” said Scott Bell, vice president, Chevrolet. “Corvette ZR1 is about pushing the envelope with raw power and cutting-edge innovation. From Stingray, to Z06, E-Ray, and now ZR1, the Corvette family continues to elevate with each new iteration — and challenge the best in the world.”

Pushing the boundaries of Engine Development

ZR1’s 5.5L LT7 twin-turbocharged DOHC V8 engine starts with the same architecture as Z06’s LT6, the most powerful naturally aspirated production V8 engine ever, and takes it to the next level with twin turbochargers — the first time ever for a factory Corvette.

Dubbed the “Gemini V8” architecture, the LT6 program was only the beginning as engineers dual-pathed a goal: to create massive power, capability and character from naturally aspirated and turbocharged flat plane crankshaft twin engines. With these goals in mind, engineers did not create an LT6 with turbochargers, but instead changed and optimized virtually every system for a boosted application.

Corvette ZR1’s 5.5L, twin-turbo DOHC flat-plane crank LT7 engine is the result of engineering prowess and pushing the boundaries of what the engine architecture can do. Thoughtful planning produced the best performance from forced induction, married with the 5.5L flat-plane engine architecture.

Unique to the 5.5L LT7 twin-turbo V8:

  • Head castings with unique ports and a larger combustion chamber
  • Valve train timing and lift profile optimized for forced induction with higher exhaust temp enabling exhaust valves
  • Completely new intake system tuned for twin turbochargers
  • CNC machined combustion chamber, exhaust and intake ports specific to the LT7
  • Dual, ported shroud, ball bearing, mono-scroll (76 mm) turbochargers integrated with the exhaust manifold to reduce the volume and distance from the exhaust valve to the turbine wheel for quick response with electronic wastegates
  • Intelligent anti-lag engine calibration techniques specifically for ZR1 that adapt and react to driving style

The LT7 engine also builds upon this engine architecture with:

  • Added block and head machining to support turbo cooling and oiling
  • Counterweight changes to account for a unique piston, and unique connecting rod for the crank train
  • A secondary port fuel injection system added to deliver the needed additional fuel to support the engine’s massive output

To support the dramatic increase in power from the LT7 engine, engineers made numerous changes to the Corvette ZR1’s eight-speed dual-clutch transmission, including:

  • Inner and outer input shaft upgrades
  • Increased gear capacity with strength increased via shot peening for all gears
  • Final drive refinements
  • Oil management to support increased vehicle longitudinal and lateral capability
  • Increased control valves to accommodate the higher required clutch clamp load for LT7

The LT7 engine is purpose-built to accomplish its four-figure horsepower mission with no compromises in componentry and maintains the rev-happy character that is the heart of the Gemini V8 engine family. It will be hand-assembled by the master engine builders at the Performance Build Center, part of the Bowling Green Assembly Plant in Kentucky.

Enabling speed with ease

Purposeful aerodynamics provide the most downforce ever from a Corvette with over 1,200 pounds at top speed.

The Corvette ZR1 offers speed on tap like no Corvette before it. Two distinct setups, complete with Magnetic Ride dampers, accomplish this. The standard Corvette ZR1 chassis arrives with a sleeker body with lower drag and a small spoiler with customer-adjustable short and tall wickers. It also includes a standard carbon-fiber front splitter, rocker moldings, side intake with integrated brake cooling, and front underwing with stall gurney deflectors. Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires wrap 20-inch front, and 21-inch rear wheels. The standard chassis blends the best of on-road comfort and track capability with this setup.

Corvette ZR1 dispatches the world’s toughest tracks with ease, not only with the power from the 5.5L LT7 engine, but also due to additional, specific aerodynamic and cooling changes found throughout the car. These include:

  • Flow-through hood: Air enters the front grille, flows through the intercooler heat exchanger and exits the hood to increase front downforce and cool charged air temperatures.
  • Carbon fiber side profile air ducts: Clean, cool air is funneled through ducts, which are cleanly integrated into the signature wishbone bezel behind the cabin doors to cool the rear brakes through an intricately designed system that doesn’t impact rear wheel travel
  • Unique fresh air intake ducts: Carbon fiber inlets located on top of the coupe rear hatch ingest air to cool the turbo compressor inlet air temperatures

Corvette ZR1’s optional ZTK performance package unlocks a true track weapon. Notably, the ZTK package adds an aggressive, high-downforce rear wing, front dive planes, and a tall hood Gurney lip – all constructed from woven carbon fiber. Underneath, underbody strakes replace the standard front underwing stall Gurney to increase front downforce. The suspension tuning included in the ZTK package incorporates stiffer springs and adds Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 R tires. Amid testing and development, the ZR1 tackled some the world’s most demanding racetracks, including the Nürburgring, Road Atlanta, and Virginia International Raceway.

Carbon Aero, featuring all aerodynamic equipment from the ZTK package, is available on the standard ZR1 chassis as well.

“We went into the ZR1 program with lofty goals, but even our first development tests on-track showed the teams were already exceeding them,” said Tadge Juechter, executive chief engineer, Corvette. “As we worked to develop this car, we continued to leap past expectations, and we knew we had a special Corvette on our hands.”

Controlling ZR1’s high performance is a new brake system. The brake package uses a revolutionary carbon ceramic rotor manufacturing technology to yield increased durability and reduced brake component temperatures. Front rotors measure 15.7 inches (400mm) in diameter and rear rotors 15.4 inches (390mm) in diameter — the front rotors are the largest ever equipped on Corvette. In just 24.5 seconds, the Corvette ZR1 goes from 80-200 mph and back to 80 mph — 22% quicker than the C7 Corvette ZR1, and 53% quicker than the C6 Corvette ZR1.

Designed for the split window’s return

For ZR1, function and form quickly took hold to create an instant icon — an icon worthy of the historic split window’s return.

“We didn’t approach this decision lightly, we know this is a beloved element from Corvette’s history,” said Phil Zak, executive design director, Chevrolet. “Not only does this element provide function, but we were able to integrate passionate design into the form and do it in a way that paid homage to Corvette’s history. ZR1 felt like the right time to bring the split-window back.”

Last seen on the C2-generation Corvette, and quietly previewed on the Corvette Z06 GT3.R race car, the split-window style capitalizes on the design statement that is Corvette ZR1. While serving as a statement piece, this carbon fiber “spine” between the two rear windows, available in exposed weave or body color, provides increased heat extraction from the engine compartment, working in parallel with numerous other cooling elements throughout ZR1.

The teams worked to elevate the striking design first revealed with the eighth-generation Corvette Stingray and accentuate lines that evoke the car’s sense of motion — but the design’s function also helps it perform. Teams looked at every component of Corvette ZR1 to ensure cooling and aerodynamics remained top of mind, and any change accomplished the car’s mission: performance.

Additional changes include:

  • A carbon fiber roof to reduce mass and lower the center of gravity for both coupe and convertible
  • Unique aluminum wheel design available in four finishes, including Edge Blue — an homage to ZR1’s signature color cue
  • Optional new carbon-fiber wheel design, exclusive to ZR1, to further reduce mass
  • LT7 engine intake finished in Edge Blue — delivering an engine that looks as good as it performs
  • Optional new carbon-fiber wheel design, exclusive to ZR1, to reduce unsprung mass by 42.8 pounds

The Corvette ZR1’s cockpit dials up the attention to detail, notably with unique ZR1 badging found on an interior plaque, the sill plates and steering wheel. A new finishing stitch pattern for the doors, specific to ZR1, is available on the 3LZ trim. A boost gauge is also present, denoting the first factory turbocharged Corvette in the nameplate’s history.

Providing further choice to customers, the Corvette ZR1 will provide a roster of customization between exterior and interior colors. Shared with the 2025 Corvette lineup, new colors such as Competition Yellow, Hysteria Purple and Sebring Orange headline updates. The latter recalls a fan-favorite hue from the previous C7-generation Corvette ZR1.

Inside, a new Habanero interior is available, as is a Blue Stitch option. Various full-length racing stripes, brake caliper colors, including an exclusive blue for the calipers, seat belt colors and more will also be available.

King of the Hill coming next year

Corvette ZR1 will enter production in 2025 and will be built at General Motors’ Bowling Green Assembly Plant in Kentucky. It joins Corvette Stingray, Corvette Z06 and Corvette E-Ray to continue elevating the Corvette family. Further details on price and availability will be shared closer to production.

Cross flags closers:

  • On its first lap at the Milford Proving Ground's MRC test track, the new ZR1 clocked a faster peak speed than the production C7 ZR1.
  • Engineers clocked a sub-10-second quarter-mile time on the Corvette ZR1’s first launch.
  • All four test drivers clocked over 200 mph peak speed on their very first laps at the Nürburgring with ease.
  • LT7 produces more power than two LS7 engines, the legendary 7.0L V-8 from the sixth-generation Corvette Z06 – akin to one LS7 engine per bank.

ABOUT CHEVROLET

Founded in 1911 in Detroit, Chevrolet is now one of the world's largest car brands. Chevrolet models include electric and fuel-efficient vehicles that feature engaging performance, design that makes the heart beat, passive and active safety features and easy-to-use technology, all at a value. More information on Chevrolet models can be found at www.chevrolet.com.

1On a closed course. Based on initial vehicle movement.


Friday, July 26, 2024

Great Cargo Mover with Fold-Up Aluminum Ramp Makes Work Easy

                            






A cargo-mover with a built-in fold-up aluminum ramp to make loading and unloading easier. It's all contained inside and yet takes up very little interior space. The Supreme Spartan van body has a gel coat exterior, a roll-up rear door, and a front air spoiler. The Chevrolet Express Cutaway Chassis has a powerful and fuel-efficient V6 mated with an 8-speed automatic transmission. The body is 12' long and can accommodate much cargo.

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Wednesday, July 24, 2024

This Well-Designed HD Plumber Style Body Does Serious Work!





With a 19,500 lb. gross vehicle weight rating, this plumber-style body will carry all the necessary tools and things to complete your work efficiently. This Royal 11' enclosed service body with a master locking system has room to stand up in, and with all the lockable compartments on the outside and plenty of storage inside, it is designed to get work done. The aluminum roll-up door is such a nice touch, too!

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Tuesday, July 23, 2024

Maximizing Your Landscaper Truck For Maximum Jobs

 







This monster of a landscaper dump body begins with the Chevrolet Silverado 5500 medium-duty Crew Cab chassis, which has the Duramax diesel and Allison automatic. It also has many creature comforts. Steps have been added to make entry and exit the cab easy. The gross vehicle weight rating of 19,500 lbs. also allows this truck to carry all the weight needed to get big jobs done. With room for 6 adults, this crew cab chassis will get the team to and from the job efficiently.

The 14' Scelzi steel Landscape Dump body has steel side panels with swing-away rear gates and a front gate on both sides for easy frontal access when desired. The tarp will keep your load on the truck, too. To make it even more useful, there is what is often called an "L-Pack" mounted behind the cab and in front of the body to keep tools and other items locked and out of sight. The top section goes all the way through, making it perfect for long items.

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Sunday, July 21, 2024

Chevy Express 4500 with Morgan 16' Van Body and Liftgate

 





Here's a great cargo mover. We begin with the Chevrolet Express Cutaway chassis with 6.6 V8, Automatic, AC, and plenty of comfort features. This chassis sits low to the ground to make it easy to get in and out of and has a low load height. Mounted on this strong chassis is a 16' Morgan Parcel Aluminum Straight Box with 91" height. This unit is equipped with a tuck-away style liftgate to lift heavy items and save on the human back and spine. Don't forget the billboard space on the sides and back!

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Friday, July 19, 2024

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Wednesday, July 17, 2024

14' Maximum Contractor Body On Silverado 5500 Chassis

 






Several things are unique about this Contractor Body truck. First, the bed is 14' long, while most are 12' or less. Second, the body has two spacious upper toolboxes. Third, this truck body is mounted on the medium-duty 5500HD with a 19,500 lbs. gross vehicle weight rating to carry whatever you need and get you there and back in comfort. 

Look closely at all the features of this great truck here while it lasts.

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Monday, July 15, 2024

Chevy 3500HD and 12' Stakebed Is A Great Combination!

 





The 12' Flatbed/Stakebed mounted on the 3500HD dual rear wheel chassis is very popular, and we can never seem to get enough of them. So call us right away if you've been thinking of this truck!

The 3500HD Regular Cab Chassis has a 6.6 gas V8, automatic transmission, AC, and all the creature comforts to make work-related driving enjoyable. It drives just like a pickup truck. We add a Morgan 12' Flatbed body with side and rear removable gates and a square headboard to this great foundation. Let the cargo movement begin!

Call us today at 951-364-2499 and talk to one of our fleet specialists to find the perfect work truck (or luxury pickup or SUV...). We are your truck headquarters!

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Friday, July 12, 2024

The Right Lease® Closed-End Lease | GM Financial


There are a lot of commercial vehicle lease options out there, and it's important to choose the one that's right for your business. 

GM Financial’s closed-end commercial lease product offers competitive pricing and terms for predictable-use Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac vehicles. The Right Lease® also allows you to lease vehicles without the responsibility of full ownership, and in some cases, lease expenses can be written off. (Consult your tax adviser for guidance.) 

Wednesday, July 10, 2024

Chevrolet Express 3500 RWD, Knapheide KUV Plumber Body






Say goodbye to crawling around in the back of your cargo van, endlessly searching for tools, parts, and equipment. The KUV optimizes the technician's organization by dividing the storage space into manageable compartments that are externally accessible from either side of the body.

The technician pulls up to the jobsite, exits the cab and immediately has quick access to the tools and parts they need without having to crawl into the cargo area. Dedicated conduit chutes enable the technician to store longer items without cluttering the floor of the oversized cargo area.

Knapheide's KUV is constructed of rugged galvanneal steel so the technician can have confidence it will provide years of reliable service. More contractors and technicians utilizing an enclosed utility body as their work vehicle choose a Knapheide KUV. If you spend more time searching for tools and equipment, invest in a KUV and get more billable hours out of your day.

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Tuesday, July 9, 2024

The Right TRAC® Open-End Lease | GM Financial


What’s the right commercial vehicle lease option for your business?

GM Financial's open-end lease product gives you the freedom to determine your monthly payment by setting the term and residual that works best for you and your business. 

With no wear and use limitations, plus unlimited mileage, your crew can focus on the job instead of the trucks. And with several lease-end options, The Right TRAC® makes coming to the end of the term easier than ever. 

Friday, July 5, 2024

Fleet Truck Friday: The Cargo, Delivery, Service Vehicle For A Wide Variety Of Fleet Users






The cargo van is the most popular work vehicle on the planet. They begin as empty shells and can easily be customized for the owner's needs. This unit has a Masterack shelving system and bulkhead. The bulkhead makes riding in the van much quieter and makes it easy to keep cool or warm without heating or cooling the entire van.

Whether you use this as a short-run delivery vehicle or as a contractor carrying tools and things needed for your work, the cargo van is a great choice. They are inexpensive, comfortable, easy to get in and out of, and will carry a lot of stuff. 

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Tuesday, July 2, 2024

Heavy-Duty Contractor Body Ready For Serious Work





You carry heavy loads and need a truck to handle them efficiently and comfortably. This Silverado 5500 Regular Cab with the 6.6 Duramax diesel and Allison automatic, with a 19,500 lbs. gross vehicle weight rating, will do this well. Matched to this chassis is the Harbor Contractor Body with stainless steel open-top lids, fold-down rear gates, and a cantilevered forklift-loadable material rack, which allows the rear of the bed to be effectively used as a workbench.

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