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3/31/15
GMC Sierra Pickup Truck | Exhaust Brake
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3/28/15
Chevy Colorado Z71 Trail Boss Edition: On Point, Off Road
When adventure calls, the Trail Boss
has your back
CLEVELAND – For those who want to blaze their own trails, Chevrolet
introduces the 2015 Colorado Z71 Trail
Boss edition today at the Cleveland Auto Show.
The
Trail Boss combines the capability of Chevrolet’s Z71 off-road truck suspension
package with more aggressive tires and additional appearance enhancements. It
is offered in extended and crew cab configurations, with a choice of a long or
short cargo bed and available 4WD.
The
Trail Boss goes on sale this spring with a starting price of $28,505 plus the package
price of $3,320.
“The Chevrolet Colorado Z71 Trail Boss Edition is equally at home blazing
an urban trail or following one to a favorite remote campground,” said Tony
Johnson, Colorado marketing manager. “It gives owners the
gear-carrying ability and versatility they need to venture off-road, with
segment-leading efficiency and capability.”
In
addition to Chevy’s proven off-road truck suspension package, the Colorado Z71 Trail
Boss Edition features Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac 265/65R17 all-terrain
tires and 17-inch dark argent metallic painted cast-aluminum wheels; GearOn™ moveable cargo tie-down rings, load bar and cargo
divider; with black fender flares and front and rear black Chevy bowtie logos.
Additional features include:
- G80 automatic locking rear differential
- Transfer case shield (on 4WD)
- Front recovery hooks
- Black, three-inch round rocker steps
- Spray-on bedliner
- Projector beam headlamps
- Front fog lamps
- All-weather floor mats with Z71 logo.
The Trail Boss is the second Colorado special edition announced
recently. Last month, Chevrolet introduced the 2015 Colorado GearOn Special
Edition, which blends the capability of the midsize pickup truck with the
versatility of the GearOn accessory system – and additional popular features.
It also goes on sale this spring.
Colorado, the 2015 Motor Trend Truck of the Year and Cars.com’s Best Pickup Truck of 2015, offers
the most horsepower and best highway efficiency in the segment, as well as the
highest available trailering rating – 7,000 pounds (V-6 2WD) – and higher
payload rating – 1,590 pounds (V-6 2WD).
Editors’ note:
Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price excludes tax, title, license, dealer fees
and optional equipment. Includes dealer freight
charges and option package discounts.
Founded in 1911 in Detroit, Chevrolet
is now one of the world's largest car brands, doing business in more than 115
countries and selling around 4.8 million cars and trucks a year. Chevrolet provides
customers with 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.
3/25/15
3/22/15
Motorhome Service at North Bay Truck Center
We are well versed on the platforms of engines that they use, primarily, they use Cummins or Caterpillar engines on some of the older ones. For the diesel pushers, we’re very well versed on those engines. We have the computer software to plug into them. We’re familiar with the Allison transmissions that are most all of them use. The braking systems on a lot of them are airbrakes, similar to that of a Class 6 through 8 truck. They also have suspension components that are shared. They use air ride suspension on the front axle a lot of times, which is found on the newest class 6 through 8 trucks. We’re very familiar with the chassis of the diesel pushers.
North Bay is also going to be able to look up maintenance schedules on those as well. Motor homes generally will come with all manuals in a big binder referring to your refrigerator, your heating system, air conditioning. If your vehicle is new, you should have the Cummins manual for the engine and in the case of the Freightliner chassis, a Freightliner chassis manual with maintenance intervals for that chassis as well as the engine, again, we can help look those things up if you don’t have the manuals.
On the diesel pushers, we have a facility large enough to bring the biggest unit into the shop. A 45-foot 3-axle diesel pusher, we can bring it in to our shop and it can be kept under cover. If it does require to be outside or you have surveillance cameras outside our shop, we can assure that the place is lock down that the cameras are working 24/7. Even the nicest motor homes, you can rest assure they’re going to be locked up and safe in our facility.
The smaller coaches that are built on a gasoline chassis such as Ford or Chevrolet, or even the Sprinter chassis, those we’re familiar with and able to recode with our standards. Again, it’s a Ford van setup or a Chevrolet van, or GMC chassis. Very similar to the pickup trucks so we’re well versed on those, braking systems, air conditioning. When it comes to the chassis, air conditioning on all motor homes. The air that comes out of the dash registers, we work on. The overhead air which is the roof mounted air, we do not work on, but we can definitely get the dash air working if you have an issue with air conditioning. We work on all of the components on the light duty coaches. This is the diesel pusher, but it comes from the Springer chassis up to the Ford and the Chevrolet chassis and there’s some new ones coming out.
Bearings, tires, the rear differential, the transmission, the steering components. Everything to do with what makes it go down the road and stop for sure.
When it comes to tires, as with the trucks, it is just as important with the motor homes and it’s a huge area that is neglected on motor homes because they sit so much. They develop flat spots in the tires, and they can get to the point where you have a side wall cracking. In some cases, UV rays really heat up the rubber over years of it’s being exposed, and then you flat spots developing because the coach, the way that it coaches is just one spot on the tire. Now, you got a tire that is not round any longer and it won’t fix itself if it’s bonded into the rubber. The only way to get rid of that is you replace the tire. We do sell and install tires on any motor homes, from the class piece on it to the big diesel pushers. We’re able to balance the biggest tires on the diesel pusher as well. We have a large tire balancer here that we recently purchased.
North Bay recently purchased 6 Mohawk pedestal lifts that will allow us to lift the largest diesel pusher up in the air outside of our facility. If we’re not able to work on it inside or get it on one of the lifts inside and the work should require to be underneath it, we’re able to lift the vehicle up in the air.
3/19/15
TYMCO Model 600 Regenerative Air Street Sweeper
The Model 600 is, quite simply, the sweeper that changed the industry. Before it, all sweepers were designed in one of two ways -- either a mechanical main broom (100% broom sweeping) or a vacuum (which still requires a main broom for 75% of the sweeping path to transfer debris to the vacuum head). Mechanical main brooms introduce additional expense and complexity, and vacuum sweepers, by the nature of their design, have to exhaust all air used while sweeping which can contribute to poorer air quality in harsh sweeping environments.
The Model 600 delivered and still delivers excellent performance without a mechanical main broom or exhausting dusty air -- giving you a low total cost of ownership and a more environmentally friendly sweeper.
North Bay Truck Center Repairs Street Sweepers.
3/16/15
Restoration of Military Trucks
North Bay Truck Center provided maintenance services for restoring these military trucks.
It is the first time that Jelly Belly Candy Company’s chairman, Herman Rowland Sr., has ridden in the large green Army truck that he acquired last year to become part of his nascent collection tentatively called the American Freedom Military Vehicle Collection.
Find the complete stories here:
http://www.dailyrepublic.com/news/fairfield/jelly-belly-ceo-restores-historic-military-vehicles-to-teach-meaning-of-freedom/
http://www.dailyrepublic.com/news/vacaville/jimmy-doolittle-center-pushing-ahead-to-make-its-dream-a-reality/
3/13/15
Mighty Ford F-750 Tonka Dump Truck
From the 2015 Work Truck Show, Mark Williams of PickupTrucks.com, takes a look at the Mighty Ford F-750 Tonka Dump Truck. The outside has been modeled after a toy Tonka truck while the interior uses Super-Duty components.
3/10/15
All-New Ford F-650/F-750 Medium-Duty Trucks Are Tough on Work, Quieter on the Ears
- 2016 Ford F-650/F-750 powered by Ford-designed and -built 6.7-liter Power Stroke® V8 diesel engine is 25 percent quieter inside the cabin at 60 mph than the previous model
- 2016 Ford F-650/F-750 with available 6.7-liter Power Stroke V8 diesel engine at idle is as much as 45 percent quieter inside the cabin and 35 percent quieter when outside the truck in front of the grille
- All-new F-650/F-750 goes on sale this summer and will be built at Ohio Assembly Plant
INDIANAPOLIS, March 3, 2015 – Ford is lowering noise levels in the all-new Ford F-650/F-750 – the company’s toughest, smartest and best-value F-650/F-750 medium-duty commercial trucks ever – to give drivers and their customers a quieter, more comfortable experience inside and out.
Thanks to its exclusive Ford-designed and -built 6.7-liter Power Stroke® V8 turbocharged diesel engine, those inside and outside the truck will notice a quieter, more refined sound compared to the previous F-650/F-750’s diesel engine.
“Our all-new F-650/F-750 medium-duty trucks are purpose-built to give our hardworking vocational customers maximum capability,” said John Ruppert, general manager, Ford Commercial Vehicle Sales and Marketing. “While the truck is able to work harder, we also made life inside the cab easier. Lowering in-cab and exterior noise levels improves driver comfort and minimizes disturbances while idling at work sites.”
The 2016 Ford F-650/F-750 powered by the Ford-designed and -built 6.7-liter Power Stroke V8 diesel engine is 25 percent quieter inside the cabin at 60 mph than the previous model, with noise levels dropping to 68 decibels from 74 decibels. At idle, noise levels are improved as much as 45 percent, dropping to 48 decibels from 63 decibels.
Decibels measure the intensity and power of sound. Each 10-unit increase represents a 10-fold increase in sound power, so a 10 decibel sound is 10 times more powerful than a zero decibel sound, and 20 decibels is 100 times stronger than zero decibels.
Advanced and quiet diesel engine
The 2016 Ford F-650/F-750 with the available 6.7-liter Power Stroke V8 diesel engine is 35 percent quieter at idle than the previous model for a listener standing outside in front of the grille.
Ford is the only medium-duty truck manufacturer that designs and builds its own diesel engine and transmission combination – ensuring the powertrain will work seamlessly with all chassis components and vehicle calibrations. This approach enables Ford engineers to optimize vehicle performance across the entire lineup and further refine the powertrain to specific customer needs.
Enhancements to the Power Stroke combustion system, structural integrity of the compacted graphite iron block and single turbocharger mounted to the engine block account for many of the noise, vibration and harshness improvements over the previously offered diesel engine.
Specific design upgrades were made to the fuel injectors to optimize the combustion process, which features a two-stage combustion event instead of a single-injection event, further avoiding harsh, sudden and loud combustion. A starter or pilot fuel injector in the 6.7-liter engine begins the compression process before the main injection. The result is smoother combustion with less diesel clatter and a reduction of intrusive engine sound both inside and outside the truck.
At idle, two pilot injection events are used to make the firing process even smoother and to aid in quietness. The “ticking” of the high-speed injectors is masked by specially designed covers on the engine.
Mounting the engine’s turbocharger inside the engine block valley also brings improvements in overall noise, vibration and harshness.
“We used smart engineering and our unique Power Stroke engine architecture to create a powerful yet quiet diesel for our commercial customers,” said John Davis, chief engineer, Ford Commercial Vehicles.
In addition to quieter operation, the 6.7-liter Power Stroke V8 turbo diesel engine will feature three engine power ratings, including best-in-class standard diesel horsepower and torque, and no vocational limits on top ratings.
The three diesel power levels available for the 2016 Ford F-650/F-750 are:
- Best-in-class standard 270 horsepower, 675 lb.-ft. torque
- 300 horsepower, 700 lb.-ft. torque
- 330 horsepower, 725 lb.-ft. torque
The 6.7-liter Power Stroke V8 comes with a five-year, 250,000-mile warranty.
In addition to its Power Stroke diesel engine, Ford remains the only automaker in the segment to offer a gasoline-powered engine for a medium-duty truck. The 6.8-liter V10 engine with 320 horsepower and 460 lb.-ft. of torque is now available for both F-650 and F-750 models with the TorqShift® heavy-duty six-speed automatic transmission. The 6.8-liter V10 engine can be factory-prepped for converting to compressed natural gas or propane autogas as cost-effective alternatives to gasoline.
More information about the all-new F-650/F-750
The Ford F-650/F-750 anchors the Ford commercial truck lineup – America’s best-selling line of commercial trucks for 30 years – giving vocational customers an unmatched one-stop shop to meet their needs, from a Class 1 Ford Transit Connect cargo van to a Class 7 Ford F-750 tractor rig.
Offered in Regular Cab, SuperCab and Crew Cab styles and in straight-frame, dock-height and an all-new dedicated tractor model for heavy towing applications, the 2016 F-650/F-750 features a bold look inside and out.
The new exterior styling commands attention on the road with Built Ford Tough looks that also help deliver improved functionality. The all-new mesh grille framed by hallmark Ford nostrils helps improve airflow for optimal cooling performance. Also new are sharp fenders, aerodynamic headlamps and F-650/F-750 badges embossed in “Bold Leadership” font. Available PowerScope® trailer tow mirrors feature large standard mirrors as well as spotter mirrors and a segment-exclusive power telescoping and folding design.
The area behind the cab was redesigned to more easily accommodate custom work bodies, such as tow truck, dump truck and ambulance bodies.
The new medium-duty truck lineup will be available this summer and built at Ohio Assembly Plant.
About Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Michigan, manufactures or distributes automobiles across six continents. With about 187,000 employees and 62 plants worldwide, the company’s automotive brands include Ford and Lincoln. The company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more information regarding Ford and its products worldwide, please visit http://corporate.ford.com.
3/07/15
What’s in the 2015 F-150? | Cabin Storage | Ford Trucks
A lot went into the new body of the 2015 F-150. Now see all that goes into its redesigned bed and cab, with a fully flat load floor and almost 2 inches more space.
Thanks to the innovations in the 2015 F-150, the cab and box of the pickup truck have been redefined. Here are just some of the ways:
• Class-exclusive** Integrated Tailgate Step with Lift Assist* – now fully integrated inside the tailgate
• Class-exclusive** Remote Tailgate Release* – release and lower the tailgate with the key fob; lock or unlock the tailgate with the key fob or inside door switch
• LED Box Lights* – work at night or under a tonneau cover
• Stowable Loading Ramps* – easily load items such as ATVs, motorcycles and mowers; adjustable ramps can be spaced to suit the item being loaded.
• Deployable Box Side Steps* – now available on all cab configurations including the 4-door SuperCrew® with 5.5-ft. pickup box.
*Available feature.
**Class is Full-Size Pickups under 8,500 lbs. GVWR.
Explore the all-new 2015 F-150: http://www.ford.com/trucks/f150
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3/04/15
North Bay Truck Center = SERVICE
Service Advisor: Gabriel Fernandes
North Bay Truck Center is Solano County's largest parts and service truck center!
We understand that when your truck is down for any reason, it costs your company money, and that is why we focus our energies on getting your truck fixed right the first time and with maximum speed.
We also understand that your vehicle is unique to your needs and the services that you provide. This is why we make extended efforts to minimize down time by performing overall inspections each time your vehicle enters our shop.
Experience & Training
Our journeymen technicians have over 70 years of combined experience in the service industry.
Their knowledge and trouble-shooting skills has proven invaluable in helping us give superior service.
Our technicians are devoted to improving their skills and attend training classes on a wide variety of subjects each year.
NORTH BAY
Truck Center
Home of
Home of
A&T Road Service
1245 Illinois Street
Fairfield, CA 94533707-427-1386
1245 Illinois Street
Fairfield, CA 94533707-427-1386
Hours:
Monday-Friday
7:30am to 5:30pm
Saturday
8:00am to 5:00pm
3/01/15
ProStar+ with Cummins ISX15: Tested and Validated
Prostar + Cummings testing simulates anything a customer would do.
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