How many different models of package cars are there?

[TooTechie]

3- Oddly Designed. (Poor back lighting, bad dash design, etc)

One of the trucks I drive is a workhorse 500 where the steering wheel blocks the whole dash display. Can't see the speedometer etc. Poor design but love that little truck. You can turn around in any driveway.

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[Xexys]

I was once told that UPS gives the contract to the lowest bidder every time they need new package cars. This accounts for so many different makers.

 

[Catatonic]

I was once told that UPS gives the contract to the lowest bidder every time they need new package cars. This accounts for so many different makers.

When I was involved in the car order for the US back in the 90's, the analysis of which vendor to select was based on the total cost which included mechanic training, parts stocking, gas mileage, etc. as well as the cost of the car order.
But indeed, cost determine the vendor selected.

 

[jim_flint]

One of the trucks I drive is a workhorse 500 where the steering wheel blocks the whole dash display. Can't see the speedometer etc. Poor design but love that little truck. You can turn around in any driveway.

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When I have to drive one of those, I drop the steering wheel down into my lap for the trip to and from the building, when I most need the speedo, then up into the usual position on area so I can get in and out of the seat smoothly.

 

[1BROWNWRENCH]

One of the trucks I drive is a workhorse 500 where the steering wheel blocks the whole dash display. Can't see the speedometer etc. Poor design but love that little truck. You can turn around in any driveway.

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But you can change the color of the backlight and tilt the steering wheel.

 

[1BROWNWRENCH]

When I was involved in the car order for the US back in the 90's, the analysis of which vendor to select was based on the total cost which included mechanic training, parts stocking, gas mileage, etc. as well as the cost of the car order.
But indeed, cost determine the vendor selected.

Eh? Training? We don't get that until maybe a year after the equipment is already in service, if at all.

 

[1BROWNWRENCH]

It's not? How do you know if the inside tire is full.

A trained eye will give you a fair idea one of them is badly underinflated by the bulge of the sidewall.

 

[upschuck]

A trained eye will give you a fair idea one of them is badly underinflated by the bulge of the sidewall.

Old habits die hard. I would still prefer the kick of tire.

 

[Catatonic]

Eh? Training? We don't get that until maybe a year after the equipment is already in service, if at all.

Models always assumed perfection ... not reality.
Ask the drivers about time studies. LOL

 

[cosmo1]

Models always assumed perfection ... not reality.
Ask the drivers about time studies. LOL

Your new avatar looks like Captain Kangaroo.

 

[Catatonic]

Your new avatar looks like Captain Kangaroo.

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I've had many older people tell me that ... I guess it's better than Mr. Ed.

 

[Harry Manback]

Your new avatar looks like Captain Kangaroo.

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Who's that?

 

[cosmo1]

I've had many older people tell me that ... I guess it's better than Mr. Ed.

Now that you mention it:

 

[mixyo]

i havent learned much from this thread.

 

[Catatonic]

i havent learned much from this thread.

Pretty boring unless you are a driver.
Different cars can whip your butt or make your day depending on design and ease of egress and entry.

 

[upschuck]

I've had many older people tell me that ... I guess it's better than Mr. Ed.

You match Mr. Ed's personality better than Capt. Kangaroo's.

 

[wayfair]

I drive a CNG p1000 now... I miss the Workhorse p1000 I had with the 8.2 L Chevy big block

 

[cosmo1]

I drive a CNG p1000 now... I miss the Workhorse p1000 I had with the 8.2 L Chevy big block

Smoke 'em if you got 'em?

 

[Catatonic]

You match Mr. Ed's personality better than Capt. Kangaroo's.

Willllllburrrr

 

['Lord Brown's bidding']

Reduced Engine Power

Causes truck to go no faster than 10 miles an hour, until it kicks into 2nd gear after 3 mins, in which case it will almost make 20 mph. What is it? In addition, the lights on my car flicker while I am driving down the highway, and if I close the door or something heavy falls in the back, the hydraulic brake assist kicks in-the whine one hears when they put their foot on the brake pedal-and the tail lights come on, all with the car off and I may be away delivering a package. I've seen the flickering lights on a couple other package cars, and even on some other non-UPS delivery trucks as well.

What's up with these things? Brown Mechanic, other mechanics?