Looking for something to get the truck guy/gal in your life? Hoping he'll have something more memorable to unwrap than a new spindle of blank CD-ROMs? Here are some suggestions--more than a few of these will be on our wish lists, too. Enjoy!
Leatherman Skeletool
Since it first came on the market, the Leatherman has been the ultimate multitool. It combines several handy items in one compact, durable unit, and whatever model you choose, you can't go wrong buying one for a truck guy as a gift. Shown here is the Skeletool, the newest item in the Leatherman line. This product is only four inches long (closed) and weighs a mere five ounces, but the stainless-steel implement includes needlenose and regular pliers, combination straight/serrated blade, bottle opener, universal bit driver, and four screwdriver bits.
Leatherman
800/847-8665
www.leatherman.com
Chevy Small-Block V-8
Know someone who's nuts about Chevy engines? If buying him a crate motor isn't quite in the budget, consider a smaller version that burns a lot less fuel (none). California Car Cover Company offers a wide variety of car and truck memorabilia, including this 1:6-scale replica Chevy Small-Block V-8. Other engines are available, and they all include details such as headers, ignition wires, fuel systems, and carburetors.
California Car Cover Company
800/423-5525
www.calcarcover.com
Living the Legend
Does your special someone adore their Harley-Davidson F-150 or Super Duty, or is he a diehard Harley fan? You can create a Living the Legend rivet in his name, to be put on display at the Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee, scheduled to open summer 2008. The electro-polished stainless-steel rivets, available in three- or six-inch sizes, can be customized with a name and statement, and will be on display on a curved steel wall or special plaza on the museum grounds.
Harley-Davidson Museum
1.877.HD.MUSEUM
www.h-dmuseum.com/livingthelegend
100 Years of International
2007 marks the 100th year International has been selling trucks, and this poster shows off International's finest. The 24x32-inch poster displays 40 International trucks, from original farm equipment to big-rigs, and everything in between.
International Truck and Engine Corporation
888/298-8782
www.internationaldelivers.com
Cummins Coasters
Get the Cummins freak on your list this set of Cummins coasters. The coasters display the four official logos Cummins has used since the company was founded in 1919 and comes in a gift box. The set is made from processed sandstone, and each has nonskid material underneath. The coasters are four inches in diameter and 5/16-inch thick.
Cummins Inc.
800/343-7357
www.powerstore.cummins.com