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Being Upside Down In Your Truck But With A Twist

It's More Than Meets The Eye!

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If you've ever owned a vehicle no doubt you been what's called upside down in your car. It's when you owe more that the vehicle is worth. Well Rick Sullivan, a mechanic from Clinton, Illinois, spent six months and $6,000 to bring this extraordinary concept to life. The inspiration struck him when he saw a Ford Ranger overturned in the snow. This sight sparked an idea: to create a vehicle that permanently looked like it was flipped over.

Building Process

  • Base Vehicle: The drivetrain of a '91 Ford Ranger.

  • Transformation: Stripping the Ranger's body and fitting an upside-down Ford F-150 body onto it.

This project required not just mechanical skills but also a creative vision, something that is often undervalued in the automotive world.

Community Reaction and Impact

The truck has become a local sensation, drawing attention and sparking conversations wherever it goes. Passersby are often initially confused, then delighted by the truck's design.

Need A New Car?

It may be fun to drive an truck that is literally upside down but not so much when you owe more on a vehicle than it's worth. Stop by today where you can find a car that not only meets your needs but also puts you on a more stable financial path. Remember, being "upside down" isn't a permanent state – with the right approach, you can turn it around and drive forward with confidence.

Kind Words

By Mendy Mae from New Troy, MI

I bought my car two years ago from Three Oaks Ford. These people are some of the nicest, down to earth people I have ever met. I have been back several times for oil changes at they always do things right. Thank you Three Oaks Ford!!

Welcome

Thank all of you for the kind words.

By JB from South Bend, IN

Stumbled upon a car I really liked at Three Oaks Ford during a random stop after business hours. Went in a couple days later and left with that car. Right after I pulled into the lot, a salesperson met me outside and asked why I made the stop. From there the whole staff was very accommodating, especially considering it was my first solo purchase of a car. I felt comfortable going through the process every step of the way. Really, really glad it all worked out at this dealership rather than somewhere less personable. I'd come back again and definitely recommend it to others.

By k gerhard from stevensville mi

I think they spend their money getting quality cars for people instead of having a designer showroom - I drove my car for a month and had it checked out by my mechanic before I wrote this review. I got the best deal ever!!!!

By Jerry DiPietro from Buchanan, MI

A couple of things. I had an excellent relationship with my dealer in Roselle, IL before moving to MI. They were my gold standard. However, I am changing my opinion a bit. Three Oaks Ford has be very responsive to my needs. When I moved here, I dropped in for an oil change. While there I mentioned I was looking for a used pickup and gave my specs. I left my name with sales manager. A few weeks later they called and the purchase was very quick and painless. Recently, I stopped by my old dealer in IL and got an oil change and vehicle check out. They said I needed an alignment and indicated where it was needed. Well, when I returned to MI, I had Three Oaks Service department do it. They found that, yes, the car needed an alignment, BUT, much different diagnosis than the IL dealer. Three Oaks was right on the money and did a super alignment. I am sold, the are now my Gold Standard Dealer. Good people to deal with and honest!!

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