Mazda B2500

[KingoftheRing]

Well, it's been an interesting few months at the end of 2012 for me. Change of country, change of work, and a new vehicle.

 

I wrote in other threads that I was looking for a pick up and I recently was asked whether I got one, so thought I would post some pictures on the forum.

 

I bought a Mazda B2500 single cab, 2WD to help get me back on my feet and working again. It has been a fantastic vehicle, can't complain at all.

 

I removed the loadliner and there was only a slight amount of surface rust where the liner had rubbed on the metal. I was relieved about this as these vehicles can really store water in the bed area. The small amount of rust was removed and I resprayed the bed.

 

I then plyboarded the bed on a raised framework to allow any water to drain out.

 

I finally added a contoured headboard to protect the rear window and some greedy boards which can all be lifted in and out when needed.

 

The Mazda has a payload of 1.2 tons, and for the small jobs I do, this pickup works well.

 

Happy New Year to everyone

[harvey b davison]

Nice work, how do you find the mazda.

[felixthelogchopper]

They're a good truck but go easy on the rear springs.

[KingoftheRing]

Great vehicle. Not much storage space with it being a single cab but there is plenty of leg room and with the handbrake being on the dash, a nice space in between the seats to pile stuff in.

 

It's a great workhorse and doesn't look too shabby when I'm not working and driving around.

[KingoftheRing]

They're a good truck but go easy on the rear springs.

 

Shame, I was going to fill the back with water and have a pool party like the rednecks in the states. Guess that's off the cards now

 

In all seriousness, are the rear leaf springs known to be weak?

[felixthelogchopper]

Shame, I was going to fill the back with water and have a pool party like the rednecks in the states. Guess that's off the cards now

 

Strangely enough, my old truck is stored over at the in-laws' place and the back does currently resemble a pool.

[KingoftheRing]

The angle of the bed means that it does collect A LOT of water if left on the flat. I either cover mine or as was suggested by a mate, park it on ramps when it rains, so any water can drain off.

[felixthelogchopper]

I either cover mine or park it on ramps when it rains, so any water can drain off. The angle of the bed means that it does collect A LOT of water if left on the flat.

 

Yep! I got it dried out and put the Truckman back to keep it dry while it is not being used.

[Dan Earp]

Is there not a pic of you in the back brashing down?? You can really see the springs struggle aswell as the tree, lol but it did well on that reduction we did.

[KingoftheRing]

Look at the ease I am holding on in an almost horizontal position!!!

 

Springs were fine, as was the tree, Mr Baggins!!