Few people remember that Gar Wood, the man who put motor trucks to work 100 years ago when he patented and produced the hydraulic hoist for dump bodies, was also the first to exceed 100 mph on water.

As an 8-Lug reader, it’s obvious you have an interest in getting work done with a heavy-duty truck. If that work includes hauling and dumping materials and you don’t have a high-quality dump bed ...