2004 Perspective on Blackwood?

[rj]

Bill or others?

What is your current perspective on the Blackwood truck? Holding up well or tired of it?

One thing I am curious about...the rear suspension. I believe it has air springs in conjuction with steel springs? Does this provide a superior ride compared to other trucks?

[DaKat]

I'd say it's probably a safe bet you won't get a response from Bill on this, rj. Are you still interested in the Blackwoods? You know . . . I can't say that I have ever seen one of those trucks :confused:

[cason1]

Well I like em. Don't know much about driveability or quality after a few miles but I love the styling of them.

[Nick]

They're good trucks, but they weren't as practical as they needed to be. If they were built with a larger audience than trailer owners in mind, they probably could have sold more. From what I hear, they are great on the highway.

[pro-five-oh]

If they had cushier, more supportive seats (if you're used to a Town Car, the Blackwood will be a real change) I would love them. Based on my time with a 2001 Navigator on a road trip, the seats are the only weak point.

The carpeted, neon'd, stainless steel'd rear cargo hole (its not a bed!) is so damn trick that it blows everyone's minds just when you tell them about it. Seeing it is a treat, its just a nice design that is made better because of its rarity.

I saw one again on the road yesterday, put a big smile on my face. Its odd, but in a very good way. Too bad they didn't make it in 2000 and let the market fall in love with it like they did the Navigator. smile.gif

[rj]

I'd like to drive a Blackwood and test the pickup truck with an airspring/leafspring combination. According to early reviews on the Blackwood, ride quality was a key factor achieved with a near 50/50 weight distribution and the lightly sprung rear end with load leveling suspension.

While Blackwood's initially sold for an incredible $53k, they are now available for $25k or so. I think the price killed it more than the limited carrying capacity.

[Nick]

Yeah, that price was pretty high. Maybe the new Mark LT will be better in that respect. It looks too much like an F150 though.

[cason1]

It looks exactly like an F-150 with a vertical Lincoln grille. It sucks. The Lt does not the Blackwood.