Ford F554, the replacement for the H1 is here.

Backtobasics

New member
Backtobasics, your first posts to ExPo are crazy accusations. Forgive me for not believing that you are a consumer's guardian angel with no skin in this game. Perhaps you have some motivation to damage the reputation of Grand Prairie Ford. Are you a competitor? Disgruntled customer? Former employee with a grudge? Consumer guardian angel? You should reveal your relation to the people you're calling out. Stating your real name would be a good start.

I have no issues with Grand Praire Ford only with Liventre. Nothing I put on here is a lie. I have all the proof. Sorry I had to put it out there like this. I will try and get in touch with him directly. So Dan Mnro how about you have him message me and straighten this out. Be a man and right all the wrongs you have done Liventre
 

bob91yj

Resident **************
Yikes, sad if the accusations are true. I figured Daniel had moved to a third world country and climbed in a hole to hide from the folks he has wronged over the years.
 

KilltheBull

New member
The statements made so far by B2B, are accurate, so far as my personal knowledge goes. Daniel Little, formerly USA 6x6, IS Liventry. Mr. Little has gone to work in some capacity, for Grand Parie Ford, to what extent, however, I don't know for sure. He has personally made claims that he has sold his business,(Liventre); to GPF. He has also recently moved from Lawton, to the Grand Prarie area. The axles used on the F554 project are the brainchild of Daniel Little, a good idea for sure, but far from brilliant, and the whole project still suffers a few bugs. Compatability issues with the traction control system, and matching speed sensor input with the speedo, and ecu, still need to be worked out. Mind you, these issues are, to the best of my knowledge, only associated with the planetary axles, and I believe should be easily cured. As far as Daniel claiming to be the engineer on this project, see page 10 of this blog; Dan holds no engineering degree that i'm aware of. He does however, according to him, hold two degrees; and you will love this...one in public relations,...the other in broadcast communications...i can't help but say this with a grin on my face, Dan has two degrees in BS!
Now understand this, these axles are well built. 3/4 inch thick axle tubes, dana 80 housings, used ones so far, new gears, factory Ford "C"'s, and all factory Ford outer knuckle/spindle components. As for the 12,000lb rating, guestimation on Dan's part. The 80s housing, and factory components limitations, are in question here, so far as i'm concerned. The planetaries are "rebuilt" military surplus, and should prove to be more than adaquate in this application. I can tell you, anybody with moderate mechanical ability can duplicate these axles, like I said, a good idea but hardly brilliant. Now you might ask how I could possibly know about these axles, well it's simple, I helped to build them.
Now, I must ask why GPF appears to be denying Dan's involvement in the project, while only actually denying he has "control", of anything to do with the project. Daniel Little lacks integrity, and has made some poor decisions in his life, but that shouldn't take away from the fact that the axles under the F554, are still a good idea, even if still under development.
Now, in regard to Jim Cline, and AirCTI. My experience with this system, leaves me with only great things to say, about the system, and Jim. The system is Mil spec, and is easy to use, and install. Jim has always been ready to help, if neccesary. He should be enthusiastic, as a vendor for this project, because i'm sure GPF pays it's bills, unlike at least one former customer. I hope to see more of Jim, and his AirCTI systems in the furure.
I hope this will clarify any issue in regards to this topic, and, I hope GPF profits from this venture, as well as Jim Cline. I also hope Daniel Little's involvement doesn't cast a shadow on this project.

Sincerely, Richard A. Knottek
 

KilltheBull

New member
Please excuse the rambling, i've been awake a little to long, and have a great deal of personal intrest in this particular blog. I have my share of sweat equity involved, and first hand knowledge of Dan's business practices. You can well say, that I am personally involved. I must also say, that many of the specific claims put forth by Liventre,(Daniel Little), are bogus. For information about a specific claim(s), please feel free to contact me.
 
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TKSC01

Adventurer
Say what you will.....

I love the truck. I would love to own one......There is sommething to be said for a truck like this. All the BS aside this site is about vehicle based travel and this would be an exceptional vehicle to base my future travel on.
 

redthies

Renaissance Redneck
So are these vehicles still being made?
Who do I contact for more info?
Cheers

Geez, I don't know... Maybe try GRAND PRAIRIE FORD in Grand Prairie Texas? I think their name has come up a time or twelve in this thread. Let us know if you buy one.

Welcome to ExPo!
 

redwhiteblue

New member
I'm Pretty concerned about pursuing one now. I read through the whole thread and that guy Dan little seems to be involved. Sounds like a crook. I'm doing some research on him first before I sink some $$$$!
 

AFSOC

Explorer
All the BS aside this site is about vehicle based travel and this would be an exceptional vehicle to base my future travel on.

If you don't mind me asking, what sort of travel are you doing that the F554 is an optimum platform? Where are you planning to go? My concepts of travel are pretty pedestrian, so portal axles, rotating weight & mass of those 44" tires and navigating the trucks overall dimensions on trails or urban areas seems more than I am capable of undertaking.

I admire these trucks though, they look like a brilliant solution for a specific problem. I'm not in the market for an F554 and have no desire to be involved in any D.L. discussions. I guess I am just a truck voyeur.
 

redwhiteblue

New member
Looks like a very limited application for this vehicle.
A tank with a turret would be nice, but do I need one? Seems like overkill. Plus as mentioned earlier, the gvw would actually be less than the standard vehicle because all that extra weight had already been added.
 

dmunro

dmunro
My Name is Dann Munro.

I have been in commercial sales for almost 30 years.

I am the project manager for the F554 project. I work for Grand Prairie Ford.

I would like to handle the Misinformation here.

First "Back to Basics" and "Kill the Bull" are good friends with each other and Former employees of Daniel Little/Liventre, Both are grinding their axe and sharing personal opinion as fact.

Fact#1 GPFord.com owns the F554 project outright, Daniel Little and Liventre no longer are in business nor own any portion of this project. Liventre to the best of my knowledge is out of business.

Fact#2 We do not use military surplus or "rebuilt parts" we only purchase new components made for us. We have our own Ford Dana80 casting, Knuckles and suspension parts. No part of the F554 is used or rebuilt.

Fact#3 The speedometer MPH adjustment and ABS light issues have been fixed now that the truck is here. It has no electronic or mechanical issues at all.

Fact#4 Please contact me directly since this thread is so polluted with misinformation and I will be glad to answer any questions you may have. Dmunro@vtaig.com or 972-859-5425

We are also starting a Facebook page and website to host factual information.

Administrator of the site, can you please PM me?
 

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