I Love MY TRUCK Thread

**GP-1** · 01-23-2003, 01:27 PM

Nothing succeeds like excess!!!!!! Since I'm having issues with my truck, we can just hook my boat up behind yours.... Give you an opportunity to excersize all that torque..

Seriously.. That's a cool truck..

**Barefoot Bob** · 01-23-2003, 02:35 PM

You must have a big boat if you want me to exersize the raw power....LOL

I can hook up behind my 5th wheel and really make her buck

**BarryStrawn** · 01-23-2003, 02:40 PM

Bob - If some is good, more is better, and too much is never enough

I wonder how the U joints in the steerable rear axle would have reacted to that much torque?

**Barefoot Bob** · 01-23-2003, 02:45 PM

Its probably a real good thing I didnt get the four wheel steering. Even with Onstar and warranty,its still no fun sitting on the side of the road

**GP-1** · 01-23-2003, 03:34 PM

Originally posted by Barefoot Bob
You must have a big boat if you want me to exersize the raw power....LOL

I can hook up behind my 5th wheel and really make her buck

Nope... small, light boat (unless I carry the oars..) If I'm truckless, I may be towing it behind the suzuki two-wheeler...

$43,000 is my truck budget for the rest of my life......

**action17** · 01-23-2003, 03:36 PM

Originally posted by AnthonySS
Are you the only guy in FLA that drives a black truck...I thought most vehicles in FLA are white.

Do they have better resale value if they are white???

sorry anthony i never even saw your post truth be told there is alot of black trucks here as a matter of fact my dad has a brand new 2002 dodge ram sport all black!!

**Flat Out** · 01-23-2003, 03:59 PM

1999 GMC Sierra 2500 SLT Crew Cab Short Box 4x4
454 5 spd. stick
4:10 gears
Michelin LTX 265/75/16
Red/Grey Leather
Low Rider Fiberglass Tonneau
Husky Liners
All factory options exept; high 5 lights
cassette N/A w std. trans
2 tone paint
117 000 km.
Ordered new Feb 99, Delivered April 99
Warranty work: Drivers seat side panel stiching ( coming apart again)
rear power lock solenoid
Maintenance;
3 sets front pads
1 set tires , original General tires 245s were junk
1 set plugs ,cap , rotor
oil changes

Great truck,lots of power a little thirsty but what do you expect.
Would like to get rid of the speed limiter without spending $500cdn on a power programer
Also would like a set of the new 2500 series aluminum wheels, they were not available on the old style truck like mine.

**fredsav** · 01-23-2003, 06:10 PM

( Tires are filled with windshield washer fluid). Stereo is so so. About 300 hrs.

**Barefoot Bob** · 01-23-2003, 07:11 PM

You got me beat on price and tork

**fredsav** · 01-23-2003, 07:57 PM

on comfort and speed. Nothing covers all the bases. GM has always made the best trucks. Have owned all makes and GM ( Chev) has always been the most reliable and easiest to service. Didn't know you could chip them, but why not? Thought about doing it in my car, but was pretty pricey for the 50 hp they promised. Nice truck.

**JungleJim** · 01-26-2003, 07:35 AM

Originally posted by CDave
My truck,
1995 GMC Z71
5.7L/ Auto
Goodyear AT/S 305/70/16

Biggest POS I've ever owned but I've sunk too much money into it to sell it now.

I have the exact same truck......same year,color and most of the same mods. My truck just turned 126K and to date, I have changed the battery,alternator,A/C switch and water pump. It's the BEST vehicle I've ever owned........JJim

**GO FAST BOATS** · 02-02-2003, 09:52 AM

BB, hey I have a customer that has a crew-cab 6.6 4x4 and run 12.4 in the quarter mile. that is awesome!! When he takes off hard he has to put it in to 4wd so that he will not spin the tires as much. Also don't worry about the 4-wheel steering, as of right now they only put them on the 1500 truck and the 2500 surburban.

**Barefoot Bob** · 02-02-2003, 11:18 AM

and as soon as it gets nice out. I will wash it again and shoot a video of the hole shot. Man, to run 12's is real nuts. I gained over 100 HP but I would have to say mine would be in the low 15's

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**GP-1** · 02-02-2003, 11:54 PM

12.4 in the quarter....... In a 6000 lb. diesel truck?? Not calling you a liar, but that's pretty hard to believe.. You'd probably need 700hp.....

**CDave** · 02-03-2003, 10:47 AM

Originally posted by JungleJim
I have the exact same truck......same year,color and most of the same mods. My truck just turned 126K and to date, I have changed the battery,alternator,A/C switch and water pump. It's the BEST vehicle I've ever owned........JJim

I think I just ended up with a wornout truck. It is set up for 5th wheel. The previous owner probably did alot of heavy hauling with the truck.

I like your Chevelle, I use to have a 396 powered 70 ElCam and later a 402 powered 72 Chevelle.