Are GM HD trucks going to start competing with Ford HD trucks - Page 5

RamJet502 · 10-05-2009, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by SDRacing

Ahh, remember these beautys? The reason we see the superduty today:

68-87 Chevy trucks were the best trucks ever made in my opinion. I'd like to see GM pull out those old recipes and tweak them a little bit for today's market, we'd own 3/4 and 1 ton sales just like we own 1/2 tons today.

FanOfDurant · 10-05-2009, 08:53 PM

Awesome pics!... Trucks like that we're definitely "Like A Rock"! Back when Chevrolet was #1 and when you bought a new Chevy truck, you just bought the best.

ChevyHDGert · 10-08-2009, 09:14 AM

A new HD chassis is coming!!!

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GTP437 · 10-16-2009, 08:14 AM

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A new HD chassis is coming!!!

Ditto this!
When we first seen the front end parts we thought they were medium duty but they were in fact new Chevy HD parts. As a previous Super Duty owner (two trucks from 1998-2009) these parts "out-beef" the Ford's by a large margin. I don't know for sure but I would expect to see 4500 and 5500 trucks as part of the new HD product line.

ChevyHDGert · 10-16-2009, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by GTP437

Ditto this!
When we first seen the front end parts we thought they were medium duty but they were in fact new Chevy HD parts. As a previous Super Duty owner (two trucks from 1998-2009) these parts "out-beef" the Ford's by a large margin. I don't know for sure but I would expect to see 4500 and 5500 trucks as part of the new HD product line.

What else can you tell us? When will the specifics become public since these trucks will be built in 6 months?

Anything to share about the suspension? That is what many are wanting to know.

FanOfDurant · 10-16-2009, 03:36 PM

A patron brought this up today.. We were talking about the Super Duty and he's a horse trainer. Goes to lots of rodeos and stuff like that... I said I saw a few of those on tv and noticed all of the Ford Truck stuff throughout that industry. I also mentioned what I read here earlier about the new HD parts etc.. for a new Chevy HD truck. He said "You guys know what you need?, George Strait".... "With the right truck and him as a Chevy truck spokesman again, you'd make big sales". I think he's right.

mlplap7902 · 10-16-2009, 09:48 PM

I have a 05 2500 HD and I don't really think that the ride is that rough, although I havn't driven or rode in any of the Frods or Dodges as a comparison. I still would like to see a manual tranny option in the lineup though. I know that sales of manuals are not great but I don't think that it should penalize those of us who still want one. Now if I had to replace my Silverado I'd either have to find a used truck or go to another manufacturer. I have always been a loyal GM owner since my grandfather retired from GM and it saddens me that I'd have to switch manufacturers to buy a new vehicle. Now I don't actually use my truck as a work truck, it's my only vehicle so I do a bit of everything with it, however I do have an equipment trailer that I can put other pickups on and do it often enough and the 6.0l gasser handles it just fine. I'd be willing to trade it in if I could buy Duramax with a manual but I can't. Not to mention the 07 and later body style really doesn't do it for me. They look more like Nissan titans on steroids than they do Chevy's. the 03-06 body style really was quite nice with a lot of the 68-72 body style looks. What I really miss is my 70 C-10 that was my first truck. And of course the 73 to 87's were some of the most durable on the road (not counting the 73's with mostly rusted away from being made from cheap metal).

hiluxxulih · 10-17-2009, 02:16 AM

Beans spill em

FanOfDurant · 10-17-2009, 02:19 AM

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Beans spill em

Ya, what he said!

SDRacing · 10-18-2009, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by GTP437

Ditto this!
When we first seen the front end parts we thought they were medium duty but they were in fact new Chevy HD parts. As a previous Super Duty owner (two trucks from 1998-2009) these parts "out-beef" the Ford's by a large margin. I don't know for sure but I would expect to see 4500 and 5500 trucks as part of the new HD product line.

no teasing, spill it!!!!

**nailhead425** · 11-07-2009, 12:21 PM

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I know this is a repost, but look at the chassis...torsion bar.

Oh well, it was fun to dream.

FanOfDurant · 11-07-2009, 04:05 PM

WEAK.

If you're not going to do it better than the competition then why even bother...

EKUgrad · 11-07-2009, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by nailhead425

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I know this is a repost, but look at the chassis...torsion bar.

Oh well, it was fun to dream.

How can you tell torsion bar vs coil over from those three pics?

ChevyRacing48 · 11-07-2009, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by EKUgrad

How can you tell torsion bar vs coil over from those three pics?

In the 3rd pic they are clearly visible.

Ah well, I've never seen torsion bars break while 4x4'in but I have seen hubs break.

C/K Man · 11-07-2009, 11:31 PM

Maybe torsion bars are a disappointment, but if the '11 has a higher capacity front axle, better grond clearance, and stronger steering linkage I am game. Ground clearance looks much improved in the picture. Is that dually a 4X4 or a 4X2?

10-05-2009, 08:53 PM	#62 (permalink)
FanOfDurant 2.4 Liter SIDI ECOTEC Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 220	Re: Are GM HD trucks going to start competing with Ford HD trucks Awesome pics!... Trucks like that we're definitely "Like A Rock"! Back when Chevrolet was #1 and when you bought a new Chevy truck, you just bought the best.

10-08-2009, 09:14 AM	#63 (permalink)
ChevyHDGert 1.4 Liter Turbocharged ECOTEC Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Brenham, Texas Posts: 91	Re: Are GM HD trucks going to start competing with Ford HD trucks A new HD chassis is coming!!! Link __________________ 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Ext Cab Long Bed 4x4 in Black 305/70/16 BFG Mud Terrains, 2006 GM Tow Mirrors, Tinted Windows, Spray-In Bedliner, Rancho RS9000X Shocks, Cranked Torsion Bars, 2" Rear Lift Block Dimensions: 41.5" Front...43" Rear My Truck Pics

10-16-2009, 03:36 PM	#66 (permalink)
FanOfDurant 2.4 Liter SIDI ECOTEC Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 220	Re: Are GM HD trucks going to start competing with Ford HD trucks A patron brought this up today.. We were talking about the Super Duty and he's a horse trainer. Goes to lots of rodeos and stuff like that... I said I saw a few of those on tv and noticed all of the Ford Truck stuff throughout that industry. I also mentioned what I read here earlier about the new HD parts etc.. for a new Chevy HD truck. He said "You guys know what you need?, George Strait".... "With the right truck and him as a Chevy truck spokesman again, you'd make big sales". I think he's right.

10-16-2009, 09:48 PM	#67 (permalink)
mlplap7902 Walking Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: VA Drives: 2005 Silverado 2500HD 4x4, WT, 5 speed, 6.0l V-8 Posts: 7	Re: Are GM HD trucks going to start competing with Ford HD trucks I have a 05 2500 HD and I don't really think that the ride is that rough, although I havn't driven or rode in any of the Frods or Dodges as a comparison. I still would like to see a manual tranny option in the lineup though. I know that sales of manuals are not great but I don't think that it should penalize those of us who still want one. Now if I had to replace my Silverado I'd either have to find a used truck or go to another manufacturer. I have always been a loyal GM owner since my grandfather retired from GM and it saddens me that I'd have to switch manufacturers to buy a new vehicle. Now I don't actually use my truck as a work truck, it's my only vehicle so I do a bit of everything with it, however I do have an equipment trailer that I can put other pickups on and do it often enough and the 6.0l gasser handles it just fine. I'd be willing to trade it in if I could buy Duramax with a manual but I can't. Not to mention the 07 and later body style really doesn't do it for me. They look more like Nissan titans on steroids than they do Chevy's. the 03-06 body style really was quite nice with a lot of the 68-72 body style looks. What I really miss is my 70 C-10 that was my first truck. And of course the 73 to 87's were some of the most durable on the road (not counting the 73's with mostly rusted away from being made from cheap metal). __________________ "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what's for dinner, liberty is a well armed lamb contesting the vote" Benjamin Franklin

10-17-2009, 02:16 AM	#68 (permalink)
hiluxxulih 2.4 Liter SIDI ECOTEC Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 118	Re: Are GM HD trucks going to start competing with Ford HD trucks Beans spill em __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 4x4 RCLB , 4.3 liter v6 5 speed . 1993 Ford F250HD 4x2 RCLB , 300 six cylinder C6 auto .

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11-07-2009, 12:21 PM	#71 (permalink)
nailhead425 GMI Staff Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: 85541 Drives: 6-GM, 1-Dodge, 1-Jeep, 1-Polaris, 1-Yamaha. Posts: 2,784	Re: Are GM HD trucks going to start competing with Ford HD trucks Link I know this is a repost, but look at the chassis...torsion bar. Oh well, it was fun to dream. __________________ Who is John Galt? -

11-07-2009, 04:05 PM	#72 (permalink)
FanOfDurant 2.4 Liter SIDI ECOTEC Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 220	Re: Are GM HD trucks going to start competing with Ford HD trucks WEAK. If you're not going to do it better than the competition then why even bother...

11-07-2009, 11:31 PM	#75 (permalink)
C/K Man 2.4 Liter SIDI ECOTEC Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 452	Re: Are GM HD trucks going to start competing with Ford HD trucks Maybe torsion bars are a disappointment, but if the '11 has a higher capacity front axle, better grond clearance, and stronger steering linkage I am game. Ground clearance looks much improved in the picture. Is that dually a 4X4 or a 4X2?

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