GMT-900 Discussion #3 - Page 3

05ChevySilveradoSS · 12-04-2005, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by sgfootball2006

Welcome back James. We are all glad you came back. And to those who bad mouthed James, Shame on you!

Thanks SG

chevy6.0fan · 12-04-2005, 11:03 PM

What will be the difference in height of the new trucks vs the old? The specs on the tahoes are virtually identical either 2 or 4 wheel drive in terms of height. I want the Z71's to sit up high, and I want the 2wd's to be able to take a curb without getting hung up.

05ChevySilveradoSS · 12-04-2005, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by chevy6.0fan

What will be the difference in height of the new trucks vs the old? The specs on the tahoes are virtually identical either 2 or 4 wheel drive in terms of height. I want the Z71's to sit up high, and I want the 2wd's to be able to take a curb without getting hung up.

.6 In Higher Both Two And 4WD Versions.

Kar Krazie · 12-05-2005, 12:30 AM

I wonder if the wood trim will be in the trucks also....

cajun2007 · 12-05-2005, 09:01 AM

James thanks for coming back, I am waiting on a dealer call to see if they located a 2006 2500HD Duramax extended 4x4. Price seems right should I wait. I understand the HD's won't be delivered until late 06. Any idea on pricing on the 07's

Thanks

Arizona Slim · 12-05-2005, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by vanquish25

Now that GM's Short wheel base Fullsize SUV's have been unveiled. When will the Suburban, Yukon XL/Denali XL, ESV/EXT and Avalanche be unveiled? The GMC website indicates Yukon XL/Denali XL as coming soon. Did GM indicate when the embargo will be lifted.

Did any of you guys see Autoline Detroit on the Speed Channel Nov. 27th? Or maybe it was the 20th I can't remember... They did a little segment on the new Escalade and they showed the ESV and the EXT also. I think I still have it on my Tivo, maybe I can get some pics off it. Anyway that's a good show you should check it out on Sunday mornings.

Edit: Can someone check out the video on the website http://www.theautolink.com/autoline/archives_2005.html The second episode from the top is the Escalade one. I don't have Real Player on my work computer so I can't see it. I don't know if they have the whole episode on there or what.

BlueRadoSS · 12-05-2005, 10:20 AM

Even though I spent more time lurking before joining and posting, I still want to say, James, welcome back!! I'm glad you are here and look forward to hearing more info.

I will be at NAIAS and although I not holding my breath, I am still hoping that GM might show the GMT-900 Silverado or Sierra. Now we just need a GMT-900 RCSB Silverado SS w/ about 500 hp!

member12 · 12-05-2005, 01:21 PM

welcome back, James. I was also wondering about the off road capability of these trucks. They really blew that with the Tahoe. A shame since the Lambas will be taking sales for the soccer moms, and some other truck based competitor will take the Tahoe's off road sales.

I don't want a bulldozer front end like the current trucks. I HATE low to the ground trucks. Full sizers should look big and tough. Every competitor embarrasses GM in that. I guess the new Tahoe's are for the street crowd- like the Escalade can't handle that!

ChevyRacing · 12-05-2005, 02:25 PM

Welcome back James. Can you tell me FOR SURE that the HD's Will get SFA instead IFS?

TLCOR · 12-05-2005, 02:28 PM

Any word on IFS/SFA ? I'm curoius about the frames too, boxed (welded together C-channel) or box tube ? Dimensions ? I would love to see GM finally pony up with a neat, strong and easy adaptable frame ! Right material, dimension, kinks, angles, thickness, crossmembers, etc. - easy buildable and adaptable that's easier to modify and work on, it'll give a greater aftermarket ! Almost like Jeep and Toyota have managed, they could probably cooperate with the aftermarket suppliers and make some money too ! I would be all over that idea if (when ?) I had my own brand.

TLCOR · 12-05-2005, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ChevyRacing

SFA instead IFS?

looks like I was 3 minutes late.

Zig · 12-05-2005, 04:19 PM

I think that the 07's will be 800's and the 08's will be 900's.

We will be changing over to 07's early in 2006... (still the same old 800's) then start making 900's in November. But, "I am guessing here", to be sold as 2008's, but can't be sold until Jan. 2

At least that is what they are telling us at F.W. plant. They are not telling us much.

05ChevySilveradoSS · 12-05-2005, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Kar Krazie

I wonder if the wood trim will be in the trucks also....

LT1 And LT2 Trims.

05ChevySilveradoSS · 12-05-2005, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by member12

welcome back, James. I was also wondering about the off road capability of these trucks. They really blew that with the Tahoe. A shame since the Lambas will be taking sales for the soccer moms, and some other truck based competitor will take the Tahoe's off road sales.

I don't want a bulldozer front end like the current trucks. I HATE low to the ground trucks. Full sizers should look big and tough. Every competitor embarrasses GM in that. I guess the new Tahoe's are for the street crowd- like the Escalade can't handle that!

Ohh Dont Give Up On Gm Too Soon. . .Youll Like The Z71 Tahoe (Hint Hint)

Just Mark My Word.

05ChevySilveradoSS · 12-05-2005, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ChevyRacing

Welcome back James. Can you tell me FOR SURE that the HD's Will get SFA instead IFS?

Gm Is Leaning Toward IFS, But You Never Know. They Might Pull Out Of It For Us. They HAvent Really Said On The Front Suspension

12-04-2005, 11:03 PM	#32 (permalink)
chevy6.0fan 3.0 Liter SIDI V6 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Houston, Texas Drives: 99 silverado 2500 Posts: 510	Re: GMT-900 Discussion #3 What will be the difference in height of the new trucks vs the old? The specs on the tahoes are virtually identical either 2 or 4 wheel drive in terms of height. I want the Z71's to sit up high, and I want the 2wd's to be able to take a curb without getting hung up.

12-05-2005, 12:30 AM	#34 (permalink)
Kar Krazie 4.4 Liter Supercharged Northstar Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Santa Clarita, California Drives: 2003 Chevy Tahoe 2004 GMC Sierra SLT Posts: 2,566	Re: GMT-900 Discussion #3 I wonder if the wood trim will be in the trucks also.... __________________

12-05-2005, 09:01 AM	#35 (permalink)
cajun2007 Walking Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 13	Re: GMT-900 Discussion #3 James thanks for coming back, I am waiting on a dealer call to see if they located a 2006 2500HD Duramax extended 4x4. Price seems right should I wait. I understand the HD's won't be delivered until late 06. Any idea on pricing on the 07's Thanks

12-05-2005, 10:20 AM	#37 (permalink)
BlueRadoSS Walking Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Drives: '03 Blue Silverado SS Posts: 12	Re: GMT-900 Discussion #3 Even though I spent more time lurking before joining and posting, I still want to say, James, welcome back!! I'm glad you are here and look forward to hearing more info. I will be at NAIAS and although I not holding my breath, I am still hoping that GM might show the GMT-900 Silverado or Sierra. Now we just need a GMT-900 RCSB Silverado SS w/ about 500 hp! __________________ '03 Arrival Blue Silverado SS '03 Impala LS '00 Olds Alero GLS Long Live the Small Block Chevy!!!

12-05-2005, 01:21 PM	#38 (permalink)
member12 6.2 Liter LS9 Supercharged V8 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Baton Rouge Drives: 2007 Silverado 4x4 Posts: 7,665	Re: GMT-900 Discussion #3 welcome back, James. I was also wondering about the off road capability of these trucks. They really blew that with the Tahoe. A shame since the Lambas will be taking sales for the soccer moms, and some other truck based competitor will take the Tahoe's off road sales. I don't want a bulldozer front end like the current trucks. I HATE low to the ground trucks. Full sizers should look big and tough. Every competitor embarrasses GM in that. I guess the new Tahoe's are for the street crowd- like the Escalade can't handle that! __________________ Get your geek on in 2012!

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12-05-2005, 02:25 PM	#39 (permalink)
ChevyRacing 2.4 Liter SIDI ECOTEC Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 184	Re: GMT-900 Discussion #3 Welcome back James. Can you tell me FOR SURE that the HD's Will get SFA instead IFS? __________________ ]

12-05-2005, 02:28 PM	#40 (permalink)
TLCOR 2.4 Liter SIDI ECOTEC Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Califorway Drives: Eighty-eight Jeep, with the heat stashed under the Posts: 375	Re: GMT-900 Discussion #3 Any word on IFS/SFA ? I'm curoius about the frames too, boxed (welded together C-channel) or box tube ? Dimensions ? I would love to see GM finally pony up with a neat, strong and easy adaptable frame ! Right material, dimension, kinks, angles, thickness, crossmembers, etc. - easy buildable and adaptable that's easier to modify and work on, it'll give a greater aftermarket ! Almost like Jeep and Toyota have managed, they could probably cooperate with the aftermarket suppliers and make some money too ! I would be all over that idea if (when ?) I had my own brand.

12-05-2005, 04:19 PM	#42 (permalink)
Zig 1.8 Liter ECOTEC Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Indiana Drives: 2001 Silverado 1500HD Posts: 37	Re: GMT-900 Discussion #3 I think that the 07's will be 800's and the 08's will be 900's. We will be changing over to 07's early in 2006... (still the same old 800's) then start making 900's in November. But, "I am guessing here", to be sold as 2008's, but can't be sold until Jan. 2 At least that is what they are telling us at F.W. plant. They are not telling us much. Last edited by Zig : 12-05-2005 at 04:31 PM.

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