GMT900 Ugly

redvett01 · 11-20-2007, 03:26 PM

I thought i would let the looks of the GMT900 grow on me and i would like it but its ugly and the pickup box is too high to reach into. Since i dont like the looks & do not want to carry a stepladder around to retreve something out of the back of the box i will keep my 04 Silverado.

KillerMRK · 11-20-2007, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by redvett01

the pickup box is too high to reach into. Since i dont like the looks & do not want to carry a stepladder around to retreve something out of the back of the box

You could always lower the tailgate!

likearock00 · 11-20-2007, 03:53 PM

Wonderful! Enjoy your 2004 Silverado. If you think the box is "too high", go check out Ford or Toyota. Maybe you'll think differently.

Any other problems you think we may need to be aware of??

redvett01 · 11-20-2007, 05:46 PM

Lowering the tailgate does not help you get anything out of the front of the box without a step stool.
And yes i love my 2004 Silverado and wouldnt trade it for a high rider.

likearock00 · 11-20-2007, 06:09 PM

Let me just ask you, did you park your truck next to a similarly equipped 900? If you did, I think this thread would be worthless.

redvett01 · 11-20-2007, 06:32 PM

Yes i had my salesman pick a vehicle with the same options as mine so it was compared apples to apples and not only is the box rail higher so is the floor pan in the box.

Joevette · 11-20-2007, 06:45 PM

get a flare side and you can step up behind the cab

KillerMRK · 11-20-2007, 06:57 PM

Uhh.... I don't think you can get a flareside anymore on GM pickups.

SuchANiceGirl06 · 11-20-2007, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by redvett01

"I thought i would let the looks of the GMT900 grow on me and i would like it but its ugly"

I agree to an extent. I'm not fond of the new Silverado styling either. The overstyled tailgate & fender flares are the worst offenders. The Sierra, however, looks worlds better. My only gripe with the Sierra's styling (the Silverados as well, but it seems to wear them better) are that the tail-lamps seem over-sized and wrap too far around the sides of the bed and consequently give the truck a disproportioned appearance when compared to the "big rig" look of the Sierras front end, as if the designers created the front first with the rear end design being an afterthought (i.e. Pontiac G6 coupe).

blank disk · 11-20-2007, 07:29 PM

What are you 5' 2"?????

redvett01 · 11-20-2007, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by blank disk

What are you 5' 2"?????

Funny you should ask. I am 6'2" 240lb.

6 Shooter · 11-20-2007, 07:57 PM

I don't know about ugly, but I do like my 2005/GMT800!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...oDually-01.jpg

They definitely screwed up the front bumper on the 900 Chevys!

L8TR - D

2648562 · 11-20-2007, 08:09 PM

I'm in the same boat. I want to unload mine while it's still under warranty and worth something (I'm hoping I can just about break even) and get a new one. But I kind of love mine, I know it's been well cared for, and I just don't like the new ones in the least.

hrcslam · 11-21-2007, 04:00 AM

You ever think about a leveling kit to bring the bed lower? That would fix it. I think the rear sits about 2" higher than the front. The only reason not to level the truck out is if you plan on hauling alot of weight all the time. But, even then you could always put in an automatic airbag leveling kit. So, drop the rear 2" then install auto assist airsprings to keep it there under heavy loads. You get a new truck and it isn't to high for ya. Win win.

Just a thought.

darndot · 11-21-2007, 04:32 AM

GM can't make everybody happy. GM has always been little bit lower than the rest and would get raked of the coals for it. Now it is the other way around. Don't look for anybody to build a shorter truck any time soon.

11-20-2007, 03:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
redvett01 2.2 Liter ECOTEC Join Date: Oct 2004 Drives: 94 ZR-1 Posts: 69	GMT900 Ugly I thought i would let the looks of the GMT900 grow on me and i would like it but its ugly and the pickup box is too high to reach into. Since i dont like the looks & do not want to carry a stepladder around to retreve something out of the back of the box i will keep my 04 Silverado. __________________ 94 ZR-1, 01 C5 Convertible, 08 CTS4 DI Cadillac, 04 SS Monti Carlo Supercharged, 04 Silverado "LT" EXT PU

11-20-2007, 03:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
likearock00 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NC Drives: 2006 Chevy Silverado Crew Cab Z-71 Posts: 7,826	Re: GMT900 Ugly Wonderful! Enjoy your 2004 Silverado. If you think the box is "too high", go check out Ford or Toyota. Maybe you'll think differently. Any other problems you think we may need to be aware of?? __________________ Banking establishments are more dangerous than standing armies. -Thomas Jefferson

11-20-2007, 05:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
redvett01 2.2 Liter ECOTEC Join Date: Oct 2004 Drives: 94 ZR-1 Posts: 69	Re: GMT900 Ugly Lowering the tailgate does not help you get anything out of the front of the box without a step stool. And yes i love my 2004 Silverado and wouldnt trade it for a high rider. __________________ 94 ZR-1, 01 C5 Convertible, 08 CTS4 DI Cadillac, 04 SS Monti Carlo Supercharged, 04 Silverado "LT" EXT PU

11-20-2007, 06:09 PM	#5 (permalink)
likearock00 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NC Drives: 2006 Chevy Silverado Crew Cab Z-71 Posts: 7,826	Re: GMT900 Ugly Let me just ask you, did you park your truck next to a similarly equipped 900? If you did, I think this thread would be worthless. __________________ Banking establishments are more dangerous than standing armies. -Thomas Jefferson

11-20-2007, 06:32 PM	#6 (permalink)
redvett01 2.2 Liter ECOTEC Join Date: Oct 2004 Drives: 94 ZR-1 Posts: 69	Re: GMT900 Ugly Yes i had my salesman pick a vehicle with the same options as mine so it was compared apples to apples and not only is the box rail higher so is the floor pan in the box. __________________ 94 ZR-1, 01 C5 Convertible, 08 CTS4 DI Cadillac, 04 SS Monti Carlo Supercharged, 04 Silverado "LT" EXT PU

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11-20-2007, 06:45 PM	#7 (permalink)
Joevette 3.6 Liter V6 Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,228	Re: GMT900 Ugly get a flare side and you can step up behind the cab

11-20-2007, 06:57 PM	#8 (permalink)
KillerMRK 3.8 Liter V6 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Northport, NY Drives: 1969 Royce Union Street Cruiser Posts: 465	Re: GMT900 Ugly Uhh.... I don't think you can get a flareside anymore on GM pickups. __________________ A-W-E-S-O-M-E, so A-W-E-S-O-M-E Also I laugh at the tears of Patriots, Mets fans.

11-20-2007, 07:29 PM	#10 (permalink)
blank disk 3.6 Liter V6 Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,046	Re: GMT900 Ugly What are you 5' 2"????? __________________ "The Lincoln MKS has an exceptional exterior. Not good but exceptional." -Gm786

11-20-2007, 07:57 PM	#12 (permalink)
6 Shooter 1.8 Liter ECOTEC Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: 5th Wheel Living & Lebanon MO Drives: Y2K Z51 MN6 LS6 Millennium Yellow Roadster Posts: 50	I don't know about ugly, but I do like my 2005/GMT800! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...oDually-01.jpg They definitely screwed up the front bumper on the 900 Chevys! L8TR - D __________________

11-20-2007, 08:09 PM	#13 (permalink)
2648562 4.4 Liter Supercharged Northstar Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 2,265	Re: GMT900 Ugly I'm in the same boat. I want to unload mine while it's still under warranty and worth something (I'm hoping I can just about break even) and get a new one. But I kind of love mine, I know it's been well cared for, and I just don't like the new ones in the least.

11-21-2007, 04:00 AM	#14 (permalink)
hrcslam 3.9 Liter V6 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Colorado Sprins, CO Drives: 2001 Chevy Suburban Rollin on 22's Posts: 943	Re: GMT900 Ugly You ever think about a leveling kit to bring the bed lower? That would fix it. I think the rear sits about 2" higher than the front. The only reason not to level the truck out is if you plan on hauling alot of weight all the time. But, even then you could always put in an automatic airbag leveling kit. So, drop the rear 2" then install auto assist airsprings to keep it there under heavy loads. You get a new truck and it isn't to high for ya. Win win. Just a thought. __________________ "That's the new GM, may it long live" -Washington Times. Only an American Car can have 500+hp, go from 0-60 in under 4 secs., top out at almost 200mph, and still get 24 mpg (2008 standards). Volt=Electric Car (it is a series hybrid.............sometimes) An Electric Car Always. If you got a chance check out http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2597944 and rate my ride plz. 2001 Chevy Suburban (The one in the Avatar) 2006 Saturn Ion (wifes car)

11-21-2007, 04:32 AM	#15 (permalink)
darndot 6.2 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Southern Illinois Drives: Silvy, 57-Pickup, Corvair-Vert. Posts: 2,940	Re: GMT900 Ugly GM can't make everybody happy. GM has always been little bit lower than the rest and would get raked of the coals for it. Now it is the other way around. Don't look for anybody to build a shorter truck any time soon. __________________ All GM since 1985. Owner of a 92 Long Roof Caprice.

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