My New Ride!!!! :D - Page 2

ChevroletTough · 08-20-2009, 08:26 PM

Thankyou all for your great comments. I am so happy, I almost can't hold it inside!! Anyway, the stars are finally aligning, things are going my way. I graduated, I got the job, I got a new vehicle! I am thankful to have this forum (even though my time has been cut way down, due to life in general... ha). Sadly I do not think that I will put the horns on this one... I think it will take away from the "newness" but who knows

I will be putting the whip antennas on there though! My old truck has 2 people already wanting to buy it! And i've already sold my mote carlo. Seriously guys, my luck went pretty bad, but its gone through the roof lately, and I couldn't be more happy. I have finally got something I purchased, a big purchase, something that I will take care of, its my new pride and joy. I do have a few mods in the future planned for it:

billet grill
dif bowtie decal in the grill
BF goodwrich A/T tires
American Racing Nitro Rims???
(of course this is all down the road)

It has been ranining for the past day and a half here, so the pics arn't the best... but take a look!

ChevroletTough · 08-20-2009, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tbirderic

Congrats, wish you the best of luck with the Silverado.

P.S. I thought you were looking for something more fuel efficient than the old K1500.

I was... sort of. But I made up my mind that I wanted a truck, because I want a boat (possibly next summer). I am actually getting better fuel economy as well. So its a win win for me

2648562 · 08-20-2009, 08:53 PM

That looks like new. Congrats again.

chakis24 · 08-21-2009, 09:25 PM

congratulations man, nice truck. it looks a little low though

glad to see things are looking up.

and id say put the horns on, nice piece of nostalgia.

Uzzy · 08-21-2009, 09:46 PM

I want a brush bar similar to yours, but something about yours I just don't like. There's a facelifted GMT-800 Avalanche around here with a nicer on it, but I would want a black one for my truck. I think it's the bars in the middle bending and the way it comes around the lights, just doesn't look quite right or something. If i haden't seen the other one I wouldn't be able to tell any difference.

As for your Bow-Tie paint it to match the body, but do it right, like I did! Take it apart and paint the inside, that way it won't chip.

darndot · 08-21-2009, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChevroletTough

1 issue (it was sold to me though my dad's coworker)
The power steering is leaking, and its wining a bit. (I'm hoping just a hose, but for the price I paid for the truck, this is def. easy to look past and fix!!)

(PICS SOON!)

Find out what is? Mine does the same. I figure that it is the rack.

Looks nice. Glad things are going your way.

ChevroletTough · 08-21-2009, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by darndot

Find out what is? Mine does the same. I figure that it is the rack.

Looks nice. Glad things are going your way.

Its the smaller line of the two that connect to the power steering pump. (Not the return line). The line costs about $40, and is pretty simple to replace, but you do need a special flare tool. I'm taking it into the shop tomorrow to get it replaced. You can tell if its the hose, usually what happens is pin holes form around the hose in some point (mine being around where the hose ends and the metal piping begins). You may have to take off the plastic shroud that covers the hose itself.

Good luck!

ChevroletTough · 08-21-2009, 10:05 PM

Tonight I polished all of the chrome except the side step bars, and fixed the tonneau cover. I also put my rapala decal on it

FenwickHockey65 · 08-21-2009, 10:14 PM

Looks good.

newdude · 08-21-2009, 11:01 PM

Very nice truck!!

ChevroletTough · 08-23-2009, 10:50 AM

I've already put on a good 200 miles since i've got it. If the gauge is reading correctly and it holds true (which for most vehicles it does until 1/2 tank), I have gotten a little over 135 miles to a 1/4 tank. I'm not sure how big the tank is yet, but im guessing upper 20's low 30's. Waaaaay better fuel economy!

AndrewGS · 08-23-2009, 01:03 PM

Congrats! That's a sweet truck.

Uzzy · 08-23-2009, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChevroletTough

I've already put on a good 200 miles since i've got it. If the gauge is reading correctly and it holds true (which for most vehicles it does until 1/2 tank), I have gotten a little over 135 miles to a 1/4 tank. I'm not sure how big the tank is yet, but im guessing upper 20's low 30's. Waaaaay better fuel economy!

Doesn't yours have the real time and accumulated MPG read out in the driver information center? Mine does.

darndot · 08-23-2009, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uzzy

Doesn't yours have the real time and accumulated MPG read out in the driver information center? Mine does.

My 04 doesn't have it a MPG read out. I wish it did. My truck gets about 18MPG.

You can take the bowties apart? I took mine off, but I don't know how you could take it apart.

lio45 · 08-23-2009, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChevroletTough

I've already put on a good 200 miles since i've got it. If the gauge is reading correctly and it holds true (which for most vehicles it does until 1/2 tank), I have gotten a little over 135 miles to a 1/4 tank. I'm not sure how big the tank is yet, but im guessing upper 20's low 30's. Waaaaay better fuel economy!

Upper 20s, low 30s? Sorry but you won't get that.

Nice new truck...

08-20-2009, 08:26 PM	#16 (permalink)
ChevroletTough 4.6 Liter Northstar V8 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Rochester, Minnesota Drives: 2004 Silverado Z71 Posts: 1,584	Re: My New Ride!!!! :D Thankyou all for your great comments. I am so happy, I almost can't hold it inside!! Anyway, the stars are finally aligning, things are going my way. I graduated, I got the job, I got a new vehicle! I am thankful to have this forum (even though my time has been cut way down, due to life in general... ha). Sadly I do not think that I will put the horns on this one... I think it will take away from the "newness" but who knows I will be putting the whip antennas on there though! My old truck has 2 people already wanting to buy it! And i've already sold my mote carlo. Seriously guys, my luck went pretty bad, but its gone through the roof lately, and I couldn't be more happy. I have finally got something I purchased, a big purchase, something that I will take care of, its my new pride and joy. I do have a few mods in the future planned for it: billet grill dif bowtie decal in the grill BF goodwrich A/T tires American Racing Nitro Rims??? (of course this is all down the road) It has been ranining for the past day and a half here, so the pics arn't the best... but take a look! __________________ "Mess With The Bull and You Get the Horns!" 2004 Silverado Z71 "Drive what you want, appologize to no-one" - Nailhead425 Last edited by ChevroletTough : 08-20-2009 at 08:29 PM.

08-20-2009, 08:53 PM	#18 (permalink)
2648562 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 4,251	Re: My New Ride!!!! :D That looks like new. Congrats again.

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chakis24 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: CT Drives: 2005 chevy silverado 1500 5.3 EC LB Z-71 Posts: 4,156	Re: My New Ride!!!! :D congratulations man, nice truck. it looks a little low though glad to see things are looking up. and id say put the horns on, nice piece of nostalgia. __________________ My Ride: 2005 Chevy Silverado Z71 3" PA Body lift 34" Nitto Terra Grapplers 17x9Pro Comp Wheels Halo HID Projector headlights w LED halo projector fog lights Pace Edward toneau cover Fire&Ice LED bar Patriot window decal black LED bumper lights black&red grille emblem iPOD jack My Toy: 2009 Arctic Cat 700 Mud Pro Snorkel 28" Outlaw MSTs 14" ground clearance 10" travel locked rear selectable 4x4 & front locker winch hitch IFS/IRS

08-21-2009, 09:46 PM	#20 (permalink)
Uzzy 6.2 Liter LS9 Supercharged V8 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Windsor Ontario, Canada Drives: 2004 Chevy Silverado Z71; 1987 Plymouth Reliant Posts: 8,060	Re: My New Ride!!!! :D I want a brush bar similar to yours, but something about yours I just don't like. There's a facelifted GMT-800 Avalanche around here with a nicer on it, but I would want a black one for my truck. I think it's the bars in the middle bending and the way it comes around the lights, just doesn't look quite right or something. If i haden't seen the other one I wouldn't be able to tell any difference. As for your Bow-Tie paint it to match the body, but do it right, like I did! Take it apart and paint the inside, that way it won't chip. __________________ Speramus Meliora; Resurget Cineribus Aut viam inveniam aut faciam If you have a problem, if no one else can help, and if you can find him, maybe you can hire Uzzy. 'Ich bin ein Detroiter'

08-21-2009, 10:05 PM	#23 (permalink)
ChevroletTough 4.6 Liter Northstar V8 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Rochester, Minnesota Drives: 2004 Silverado Z71 Posts: 1,584	Re: My New Ride!!!! :D Tonight I polished all of the chrome except the side step bars, and fixed the tonneau cover. I also put my rapala decal on it __________________ "Mess With The Bull and You Get the Horns!" 2004 Silverado Z71 "Drive what you want, appologize to no-one" - Nailhead425

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08-21-2009, 10:14 PM	#24 (permalink)
FenwickHockey65 News Contributor Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: West Chester, OH Drives: Chevrolet Malibu LS, GMC Envoy SLE, GMC Sonoma SLS Posts: 9,292	Re: My New Ride!!!! :D Looks good. __________________ Proud to drive American. Proud to drive GM. Current Cars: 2007 Chevrolet Malibu LS: 2.2L ECOTEC I-4 2003 GMC Envoy SLE: 4.2L Vortec 4200 I-6 1998 GMC Sonoma SLS Ext. Cab: 4.3L Vortec 4300 V6 Former Cars: 1993 Saturn SW2 (1993-2006, 243,000 miles) 1989 GMC Safari SLT (1989-2003, 293,000 miles) Future Car: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro 2LT RS: 3.6L SIDI High-Feature V6

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newdude 3.0 Liter SIDI V6 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Webster, NY Drives: 1997 olds achieva sl (dead), 2004 GMC 2500hd Posts: 529	Re: My New Ride!!!! :D Very nice truck!! __________________

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ChevroletTough 4.6 Liter Northstar V8 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Rochester, Minnesota Drives: 2004 Silverado Z71 Posts: 1,584	Re: My New Ride!!!! :D I've already put on a good 200 miles since i've got it. If the gauge is reading correctly and it holds true (which for most vehicles it does until 1/2 tank), I have gotten a little over 135 miles to a 1/4 tank. I'm not sure how big the tank is yet, but im guessing upper 20's low 30's. Waaaaay better fuel economy! __________________ "Mess With The Bull and You Get the Horns!" 2004 Silverado Z71 "Drive what you want, appologize to no-one" - Nailhead425

08-23-2009, 01:03 PM	#27 (permalink)
AndrewGS 6.2 Liter LS9 Supercharged V8 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Spring, TX, MX (Houston) Drives: Clunker Posts: 8,439	Re: My New Ride!!!! :D Congrats! That's a sweet truck. __________________ Andrew - MySpace - Flickr - KD5FHW 1995 Buick Roadmaster Limited - They'll pry this "clunker" from my cold, dead hands! 2005 Chevrolet Silverado C1500 LS ♫ *Listen to the death march... whoo-hoo... of America!* ♫ *- Bearing the General Motors Mark of Excellence*

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