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Im gonna have to drive up there and show you what my truck can do.
Im singing "Anything your truck can do mine can do it better"
Obyone about the hd hoods. Yes they do fit 1500 trucks. A guy over on putc awhile back replaced his on his 1500 with one. Not cheap though like $800 painted
Ryan
LOL
- Tim
dohhh
haha
- Tim
Ill be in michigan sometime in may.
Will you still have your "light duty" ???
..and I would have to say no...I will not have my current 2500 in May
- Tim
As in "May" the day never come.
Sounds like your HD, huh Tim??? LOL
-Eric
-Eric
(I gotta keep Babs anxious to get married!)
LOL
- Tim
Something about "happily married" just seems to be a parody of terminology. But hey, I could be wrong.
-Eric
Peg: "Hi Honey...how was your day"?
Al: "Ahh I came home, how good could it have been?"
Peg: "Did you miss me?"
Al: "With every bullet so farr"
LOL
nahhhh
it's a good thing Babs.....just find the right one....
- Tim
Without being redundant...anyone got an 8100 that knocks like a diesel?
-David
Will order the truck with these options:
2002 GMC Sierra 2500HD Crew Cab Long Box 2WD SLT
74 FIRE RED
922 - Pewter Leather Interior Trim
1SD SLT – Option Package
1SZ - Option Package Discount
8A7 - 130 AMP Generator
AG2 - 6-WAY PWR DRIVER & PASS SEAT
AJ1 - DEEP TINTED GLASS
AN3 - FRONT FULL-FEATURE RECLINING BUCKET SEATS
AU0 - REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM
AU3 - Power Door Locks
B30 – Full Floor, color – keyed carpeting
B71 – Wheel Flares, Front and Rear
B85 - BRIGHT BODY SIDE MOLDINGS
C6W - GVW Rating 9200 Lbs
C68 - Electronic Climate Control
C49 - ELECTRIC REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
DF5 - INT R/V MIRROR, LT SENSITIVE W/OUTSIDE TEMP & COMPASS
DL8 - EXT ELECTRIC HEATED MIRRORS
G80 - Locking Differential, Rear
GT4 – Rear Axle 3.73
K34 - Cruise Control
K47 - Air Cleaner, High Capacity
KNP - TRANSMISSION COOLING SYSTEM
L18 - Engine, Vortec 8100 V8
M74 - Transmission, Auto 5-Speed, Allison
PCM - COLD WEATHER GROUP
PY0 - POLISHED ALUMINUM WHEELS
QIZ - QIZ - Tires: LT245/75R16 B/L
UY2 - Wiring Provisions Camper
UP0 - AM/FM STEREO W/CASSETTE & CD
UE1 - ONSTAR COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM
T96 - FRONT FOG LAMPS
TP2 - Battery, Auxiliary
VB3 - CHROME RR STEP BUMPER
V22 - CHROME GRILLE SURROUND
V76 - Recovery Hooks
Z82 - HEAVY DUTY TRAILERING EQUIP
Z85 - Handling/Trailering Suspension
ZHH - LT245/75R16/E ALS BW TIRE-SPR
Placing order this Monday, have a price of $33,282 plus tax & license.
Was told, that once order is placed, will take about 12 weeks...that about right?
Coming from a '89 GMC SLE Extra cab, yep that is one of the years where the paint just falls off. Truck in shop now, getting new paint, want to make pretty to get rid (aahh.. sell) Bought new in '88, 95000 on it and still runs pretty good. Going to hate to go from 16avg mpg to maybe 12?
Would love any tips/tricks on new GMC.
I have not done anything about my knock as it went from 30-45 seconds to about 10 after 1 can of BG 44K so I am waiting a bit longer to see if I can make it completely go away.
Quad
I have not tried Burt or Len Lyall, but have heard good things from Burt and will probably go there if anything should crop up and see if things are better.
Eric
I changed my trans filter last week at 4,960 miles. I got my filter from a large truck shop that supplies parts for the Allison 1000. Dealers either told me I didn't have the Allison (they supposedly verified this by my vin) or they told me it was gonna cost $25!! Went to a large truck supplier shop after looking it up on Allisons website and got the filter for $8.34!
By the way I told the guy at the parts counter what the dealers were trying to do and he stated most of them buy the filters from them!
Bob
The RPMS were
Before with 245 (.71/1) now with 255x85 (.71/1)
60 1760 2479 1610 2268
75 2201 3099 2013 2835
85 2494 3515 2282 3216
Worst tank has been 12 mpg with no trips over 5 miles, 17 engine hours and an average speed of 14 mph. With lots of towing. Best tank was 2nd tank with 19 mpg, before adding tires, and during break in. Got 14 last tank with the new tires (after adjustment), but this contained city, country, towing and some high speed interstate short distance.
Took 2 hours to install the right sided Westin CPS step and 1/2 hour to install the drivers side after I figured out how to do it!!! hehe
Best of luck
Hunter
www.engineheartvalve.com
If so, comparing that to non deductible interest rates, remember two things. The first is the way a tax deduction works it requires that you spend more money than you will get in deduction, so your money is gone anyway. To clarify that, if you are in the 28% tax bracket and you spend $1.00 in a tax deductible manner, your deduction is only 28 cents. You have spent an additional 72 cents to save 28 cents on your income tax. I don't know about you, but I'd rather keep the 72 cents and give the IRS 28.
The point being, if you are in that situation, don't just assume it is better to go with a tax deductible form of interest. Compare the deductible interest to a non-deductible form to see which is saving you more and go with that. Check your last tax return to see what tax bracket you are in, and, if your income hasn't changed considerably, use that as a comparison. For example, if you can get a tax deductible loan for 10% or a non-deductible for 7%, which is better? Again, if you are in a 28% tax bracket, and use the deductible interest rate you will get a tax deduction of 28% of that amount (10%- 28% of 10%) or 10%-2.8%, which means you would pay about 7.2% interest after the deduction. Since you would be paying interest on the 10% all year when you could be using the money elsewhere it will actually calculate a little higher, but for ease of figuring, you can see comparing that to the 7% means it is costing you .2% more. All of that is assuming you are going to finance the same amount using either method.
The second thing is, when you borrow money against your home it is increasing your mortgage by that amount and extending your exposure to bad luck and the possibility of foreclosure, which I am loathe to do.
I recommend you look closely any time you buy something in which you must pay interest, and if you get a 0% rate, assuming you can use it after you get your best possible deal and not just if you pay MSRP, TAKE IT! Even if you must pay MSRP, check your payments at MSRP with the 0% rate versus your best deal with a deductible interest.
The term "tax deductible" seems to sedate some, and they ALWAYS want it, but it isn't always the best.
the dual battery option is still on hold
If you read my comments carefully you will see I was referring to tax deductions generally when I said in a 28% tax bracket a deduction means you are throwing away 72 cents of each $1.00 to save 28 cents and I'd rather give the IRS the 28 cents and keep 72 cents.
There are those who feel the more things they can buy that are tax deductible the better off they are. Taxwise that is true, but moneywise, it may well not be. Since this is a pickup forum, let's assume one is in business and uses pickups. Is it better to trade a perfectly good pickup that is paid for and fully depreciated to get a new one to provide tax deductions? If one does, and there is no other reason for trading, he or she is in the category of throwing 72 cents of each $1.00 of deduction away to save 28 cents on his taxes. Is that saving him taxes? Yes. Is it good business? Unless it affects his taxes favorably enough to offset that wasted expenditure, not in my book.
Many in this forum are not in business so our pickups can't be depreciated for tax purposes. If not it should not be assumed tax deductible interest is the best moneywise. I suggest very strongly that one compares deductible to non deductible interest rates that are available, and determine which will cost the least when the loan is paid in full and the title to the truck is handed over. It is a simple matter of good business.
although a home equity is supposed to be for home improvement... many people use it for other things anyway....
Just have s real good reason for doing it when ya get audited!!
haha
...and just cuz ya use a Home eq. loan doesn't mean you have to declare it as a deduction.
- Tim
Kyle
doesn't mean you will have problems
don't worry....chill and open a cold one....
- Tim
On the other side, it has a ferocious appetite for petroleum.
-Eric
Kanton1-
I have a 2001 2500HD Ext Cab SB with 8.1L/Alli and the truck is flawless out side of its cold start "normal" operation.
Bob
Kyle
Have the same startup knock sounded alot like my 86 Ford 5.8 not to worried yet.. Would anybody like to suggest what type of tube steps to get..
http://www.westinautomotive.com/pages/westin%20step%20bars.html
They installed very easily, too. Simple bolt in, no drilling involved.
-Eric
Bob
So far my oil is only down 1/4 of a qt in 2,100 miles, I will be happy if it will be like this forever!!
Bob
Dean: had a set of DeeZee SS bars on my '99 that were mounted to rocker panels. Removed a couple of plastic cups, and the steps bolted with oversize washers. The bars were designed such that they braced the rockers so as not to bend or flex the panels.
On a bad note, when I was broadsided back in February, the bars were destroyed, caving in the rockers and floor panels, preventing more damage to the frame. The bad part was if I didn't have the bars, my frame would have most likely been twisted beyond repair, and the truck would have been totaled. So instead I sold it to the bodyshop and took the loss...
-Eric
(Black-new in box))These things fit great.
Anyone interested?
My GMC is starting to get a warped rotor wobble at 4k miles. What's up with that??!! I just put a 3rd set of rotors on my 2000 Cherokee that has 10k, and my 99 Cavalier just got a set. Rotors must be getting some cheap iron.
-- Don
I still have those mats up for grabs!
Gallons 189.8, Total Miles 2754 = 14.5 mpg
Not bad, but puzzled by some of the results. They ranged from 13.2 (which is about what was expected) to 16.1!! And, contrary to expectations, the best results were yielded at higher altitudes. For instance, the 16.1 was from Kingman, AZ (3341 ft.) up through Flagstaff(6910),down and back up to Durango(8523). Over a hump, then back up even farther. 469 miles on 29.07 gallons. I was so surprised I double checked and even calculated the map mileage to be sure I hadn't goofed it up. It came within 5 miles of indicated.
I've got a theory about it but unsure if it holds water: the computer controlled injection is supposed to adjust the fuel mixture to compensate for atmospheric changes (altitude). I'm suspicious that it's over compensating through some bad input like a faulty oxygen sensor or something causing it to run very lean. Someone please correct me if mistaken.
Had to drive it like an old guy to get this result. Never set the cruise over 65. Occasionally overrode to 75 for passing.
Also, dropped the break-in oil at 3258 miles. That's sure to make some shudder. Time (and miles) will determine the wisdom of waiting that long. Consumed about one half quart to that point. So far, after 1577 miles since change, less than one quarter. The change came in Borger, TX. Country Chevrolet Inc. Lube, oil, and filter, $29.95. Switched from 5w-30 to 10w-30 and lost most of the clickety, clickety at start up mentioned previously. Dry lifters very likely. I expect the remainder to vanish with an anti-drain back filter if such a thing can ever be found. Anyone else have any success finding one? Sir-col?
All-in-all the truck is a very fine ride. Practically flawless. Highly recommended to anyone shopping.
BTW - If you ever try cajun deep-fryed turkey, you'll NEVER go back.
....even just plain deep fried is good.....and a whole lot quicker..
- Tim
-David