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On the toolbox, you may want to investigate it further cause GM REQUIRES that you install the bed support brackets prior to installing either a toolbox or a ladder rack. They don't say why but I suspect its due to a weak bed. BTW, the other topic is called Chevy Silverado - Continued XVIII and here's a link to that post.
obyone "Chevy Silverado - Continued XVIII" Jan 21, 2002 10:18pm
kip
Out of all the GM saleman I spoke with
only ONE knew WHY ! The others just said:
DUH! ya just can't............
Guess where I bought my new 01 !......Geo
Funny thing is though, when I bought my truck Chevrolet had a promotion going. If you bought a new Silverado you got a free Adrian Steel toolbox ($500 value). Nothing was said to me about having to reinforce my truck before I installed it.
I had a great flight in the new Delta 767-300 yesterday. We took it up to 39,000 feet over the Olympic Mountains. With lots of fresh snow they looked spectacular.
One thing I can say about the Delta pilots is that they like to test the heck out of their new airplanes before they take delivery. I was sitting in the second observer's seat for most of the flight. We did lots of communications checks, "stick shakers" which puts the airplane almost in a stall condition, a few yaw tests which make it feel like the back of the airplane wants to pass the front of the airplane, and a decompression test which drops the oxygen masks when the pressure in the airplane reaches 14,000 feet equivalent.
At about 60 miles out the Delta pilot put the airplane in an autoland condition. And when we were about 1,000 feet from the runway, only then did he disconnect the autopilot and put his hands on the yoke to finish landing the airplane manually.
No matter how much fun it is to do these tests on a 767 or 777 airplane, nothing beats doing them in the "queen of the skies" a 747-400.
Parked next to a newer Z71 like mine. He had a toolbox in his truck and i noticed the bulk head (part of bed closest to the trucks cab under the rear window) was bent in like a V and actually touching the cab. Wonder how it happened. Bet he was hauling something and hit the brakes
his new Ford hauling a lawn tractor !
Smashed it real good ! He had a spray
in liner too. I told him to get a drop
in to begin with ! At least now he uses
tie downs !!!!!!
Hey Ryan.. who is the guy who posts here
that made the fiberglass bin that fits
under the rear seat. Wasn't he selling
them? Somebody at putc is looking for one.
Thanks......geo
MATT YOU OUT THERE?
dch300
According to my dealer, there are two kits one for the ladder racks and one for the toolbox and BOTH are for sale. Think the it was something like $50 for one and a $100 for the other. If as the TSB says, GM says its a must have, can't see them charging for it since it was there fault. I'm not done with the service manager yet...but it is irritating.
I guess the heavy wouldn't qualify for top gun?
747-400 (heavy) as a top gun? On one of our tests a few years ago that would apply. During this test we had to get the airplane below the horizon. And that meant flying it about 500 feet above the surface of the water through the Columbia River valley gorge in eastern Washington. You could almost see the whites of the fishermen's eyes as they looked up in amazement to see a 700,000 lb airplane buzzing over their heads. Probably got a few calls to 911 as a result of that test.
after meeting Matt in person, you would certainely understand just how meticulous he is. the man knows his stuff.
Of the three trucks you drove, which one had the best overall ride (as far as bounce with an empty bed) and comfort\handling?
Thanks!
I think barrel rolls are part of the flight test only when either Tex Johnson or when terrorists are at the controls.
Does anyone have a recommendation on a good grease gun (brand and where to buy it) that will work well on our new Silverados?
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Zerk 5P was changed to a right angle fitting for easier access. Also, removing the front skid plate will make life easier.
The brand of grease gun is not critical. Mine has a flexible rubber hose for easier access.
Mike L
Am curious it the Delta pilots did any simulated engine out tests?
cowboyjohn
No, the Delta pilots didn't do any engine out tests on their customer flights. The only flights I went on where the customer pilots did engine out tests were on some 777's for El Al Israel Airlines. They tested them one-at-a-time thank goodness.
mledtje, obyone, gvoigt,
Last time I checked I had 3 legs but not 3 hands, so it sounds like a manual hand sized grease gun with a flexible extension will work best. It also sounds like my life will be easier if I too change out zerks 5 to some right angle ones. I'll probably use the GM Part No. 12377985 chassis lubricant (as called out in my owner's manual) unless it is $20 a tube.
When you buy right angle zerks, you need the metric (6mm?) ones.
Mike L
As for engine horsepowers I don't have a clue.
Ray T.
My temp rises a bit ..but never over 200.
My 97 chev. xcab would run hot at hiway
speeds and sometimes the hot temp alarm
(beep) and the temp guage would rise to
about 210 or so. I had a 7 1/2 western
on that one ! I wonder if the new GMs
have the hi temp alarm (beep).
Anybody know?............Geo
BTW: Check out www.plowsite.com
Ask over there....Most of them people
know their stuff about plowing and rigs!
back I see it was the otherguy who had a
hot running truck (old eyes).
Did you attend the snowplow BBQ in poughkeepsie ?
Pretty good time ! Topless bar, resturant,
and 24 hr diner across street from hotel !
Great time woman stayed HOME !
Great to meet a bunch of those plowheads
in person ! Now I can put a face with the
name. Sure hope they have one this year !
..........Geo
V = 4.8L
T = 5.3L
U = 6.0L
G = 8.1L
"Everett Chevrolet is in desperate need to acquire several pre-owned 2001 Chevrolet 1500 Pickups in order to fulfill special used vehicle requests. Our records indicate you own one of these vehicles and our new car manages have been authorized to buy back your current vehicle.
We would like you to exchange your 2001 Chevrolet 1500 Pickup for any new 2001 or 2002 Chevrolet car, truck, van, or sport utility vehicle. Bring this letter for admittance to this event and present it to authorized representatives at Everett Chevrolet. You will receive a coupon book good for 100 rolls of Kodak film and a 35mm Camera just for attending."
Kinda sounds like a sales gimmick to me. However, unless they want to make it an even swap - my truck for a new 2002 HD truck. And besides why would I want to trade in a perfectly good, 14 month old, absolutely flawless truck with only 9,955 miles on it for one that might not be as flawless!!
Or maybe they just want to get their hands on my truck to see why it has been such a good and flawless truck?
It's close by, so I'll probably go there and see what the deal is. And my 5 year old son will probably like getting a cheap 35mm camera of his very own to take pictures with.
Ray T.
When I got there the food was cheese and crackers, the drinks were 7-up, Coke etc, and the free gift was 2 bottles of touch-up paint for my two-tone truck ($5.95 value each) which would come in the mail. The orientation was pretty boring, I didn't learn anything new about my new truck, so I got a 1/2 hour nap while there. Was it worth it? To me it was but only because I got the free touch-up paint, and a nap. Can't get a nap at home with the kids around.
I've got to go there this Friday for some schedule service (lube, tire rotation, etc.) so I'll find out what it's all about it then. I'll post the results of this adventure on Monday.
The knock on my 8.1L seems to be due to carbon build up as after I put a can of fuel system cleaner in, it goes away for a couple of thousand miles. I have not been concerned with my knock ever since. My 8.1L has never pinged with 85 or 87 octane gas, so I can't help you there.
Bob
kip
I got 10 & 11 yo boys. I hear ya ! LOL...
esp. with the woman YELLIN' at em'......Geo
DCH.....your post MADE my day!......LOL
Everett Chevrolet is the dealer that I ordered my 2001 Silverado through. I too thought they were straight-shooters with no B.S. They wouldn't give me much for my 1989 Silverado though, only $3,000. So I sold it myself for $5,500 and only one week after I had picked up my new truck.
If you want, drop me an email at hartze@att.net with your contact info. Maybe we can get together for a little while, look at our trucks, have a beer, and talk Mariners baseball.
sonjaab,
I got a 2 year old daughter going through the terrible 2's, and a 5 year old boy growing like a weed. Sometimes after a long hard day at work, all I want is about 15 minutes of snooze time, just enough to revive myself a little. You know, just enough so that I can stay awake when the wife wants to hold a conversation with me in bed at 10:30 at night and I'm trying to get to sleep!!
Ryan, you taking notes yet buddy?
campus at SUNY Oswego. Only see him
for $$$$$. Or when he misses his mom
or whomp and play with the little ones !
4.0 grade avg. in Partying, girl chasing
etc,,,,to be 20 again !!!!!!!......Geo
Yep