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glock35ipsc · 07-26-2006, 06:13 PM

Well, new to me. It's a 2001 Silverado 1500HD. 4wd, crew cab, short bed. Has the 6.0l. I have been looking for one of these for awhile now. The kids are growing fast, and the 03 Silverado extended cab was just getting too cramped for them in the back seat. That, and we have been borrowing my Dad's Dodge to go snowmobiling for the past two years becaue I never had a 4x4 that we could get all four of us in. My 03 pulled the sleds and our camper trailer just fine with the 5.3, so the 6.0 should be great. More seat of the pants power is definately noticable.

The 03 was paid for, and I only gave $4000 difference. So I'm grinning big now!!

chevyboy55 · 07-26-2006, 06:40 PM

Nice looking truck, is it as clean inside as it looks from the outside?

phantom dually · 07-26-2006, 06:48 PM

Nice ride!!

TugOwar · 07-26-2006, 07:43 PM

Woot! Nice truck!

Would love to have something like that myself, but 2wd.
Hope you get many enjoyable years of service out of her.

Is that a Vortec? Did they ever fix the piston slap issue?

**Palf70Step** · 07-26-2006, 08:16 PM

Congrats!!

krue · 07-26-2006, 08:16 PM

Nice truck.

Brainchild · 07-26-2006, 08:43 PM

**N2TRUX** · 07-26-2006, 08:52 PM

Nice truck! I had a 2wd 02 GMC 1500 HD. It was really nice, but I had to get something new before the miles added up and the value dropped....

gldevall · 07-26-2006, 09:50 PM

Best $4K truck I've ever seen.

glock35ipsc · 07-26-2006, 10:29 PM

Well, guess what. Headed back to the dealer tonight after work somy wife could sign her part of the paperwork (I had already signed my part), the thing started showing it ugly side. At around 73-75. it started hopping so bad I thought a tire was coming off! I pulled over to check everything out and things looked OK, so I got back on the interstate. From 72 to 77-78, you can NOT stay in your seat!

Then I noticed the ASB light was on, and the ABS no longer worked.

So, I declined that truck! I did bring another home that I do like. Runs even better than the first, is one year newer, and had less miles. When I got home, I hooked up to my RV trailer and headed for the interstate again. It pulls awesome! Not sure how I missed this one, but then again, I found the other on the stealerships web site and went straight to it when I got there. So, I guess I could say that this is (or will be) my new truck.

97silv5.7 · 07-26-2006, 11:55 PM

even nicer!

79Silv4x4 · 07-27-2006, 12:06 AM

yep, like the white much better. congrats

glock35ipsc · 07-27-2006, 02:28 PM

Well, the GMC is officially mine now!! I really like this truck! It is my first crew cab since I had a 1977 crew cab 3/4 ton back in the early 90's That thing was a boat compared to this one.

This has all the toys inside. Plus it already has: dual exhaust, chrome step bars, Rhino Liner, B&W hideaway 5th wheel hitch, and tinted front windows. Everything I would have done eventually! All I need to do now is replace the tires and I am set! And I 'll be doing that on Tuesday.

67ChevyRedneck · 07-27-2006, 02:34 PM

I like the white one even better!

I think my next truck will be white... it hides scratches and dings well, unlike indigo blue metallic which shows EVERYTHING!

Glad you like 'er.

Is the new truck an HD? 5.3 or 6.0L?

Joe67 · 07-27-2006, 03:04 PM

Nice

I love my 2000 GMC

glock35ipsc · 07-27-2006, 03:04 PM

All but my 68 have been white!!! It is the 1500HD with the 6.0, I love that motor!

LUV2XCLR8 · 07-27-2006, 03:10 PM

Nice

**Palf70Step** · 07-27-2006, 03:14 PM

Definitely like the white better. Congrats on the new wheels.

JAKES 68GMC · 07-27-2006, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glock35ipsc

It is the 1500HD with the 6.0, I love that motor!

Those 6.0's are smart engines, aren't they?

Quote:

Originally Posted by glock35ipsc

It is the 1500HD with the 6.0, I love that motor!

Those 6.0's are smart engines, aren't they?

Congrats on the truck.

glock35ipsc · 07-28-2006, 11:42 AM

Yeah, that 6.0 is awesome! Great power

07-26-2006, 06:13 PM	#1
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Got a new truck today! Well, new to me. It's a 2001 Silverado 1500HD. 4wd, crew cab, short bed. Has the 6.0l. I have been looking for one of these for awhile now. The kids are growing fast, and the 03 Silverado extended cab was just getting too cramped for them in the back seat. That, and we have been borrowing my Dad's Dodge to go snowmobiling for the past two years becaue I never had a 4x4 that we could get all four of us in. My 03 pulled the sleds and our camper trailer just fine with the 5.3, so the 6.0 should be great. More seat of the pants power is definately noticable. The 03 was paid for, and I only gave $4000 difference. So I'm grinning big now!! Attached Images __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE Last edited by glock35ipsc; 07-26-2006 at 06:13 PM.

07-26-2006, 06:40 PM	#2
chevyboy55 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Kelso,Wa Posts: 3,637	Re: Got a new truck today! Nice looking truck, is it as clean inside as it looks from the outside?

07-26-2006, 06:48 PM	#3
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,793	Re: Got a new truck today! Nice ride!! __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

07-26-2006, 07:43 PM	#4
TugOwar Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pleasanton, TX Posts: 1,723	Re: Got a new truck today! Woot! Nice truck! Would love to have something like that myself, but 2wd. Hope you get many enjoyable years of service out of her. Is that a Vortec? Did they ever fix the piston slap issue?

07-26-2006, 08:16 PM	#5
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,665	Re: Got a new truck today! Congrats!! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

07-26-2006, 08:16 PM	#6
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: Got a new truck today! Nice truck. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

07-26-2006, 08:43 PM	#7
Brainchild Still drivin' a Rat Rod Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Monett Missouri Posts: 4,925	Re: Got a new truck today! __________________ Rusty Member #13872 Instead of saying.....you are a discomfort in the back of my front.....one should be able to say...... you are a pain in the a$# 71 GMC LWB 49 Chevy 85 Chevy G20 Check out my website

07-26-2006, 08:52 PM	#8
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Got a new truck today! Nice truck! I had a 2wd 02 GMC 1500 HD. It was really nice, but I had to get something new before the miles added up and the value dropped.... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

07-26-2006, 09:50 PM	#9
gldevall Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Walker, LA Posts: 2,925	Re: Got a new truck today! Best $4K truck I've ever seen. __________________ Gary -1986 SWB: lowered 4/6, SOLD!!! -Best 1/4 mile: 14.51 @ 91.01 MPH -2001 Pewter Tahoe, billet grill, Corsa Sport Cat-back, K&N FIPK SOLD!!! -2004 Z-71 Extended cab with a flowmaster, BDS 6.5", 3" BL, 35x12.5x18 Trail Grapplers on Pro-Comp 18x9 wheels

07-26-2006, 10:29 PM	#10
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Re: Got a new truck today! Well, guess what. Headed back to the dealer tonight after work somy wife could sign her part of the paperwork (I had already signed my part), the thing started showing it ugly side. At around 73-75. it started hopping so bad I thought a tire was coming off! I pulled over to check everything out and things looked OK, so I got back on the interstate. From 72 to 77-78, you can NOT stay in your seat! Then I noticed the ASB light was on, and the ABS no longer worked. So, I declined that truck! I did bring another home that I do like. Runs even better than the first, is one year newer, and had less miles. When I got home, I hooked up to my RV trailer and headed for the interstate again. It pulls awesome! Not sure how I missed this one, but then again, I found the other on the stealerships web site and went straight to it when I got there. So, I guess I could say that this is (or will be) my new truck. Attached Images __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

07-26-2006, 11:55 PM	#11
97silv5.7 MooMoo Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Shapleigh, Maine Posts: 2,424	Re: Got a new truck today! even nicer! __________________ '97 ext 4x4 3" body lift and 7'6" Fisher MM2 '04 Polaris 700 twin EFI sold 2-1-07 '07 Polaris 800 twin EFI Stealth Limited Edition Support the Board! Or deal with me foo! Its all fun and games till you find out shes 16.

07-27-2006, 12:06 AM	#12
79Silv4x4 Workaholic Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 1,589	Re: Got a new truck today! yep, like the white much better. congrats

07-27-2006, 02:28 PM	#13
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Re: Got a new truck today! Well, the GMC is officially mine now!! I really like this truck! It is my first crew cab since I had a 1977 crew cab 3/4 ton back in the early 90's That thing was a boat compared to this one. This has all the toys inside. Plus it already has: dual exhaust, chrome step bars, Rhino Liner, B&W hideaway 5th wheel hitch, and tinted front windows. Everything I would have done eventually! All I need to do now is replace the tires and I am set! And I 'll be doing that on Tuesday. __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

07-27-2006, 02:34 PM	#14
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Got a new truck today! I like the white one even better! I think my next truck will be white... it hides scratches and dings well, unlike indigo blue metallic which shows EVERYTHING! Glad you like 'er. Is the new truck an HD? 5.3 or 6.0L? __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 07-27-2006 at 02:35 PM.

07-27-2006, 03:04 PM	#15
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,738	Re: Got a new truck today! Nice I love my 2000 GMC __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member



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07-27-2006, 03:04 PM	#16
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Re: Got a new truck today! All but my 68 have been white!!! It is the 1500HD with the 6.0, I love that motor! __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

07-27-2006, 03:10 PM	#17
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07-27-2006, 03:14 PM	#18
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,665	Re: Got a new truck today! Definitely like the white better. Congrats on the new wheels. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

07-28-2006, 11:42 AM	#20
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Re: Got a new truck today! Yeah, that 6.0 is awesome! Great power __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

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