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TireSmoke420 · 03-31-2009, 09:57 PM

well for 6 years. was gonna fix all the stuff wrong with the 87' after i got my taxes back. but said the heck with that and i went and bought a 08' silverado. still got 87' still plan on being buried in it lol.

enaberif · 03-31-2009, 10:01 PM

I sold my soul to my truck..

I bought it for 2k and turned around and dropped $1800 on a entire brake job.

trenchwarfare · 04-01-2009, 03:33 PM

Nothing like getting rid of a solid truck for emissions, plastic, Styrofoam, computers, sensors and overall inferior Asian engineering.

Mister laugh · 04-01-2009, 10:56 PM

Funny how that work eh? I did almost the same thing this year, got my taxes back, and my mom told me she would loan me the difference for a "Reliable" truck, i initially said no i am putting the money into the trucks that will run forever. Then went and bought a 00'

**Palf70Step** · 04-02-2009, 09:18 AM

I love my 70, but I also like my 02. Great DD. Hope you like your 08. It stinks to have the loans, but having a nice truck it is sometimes worth it.

I am hoping that by the time the 02 becomes one that needs lots of tinkering, I will have the 70 I can use as a DD, then I can tinker on the 02.

kevinr1970 · 04-03-2009, 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by trenchwarfare

Nothing like getting rid of a solid truck for emissions, plastic, Styrofoam, computers, sensors and overall inferior Asian engineering.

I hear ya. Who wants more, better and reliable power? AND decent gas mileage. I mean who needs that???
I guess if you can't change your oil regularly and keep a truck tuned then emissions is a problem.
And if "computers, sensors and overall inferior Asian engineering" means 100k mile tune-ups, coolant that lasts up 100k, engines that last 200k+ while driving it like you enjoy driving than sign me up!

72BlckButy · 04-03-2009, 07:56 AM

Congrats on the buy TireSmoke... but

trenchwarfare · 04-03-2009, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kevinr1970

I hear ya. Who wants more, better and reliable power? AND decent gas mileage. I mean who needs that???
I guess if you can't change your oil regularly and keep a truck tuned then emissions is a problem.
And if "computers, sensors and overall inferior Asian engineering" means 100k mile tune-ups, coolant that lasts up 100k, engines that last 200k+ while driving it like you enjoy driving than sign me up!

Lefts just see what happens after the first little fender bender.

72BlckButy · 04-03-2009, 02:27 PM

Come on guys... there's nothing wrong with a newer truck, heck I have an '08 and absolutely love it.

I just got 19mpg last weekend so... I'm not complaining. Well on the other hand my '69 CST I6 250 just got 21mpg so yeah I'm complaining.

DirtyLarry · 04-03-2009, 03:17 PM

Late model trucks have awesome powertrains and dependability. I just cannot stand the body design or the body quality of the 2007 later GM full sizers. GMC’s look alright, Chevy’s….not so good.

Look down the side of the bed from the tail light towards the cab and you will see two large stamping dimples that are very obvious. The front inner fenders are always hanging down below the fender and the doors do not have rocker panels to protect the bottom door edge. If you live in the salt belt the bottoms of the doors will be rusted within 5 years…..guaranteed. I saw a few durability test trucks at the Bosch Proving Grounds in South Bend, IN with rust growing on the bottoms of the doors that appeared before the simulated 5 year durability cycle.

I was on the Silverado Brand Team back in 1998 when I lived in Detroit when “The Truck” (GMT800 1999 Silverado) was launched. That was an exciting time. This new Silverado is doesn’t do a thing for me but piss me off every time I see what they did to it. They run great though! Congrats on your purchase.

See my signature…

TireSmoke420 · 05-26-2009, 04:27 PM

Finnaly got a pic of it guys let me see if i can do this right

jgreene0717 · 05-26-2009, 05:02 PM

Why is it that every time that someone buys a new body silverado that someone always has to chime in and say how ugly they are? From what I can see is that no one asked if you liked there truck or not they where just proud of there new Chevy. Congrats on the purchase.

TireSmoke420 · 05-27-2009, 06:01 PM

I set out shoppin for like a 05 but them salesmen are good. I dont like the style either. ohh well I got a newer truck then all you haters and the women freakin love it.

**LEEVON** · 05-28-2009, 08:57 AM

Tiresmoke, I have sympathy. I bought my '87 1 1/2 years ago with the intent of using it as a daily driver. The first time I drove it the alternator went out, second time the transmission, then there were the leaks, and on and on. After all that downtime and GM's really good deals on trucks last summer I went and bought a red '08 also.

Nothing wrong with the old trucks, I had just forgotten that it's a real committment to drive them everyday.

03-31-2009, 09:57 PM	#1
TireSmoke420 One of the few GMC'ers Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Des Moines, Iowa sometimes Butler, PA Posts: 146	Sold my Soul well for 6 years. was gonna fix all the stuff wrong with the 87' after i got my taxes back. but said the heck with that and i went and bought a 08' silverado. still got 87' still plan on being buried in it lol. __________________ 87' Silverado 4x4 "Young, Dumb And Full Of Cum"

03-31-2009, 10:01 PM	#2
enaberif Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 1,181	Re: Sold my Soul I sold my soul to my truck.. I bought it for 2k and turned around and dropped $1800 on a entire brake job.

04-01-2009, 03:33 PM	#3
trenchwarfare Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: WNY Posts: 313	Re: Sold my Soul Nothing like getting rid of a solid truck for emissions, plastic, Styrofoam, computers, sensors and overall inferior Asian engineering. __________________ ____________________________________

04-01-2009, 10:56 PM	#4
Mister laugh Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 423	Re: Sold my Soul Funny how that work eh? I did almost the same thing this year, got my taxes back, and my mom told me she would loan me the difference for a "Reliable" truck, i initially said no i am putting the money into the trucks that will run forever. Then went and bought a 00'

04-02-2009, 09:18 AM	#5
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,643	Re: Sold my Soul I love my 70, but I also like my 02. Great DD. Hope you like your 08. It stinks to have the loans, but having a nice truck it is sometimes worth it. I am hoping that by the time the 02 becomes one that needs lots of tinkering, I will have the 70 I can use as a DD, then I can tinker on the 02. __________________ 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!

04-03-2009, 07:56 AM	#7
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Sold my Soul Congrats on the buy TireSmoke... but __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

04-03-2009, 02:27 PM	#9
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Sold my Soul Come on guys... there's nothing wrong with a newer truck, heck I have an '08 and absolutely love it. I just got 19mpg last weekend so... I'm not complaining. Well on the other hand my '69 CST I6 250 just got 21mpg so yeah I'm complaining. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

04-03-2009, 03:17 PM	#10
DirtyLarry Windy Corner of a Dirty Street Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Pueblo West, Colorado Posts: 2,926	Re: Sold my Soul Late model trucks have awesome powertrains and dependability. I just cannot stand the body design or the body quality of the 2007 later GM full sizers. GMC’s look alright, Chevy’s….not so good. Look down the side of the bed from the tail light towards the cab and you will see two large stamping dimples that are very obvious. The front inner fenders are always hanging down below the fender and the doors do not have rocker panels to protect the bottom door edge. If you live in the salt belt the bottoms of the doors will be rusted within 5 years…..guaranteed. I saw a few durability test trucks at the Bosch Proving Grounds in South Bend, IN with rust growing on the bottoms of the doors that appeared before the simulated 5 year durability cycle. I was on the Silverado Brand Team back in 1998 when I lived in Detroit when “The Truck” (GMT800 1999 Silverado) was launched. That was an exciting time. This new Silverado is doesn’t do a thing for me but piss me off every time I see what they did to it. They run great though! Congrats on your purchase. See my signature… __________________ Current vehicle collection: 1978 Chevrolet K10, 8.1L, NV4500, NP205 1989 Chevrolet Suburban, 8.1L, NV4500, NP241 1993 Chevrolet C1500 Sportside, TBI 7.4L, 4L60E 2001 Chevrolet K2500HD, Ext Cab, SWB, 8.1L, ZF 6 speed 2014 Chevrolet Impala LTZ 3.6L Vortec 8.1L because life is too short to tolerate underpowered vehicles Instagram

05-26-2009, 04:27 PM	#11
TireSmoke420 One of the few GMC'ers Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Des Moines, Iowa sometimes Butler, PA Posts: 146	Re: Sold my Soul Finnaly got a pic of it guys let me see if i can do this right Attached Images __________________ 87' Silverado 4x4 "Young, Dumb And Full Of Cum"

05-26-2009, 05:02 PM	#12
jgreene0717 Jason Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Wetumpka, AL Posts: 152	Re: Sold my Soul Why is it that every time that someone buys a new body silverado that someone always has to chime in and say how ugly they are? From what I can see is that no one asked if you liked there truck or not they where just proud of there new Chevy. Congrats on the purchase.

05-27-2009, 06:01 PM	#13
TireSmoke420 One of the few GMC'ers Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Des Moines, Iowa sometimes Butler, PA Posts: 146	Re: Sold my Soul I set out shoppin for like a 05 but them salesmen are good. I dont like the style either. ohh well I got a newer truck then all you haters and the women freakin love it. __________________ 87' Silverado 4x4 "Young, Dumb And Full Of Cum"

05-28-2009, 08:57 AM	#14
LEEVON Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,887	Re: Sold my Soul Tiresmoke, I have sympathy. I bought my '87 1 1/2 years ago with the intent of using it as a daily driver. The first time I drove it the alternator went out, second time the transmission, then there were the leaks, and on and on. After all that downtime and GM's really good deals on trucks last summer I went and bought a red '08 also. Nothing wrong with the old trucks, I had just forgotten that it's a real committment to drive them everyday. __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids



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