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tbyrne Senior Enthusiast

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My truck was supposed to be built this week but I was surprized to find out that it's already on the way to CSXT rail line to take a trip up to me. I should probably have the keys in about 2 weeks. I think this will only be about 6 weeks after I placed the order.

 

Here is a quick rundown of some of the mods that will be going on after it comes in -

 

Precision Billet Grill (stainless)

 

Grill frame painted red

 

Sierra Denali headlights and door handles (handles and mirrors painted red)

 

Low beams and driving lights upgraded to HID

 

Spray in bed liner

 

Tint

 

 

37x13.5/17 ProComp Xterrain tires are wrapped around 17x8.5" Weld Evo Renegade XT wheels

 

9” Cognito lift – front section powdercoated red

 

Driveshaft polished and clear coated

 

4.56 gears

 

 

Kenwood DDX7015 2-DIN In-Dash 6.5" Monitor DVD/CD/MP3/WMA with Navigation, voice recognition ect…

 

9” Screens behind each of the headrests

 

Microsoft X-Box

 

Two back-up cameras. One to see behind me and one pointing towards the hitch

 

 

Volant or VaraRam induction

 

Programming - either TTS, Westers or the Edge

 

Corsa exhaust (not released yet) or MBRP exhaust

 

I might see what a turbo upgrade will be good for. And finally, all of this will probably lead to a transmission upgrade. I think I'll leave the rest of the truck stock :cheers:

 

 

2005 Sierra HD (CC,LB, DA) - on order - due soon!

2005 C6 Millennium Yellow Corvette convertible - on order - due someday

2005 300C - Mods going on now!

2002 Silverado HD - 8" lift + much more - buy me!

2002 Supercharged 8.1 Suburban - 13.93@ 95.79 - almost sold!

1997 Cadillac Deville - luxury beater car

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Chevy Tough

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My truck was supposed to be built this week but I was surprized to find out that it's already on the way to CSXT rail line to take a trip up to me. I should probably have the keys in about 2 weeks. I think this will only be about 6 weeks after I placed the order.

 

Here is a quick rundown of some of the mods that will be going on after it comes in -

 

Precision Billet Grill (stainless)

 

Grill frame painted red

 

Sierra Denali headlights and door handles (handles and mirrors painted red)

 

Low beams and driving lights upgraded to HID

 

Spray in bed liner

 

Tint

 

 

37x13.5/17 ProComp Xterrain tires are wrapped around 17x8.5" Weld Evo Renegade XT wheels

 

9” Cognito lift – front section powdercoated red

 

Driveshaft polished and clear coated

 

4.56 gears

 

 

Kenwood  DDX7015  2-DIN In-Dash 6.5" Monitor DVD/CD/MP3/WMA  with Navigation, voice recognition ect…

 

9” Screens behind each of the headrests

 

Microsoft X-Box

 

Two back-up cameras. One to see behind me and one pointing towards the hitch

 

 

Volant or VaraRam induction

 

Programming - either TTS, Westers or the Edge

 

Corsa exhaust (not released yet) or MBRP exhaust

 

I might see what a turbo upgrade will be good for. And finally, all of this will probably lead to a transmission upgrade. I think I'll leave the rest of the truck stock :chill:

 

 

2005 Sierra HD (CC,LB, DA) - on order - due soon!

2005 C6 Millennium Yellow Corvette convertible - on order - due someday

2005 300C - Mods going on now!

2002 Silverado HD -  8" lift +  much more - buy me!

2002 Supercharged 8.1 Suburban - 13.93@ 95.79 - almost sold!

1997 Cadillac Deville - luxury beater car

 

 

 

 

Hell if your capable of building some of the badass chevies that you own im sure that this new GMC will be even more killer badass. Cant wait!!!! :cheers:

tbyrne Senior Enthusiast

tbyrne

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The thing that I'm really looking foward to is what the diesel guys have been telling us about for awhile... the gas mileage. It will no longer cost me over $5. in gas to drive 25 miles round trip to get my hair cut. :cheers:

99silveradoz71 Senior Enthusiast

99silveradoz71

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Tom, you need to learn to have the barbershop at home. Works for me(or so I think). I can do 3/4 of it myself no problem, just need an extra set of eyes/hands to spot the back and shave my neck up. Sure as heck beats $15 weekly to just run the clippers and razor.

tbyrne Senior Enthusiast

tbyrne

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I don't know... I usually go every 2-3 weeks and really look forward to her using the buzzer to shave my neck. It gives me 10 seconds of relaxation in a busy day :cheers:

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