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I finally broke down and replaced my 88 k2500 with a leftover 2006 2500HD 4x4 ExCab Long bed in Blue Slate. I can't belive how awesome this engine is! I only tow a 4wheeler trailer, but now I haul lots of a$$!!! I still can't seem to figure out how to post pics :cool: If anyone is on the fence about whether you wany a diesel or not, DO NOT HESITATE!!! Go get you one! BTW I also got $3500 out of my old girl (no, unfortunately not my wife, my 88). It's been a good Christmas so far for me. I can't wait to see my boy's face (5) when he sees the new Yamaha Santa's going to bring him.

 

 

Merry Christmas to all!! Especially those who protect us at home and abroad :gmc:

 

Ashton

dogzapper Enthusiast

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Superbee,

 

It is going to take a long, long time for that WIDE grin to leave your face. I've had my 2006 Duramax/Allison LT-3 CC/SB for a while and I'm still totally in LUST.

 

Enjoy your new rig and my heartfelt congratulations.

 

Steve

superbee Enthusiast

superbee

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Superbee,

 

It is going to take a long, long time for that WIDE grin to leave your face.  I've had my 2006 Duramax/Allison LT-3 CC/SB for a while and I'm still totally in LUST.

 

Enjoy your new rig and my heartfelt congratulations.

 

Steve

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks, where did you get your fuel door? That's pretty cool.

dogzapper Enthusiast

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Superbee,

 

It is going to take a long, long time for that WIDE grin to leave your face.  I've had my 2006 Duramax/Allison LT-3 CC/SB for a while and I'm still totally in LUST.

 

Enjoy your new rig and my heartfelt congratulations.

 

Steve

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks, where did you get your fuel door? That's pretty cool.

 

 

 

 

 

I really wanted a locking fuel door. Too many eco-freaks and bozos out there who would like nothing more than to frig with diesel trucks. Soooo, I thought that I'd make it a little harder for them.

 

I searched and searched for a really great locking fuel door. Finally, I ended up buying the ASMI (All Sports Manufacturing Inc) door from StylinConcepts.com. The overall quality is superb.

 

I'm a retired goldsmith/watchmaker, but surely not a truck mechanic and I was a bit worried about pulling the OEM fuel door and installing the ASMI one. It was easy and I had the new one on (it fit absolutely perfectly) in a fun and leisurely half-hour. Just to keep honest folks honest, I secured the screws with red LokTite.

 

I put a lot of thought into the finish, but finally settled on the matte black powder-coated finish. The finish has held up superbly, it compliments the look of the truck and I would choose it again in a heartbeat.

 

Hope this helps.

 

Steve

Shaners Senior Enthusiast

Shaners

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Congrats on the new Dmax!!!

 

I seriously doubt the smile will ever come off your face! If it feels like it is starting to go away, just dip into the throttle and it will come right back!

Jimmy J Enthusiast

Jimmy J

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Congrats on the new DMAX...you lucky bastard!!! My next rig IS GONNA be a DMAX!!! Just wasn't in the cards his time around. Merry Christmas!!!!

Bud Enthusiast

Bud

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Congrats on the new DMAX...you lucky bastard!!!  My next rig IS GONNA be a DMAX!!!  Just wasn't in the cards his time around.  Merry Christmas!!!!

 

 

 

 

Congrats on the DMAX. I wish I

could say that my next truck was

going to be a DMAX but the way my health

is going, I have my last truck. It's

not bad though, a 2001 GMC 2500HD 8.1/allison.

And it only has 16K miles.

Take my advice, if you are thinking about it, DO IT, because

you never know.

 

Bud

LARSONEM Enthusiast

LARSONEM

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Yes they are a really cool truck. Mine is a 2003 and will be 4 years old in March. I just turned 30K on it, but use it almost exclusively for trailer towing. Don't drive it much unless it has a trailer hooked to it. I know they have made improvements in the trucks since my LB7 engine, but even that motor is a great hauler.

Machine Enthusiast

Machine

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Congrats on the Dmax; it's an awesome engine that can take a beating. My 03 is always being driven to its limits and not a single problem.

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