Bye bye Camaro... - Page 2

Bucwheat · 06-19-2013, 8:55am

I like my old truck ,the prices keep me away from the dealer.

VatorMan · 06-19-2013, 9:06am

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Originally Posted by Bucwheat

I like my old truck ,the prices keep me away from the dealer.

But I'll be in the market for a 1 ton dually diesel after the first of the year.

Cybercowboy · 06-19-2013, 9:20am

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Originally Posted by vtelvr

Completely understandable. Around here, every joe blow mall crawler has a lifted truck that is way above their needs. Their dime, so whatever. I buy a truck to use it as a truck...it will get dinged, scratched, and dirty, or at least the bed will. Part of the stigma of owning one.

The last truck I had, a Mazda B3000, was one day old back in 1994. I drove it to the grocery store to pick up a keg of beer for a friend's bachelor party. The beer distributor guy was there and offered to load the keg in the back of my truck for me. Cool.

So he wheels the keg out as I lower the tailgate. He then grabs the keg and literally throws it up into the bed of the truck. He lands it on the interface between the tailgate and the bed, with the edge of the keg, and puts a huge dent in both the bed and the tailgate.

He stares at it and the color drains out of his face. He then looks at me and starts to open and close his mouth, with no words coming forth.

I said "Eh, it's a truck, it's going to get abused. Plus I'm getting a bed liner for it later this week. Should cover it up."

I think he wanted to hug me.

onedef92 · 06-19-2013, 9:35am

Chevy makes a fine truck.

bradc6 · 06-19-2013, 9:39am

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Originally Posted by JRD77VET

Looks good, does it fit in the garage?

Mine fits as long as I don't need to close the door.

Norm · 06-19-2013, 9:58am

Nice! Like the color.

vtelvr · 06-19-2013, 10:03am

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Originally Posted by simpleman68

Nice truck Brad

Shoulda called me first, I'm selling my old F350 V10

Useless beast for most folks, but it is a killer work truck/tow vehicle.
Scott

Jeez..the V10 would KILL most people in just fuel costs alone!

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Originally Posted by Bucwheat

I like my old truck ,the prices keep me away from the dealer.

Amen. The rebates are pretty good right now with the 2014's hitting the dealerships. I was looking at a truck that was offsite that they *could* get, but when my guy told me that they would deal on one they have in stock more, that persuaded me to hit them hard on the bargaining with the one I bought. Seemed to work to my favor.

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Originally Posted by Cybercowboy

The last truck I had, a Mazda B3000, was one day old back in 1994. I drove it to the grocery store to pick up a keg of beer for a friend's bachelor party. The beer distributor guy was there and offered to load the keg in the back of my truck for me. Cool.

So he wheels the keg out as I lower the tailgate. He then grabs the keg and literally throws it up into the bed of the truck. He lands it on the interface between the tailgate and the bed, with the edge of the keg, and puts a huge dent in both the bed and the tailgate.

He stares at it and the color drains out of his face. He then looks at me and starts to open and close his mouth, with no words coming forth.

I said "Eh, it's a truck, it's going to get abused. Plus I'm getting a bed liner for it later this week. Should cover it up."

I think he wanted to hug me.

Yep. I have a buddy with at 2500HD that is lifted, never sees any dirt, and is actually rarely driven because he has a beater DD. He would shit if his bed was scratched, much less had a dent.

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Originally Posted by onedef92

Chevy makes a fine truck.

I had a 2010 Silverado that was having issues that GM basically turned their back on. That pushed me away, and I still feel to this day that I just bought a lemon. Hell, it happens, but when the manufacturer won't help, FK it...cut your losses, and move along. This new one only has 72 miles as of this morning...the verdict long term is still out of course. Here's hoping that this will be my "long term" truck that I keep, pay off, and pass down to my kids(if we have them).

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Originally Posted by bradc6

Mine fits as long as I don't need to close the door.

Yep, that's about how mine looks in ours. Plus, add in all the shit that gets stored out there 24/7, and there is no way I can park it any further in. I can fit it in far enough to do an oil change or whatever...so that is good enough. I am pretty good about keeping my vehicle clean and waxed, so keeping it outside isn't the biggest issue I have. I would prefer a garage that would fit it in, but just not in our plans right now to move.

DAB · 06-19-2013, 10:26am

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Originally Posted by bradc6

Mine fits as long as I don't need to close the door.

Mine fits.

bradc6 · 06-19-2013, 10:33am

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Originally Posted by DAB

Mine fits.

Mine would fit in here but somebody keeps buying Corvettes.

DAB · 06-19-2013, 10:37am

Need a bigger garage.

bsmith · 06-19-2013, 10:47am

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Originally Posted by Cybercowboy

The last truck I had, a Mazda B3000, was one day old back in 1994. I drove it to the grocery store to pick up a keg of beer for a friend's bachelor party. The beer distributor guy was there and offered to load the keg in the back of my truck for me. Cool.

So he wheels the keg out as I lower the tailgate. He then grabs the keg and literally throws it up into the bed of the truck. He lands it on the interface between the tailgate and the bed, with the edge of the keg, and puts a huge dent in both the bed and the tailgate.

He stares at it and the color drains out of his face. He then looks at me and starts to open and close his mouth, with no words coming forth.

I said "Eh, it's a truck, it's going to get abused. Plus I'm getting a bed liner for it later this week. Should cover it up."

I think he wanted to hug me.

Granted, mine is a beater truck, but I went to the local garden center for some river rock this spring.
Old fart running the little loader dumped it down the fender.

You could see the "oh shit" look on his face.
I just started laughing.

bsmith · 06-19-2013, 10:48am

Very nice truck

If you sold a Gen 1 Camaro to get it, I'm sorry.
Gen 2, kinda sorry.

Gen 3, Gen 4 or Gen 5...who cares.

vtelvr · 06-19-2013, 11:50am

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Originally Posted by bsmith

Very nice truck

If you sold a Gen 1 Camaro to get it, I'm sorry.
Gen 2, kinda sorry.

Gen 3, Gen 4 or Gen 5...who cares.

It was a Gen 5, but I did like the car.

I bought it kind of on an impulse, but didn't do bad buying, or getting rid of it. So, no harm, no foul.

onedef92 · 06-19-2013, 12:16pm

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Originally Posted by DAB

Need a bigger garage.

Luke 12:16-21....

bsmith · 06-19-2013, 12:53pm

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Originally Posted by vtelvr

It was a Gen 5, but I did like the car.

I bought it kind of on an impulse, but didn't do bad buying, or getting rid of it. So, no harm, no foul.

Nothing wrong with them...just easy to come by.

C5Nate · 06-19-2013, 1:39pm

Looking good!

Gotta love a GMC!

With new grill...

'97 - Jimmy 1ton

'03 RST GMC

simpleman68 · 06-19-2013, 3:51pm

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Originally Posted by C5Nate

Gotta love a GMC!

We'll see Friday...... I'll be replacing the turbo in my buddy's '03 2500.

Hope you're on standby for any last minute sheit like torque specs

Scott

C5Nate · 06-19-2013, 4:02pm

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Originally Posted by simpleman68

We'll see Friday...... I'll be replacing the turbo in my buddy's '03 2500.

Hope you're on standby for any last minute sheit like torque specs

Scott

Back to stock or aftermarket?

I may not be available Friday so here you go:

From GM Service Manual CD

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A/C Compressor Bolt: 37lb-ft
A/C Compressor/ Power Steering Bracket Bolt: 34lb-ft
Camshaft Gear Bolt: 173lb-ft
Camshaft position sensor bolt: 89lb-in
Camshaft Exciter Ring Bolt: 80lb-in
Camshaft Thrust Plate Bolt: 16lb-ft
CAC Mounting Bolt:15lb-ft
Connecting Rod Cap Bolt (Torque-Yeild): 1st step: 47lb-ft, 2nd step:30 Degrees, 3rd Step 30 degrees
Coolant pipe to water pump nuts: 18lb-ft
Cooling Fan Pulley:30lb-ft
Crankshaft Balancer Bolt: 260lb-ft
Crank Bearing Cap Bolts(torque-yeild): 1st step: 72lb-ft, 2nd step: 97lb-ft, 3rd step:30 degrees
Crank Bearing Cap Side Bolts: 58lb-ft
Crank Position Sensor Bolt: 89lb-in
Crank Position Sensor Space bolt:89lb-in
Cylinder Head Bolts (M12) (torque-yeild) For older Crimped Gaskets: 1st step: 37lb-ft, 2nd step: 59lb-ft, 3rd step: 90 degrees, 4th step: 75 degrees
Cylinder Head Bolts (M12) (torque-yeild) For newer Riveted Gaskets: 1st step: 37lb-ft, 2nd step: 59lb-ft, 3rd step: 60 degrees, 4th step: 60 degrees
Cylinder Head Bolts (M8): 18lb-ft
Drive Belt Tensioner Pulley Bolt:30lb-ft
Engine Block Coolant Plug: 13lb-ft
Engine Block Ground Bolt: 25lb-ft
Engine Mount Bolts (3 per side): 43lb-ft
Exhaust heat shield nuts: 80lb-in
Exhaust Manifold Bolts/Nuts: 28lb-ft
Exhaust Manifold heat shield bolts: 71lb-in
Exhaust Downpipe head shield bolts: 71lb-in
Exhaust Downpipe Bolts/Nuts: 39lb-ft
Exhaust Up-pipe Bolts: 39lb-ft
Fan Pulley bracket Bolt: 34lb-ft
Flywheel Bolts (Torque-Yeild): 1st step: 58lb-ft, 2nd Step: 60 degrees, 3rd step: 60 degrees
Flywheel housing bolts: 67lb-ft
Flywheel to oil pan bolts (2): 37lb-ft
Front Engine cover bolts:15lb-ft
Fuel Junction Block Bolt: 18lb-ft
Fuel Filter Bracket Bolts: 15lb-ft
FICM bolt:15lb-ft
FICM bracket bolt: 15lb-ft
FICM Banjo Bolts (2): 20lb-ft
Fuel Injection pipe Nut: 30lb-ft
Fuel Inlet Pipe Bracket Bolt:15lb-ft
Fuel pipes bracket bolt: 18lb-ft
Fuel Rail assembly Bolts: 18lb-ft
Fuel Lines from rail to injector: 33lb-ft
Fuel injector return line bolts: 12lb-ft
Fuel Return pipe sleeve nut: 30lb-ft
Fuel Return pipe Sleev unit: 30lb-ft
Fuel injection pump to block bolts: 15lb-ft
Fuel Injection pump drive gear nut: 52lb-ft
Fuel line bracket nut 15lb-ft
Function block to injection pipe fitting: 30lb-ft
Generator/Alternator bolts:37lb-ft
Glow Plug: 13lb-ft
Idler Pulley Bolts: 27lb-ft
Injector Hold-down bolts: 37lb-ft
Injector harness bracket bolt (under valvecover): 80lb-in
Injector terminal nuts: 18lb-in
Intake air Heater: 37lb-ft
Intake Manifold Runner Bolts/Nuts: 15lb-ft
Intake Manifold Bridge bolts/nuts: 80lb-in
Oil Coole r adapter bolts: 18lb-ft
Oil Cooler adapter nuts: 15lb-ft
Oil cooler assembly mouting bolts: 18lb-ft
Oil cooler adapter studs: 89lb-in
Oil drain plug: 62lb-ft
Oil fill tube Bolt: 15lb-ft
Oil filter :18lb-ft
Oil gallery Plugs: 39lb-ft
Oil Pan bolts upper: 15lb-ft
Oil pan bolts/nuts lower: 89lb-in
Oil pressure Sensor: 22lb-ft
Oil pressure relief Valve: 29lb-ft
Oil pump Bolt: 15lb-ft
Oil Pump Gear nut: 74lb-ft
Oil Strainer Bolts/nuts: 18lb-ft
Piston Oil Squirter Eye bolt: 15lb-ft
Power Steering pump bolt: 37lb-ft
Rocker arm shaft bolts: 30lb-ft
Starter motor bolts:58lb-ft
Thermostat housing Bolts/Nuts: 18lb-ft
Thermostat cover bolt: 15lb-ft
Torque Converter Bolt: 44lb-ft
Turbo Mounting Bolt: 80lb-ft
Turbo oil return stud:89lb-in
Turbo oil return nuts/bolts: 15lb-ft
Turbo oil feed hose banjo bolt: 25lb-ft
Turbo thermostatic valve: 44lb-ft
Valve adjusting screw nut: 16lb-ft
Valve Lifter Hold-down Bracket bolts: 97lb-in
Valve cover upper bolts: 71lb-in twice
Valve cover lower bolts: 89lb-in
Water outlet bolts: 18lb-ft
Water Pump Bolts: 15lb-ft

magnetized · 06-19-2013, 9:58pm

Looks good

simpleman68 · 06-19-2013, 10:05pm

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Originally Posted by C5Nate

Back to stock or aftermarket?

I may not be available Friday so here you go:

From GM Service Manual CD

Stock "remannied" unit.

Thanks for the specs Nate, you are the Duramax go to guy here.

Scott

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