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AirMale · 01-17-2004, 06:37 PM

All I can remember is walking around the dealership with my "gastank settlement certificate" in my pocket and next thing I know.....................

AirMale · 01-17-2004, 06:38 PM

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jon_volk · 01-17-2004, 07:11 PM

dont ya hate it when they just follow ya home like that.

78chevstepside · 01-17-2004, 08:03 PM

what does the new truck have in it ?

AirMale · 01-17-2004, 08:22 PM

I only have 15 minutes of drive time on her but here are the specs.
2004 Chevy Silverado LS 1500
2WD Reg Cab shortbed
Vortec 5.3 295hp
3.73 Locking differential.
Alloy wheels
Heavy duty suspension
Trailer package and bedliner
Every available option
Sticker was $26,590
Paid $23,000 and No Money Down,0% financing for 60 months = $385.00/month

This truck is quick and refined.

CRRoy71 · 01-17-2004, 09:04 PM

Nice truck. I have heard that the 5.3's are pretty quick.

Lynx · 01-17-2004, 09:12 PM

Nice!

**lolife99** · 01-17-2004, 09:33 PM

Now you have to LOWER it!!!

jon_volk · 01-17-2004, 10:27 PM

BAG IT!

1974StepSide · 01-17-2004, 10:35 PM

Looks good!

**old Rusty C10** · 01-17-2004, 11:46 PM

sounds great!! youre getting me jealous here!! tell me they gave ya the onstar and XM radio package too!!???!!

78chevstepside · 01-17-2004, 11:54 PM

I bet it was hard to find a short bed standard cab with the 5.3. when I went looking for mine all I could find were 4wds. I really like my 02 silverado ext-cab shortbed 1500 lt . My 5.3 only has 290 hp. I get 18 mpg. I have on star I think it sucks. IF you try to use the phone the computer never hears you right. Chevy talk.com has a forum for 99 and up silverados.

Blue Beard · 01-18-2004, 12:02 AM

You'll like it, I have a 2000 4x4.........

gldevall · 01-18-2004, 12:28 AM

Funny thing is, is that with about an extra $2000 you can have it as fast and maybe faster than your 86.

AirMale · 01-18-2004, 08:13 AM

No ONSTAR or XM but the 5.3 in a shortbed sold me

Has anyone seen one of those EXTANG RT tonneau covers? I am looking for a nice tonneau, need opinions.
FAST? Well if it's not fast enough for me I saw an article in Nov 2003 "Truckin" that has a MAGNA-CHARGER install on a 5.3. Power goes from 279hp/296tq to an awesome 403hp/415tq.
As for being faster then my 86 with a 550cu....impossible

I'll be looking to lower it 4/6 and keep the stock alloys on her for now.

8t5Silverado · 01-18-2004, 11:24 AM

Onstar? No thanks.

I read an article on foxnews.com recently about the FBI taping conversations inside a vehicle that had onstar. They could turn it on, listen in, and you wouldn't know it.

Which would be good if your vehicle was stolen, but it still makes me leary.

race2c · 01-18-2004, 09:20 PM

AirMale-- I have a sport masters (???) vinyl tonneau cover for my '89 z71. the cover is easy to care for and to wash along with being very durable. it installs in under an hour and comes off in a matter of a few minutes.

bigblock73 · 01-19-2004, 01:56 AM

That is a cool lookin truck, the jury is still out for me on those front ends...I like the previous style much better.

chicogixr · 01-19-2004, 02:57 AM

you gotta spend the extra $ for a fiberglass tonneau. get a snuglid or topdeck. i am a installer for those and they fit great and easy to take off. DONT GET A LEER! trust me coming from an authorized dealer.

Izzy · 01-19-2004, 10:08 AM

I'd look into a gaylords lid if you don't mind the extra cost.

AirMale · 01-19-2004, 01:55 PM

Not crazy about the front end either but I bought it knowing that an Escalade front is in the future. As for tonneau covers, it has to be soft. I've owned both including snuglid and Gemtop GT classic. Both were of excellent workmanship and would highly reccomend both but I need to use the bed occasionally and hated finding someone to help remove the lid if neccessary. I've also started to research some drop kits

8t5Silverado · 01-19-2004, 02:46 PM

I think the frontend looks great compared to the 99-02s.

If I were to get one, I would build a SWB SS (like the Joe Gibbs Silverado).

chicogixr · 01-20-2004, 03:52 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by AirMale
Not crazy about the front end either but I bought it knowing that an Escalade front is in the future. As for tonneau covers, it has to be soft. I've owned both including snuglid and Gemtop GT classic. Both were of excellent workmanship and would highly reccomend both but I need to use the bed occasionally and hated finding someone to help remove the lid if neccessary. I've also started to research some drop kits

again coming from an installers point of view, only get Belltech lowering kits. you wont have problems. be sure to measure your truck from the ground to each wheel well center. if you measure correctly, one side is lower than the other. i think its to compensate for the gas tank. the down side is you can notice it when its lowered.

BaggedC10 · 01-20-2004, 04:10 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by chicogixr

again coming from an installers point of view, only get Belltech lowering kits. you wont have problems. be sure to measure your truck from the ground to each wheel well center. if you measure correctly, one side is lower than the other. i think its to compensate for the gas tank. the down side is you can notice it when its lowered.

Too bad Belltech spindles for the 99+ trucks increase your turning radius.

I would recommend DJM, Hotchkis, and McGaughy's for the NBS trucks. This coming from what I've read and researched.

gldevall · 01-20-2004, 10:23 AM

I personally like the new front ends better.

01-17-2004, 06:37 PM	#1
AirMale Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Atlantic City, NJ Posts: 1,073	New shortbed pics All I can remember is walking around the dealership with my "gastank settlement certificate" in my pocket and next thing I know..................... Attached Images __________________ 86 SWB 9.0 LITER T-400-OD 4.11 eaton-4/5 drop Best 1/4 12.51 @112mph no traction

01-17-2004, 06:38 PM	#2
AirMale Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Atlantic City, NJ Posts: 1,073	2 Attached Images __________________ 86 SWB 9.0 LITER T-400-OD 4.11 eaton-4/5 drop Best 1/4 12.51 @112mph no traction

01-17-2004, 07:11 PM	#3
jon_volk Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Milford, CT Posts: 242	dont ya hate it when they just follow ya home like that. __________________ 83 Monte Carlo 92 Camaro

01-17-2004, 08:22 PM	#5
AirMale Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Atlantic City, NJ Posts: 1,073	I only have 15 minutes of drive time on her but here are the specs. 2004 Chevy Silverado LS 1500 2WD Reg Cab shortbed Vortec 5.3 295hp 3.73 Locking differential. Alloy wheels Heavy duty suspension Trailer package and bedliner Every available option Sticker was $26,590 Paid $23,000 and No Money Down,0% financing for 60 months = $385.00/month This truck is quick and refined. __________________ 86 SWB 9.0 LITER T-400-OD 4.11 eaton-4/5 drop Best 1/4 12.51 @112mph no traction

01-17-2004, 09:04 PM	#6
CRRoy71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Mont Belvieu, TX Posts: 852	Nice truck. I have heard that the 5.3's are pretty quick. __________________ Chris '92 ext. cab s/b 4.3L "Sparky" '04 crew cab 2500 4x4 6.0L

01-17-2004, 08:03 PM	#4
78chevstepside Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: lacenter, washington Posts: 718	what does the new truck have in it ?

01-17-2004, 09:12 PM	#7
Lynx Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada Posts: 513	Nice! __________________ Ben 1983 Silverado SWB 305 2002 Silverado Extended Cab 5.3 http://members.shaw.ca/bkennett

01-17-2004, 09:33 PM	#8
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,701	Now you have to LOWER it!!!

01-17-2004, 10:27 PM	#9
jon_volk Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Milford, CT Posts: 242	BAG IT! __________________ 83 Monte Carlo 92 Camaro

01-17-2004, 10:35 PM	#10
1974StepSide Play it Loud... Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: East San Jose, CA Posts: 465	Looks good! __________________ Big Moe =-=-=-= 1974 Cheyenne Super Stepside, 350/400, Hooker Headers, Flowmaster Mufflers... Needs new doors, fenders, hood, and paint. 1952 Chevy Pickup waiting to be brought back home!

01-17-2004, 11:46 PM	#11
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,313	sounds great!! youre getting me jealous here!! tell me they gave ya the onstar and XM radio package too!!???!! __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

01-17-2004, 11:54 PM	#12
78chevstepside Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: lacenter, washington Posts: 718	I bet it was hard to find a short bed standard cab with the 5.3. when I went looking for mine all I could find were 4wds. I really like my 02 silverado ext-cab shortbed 1500 lt . My 5.3 only has 290 hp. I get 18 mpg. I have on star I think it sucks. IF you try to use the phone the computer never hears you right. Chevy talk.com has a forum for 99 and up silverados.

01-18-2004, 12:02 AM	#13
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	You'll like it, I have a 2000 4x4......... __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

01-18-2004, 12:28 AM	#14
gldevall Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Walker, LA Posts: 2,925	Funny thing is, is that with about an extra $2000 you can have it as fast and maybe faster than your 86. __________________ 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

01-18-2004, 08:13 AM	#15
AirMale Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Atlantic City, NJ Posts: 1,073	No ONSTAR or XM but the 5.3 in a shortbed sold me Has anyone seen one of those EXTANG RT tonneau covers? I am looking for a nice tonneau, need opinions. FAST? Well if it's not fast enough for me I saw an article in Nov 2003 "Truckin" that has a MAGNA-CHARGER install on a 5.3. Power goes from 279hp/296tq to an awesome 403hp/415tq. As for being faster then my 86 with a 550cu....impossible I'll be looking to lower it 4/6 and keep the stock alloys on her for now. __________________ 86 SWB 9.0 LITER T-400-OD 4.11 eaton-4/5 drop Best 1/4 12.51 @112mph no traction



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01-18-2004, 11:24 AM	#16
8t5Silverado Mudslides 'r my specialty Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: STL Posts: 1,106	Onstar? No thanks. I read an article on foxnews.com recently about the FBI taping conversations inside a vehicle that had onstar. They could turn it on, listen in, and you wouldn't know it. Which would be good if your vehicle was stolen, but it still makes me leary. __________________ Always on the lookout for old cars and parts...(20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, etc.) http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/500339

01-18-2004, 09:20 PM	#17
race2c <--Thanks 86 Red Bowtie Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Mt. Zion IL (Home) Stillwater, OK (School) Posts: 140	AirMale-- I have a sport masters (???) vinyl tonneau cover for my '89 z71. the cover is easy to care for and to wash along with being very durable. it installs in under an hour and comes off in a matter of a few minutes. __________________ race2c@aol.com 1941 Willys Coupe--Currently being put together. Willy Works fiberglass car. 1969 Chevy K10 SWB--SOLD!!! 1989 Chevy Silverado Z71 RCSB--SOLD!!! 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix--College Commuter

01-19-2004, 01:56 AM	#18
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	That is a cool lookin truck, the jury is still out for me on those front ends...I like the previous style much better. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

01-19-2004, 02:57 AM	#19
chicogixr Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: chico,ca Posts: 52	you gotta spend the extra $ for a fiberglass tonneau. get a snuglid or topdeck. i am a installer for those and they fit great and easy to take off. DONT GET A LEER! trust me coming from an authorized dealer. __________________ Semper Fi seafoam green 79 K10 stepside with a 6" lift, 33" baja claws, billet interior, autometer gauges, 350/t350

01-19-2004, 10:08 AM	#20
Izzy Trucker. Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 1,364	I'd look into a gaylords lid if you don't mind the extra cost.

01-19-2004, 01:55 PM	#21
AirMale Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Atlantic City, NJ Posts: 1,073	Not crazy about the front end either but I bought it knowing that an Escalade front is in the future. As for tonneau covers, it has to be soft. I've owned both including snuglid and Gemtop GT classic. Both were of excellent workmanship and would highly reccomend both but I need to use the bed occasionally and hated finding someone to help remove the lid if neccessary. I've also started to research some drop kits __________________ 86 SWB 9.0 LITER T-400-OD 4.11 eaton-4/5 drop Best 1/4 12.51 @112mph no traction

01-19-2004, 02:46 PM	#22
8t5Silverado Mudslides 'r my specialty Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: STL Posts: 1,106	I think the frontend looks great compared to the 99-02s. If I were to get one, I would build a SWB SS (like the Joe Gibbs Silverado). __________________ Always on the lookout for old cars and parts...(20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, etc.) http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/500339

01-20-2004, 10:23 AM	#25
gldevall Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Walker, LA Posts: 2,925	I personally like the new front ends better. __________________ 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

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