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Dalaigh · 05-26-2012, 01:47 PM

If all goes well, and it should, I'll be pick her up on Tuesday.

Sorry for the ****ty phone camera, but I'll get some better pics up, when I get'r home.
It's a 2012 Chevy Silverado, 4x4, 4.8, bluetooth, mp3, on star, xm radio, pw/pl/pd, A/C, cruise, 40/20/40 seat, and chrome package.
I can't wait, this is the first brand new truck or car I have ever bought, pretty excited.

Dalaigh · 05-30-2012, 08:54 PM

finally got a few better pics

cochino12 · 05-30-2012, 09:08 PM

Nice truck. How does that 4.8 move it?

Dalaigh · 05-31-2012, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by cochino12

Nice truck. How does that 4.8 move it?

Pretty good actually. The new 4.8's are 302hp/305ft, which is only 10hp/30ft less then the 5.3. I haven't really got on it yet, because it's only got 110km on it and is still being broken in.

Dalaigh · 05-31-2012, 12:15 AM

I'm already planning to put on a levelling kit, bigger tires, a tonneau cover, and spray in liner. But, that it. After that it's back onto the '84.

rblcori7 · 06-03-2012, 10:14 AM

looks good man. the leveling kit will give it a subtle difference that looks so much better

Dalaigh · 06-05-2012, 01:08 PM

Took it in today to have a dual exhaust put on, I'm going with a thrush welded because I liked the sound on my old 97 Sierra with a 5.7.I've had it 6 days an only have only put 350km's on it and I'm already cutting it up

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Got a price on a levelling kit, it's a ready lift 2.25. Just gotta find out if 285/70/17's will fit.

I'll try and get a video of it when I go get it later. I'm pretty happy, now the truck sounds like a truck.

Dalaigh · 06-05-2012, 05:13 PM

Got a vid, but I will do another one in a few weeks or more, after the exhaust is broken in, and I have a better camera

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7rhQ...ature=youtu.be

piecesparts · 06-05-2012, 06:45 PM

I did my 2011 with a Magnaflow setup and dual outlets. Good sound and a healthy change in flow. I also installed a set of Kooks headers on my 5.3.

Dalaigh · 06-15-2012, 11:07 AM

Picked up a ready lift 2.25" levelling kit. Gonna be a bit before I get it on, gotta find the time to do it. Gonna run my stock tires for a bit, they are brand new after all, and eventually get some 285/70/17's on some aftermarket rims (haven't decided which yet). I might run some 255/80/17 on the stockers, if I can find some decent winter tires in that size (it's not looking good).

fast50ranger · 06-20-2012, 05:17 PM

Nice truck

Dalaigh · 07-04-2012, 07:55 PM

Little update, the levelling kit is on

also added some mud flaps, because the roads here in saskatchewan are hell on paint.

Dalaigh · 07-17-2012, 06:41 PM

I try in vain to keep this truck clean. But when it rains out here this happens every time...

nds1968 · 07-17-2012, 09:00 PM

Hey nice truck. I don't think the mudflaps did there job

What leveling kit did you use and where did you buy it? Thanks, Nate

Dalaigh · 07-17-2012, 09:15 PM

Thanks
It's a 2.25" ready lift kit, I bought it from a vendor in Regina SK.

nds1968 · 07-18-2012, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dalaigh

Thanks
It's a 2.25" ready lift kit, I bought it from a vendor in Regina SK.

Hey thanks, I just bought a 2012 Sierra. I'm thinking about adding the leveling kit

Nate

Dalaigh · 07-29-2012, 08:59 PM

Had a little of this today

Which lead to a lot of this

before

after

4x4 sticker is gone too

Got it all waxed up too, even polished the rims and detailed the interior.

Next step is to colour match the frontend.

Dalaigh · 08-06-2012, 03:03 PM

Picked up a locking tailgate handle friday and installed it today.

67ChevyRedneck · 09-15-2012, 10:39 PM

Nice truck. Do I actually see a floor shift 4wd? Had no idea GM still actually still did that!

Dalaigh · 09-22-2012, 09:58 PM

Some updates...

New bed caps

New mirror caps

Painted wheel wells

Also picked up some painted door handles, but I need more time to be able to install them.

nds1968 · 09-23-2012, 11:50 AM

Looking good

Where did you pick up your door handles? I've been on a search for some, only can find them on Ebay but I never priced the dealership. Nate

Dalaigh · 09-23-2012, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by nds1968

Looking good

Where did you pick up your door handles? I've been on a search for some, only can find them on Ebay but I never priced the dealership. Nate

I lucked out and found them on KIJIJI (Canada's craigslist). Picked them, the mirror caps, a gas door, and two tailgate guards up for $110

**rustytruck50** · 09-24-2012, 11:24 AM

Hey, what did you do with the Bowties you took off the doors? That is a nice clean look...I have a 2011 Crewcab in here & would love to have the small Bowtie for the Silverado lettering on the tailgate.

Dalaigh · 09-24-2012, 07:16 PM

I've got them in a drawer, I've got plans for them and the SILVERADO badges.

**rustytruck50** · 09-24-2012, 07:34 PM

OK.....thanks for the heads up....I took my tailgate bowtie off when it started peeling from behind, got it warrantied & have the new one in the box for later. I wasnt terribly upset because I've never liked how big the bowtie was....looked a bit out of proportion to me....congratulations again on the new truck!
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05-26-2012, 01:47 PM	#1
Dalaigh Canadian Trucker Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sarnia, ont canada Posts: 648	Pick it up Tuesday... If all goes well, and it should, I'll be pick her up on Tuesday. Sorry for the ****ty phone camera, but I'll get some better pics up, when I get'r home. It's a 2012 Chevy Silverado, 4x4, 4.8, bluetooth, mp3, on star, xm radio, pw/pl/pd, A/C, cruise, 40/20/40 seat, and chrome package. I can't wait, this is the first brand new truck or car I have ever bought, pretty excited. __________________ 2020 Silverado Trail Boss - 6.2/10spd

05-30-2012, 08:54 PM	#2
Dalaigh Canadian Trucker Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sarnia, ont canada Posts: 648	Re: Pick it up Tuesday... finally got a few better pics __________________ 2020 Silverado Trail Boss - 6.2/10spd

05-30-2012, 09:08 PM	#3
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Re: Pick it up Tuesday... Nice truck. How does that 4.8 move it? __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

05-31-2012, 12:15 AM	#5
Dalaigh Canadian Trucker Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sarnia, ont canada Posts: 648	Re: Pick it up Tuesday... I'm already planning to put on a levelling kit, bigger tires, a tonneau cover, and spray in liner. But, that it. After that it's back onto the '84. __________________ 2020 Silverado Trail Boss - 6.2/10spd

06-03-2012, 10:14 AM	#6
rblcori7 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tyndall AFB FL Posts: 214	Re: Pick it up Tuesday... looks good man. the leveling kit will give it a subtle difference that looks so much better __________________ 84 Short bed 350: Hooker headers, flow master 40 series, edelbrock Intake manifold, Holly street avenger carb, 4 inch skyjacker suspension lift, 33x12.5 Toyo Open Country Mud Terrains, 3.73 gears 2011 Silverado LTZ

06-05-2012, 01:08 PM	#7
Dalaigh Canadian Trucker Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sarnia, ont canada Posts: 648	Re: Pick it up Tuesday... Took it in today to have a dual exhaust put on, I'm going with a thrush welded because I liked the sound on my old 97 Sierra with a 5.7.I've had it 6 days an only have only put 350km's on it and I'm already cutting it up . Got a price on a levelling kit, it's a ready lift 2.25. Just gotta find out if 285/70/17's will fit. I'll try and get a video of it when I go get it later. I'm pretty happy, now the truck sounds like a truck. __________________ 2020 Silverado Trail Boss - 6.2/10spd

06-05-2012, 05:13 PM	#8
Dalaigh Canadian Trucker Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sarnia, ont canada Posts: 648	Re: Pick it up Tuesday... Got a vid, but I will do another one in a few weeks or more, after the exhaust is broken in, and I have a better camera http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7rhQ...ature=youtu.be __________________ 2020 Silverado Trail Boss - 6.2/10spd

06-05-2012, 06:45 PM	#9
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: Pick it up Tuesday... I did my 2011 with a Magnaflow setup and dual outlets. Good sound and a healthy change in flow. I also installed a set of Kooks headers on my 5.3. __________________ Frank

06-15-2012, 11:07 AM	#10
Dalaigh Canadian Trucker Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sarnia, ont canada Posts: 648	Re: Pick it up Tuesday... Picked up a ready lift 2.25" levelling kit. Gonna be a bit before I get it on, gotta find the time to do it. Gonna run my stock tires for a bit, they are brand new after all, and eventually get some 285/70/17's on some aftermarket rims (haven't decided which yet). I might run some 255/80/17 on the stockers, if I can find some decent winter tires in that size (it's not looking good). __________________ 2020 Silverado Trail Boss - 6.2/10spd

06-20-2012, 05:17 PM	#11
fast50ranger Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Marbury, Alabama Posts: 195	Re: Pick it up Tuesday... Nice truck __________________ Big Block Powered

07-04-2012, 07:55 PM	#12
Dalaigh Canadian Trucker Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sarnia, ont canada Posts: 648	Re: Pick it up Tuesday... Little update, the levelling kit is on also added some mud flaps, because the roads here in saskatchewan are hell on paint. __________________ 2020 Silverado Trail Boss - 6.2/10spd

07-17-2012, 06:41 PM	#13
Dalaigh Canadian Trucker Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sarnia, ont canada Posts: 648	Damn you saskatchewan! I try in vain to keep this truck clean. But when it rains out here this happens every time... __________________ 2020 Silverado Trail Boss - 6.2/10spd

07-17-2012, 09:00 PM	#14
nds1968 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 1,694	Re: Pick it up Tuesday... Hey nice truck. I don't think the mudflaps did there job What leveling kit did you use and where did you buy it? Thanks, Nate __________________ Nate 1967 short fleet Project Blue Goose 'If it don't bounce back... heeheehee you go hungry!" Blues Brothers

07-17-2012, 09:15 PM	#15
Dalaigh Canadian Trucker Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sarnia, ont canada Posts: 648	Re: Pick it up Tuesday... Thanks It's a 2.25" ready lift kit, I bought it from a vendor in Regina SK. __________________ 2020 Silverado Trail Boss - 6.2/10spd

07-29-2012, 08:59 PM	#17
Dalaigh Canadian Trucker Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sarnia, ont canada Posts: 648	Re: Pick it up Tuesday... Had a little of this today Which lead to a lot of this before after 4x4 sticker is gone too Got it all waxed up too, even polished the rims and detailed the interior. Next step is to colour match the frontend. __________________ 2020 Silverado Trail Boss - 6.2/10spd



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08-06-2012, 03:03 PM	#18
Dalaigh Canadian Trucker Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sarnia, ont canada Posts: 648	Re: Pick it up Tuesday... Picked up a locking tailgate handle friday and installed it today. __________________ 2020 Silverado Trail Boss - 6.2/10spd

09-15-2012, 10:39 PM	#19
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09-22-2012, 09:58 PM	#20
Dalaigh Canadian Trucker Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sarnia, ont canada Posts: 648	Re: Pick it up Tuesday... Some updates... New bed caps New mirror caps Painted wheel wells Also picked up some painted door handles, but I need more time to be able to install them. __________________ 2020 Silverado Trail Boss - 6.2/10spd

09-23-2012, 11:50 AM	#21
nds1968 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 1,694	Re: Pick it up Tuesday... Looking good Where did you pick up your door handles? I've been on a search for some, only can find them on Ebay but I never priced the dealership. Nate __________________ Nate 1967 short fleet Project Blue Goose 'If it don't bounce back... heeheehee you go hungry!" Blues Brothers

09-24-2012, 11:24 AM	#23
rustytruck50 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Papillion, Ne Posts: 897	Re: Pick it up Tuesday... Hey, what did you do with the Bowties you took off the doors? That is a nice clean look...I have a 2011 Crewcab in here & would love to have the small Bowtie for the Silverado lettering on the tailgate.

09-24-2012, 07:16 PM	#24
Dalaigh Canadian Trucker Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sarnia, ont canada Posts: 648	Re: Pick it up Tuesday... I've got them in a drawer, I've got plans for them and the SILVERADO badges. __________________ 2020 Silverado Trail Boss - 6.2/10spd

09-24-2012, 07:34 PM	#25
rustytruck50 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Papillion, Ne Posts: 897	Re: Pick it up Tuesday... OK.....thanks for the heads up....I took my tailgate bowtie off when it started peeling from behind, got it warrantied & have the new one in the box for later. I wasnt terribly upset because I've never liked how big the bowtie was....looked a bit out of proportion to me....congratulations again on the new truck! Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device

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