July 23, 200619 yr This is my (new-to-me) '04 Silverado LS 2500HD Crew Cab. DuraMax 402 / Allison 1000 powertrain. It's a late '04, so I have the 310-HP / 605-TRQ 6.6L. For 5883 lbs (without driver), it's F-ing fast. Picked it up off the original owner last month. Price was very good and tho it has some dings & scratches, I know from research & testimonials that it'll last for years & years, plus now I can fit the whole brood in the truck (it's supplimenting my '94 F-150 regular cab/long bed, which is still running strong at 146K). I'm still acclimating to it, but it's a very impressively overbuilt machine, and very comfortable. Ergonomics & features are great. So far I love it. Put new tires on, had the paint & soft stuff inside detailed, just picked up a 6-ton drawbar and am looking for a used 6-ton trailer, hoping to pick up some hauling jobs, plus I can move our company's skid steer when necc.. Once I get some bed rail caps & a bed mat in place, I think I'm all set for whatever work deals me. As an aside; looking back, my daily driver's wheelbases have gone in this order: 113" 115" 120" 124" 133"... and now 153" Should I start studying for a CDL now or what? Edited July 23, 200619 yr by balthazar
July 23, 200619 yr Nice one, Balthy! Soon you'll be draggin' Powerstrokes and Cummins' behind you like tin cans on a wedding car.
July 23, 200619 yr Everytime I see the numbers on that Duramax, it makes me wish I had enough cash to sell my 6.2L and upgrade. Looks awesome. Oh, and if you come across any ricers... put that power to good use :AH-HA_wink:
July 24, 200619 yr You should put about $750 worth of mods in it and make tons of power and get better mileage, too. A computer chip, better intake, and free-flowing exhuast should have you up to about 17MPG in the city.
July 24, 200619 yr Nice truck, Balt. I know I couldn't afford the gas on one of those beasts. Looks like I'm sticking with the old Dakota out on loan. Good luck with it.
July 24, 200619 yr I can see the future, and it is... Hey, gents. The Silverado I bought about a year ago is getting a little long in the tooth and my brother in law needs a truck right now more than I do, so I'm letting him have it for the winter. I picked up this beater as a temporary replacement. Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to depart on a road trip to Southern California to see if I can visit that Lexus dealership that valets cars. 170196[/snapback]
July 24, 200619 yr Author With only 2 tanks under my belt so far (not nearly enough to get an accurate measure) in all 'city' driving, I've gotten 16.1. Planning a highway trip this weekend- we'll see what that tank averages.
July 25, 200619 yr Very nice, Balthazar. I like. But, if you keep the size growing at this rate you'll not only need a CDL you'll need a commercial pilots license as well for the 747. Or you could just follow Flys idea for you're future. I can see that now. What rush hour congestion? Oh, you mean that stuff stuck in my tracks?
July 25, 200619 yr Author Good one, Fly. Sadly, my '40 COE is the middle wheelbase (134"); if I had the largest (157") I could continue up my 'wheelbase ladder' right in my backyard. The vintage is the same as the half-track posted above.
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