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**Classic Heartbeat** · 11-26-2007, 03:48 PM

I have been wrestling with buying a new Silverado Duramax LTZ so long that they have gone from 2007s to 2008s.

This is my new truck!! I have some things that I will be doing to it over the next few weaks to personalize it. Wheels, grill and etc. What do you think? Same color as my old oe..lol WES

**Classic Heartbeat** · 11-26-2007, 03:51 PM

The best part is my oldest son got my old one. WES

**BOSS** · 11-26-2007, 04:24 PM

Kool almost a matching set

.But you are right dad has to have the newer one.

cayoterun · 11-26-2007, 04:52 PM

Congrats, and enjoy:
Cayoterun

70' GMC · 11-26-2007, 09:40 PM

Is it a dualie

**Canadian694x4** · 11-26-2007, 10:11 PM

Congrats On The New Purchase Wes!! Put Up Some More Pics When You Get 'Er All Dressed Up

**WestButteTruck** · 11-26-2007, 10:48 PM

Nice! I like the old body style best. Still trying to get used to the new ones. I wouldn't drive anything else though.

68C15 · 11-27-2007, 06:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70' GMC

Is it a dualie

no, that's the extra room needed for the quadrasteer.

Grande Rojo · 11-27-2007, 06:34 AM

Nice truck. I just got one also a few month ago. I really like the new body style.

WLPTMP · 11-27-2007, 07:35 AM

looks awesome
i think one of the best upgrades for the money is the 5 inch exhaust with a cat eliminator pipe and yes GM offers these kits as accessories. i have customers that have put the systems on and it made a big difference in fuel milage and power. plus it looks cool
good luck and enjoy

jkaylor68gmc · 11-27-2007, 09:45 AM

Congratulations, what a beautiful truck. I am still rocking the 02 silverado but I am about to lift it 7-inches. I love your truck

DieselEater · 11-27-2007, 09:34 PM

COOL man.......

I didn't go with a brand new one but I LOVE it so far.......

I've heard there are issues with the new fuel...build-up....???....etc....

A...........

72BlckButy · 11-27-2007, 09:51 PM

Wes that is one beautiful truck! I'm definitely envious!

Be sure to post new pics when the wheels, grill, ..... arrive.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 11-28-2007, 02:16 PM

Thanks guys, I will make sure to post some new pictures as I go. After driving it now for a couple of days, I am not sure I like the mirrors. I like the ones on my old GMC better for some reason. WES

WLPTMP · 11-29-2007, 06:10 AM

you can swap them out for the style thats on your old truck but they arent cheap and need to be programed

67ChevyRedneck · 11-29-2007, 09:59 AM

It's SOOOOOOO hard to not trade my Z71 in on a new one.

Just need to keep thinking.... camaro, camaro, camaro, camaro

The interior, ride, and comfort of the new GMT900's is unbelievable.

Great looking truck!

Jerry Jones · 11-29-2007, 10:03 AM

That is slick man, congrats.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 11-29-2007, 11:45 AM

Thanks again everyone. I can't wait to see the new Camaro also, however it wouldn't do my business any good...lol
WLPTMP, I already got that covered.. I will even make a little money on the deal.. It is nice when you know people in high places...lol WES

LooseScrews · 11-29-2007, 03:23 PM

Okay, Wes, fess up! What kinda deal are you working on the mirrors? Hubby bought a GMC in the steel blue last month and HATES the mirrors. One of the salesmen bought an '07 a few months ago. He told Stan he's swap mirrors with him if Stan paid the labor. I 'bout FREAKED! He's keeping the mirrors 'til some other deal comes along.

LOVE the back-up warning lights in it. LOL!! But you still have to have 5 acres to park the dang thing!!

And you gotta get some bigger rubber to fill up those wells!!

**Classic Heartbeat** · 11-29-2007, 07:34 PM

LooseScrews, If I told ya, I'd have to shoot ya...

Just kidding. The parts Manager (who I do about $4000.00 in business with per month) has a set that someone who purchased a new truck took off. He also has a customer that wants a new set of the camper mirrors, (you see where I am going with this

) Anyway lets just say mine were sold..lol I also am getting the 20" Kahoonas with the Nitto tires that you see on the GMC back. I will install them on the new one also. WES

LooseScrews · 11-30-2007, 09:04 AM

That's what Stan was planning on doing with that other salesman. But when he told Stan he wanted HIM to pay for labor for removing, installing and programming both sets of mirrors (when he could get it done practically for free) Stan told him he'd pass. Wayne acted like his feeling were hurt. I worked part time for the dealership and could get a discount on the labor, but it's the principle of the thing. Stan's bro-in-law is part owner of the dealership, so Stan got a new grill thrown in (when it comes in) and a couple of other things. He said if he'd realized the mirrors were that bad, he'd have had that option removed first. LOL!! I told him to take him on a couple of fishing trips and tell him you want mirrors instead of payment.

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WLPTMP Active Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: North Hudson NY Posts: 221	Re: Well I made the leap! Pics of my new Duramax!! looks awesome i think one of the best upgrades for the money is the 5 inch exhaust with a cat eliminator pipe and yes GM offers these kits as accessories. i have customers that have put the systems on and it made a big difference in fuel milage and power. plus it looks cool good luck and enjoy

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Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Re: Well I made the leap! Pics of my new Duramax!! Thanks again everyone. I can't wait to see the new Camaro also, however it wouldn't do my business any good...lol WLPTMP, I already got that covered.. I will even make a little money on the deal.. It is nice when you know people in high places...lol WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

11-29-2007, 03:23 PM	#19
LooseScrews Transplanted Dixie chick!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Central Alabama Posts: 330	Re: Well I made the leap! Pics of my new Duramax!! Okay, Wes, fess up! What kinda deal are you working on the mirrors? Hubby bought a GMC in the steel blue last month and HATES the mirrors. One of the salesmen bought an '07 a few months ago. He told Stan he's swap mirrors with him if Stan paid the labor. I 'bout FREAKED! He's keeping the mirrors 'til some other deal comes along. LOVE the back-up warning lights in it. LOL!! But you still have to have 5 acres to park the dang thing!! And you gotta get some bigger rubber to fill up those wells!! __________________ To be old and wise, you must first be young and stupid!! Last edited by LooseScrews; 11-29-2007 at 03:24 PM.

11-29-2007, 07:34 PM	#20
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Re: Well I made the leap! Pics of my new Duramax!! LooseScrews, If I told ya, I'd have to shoot ya... Just kidding. The parts Manager (who I do about $4000.00 in business with per month) has a set that someone who purchased a new truck took off. He also has a customer that wants a new set of the camper mirrors, (you see where I am going with this ) Anyway lets just say mine were sold..lol I also am getting the 20" Kahoonas with the Nitto tires that you see on the GMC back. I will install them on the new one also. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

11-30-2007, 09:04 AM	#21
LooseScrews Transplanted Dixie chick!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Central Alabama Posts: 330	Re: Well I made the leap! Pics of my new Duramax!! That's what Stan was planning on doing with that other salesman. But when he told Stan he wanted HIM to pay for labor for removing, installing and programming both sets of mirrors (when he could get it done practically for free) Stan told him he'd pass. Wayne acted like his feeling were hurt. I worked part time for the dealership and could get a discount on the labor, but it's the principle of the thing. Stan's bro-in-law is part owner of the dealership, so Stan got a new grill thrown in (when it comes in) and a couple of other things. He said if he'd realized the mirrors were that bad, he'd have had that option removed first. LOL!! I told him to take him on a couple of fishing trips and tell him you want mirrors instead of payment. __________________ To be old and wise, you must first be young and stupid!!

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