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#61 of 1057 N75V, BMAIGE by cowboyjohn1 Dec 01, 2000 (9:25 pm)
N75V - If I remember right, you asked when I would receive my new 2500HD LT and that you had ordered yours a few weeks before mine. I ordered mine on Oct. 10th. I talked to the dealer yesterday and he said it was scheduled to be built during the week of Jan. 8th. We talked about the scheduling and both of us were glad it would not be built during the week of Jan. 2nd. I told him that if a few of the folks did too much dancing with Ethyl A. during New Years weekend, they could be pretty wobbly in the saddle for a few days, so the next week would be better. And I forgot to get you the shop manual numbers, but I will eventually remember. On the cow poo vs. pig poo on Post 39. Yes, I have had experience with pig poo as well, but when cholera wiped out about half the herd (about 30 to 35), that was the end of the pig poo. On keeping the F250 - I may or may not and won't decide until after I get the new pickup. Then I will run the numbers and decide to sell or not to based on financial advantages to me.\ On switching to a horse. Unfortunately a saddle horse can't carry much hay. So that means I would have to get a team of Percherons, Belgians, or maybe I should get Clydesdales and haul a little Bud along with the hay. A pair of draught horses would weigh about 4000 pounds and I guarantee you they eat A LOT. If I did that I might have to downsize the 2500HD to an S10 so I could afford the horses. Now to Tim. Tim, the barnyard is getting pretty squishy. I almost got the F250 stuck while feeding the cattle. Do you think that 2500 HD with a locker rearend will do better? I can hardly wait to try it... Now to Post 66, BMAIGE. I enjoyed your post. I feel exactly as you do. My pickup is definitly adorned with that natural fertilizer and I think the new one will get some of that too. It wouldn't seem natural without it. And I too love every minute (well almost)of it. My new pickup may have sidewalls of brown, but I will still have clean air, can see the stars, and enjoy the great outdoors. And the brown washes off. GO SILVERADO! COWBOYJOHN1
#62 of 1057 Of course a by mgdvhman Dec 01, 2000 (10:13 pm)
Chevy will do better than a ford! LOL While I have said lockers are not needed by most...in a situation like yours where wet mud or....well..."stuff" is an everyday drive....I'd get a locker.....or if I were a serious off roader.. - Tim
#63 of 1057 TIM by cowboyjohn1 Dec 01, 2000 (10:48 pm)
I did order the locker. The Ford has been a bit of a pain-in-the-***. I have put in $3000 into it so far this year. Part of last weekend was putting in a new clutch master cylinder. Couldn't shift gears. It is a nice thing to do during freezing rain, but it is ok now - till next breakdown. COWBOYJOHN1
#64 of 1057 hey wooly by bigorangefan Dec 02, 2000 (12:36 am)
i also live in socal, apple valley to be exact. wife got xfered here 6yrs ago, originally from tennessee(go vols) what area do you live in? chris
#65 of 1057 Allison for a suburban? by rmartin3 Dec 02, 2000 (1:16 am)
Hi guys...enjoy your posts. I have a '96 2500 7.4L 4:10 GMC sierra and am thinking about the 8.1. 2500 HD or a suburban. Does anyone know why the sub, even though rated to tow 12000 lb, is not available with the Allison? Can the 4L80E handle the torque of the 8.1? thanks guys
#66 of 1057 Cowboyjohn1 & Bmige - by n75v111 Dec 02, 2000 (6:34 am)
my roots are also farm background so nice to hear your stories and you have a lot to be proude of. Know exactly what the barn yard is like and the fishing pond. Not on the farm anymore but b-in-law still is so still in touch with those roots. have son phd microbiogy research Burlington VT, One daughter is Physician in family practice & our four GC, and other daughter is a pilot & going into mission work with Youth with a Mission.-40 some years as control valve design engineer - was ground zero investigator on Ford Rouge Power House explosion Feb 99 in Dearborn Was just kidding about the 'horse' Ever see the 40 team hitch? They originated near here-- Actually orderd our HD Sept. 05 with GM showing order received Sept. 28. As of Tues. this week still had no TPW. My dealer is not a major PU dealer --how 'bout yours??--so don't know if he is lower priority as result. I do have his first unit allocation for what ever that may be worth but with your build date showing early Jan. I maybe getting close - Hope. Actually Jan/Feb delievery works out ok as can keep building savings to pay for the darn thing when it gets here and the less salt driving this winter the better. 75v
#67 of 1057 Allison for Suburban ? by richardm6 Dec 02, 2000 (1:38 pm)
rmartin3 You shouldn't have a problem with the 4l80E handling the torque of the 8.1. They also plan on putting it behind a detuned Duramax. At 12,000lbs. you wouldn't need the Allison because it is rated at more than 26,000lbs GCVW. You shouldn't get anywhere close to that with a Suburban.
#68 of 1057 more product please. by needachevy Dec 02, 2000 (8:17 pm)
I have to reiterate what i've read recently. chevy needs to get their product to market. just went to my local chevy dealer. One 3/4 ton HD and no crew cabs. Go to a Ford lot and the 250's are lined up and so are the new supercrew that chevy hasn't answered for. I wonder how long I'll have to wait if I want to go to the chevy dealer and have five crew cabs to pick from????? Months or Years?
#69 of 1057 8.1 vs. 6.0 vs. 3.73 vs. 4.10 by loyalgmcguy Dec 02, 2000 (9:23 pm)
My local dealer advised me today he can order an 8.1 now with an anticipated January build date but not a 6.0 He claims GM has frozen Duramaxes and 6.0 for that month. Any comments from list participants on gas mileage for an 8.1, Allison 3.73 as compared to a 4.10. Wooly, what swayed your decision?
#70 of 1057 Power Launch Tour by gordo13 Dec 02, 2000 (10:08 pm)
I went to the So. Cal. Power Launch Tour last night to test drive the Duramax before I made the purchase. The truck was awesome: quiet, smooth, powerful, excellent brakes. I made the mistake of driving the 8.1 because it was smoother and was a kick in the ass to drive. Now I don't know which one to buy, it will come down to the mileage reports. I saw "Westco" and "Ultramar" diesel gas stations on Highway 40 between Barstow and Needles, the diesel prices were good, does anyone know if the gas qaulity is good?