Staff Edit: This is a continuation of this thread which has been closed due to the number of replies.

Whoohooo 1000th reply.... better late than never! what do i win? suncoast stage3? http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/HiHi.gifhttp://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/D2E_t12.jpg

CB_Rocket,


Your check is in the mail.http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Wink.gif


Dennis

I believe the headache rack is a Ranch Hand. I built the rails myself out 1 1/2inch square tubing.http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Approve.gif

Can't tell about the front and rear bumpers as they were on the truck when I bought it. And they don't have any identifying decals. They might be Ranch Hand as well or possible "Gauge" ? or Brown Welding out of New Braunsfels TX? They all build some that are very similar.http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Ermm.gif



The front bumper looks like a Tough Country.

here is my rig towing the race truck...http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/F38_BUTCH&RIGsmall.jpg

here is the race truck in flight...http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/B52_pbrairsmall.jpg

and the prerunner, i know it's a f*rd but it's a great truck and it gets me home...http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/5F1_newbroncoside.JPG

another of the bronco...http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/5DZ_newbroncoftside.JPG

D&mn PBR803,


That Bronco looks like hell! The race truck shot is pretty awesome, though.


Dennis

thanks dennis...

pbr, nice looking truck! Do you have a lift on it?

thanks road boss... it is a 2wd with a fabtech spindle on it in front and nothing in the rear and i am running 315's.

Here is a pic when the AKDmax was in Alaska, now living in Hawaii with many upgrades since this was taken.


http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/C1A_R00100532.jpg


Here's a pic, pre-paint and frame...


http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/A66_MVC-019S.jpg

is that the bronco that was in a offroad magazine in the past few months?? nice truck.....seems like the pre runner scene is gettin pretty big

AKDmax,


How'd you get that plane off the top of your truck?http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Geek.gif Or is it pointed that way to help slow you down?http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Big Smile.gif


Dennis

Towing Expedition to Midland...


http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/EF5_04_august_012.JPG

Midland huh? You stop at Rosa's for some good food?

is that the bronco that was in a offroad magazine in the past few months?? nice truck.....seems like the pre runner scene is gettin pretty big

it hasn't been in offroad yet, i want to wait until i am "done" with it... the "prerunner" scene here in socal is huge, every other truck you see is a ranger with white fenders!!! but most of the people jumping in on the prerunner band wagon haven't even been to a dezert race.

Midland huh? You stop at Rosa's for some good food?


Wow, three Rosa's Cafes in Midland and I've never heard of them. Guess I've been gone too long. La Bodega and Jumburrito were my favorites. I'll have to ask the parents about Rosa's and maybe stop in next time.

the "prerunner" scene here in socal is huge, every other truck you see is a ranger with white fenders!!! but most of the people jumping in on the prerunner band wagon haven't even been to a dezert race. You are right about that. Even the 3/4 and 1 ton truck are set up as prerunners.

Nice looking bronco....


Did they ever make a 2wd bronco??? Or did you convert it?

Nice looking bronco....


Did they ever make a 2wd bronco??? Or did you convert it?







it is actually still 4wd, it has 15" of wheel travel and no drop down brackets. in order to keep the angle of the ttb's correct you have to pie cut the beams.

And a prerunner is? http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Confused.gif http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Ermm.gif http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Geek.gif

the term "prerunner" is now being used to describe a style of truck, usually it will have fiberglass fenders, a front bumper with lights and a spare tire mounted in the bed of the truck.

but a real prerunner is a truck or buggy used to "prerun" the race course before a race to get familiar with the terrain. to "prerun" in a race vehicle it costs far to much money and you run the chance of breaking it before the race. prerunners are now being built identical to race vehicle with all the creature comforts of a regular car. hope this helps...

Wow, three Rosa's Cafes in Midland and I've never heard of them. Guess I've been gone too long. La Bodega and Jumburrito were my favorites. I'll have to ask the parents about Rosa's and maybe stop in next time.


Almost across the street from La Bodega. Jumburrito breakfast burritos are just plain awesome.

the "prerunner" scene here in socal is huge, every other truck you see is a ranger with white fenders!!! but most of the people jumping in on the prerunner band wagon haven't even been to a dezert race. You are right about that. Even the 3/4 and 1 ton truck are set up as prerunners.


Yah here's a 3/4 ton prerunner that I saw at superdutyheadquarters.com they wouldn't let me copy and past so here it is.http://www.superdutyheadquarters.com/featuretrk.htm

1996 K2500

http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/BBZ_mini-DSCF0148.JPG

Here's my truck after a few changes.





http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/B48_2004_0828Image0091.JPG


http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/A98_2004_0828Image0094.JPG

nice looking rigs

yours aint to shabby either!!

http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/FF7_post-13-92668-Drive_Nice.jpg





http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/888_IMG_0754_resize.jpg


lolhttp://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/87D_IMG_0796_resize.jpg Edited by: GMC-2002-Dmax

yours aint to shabby either!!





*L* next time stay a bit longer!

Here's mine. It really gets after it.


http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/DFE_silverado0082.jpg


Mark

New - still had the dealer tag.

http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/7A8_med.jpg



This is the front of the truck bed. The bowtie was added by the folks who sprayed the bedliner.
Line-X of Austin does very good work!

http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/DC1_trbed.jpg

They did a nice touch with the Mossy Oak leaf design too.http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/HiHi.gif


I can't quite make out what that other item is. Is a bungy cord or do you have a heating eliment going to your bed?

Aww, now that bowtie is SWEET. Subtle but cool. Hope they didn't charge you for it, though. The problem if I did that, is it would be behind the retrax housing.


Nice,
Dennis

HBruns nice. How did they do the bowtie?

Thanks all! I do like the bowtie http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Approve.gif

How do they do it? Line-X is sprayed on hot and sets up hard within 5 seconds. First they spray the bed, then put the template in place and build up some more product in the desired shape. It does not have time to sag or run before it sets up. The Line-X shop owner is also a fireman, and he does a fair number of City Of Austin Firefighter shields.

Akdiesel, the other item is a black bungee cord with black hooks.


Here's another image of the truck bed. The bowtie is shadowed, though you can make it out if you look.
http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/554_Line-X_lg.jpg

Here's a link to a larger version of that image.

LargeImage (http://www.pbase.com/image/27854503/original)

It's still stock but I love it. Hope to make a few changes soon.


http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/63B_pullout.jpg

I'm new to the forum! No Mod's yet, but getting ready to Juice, AFE, and Cat back! Should wake 'er up a little! LOL!


http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/DE8_Picture_2.jpg

Another view of mine...http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/DE1_2500HD-0002c.jpg

Heres MINE I just got it.. 2005 http://dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Big%20Smile.gif


http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/ZD6_2005GMC.jpg

turbo lcc,

Great looking rig. Did you have to do anything to make that tire and wheel combo fit underneath the truck?


Bob

turbo lcc,

Great looking rig. Did you have to do anything to make that tire and wheel combo fit underneath the truck?


Bob


What is this? a fellow coug?? where ya live at? Im over on military hill by the H.S.

I was busy this weekend putting my frontend back together, but I think it came out pretty sweet...

http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/F6B_P9050384.jpg

What do ya all think of the new look?

LOOKS GREAT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Clap.gif

BlueOx03


Did you order new parts that were not chromed, or did you somehow de-chrome them before painting?

BlueOx03


Looks Sharpe!


Are those covers on your mirrors, or are they stock from a Suburban or other model?

Thanks guys, I'm working on posting all the details on my new cardoman page.

Right now I'm off to Ft. Bragg, NC to visit family. I'll be stopping in Fredrick, MD on the way back next week...so if you live a long the way and ya see me cruising along throw me a wave...

I guess I'll see how it holds up to bugs and everything soon...

See you all next week,

Ox

I am finally getting some pictures of my truck posted to the site. It has taken me way too long to get this done, but here they are. This is my first time to post pictures to the site, so I hope I do it right!





http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/175_Pic1.jpg


http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/39Z_Pic2.jpg


http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/17D_Pic3.JPG

That Blue GMC is Bad A*S! Nice job!

blue ox, That thing looks absolutly amazing!! sweeeeet job buddy!

Before
http://www.geocities.com/babyfacedavid/t/16s.jpg

After
http://www.geocities.com/babyfacedavid/t/17s.jpg

BlueOx,

What wheels/tires do you have? Any other pics that show these from the side? Very good looking truck.

wsucowboy,

Hows it goin? Yeah, I'm a soph, live in the dorms, Coman. I saw your rig last year, you would go up to the turn around by the CUB and drop someone off. There are several other dmax's in town, an arrival blue CC on 285's and a graphite CC stock. You headin' over to the coast for the game? What kind of HID's you running and how much? I've had my truck for about 9 months now so its time to start hangin some accessories on it.


Bob

right on, I lived in Scott my freshman yr., dropped my fiance off up there and I have seen the blue D/A with the headache rack around, but havent seen you or the graphite one around. Not goin over for the game though we are headin down to pendleton to see brad paisley and go to the fair. are you goin to the game?


the HID's I have are made by Vision (8000k) and they wuld run you about $500 depending on where ya got em. If ya ever need anything for your truck or have any questions let me know, I work at an Off-Road shop back home and have done all the work on my truck myself. I can get ya a pretty good deal if you are interested.


Also if you are lookin for a forum thats closer to this area check out www.NWBombers.com (http://www.NWBombers.com) its mainly a dodge site but there are a couple of us Dmax's out there, and the dodge guys are pretty nice (after they rib ya a bit for havin 8 cylinders instead of 6)http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Approve.gif


enjoy the dorm life! -Jeff

Here's some new mods, what do you guys think? 285's fit nice, did a bumper mod, I'll post details on that.


http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/4EB_back-corner.jpg


http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/279_Front-End.jpg


http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/B2A_side-view.jpg


ChrisEdited by: yitsock

I turned the torsions up and trimed about 1/2 in from the bottom of the front plastic.


sorry I didnt respond sooner..


turbo lcc,

Great looking rig. Did you have to do anything to make that tire and wheel combo fit underneath the truck?


Bob

My new toy

http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/Z_Web_Wildcat_006.jpg

BlueOx03,
looks really cool your painted truck. How did you get the cromed bumper and grille parts painted, was it difficult? Did you buy the mirror complete or the cover aftermarket?
The GMC dealership told me the painted plastic cover for the mirror is only available aftermarket otherwise I have to change the complete mirror.

Cadent 45, are you going to put some airbags in the back springs? http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Big Smile.gif

Lookin real sharp BlueOx03. Got like a midnight runner look to it.http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Thumbs Up.gif

Here it is!


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v368/Sixty9SS/DSC00008.jpg

69ss,


That thing is way too shiny, you need to drive it around and accumulate some dirt on it to make it look really good. . . . http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Big Smile.gif


Dennis

baimpala, if you look really, really, really close you can see a speck of dirt on the right front tire! Sixty9SS, for shame! http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/HiHi.gif


I have a picture of JJ's beast and 5ver in tow but can't get them to upload because they are too large. Can anyone out there tell this computer challenged person how to make the file smaller? We have a Sony digital camera and use Epson photo software. Help? JJ http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Cry.gif

JJ





There may be a more simple way, but before I purchased adobe photoshop this is what I did.


Open the picture with windows picture veiwer, highlight the pictures you want (not double click) then on the left side there should be an option to "Email selected item". Just Email it to yourself it gives you the option to resize. Then go to Email and save to desktop.....Walla!!!!


I hope that works for you GOOD LUCK Edited by: max camper

JJ


Or you could change the quality setting in your camera (reduce it) and shoot a new picture.


Lower quality = Smaller file


Max

http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/4A1_1g1a.jpg

One more "Dooley" for the mix...http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Clap.gif


http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/B23_PlacePic.jpg

my new ride...


http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/A19_newtruck2_small.jpgEdited by: haneym

Let's try this again. JJ


http://65.54.187.250/cgi-bin/saferd_lang=EN&hm___tg=http%3a%2f%2f65%2e54%2e187% 2e250%2fcgi%2dbin%2fgetmsg&hm___qs=curmbox%3dF0000 00001%26a%3d9b63c692a66067cb998dc59d311a5f84%26msg %3dMSG1095181618%2e2%26start%3d242414%26len%3d7611 8%26mimepart%3d5%26disk%3d65%2e54%2e187%2e33_d260% 26login%3djjjam1954%26domain%3dhotmail%252ecom%26_ lang%3dEN%26country%3dUS&hm___login=jjjam1954&hm__ _domain=hotmail%2ecom&hm___ts=1095182224&hm___cach eh=1&hm___ha=75b2bc6704b626174babe98533d490bb&doma in=hotmailEdited by: JJs DuMax

http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/E85_TheBEAST_5thWheel002.jpg

Didn't work JJ.

It's about frickin time I got that picture to post! Excuse the dirt boys, but the beast and 5ver just came through hurricane Frances! http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/HiHi.gif JJ

http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/C51_truck_3.jpg

Here's a better pic...http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/48Z_truck_4.jpg

JJ


That is one BIIIG A** Trailer, Lookin good !!!!!!


Max

Cadent 45,** are you going to put some airbags in the back springs? http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Big Smile.gif

This was right after I got my trailer. The truck now has airbags and I lifted the trailer 3" to level it. I'll post a new photo very soon.

Maxcamper, thanks! The plan for this rig is to carry me and Mama JJ around the country several times after I retire (2010). For now we do weekend jonts. The beast has no problem yanking it up and hitting the road! The trailer tows surprisingly easy/straight.


Hope to see you on the road someday, cold ones on me! Do the DP members ever have rallies or get-togethers? If not maybe not a bad idea! Would be nice to put faces to the names. JJ http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Big Smile.gif

JJ





Retire and travel the country, that is my dream to !!! Unfortunatly I have a looong way to go http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Disapprove.gif . As far as get togethers, yes they do just go to the DP forums home page and the second one down is for that.


Too bad we live at opposite corners of the country, I would love to take you up on the cold onehttp://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Big Smile.gif.


My three rules in life


1 someone offers you money.......................TAKE IT!!!!


2 someone offers you a cold beer.................TAKE IT!!!!


3 someone offers you a right seat.................TAKE IT!!!!


That last one is a pilot thing (right seat in a plane, co-pilot)Edited by: max camper

A picture of JJ's beast without the motel attached! Excuse the messy garage! JJ http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/HiHi.gif


http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/5D4_TheBEAST_5thWheel014.jpg

Old truckhttp://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/139_Ford.jpg

New truckhttp://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/1B3_Chevy.jpg

http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/My_Truck_003.jpg


http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/My_Truck_009.jpg


http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/My_Truck_017.jpg


http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/2ZE_My_Truck_006.jpg


http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/My_Truck_011_2.jpg

heres a couple updated photos. new ss polished grill and bowtie, clear corners, removed the 4x4 stickers, also axed the bugshield. soon to come are white fender flares, and the '04 chevy tail lights are on the way. also gonna remove the black moulding, and look for some chrome gmc strips to replace. im going for the '03+ trim package with the '02 body style.... best of both worlds! http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/HiHi.gif


http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/65B_P1010179.jpg

one more


http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/36Z_P1010180.jpg

CB,


Nice grill. . . overall looks pretty good!


Dennis

CB,


Ya know if you kept your right foot off the floor for once you wouldn't get that whisp of soot on the box back by the tail pipe!!!http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/HiHi.gif http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Clap.gif

good observation, it didnt take me long to start kicking myself in the a$$ after cuttin the pipe too short when welding on the tip. luckily the system its self is still clamped so i can move the last section out some to get the tip out another 3-5in. lazyness has prevailed so far. http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Ermm.gif

Picked mine up yesterday!
http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/69B_05_2500HD_RF_small.jpghttp://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/05_2500HD_RR_small.jpg

Trick- nice work with the painted flares and lower grille, the GMCs should come like that, they paint the new chevy HD grilles... do you plan to swap the handles an paint the mirrors?

Jderk-did you pick up all the crome I took off? It's good to see another blue rig on here..

Ox

Trick- nice work with the painted flares and lower grille, the GMCs should come like that, they paint the new chevy HD grilles... do you plan to swap the handles an paint the mirrors?
Ox





I do...I think that would be a BIG improvement. I'd like to ad some taller Alcoa wheels also. Just sort of mulling over what would be required and costs....http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/1_a_small.jpg

http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/9B9_Photo006001.jpg

Trick- nice work with the painted flares and lower grille, the GMCs should come like that, they paint the new chevy HD grilles... do you plan to swap the handles an paint the mirrors?
Ox





I do...I think that would be a BIG improvement. I'd like to ad some taller Alcoa wheels also. Just sort of mulling over what would be required and costs....





LOL @ Trick! Need to watch the $$$ so you have some left to fuel the big hole in the water you tow around! Nice tub man!!! Here's mine! Not much compared to yours though!


http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/DSC00381_Small.JPG Edited by: CrazyDaze

Blue Ox,


If ya would have told me where you dropped all the chrome off it could have saved me a few $$$. After seeing your pics though, I'm starting to think blue.....

Don't get me wrong, I love chrome too, and I love it with blue. Be I love being individualistic even more. When you see Babe there's no doubt about it...


Ox

Check out my signature.

Posted once before but heres a couple better shots





http://pic15.picturetrail.com/VOL629/2587072/5154000/66609721.jpg

http://pic15.picturetrail.com/VOL629/2587072/5154000/66609729.jpg

http://pic15.picturetrail.com/VOL629/2587072/5154000/66609705.jpg

Elowe65, explain your hitch. It looks like the ball is backwards.

http://www.quickdrawhitch.com/triballmagnum.htm





Just flips around when not in use.

http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/Retorical/2004-09-28_150740_222.JPG

Heres my LLY with little wheels and a little bit o custom paint.


http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/se7enracing/2004-09-30_191000_duramax-50.jpg

Here's mine as she sits now.

http://pic10.picturetrail.com/VOL320/484674/4048559/67231196.jpg

se7enracing


Nice, do you have any more pics of those wheels? I am thinking of those in an 18" for my wifes 2500 yukon xl.

Motohead,


Here are some photos from superbuytires.com. I didn't buy mine from them but they have an easily accessible website to compare prices and such. We opted for the AR Wolverines due to price. With the almost 50k duramax, the added expense of the wheels and tires were a killer. I originally was going to buy Foose Spank 8 wheels (8 for 8 lug) but saw the American Racing wheels and thought they looked good enough. The AR wheels are about have the cost of the Foose wheels. Guess we have to pay good ole' Chip for his design talents( LoL!). Anyway, here are photos of both the Wolverine and the Spank. I am really happy with the AR wheels and don't regret the purchase one bit. It looks like the Foose Spanks are $399 a wheel at Superbuy and the AR Wolverines aren't listed but I think they would be around $200 each in 18's. I know I didn't pay much more than $399 ea for my 22's. Good luck with whichever choice you go with!


http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/se7enracing/2004-10-05_135727_American+RacingWolverine.jpg


http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/se7enracing/2004-10-05_135744_FooseSpank8.jpg

Updated pic with H2's and Goodyear LT275/70R17 Wrangler ATS's.

http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/LloydTX/2004-10-05_155229_DSC00827s.jpg

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Edited by: 502_Jimmy

http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/DieselHawg/2004-10-06_123256_truck2.jpg


Here is my baby, less some of the latest additions. Billet grill and bedrails.

Here's another one, pulling the tub...





http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/DieselHawg/2004-10-06_124813_truck_and_boat.jpg

http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/2500HD04/2004-10-07_195625_DSC00921-3.jpg





Here she is 2005 2500HD. This is the before pic. This was last night. Wed. headed to custom shop for goodies

http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/2500HD04/2004-10-06_140628_Diesel_Place.JPG
Edited by: 2500HD04

Lloyd-Tx,



What center caps are you using? It looks like you have the
standard (not chromed) H2's and are using your chrome chevy center
caps. . . if so, could you post another shot with more of the wheel in
the picture?



Thanks,

Dennis

Lloyd-Tx,



What center caps are you using? It looks like you have the
standard (not chromed) H2's and are using your chrome chevy center
caps. . . if so, could you post another shot with more of the wheel in
the picture?



Thanks,

Dennis






Hey Dennis:



Yep - standard 17x8.5 H2 take-offs. One can run the OEM chebbie or GMC
aluminum wheel center caps as is (that's what I'm using). If the truck
were OEM equipped with the standard steel or chrome-clad wheels, you
COULD use those caps but they would require trimming because the
outside diameter on those caps is slightly larger than the aluminum
wheel center caps, thus they won't fit into the H2 wheel cap recess
without modification.



Here's a closer view:

http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/LloydTX/2004-10-07_061447_LF_H2_wheel.jpg

Here is a picture of my truck


http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/sprintmod1/2004-10-07_120850_Dmax.jpg


Got a few more pics on the way.

My truck and race trailer


http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/sprintmod1/2004-10-07_121433_Truck2.jpg

Lloyd,



Thanks, I guess that's what I'll do then. . . . I was looking around
for some wiith a brushed aluminum look or more of a flat finish, but
having a heck of a time finding anything.



Thanks,

Dennis

http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/2500HD04/2004-10-07_201842_DSC00921-3.jpg





Took one last picture before custom shop does there thing










Edited by: 2500HD04

What are you having done??

Check out my sig, that is all I could put in 200 character. Still waiting for TTS tow tune for 05's

2500HD04, where are the pictures?

I get to pick it up Thursday. This waiting thing is killing
me. I did take some pic of them putting the lift kit on and some pics
of my tires and wheels. I could post them if you would like

Post 'em if ya got 'em.http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/hihi.gif



Dennis

here they are, One of the tires and wheels and two lift pics. More to
come. Notice the handles and mirrors are off, they are being painted,
also that little black strip above the bumper is being painted









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Edited by: 2500HD04

Here's my deep blue metallic 05 right after I brought it home from the dealer.


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Did someone say blue?

I just dropped the rear of my truck last week instead of raising the
front and I had it all cleaned up for a show and took some more pics.
here's a couple.

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For more go to my cardomain page...

Ox

2500HD04,


Your truck is gonna look good when it is done. Can't wait to see the finished results pics.


Nice choice in rims also. I love the Helo Maxx 8's.Edited by: ChevyHDGert

http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/smiley20.gifBlueOx03,


If your truck was lifted yet, I would hang a picture of it on my fridge and tell everyone it is mine.........wait, maybe I will anyway!!!!!


Frigin awsome!!!!http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/smiley32.gifhttp://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/smiley32.gifhttp://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/smiley32.gifhttp://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/smiley20.gifhttp://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/smiley20.gif

It's almost done.









http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/2500HD04/2004-10-12_183517_Truck_004.jpg

Looks awsome 2500HD04. What bed rails do you have? I am looking at the Boss bed rails, they look similar. Nice shop the truck is in. BlueOx, truck looks good as always. saw it in person last diesel gettogether, looks even better in person.

duramax hd, You know I don't even know what kind they are I just told
them to put on some nice bed rails. I'll ask thursday when I go back.
Edited by: 2500HD04

2500HD04


Bug deflector painted to match vehicle???


Novel approach, had never considered that.


Otherwise I always considered them an eye sore on that sweet GMC front end.Edited by: DLAnderson

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1 Bad 01- Thankshttp://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/smiley1.gif I Might lift my truck in a few years, but I've got a lot of highway time scheduled over the next couple years.


duramax hd- you're right, pics don't do it justice, you'll get a chance to see it in a about a month...


2500HD04- that thing is looking pretty good, can't wait to see it done. What kind of bug shield is that? I'm thinking of repainting my hood and getting a clear, paintable bug shield.


Hired Gun- lookin' good! Needs more blue! If I had a chev, Id' want that grille you have.


Like Dennis said, Post 'em if ya got 'em....





Ox

BlueOx-whats going on in a month, another gettogether?


Hired Gun- thats some nice smoke and a very nice looking truck. What are you running in that thing?Edited by: duramax hd

http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/smiley20.gifAll I can say is NICE! Hired Gun. I love how you have everything flowing with the door handles and the grill inserts and the blue bowtie.

duramax hd I sent you a pm. They are putco bed rails.



DLAnderson I am with you on the eye soar. You have to look close to see if I have the deflector on

here is a close up of the handles and bug shield. You can also see the piece above the bumper



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here is some more. Nav system and head rest DVD. This way to much fun.
The MBRP goes on Thursday Morning and back to the dealer so I can
finally pick it up





http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/2500HD04/2004-10-13_192626_DSC00954-1.jpg





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Thanks for the compliments. Over a week ago a nice 12 point buck took out my front end. I was sick, but I got it back together just in time for the KYDTR event, and won best chevy. I had the bow tie painted to break up the chrome in the front. Small subtle thing, but made a big difference to me. I just need a chrome or stainless bug shield, and I wish they made actual rocker panels for a dually that looked great when installed. More to come, but it takes time. Stacks are next.





I am running in that phot my Edge/ Attitude, Quad programmer, and an AFE filter system with stock exhaust.

2500HD04,



Great shots. You're going to have a blast in that thing! You're like a kid waiting for his birthday right now I bet.



Dennis

2500HD04-



Great looking truck! Absolutely beautiful.http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/smiley32.gifhttp://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/smiley32.gif



John

Thanks 502, pick up date is set for tuesday next week.



Dennis, more like the kid in a candy store with a sugar buzz

Cool Hired Gun. I can't wait to see more. What are you talking about with the rocker panels for your dually? Stainless? I still haven't made up wether I want arrival blue or dark gray metallic. Depends on what combinations I see on either color.

Ox,


Your truck looks great ......http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/smiley32.gifhttp://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/smiley32.gifhttp://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/smiley32.gifhttp://dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/smiley32.gif


How much did you lower the truck?

Thanks dude! I dropped it about 2" in the rear. It seems to have
made the wole truck come down some though. I makes a big
difference in the cornering and I love the level stance without all the
wheel gap...

Ox

http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/gearhead/2004-10-17_174314_new_truck1.jpg

I was going to go stainless rockers, but saw a set, and the dually fender looked horrible. So I am de-badging it, and have vynil custom lettering done for the Duramax part.

2500HD04, I saw this green truck behind Wally McCarthy's GMC so I wheeled in. Nice truck. Didn't even see the bug deflector. I wouldn't have known unless it was pointed out on this thread. I work just north of there in New Brighton.

I bet that will look good. What color are you having it done in? Hired gun

Chrome with the KY State Police reflective vynil overlay so it shines up at night when lights hit it.

I love the way chrome looks on blue (believe it or not), but i've seen
those lee press-on SS rockers and even on a SRW they look like poop
IMO. I'm thinking of a similar subdued emblem, airbrushed into
ghost flames..still in the maybe, when I can afford it area...

Jeli, it's not there anymore! It's in my garagehttp://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/smiley32.gif

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Only mods as of yet -- Husky floor liners and duraflaps, much more to comehttp://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/hihi.gif

Here are my two. They are powered by the 8.1 motor but I'll have a DA Sierra in the garage in December.<X-SIGSEP>


</X-SIGSEP>http://www.tbyrne.com/Silverado/Silverado2004side.jpg<X-SIGSEP>


</X-SIGSEP>2002 8.1 Silverado HD - Full Throttle lift, 37" tires, 4.56 gears, Comp Cam, TOG headers, Volant induction plus more!


http://www.tbyrne.com/Suburban/02suburban22.jpg


extra motivation is provided by -


http://www.tbyrne.com/Suburban/whippleintercooler.jpg<X-SIGSEP>


</X-SIGSEP>2002 8.1 Suburban - Intercooled Whipple supercharger, 22" wheels/tires, DVD, 3 screens, 12 disk changer, satellite radio, Microsoft X-Box, Silverado HD hood, grill and bumper and other performance mods - 407hp/558 ft-lb torque at the rear wheels - 13.93 @ 95.79 MPH - buy me for $41.500. :)

Wow 13 sec burb.....nice!

Hi all. Here are some latest pics of our dually. Still not finished but getting real close. I would also like to say thankshttp://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/MBRP/2004-10-21_092846_Dually_front.jpg to all sponsors who helped us to produce our MBRPinc tow vehicle.


MB

I like the hood... I like that cowl look...

http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/ag4gt/2004-10-21_102129_DSCF0018.JPG

GMC2500HD


Yes, I really like the hood. Have had lots of GM's and lots of different styles of hoods but the good ol cowl still looks cool. This one is a Goodmark unit, it really fits well.


MB

MBRP: That thing is sick! http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/smiley4.gif

MBRP - I like it!!! http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/smiley4.gif

Thanks


MB

i know mbrp is a exhaust i have one on order.http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/hihi.gif but my ? is what dose mbrp stand for?

MB,

your truck looks really nice!http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/smiley32.gif What kind of front bumper is that, where can I get one?



Thanks.



Frank

<span ="bold">2500HD04,



very nice looking truck!http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/smiley32.gif Can you tell me what the offset of your wheels is?



Thanks.



Frank

</span>

My guess is Martin Barkey Race Products. . . .

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Mahalkita, I do not know what the offset is. They are 17x9 Maxx Helo's. I can call and ck for you

Well I finally got it home, I have been waiting for a sunny day to take pics. Have not seen the sun for almost two weeks.

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Our new baby!! 2005 GMC cc 4x4 swb D/A! 265 75 16 BFG at's + 16x8 MB Motoring Type 70 wheelshttp://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/smiley1.gif


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Edited by: B-Rad502

Still gives it the "non-stock" look with the 265's and new, wider wheels.http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/smiley1.gif


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Items left on the shopping list are to tint the 2 front windows, get a snug top tonneau cover, and a billet grill inserthttp://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/smiley1.gif


http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/uploads/post-7-52902-New_GMC_002.jpg

I just love those GMC's!http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Rock On.gif

B-Rad,


Is that truck lifted any. That new color looks better than I thought. Good looking truck.

Thanks! The only lift is the 1 1/2" tweaking of the front torsions to level it out. http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/smiley1.gif

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Another good ole Chevy!

Added my camper shell so I thought I'd update a pic...


http://www.cmccotter.org/azuho/shell.JPG


http://www.cmccotter.org/azuho/shell_1.JPG

Just got 'er done yesterday. My first Diesel. Love it!http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/fastfloyd/2004-11-05_160001_GMC01.jpg

Wow thats nice. Couldn't have done a better job myself. Nice wheels.

Damn thats a SWEET lookin rig, nice wheels http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/smiley20.gif

Had to post new pics after the H2s:

http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/TheBac/2004-11-06_132812_H2TruckPic1.jpg

and

http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/TheBac/2004-11-06_132833_H2TruckPic2.jpg


Damn I like this truck!!!!!!

Tom

Hey Floyd,


That is one sweet look-in ride. What brand is the suspension lift and how high did you go from the stock?Edited by: Pure Diesel

http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/BigRedMax/2004-11-07_153822_2.JPGEdited by: Big Red Max

http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/BigRedMax/2004-11-07_154933_1.JPG

Mahalkita


The bumpers I used are " Trail Ready " units both front and back. We did the tubular light bar set up on the front Trail Ready bumper. They are manufactured very well, I was very happy with the fit and finish on these bumpers.


Rick777


baimpala is correct, it did stand for Martin Barkey Racing Products, when we incorporated we shortened it to just MBRPinc.

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Here is my new one. Not much done to it yet:


http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/DuckhunterInTN/2004-11-09_071208_DSC00431.jpgEdited by: DuckhunterInTN

Another pic:


http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/DuckhunterInTN/2004-11-09_071322_trucks.jpg

Duckhunter,


That picture looks like something off of a GMC camercial. Nicely done.

Thanks!


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Thought I would throw mine in here too http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/smiley17.gif

http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/partsguy662/2004-11-10_154707_my_truck.jpg

http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/HeartbeatHauler/2004-11-11_074339_DSC00106.JPG

http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/boatdude/2004-11-13_091845_Grand_haven_8-04_55_Large.JPG

That boat sure makes that truck look cute!
Nice rig, the wheels look real good on it...

I love to see a fellow spend MONEY !!!

http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/tbone1227/2004-11-14_011254_truck.JPG

I love your truck tbone! It's a longbed and it is lifted, what more can you ask for.http://dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Rock%20On.gif

thanks bro - i absolutely love my truck, it friggen hammers and is sooo much fun to mash around.

It just loves towing in the mountains!!


http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/dollyo11/2004-11-14_152454_boat1.jpg

http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/rgrdgr1/2004-11-15_130141_mytruck.JPG

tbone, do you have anymore pictures of your truck?

yeah, i have a few at home i just need to resize to post - ill put some up tonight - any views youre interested in ??

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not the best one but its as good as ill have for the next few months

yeah, i have a few at home i just need to resize to post - ill put some up tonight - any views youre interested in ?? Front quarter angle and a rear quarter angle. Because I'm really thinking about putting a Rancho kit on my rig.

http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/dougdogs/2004-11-16_073907_truckindrive.JPG

Pismo Sunset

http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/uploads/56Nomad/2004-11-16_222513_Pismo.jpg

My lly


http://ccat.250free.com/Truck571x311.JPG


...and a little photoshop magic


http://ccat.250free.com/chev_blackbg.jpg

Here is my new 05, kinda dark...


http://www.norcalbigdawgs.net/Gallery/albums/album41/dieselsm.jpg

ccat, those be some mighty big center caps. . . .http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/hihi.gif

here's an updated pic. i removed the old trim and black fender flares. replaced with gmc chrome side molding and white '04 wheel flares. it's amazing how much better these trucks look with matching smooth flares. this pic was taken at elk camp so the trucks kinda dirty, the way it should be!

Here is what I use my truck for.

Nothin' special but I can call it mine!

Here is what I use my truck for.I like the tandom tow approach. Slick. I believe some states don't allow it unless you have the proper license.

New to the board, so figured I'd share the new truck. Shown as it was when I drove it home from the dealer on 10/28. Wish it was a Dmax, but I needed something quick after my old truck decided to crap out on me. Pushing 900 miles and I LOVE it!

Initial planned enhancements: folding bed cover, Line-X, BFG AT 285s, green keys


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Da Grizz,

Is it just me or does it seem like your TT goes 'uphill' or is it the way it is parked. . . ? Just curious.

Thanks
Dennis

Very nice truck man, I like that color and wish that I had been able to find that. I just settled on white and was done with it... Why no Duramax? Just curious.....

I like the tandom tow approach. Slick. I believe some states don't allow it unless you have the proper license. Some states don't allow it regardless of the license you have. I know NJ doesn't, and I'm almost positive PA doesn't either.

Well I finally got a chance to take some pics, The day I brought it home (OCT 20th) never got the chance to take pics, rained for two weeks. 1000 miles now and Man this thing is great.

2500HD04,
Nice looking truck.

Jim Wilson,
How ever the rules it does look impressive when a light duty truck is pulling a train down the road.

Thank You, This is my first diesel, my 3rd 2500HD. This truck is awesome.

2500HD04,

Schwing. . . looks good!

2500HD04, truck looks good, did you put your torsion bars back where the factory had them? I put a digital dial caliper on mine and marked exactally where the factory had them set at, the rear end sits a little higher that way.

2500hd04 do you have a bed cover and bed tubes on there?

2500HD04: Thanks for your picks and help. It has made my decision of what to do easier. Truck goes in on Friday. Rancho lift, Mickey Thompson 16x8, Firestone Destinations 285/75. Hope it all goes well and I will show some pictures when it is done. Thanks again.

Eric

Here's my GMC

Its the way its sitting, kind of on a slope beside the house

My lowered Duramax.http://www.motivational.net/racing/images/lhrdmax.jpg

My baby and the family toy.

gearhead yes I do.

9W3-HD yes torsion bars are factory, and I had them put 4" blocks in back instead of 2.5" that come from Rancho. Gives it a little more pitch to the front.


1SAST, you will love how it rides, much better IMO than stock. I would suggest the Rancho adjustable shocks over the ones that come with kit. They were to stiff for my liking

Looking good 2500HD04

Hope this works....... :ro)

Thanks Z71. Did I say I love my truck

Yes I think you have. You can admit it, I'm sure everyone on here loves theres also.

I am going to try this?-:t-:t -:t -:t I HATE COMPUTERS!!!!!!!!!!!!:mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: Censored Censored Censored Censored Censored Censored Censored Censored Censored :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:

Heres mine

Just picked up my '05 Sierra yesterday. It was be at least as high as my Silverado soon!

http://www.tbyrne.com/Sierra/sierra1.jpg
http://www.tbyrne.com/Sierra/sierra2.jpg
http://www.tbyrne.com/Sierra/sierra3.jpg
http://www.tbyrne.com/Sierra/twotrucks.jpg

How come this is no longer a sticky?
I think it would be a shame to lose all these pictures.

Wow, some great trucks for sure! Here is mine, out having fun.

Still stock...
http://www.fordf150.net/photopost/watermark.php?file=3283/261000_0346.jpg

With one little mod...look close...
http://www.fordf150.net/photopost/watermark.php?file=3283/261000_0355.jpg

I know it isn't a diesel, but here it is.

Lets see if this works...

I am going to try this?-:t-:t -:t -:t I HATE COMPUTERS!!!!!!!!!!!!:mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: Censored Censored Censored Censored Censored Censored Censored Censored Censored :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:How do I put a pic on this thing??????

:rolleyes: :mad: