Hi Guys,
I'm like a Little Kid so please excuse me......
Had to talk about it just a little bit......
I just can't belive that GM is being so good as to build a "New Chevy Truck" just for me, wow....
This IS a new experience for me & after, Prayer, Puking & Powerful Support on this page the Targeted Prod. Week is--Thanksgiving Week!
The Projected Delivery Date is December 26'th.. Pretty Neat!
2004, Duramax, Crew Cab, Shortbed LT -- with as many toys as will fit inside -- in BLACK...
Thank's for just "listenin"....Paul http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Approve.gif

Get your info from Howard?

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

Hi Hoot,
No, this info was thru my dealer.....but I'm calling Howard tonight!!!
Thanks hoot for the - "that a boy", I need those.
Paul

Your gonna love it! "Waiting is the hardest part"

Max,
I get more excited hourly,
you guys are a Great Help.http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Big Smile.gif http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Big Smile.gif http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Big Smile.gif http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Big Smile.gif
Paul

TwoDogs, where are you in MA? I just tried to order a diesel and


the salesman said 5 weeks. When did your dealer enter the order


and what else went on between that and you finding the build and


delivery date?





Thanks.. Harry K.

Harry K,

Bridgewater,Ma. - I ordered the Truck Oct.15'th.
He gave me the Build Week yesterday Oct.31'st.
The Projected Build Week is The week of Nov. 24'th.
The Projected Delivery date is Dec. 26'th.
Originally he said 6-8 weeks to delivery, but by the way the dates look it will be about 10 weeks & 2 Days .............Can I Wait That Long ????? I guess I'll have to ........But of Course there is -HOWARD!!!!!
What do you say Howard???http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Big Smile.gif http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Ermm.gif http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Cry.gif http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Ermm.gif http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Embarrased.gif Paul

I got my truck last Tuesday. It took 5 weeks to the day from placing the order to delivery.


Howard tracked the progress for me and told me when the dealer had it. I went to the dealer and they didn't even know it was in, thanks Howard.


So far the truck is better than expected. I am having fun. The truck is a 2500 HD Duramax extended - short bed, white. It is beautiful. I have my cap on it and it is ready for RVing. My trade was Silverado 1500 with 38,000 miles and it never had to go back to the dealer all the while I had it. What a great truck it was. I think moving from the 5.3 to the Duramax I should notice a difference in towing. The 1500 did a great job on the level but the speed went down and the RPM's up when I got on extended grades.


All you folks waiting for Duramx trucks it is worh the wait. Hook up with Howard and he will do a great job for you.Edited by: pmmartin

i moved up from a gmc 1500 to the max..no comparison..you will be having SOME FUN soon..a nice christmas gift ! congratulations

I'd actually like to see some numbers on approximately how many Duramax pickups have hit the road in the last 3 production years. I've loved mine since I got it, and I think GM finally drove one home with this motor. It can and more than likely has room for tweaking over the next few years to boot. Not that the 6.2 or 6.5's were horrible, but against the Cummins and the Navistar I think we were left wanting in the powertrain areas.

New truck time frame..


Thanks for the reply guys. I have some rebate coupons that expire on 12/1 so I'm concerned that I wont be able to use them.


Harry K.


Edited by: HarryK

Definitely get in touch with Howard. He told me when it would be delivered and he was dead on. When I ordered my truck, the dealer told me 6 weeks. As it ended up, build week was 6 weeks from order date. Received the truck 8.5 weeks from order. It probably depends on how far you are from the factory though. My truck came to KY from Michigan via train to TN and then trucked to dealership in KY. I LOVE THIS TRUCK!! Thanks again Howard!http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Thumbs Up.gif

I'm currently waiting deliverly on my 2004 d/a ext.cab short bed in silver birch. I gave my deposit (which dealer thought would be 6 weeks) to the GM dealership on 9/31/03, I spoke to the Truck Manager over the phone on 11/3/03 and he said the build date is week of thanksgiving, and delivery may be 2nd. week in december??


I've been hearing about Howard on other posts, If Howard could help how can I contact him, does he work for G.M.


Thanks

Read This (http://dieselplace.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=598&KW=howard%5Fm18)

Hey hoot, thanks for the link to Howard, I spoke to my dealer tonight delivery date is now 12/21, it was 12/14. I e-mailed howard maybe he can keep me better informed than my dealer.


Thanks again

FYI, a "little birdie" has told me that Howard will be taking a little vacation for the next 10 days or so. I don't know if he takes his internet capabilities with him or not. Just thought you guys might want to take this into consideration when trying to contact him.

Thanks for help.


Guys, than you for the help. .





Thanks


HarryK


Edited by: HarryK

I have question, Is there a shortage of D/A configured trucks on the east coast? I took delivery of my 04' Sierra CC D/A SB SLT Silver Birch about 3 weeks ago from a dealer here in the Norhwest. I picked it off the lot from a selection of 5 rigs all SLT's and drove it home the same day. The biggest decison was color that included, white (2), blue, red and dark gray.


Today I went back to the dealer to have my temp tags replaced with the permanent ones and there's now a black and red to go with the 2 whites.


So far I'm really enjoying the D-Max and all the fun a diesel truck has to offer.

Rick, I'm not exactly on the east coast, but I had to order to get what I wanted. There were quite a few around in my area, but none configured the way I wanted them. Most were slt's and lt's loaded with everything but the dvd player and a few even had them. A few others were reg cab or chassis cabs. I just figured I would get it exactly the way I wanted it, so I ordered it. Now, I have to get started on the add-on's not offered by GM or maybe some were offered but I didn't like GM's version. For instance, I would have liked to had the Bose system, but didn't want bucket seats, so I got the cd/cass and I will put my own system in.http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Big Smile.gifEdited by: flhrciblueice

Get your info from Howard?

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Just curious if I may... I'm a brand new forum member and I got here because I have a new GMC K3500 dually coming. The dealer informed me Friday that it would have the LLY engine, but didn't know much more about it.


I've found lots of valuable information here and even the rumors are interesting, but I keep seeing a reference to "Howard" when folks talk about ordering new trucks. Mine was ordered 11-17-2003 and is at stage 3000 waiting for the TPW, does this individual help folks find out where things are with orders?


Thanks for all the info you and others provide.


Gary


Umm... Just saw the post with "Howard"s note and e-mail address, so I don't need it repeated. Thanks just the same.Edited by: G Zabriskie

HARRY & the rest of you guys. All you have to do to get the "GMINTHEDRIVEWAY certificate is to know a G.M. employee. I had 2 & both are gone. All G.M. employees get them -retired even get them. You want to be sure that your dealer will accept them as they really don't have to honor them!!


GARY, yes this guy helps all of you in whatever way that I can. Give me a e-mail so we can talk to each other. Howard = howard_m18@yahoo.comhttp://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Approve.gif

Howard u can call GM and get more cards, I've done it 3 times and have to do it again.


It takes about 3 days for them to send them to us.


I'm going to call today and if Harry doesn't have one by that time send me a PM w/ name and address and I'll send u one.





PS FYI Howard I just got off phone w/ GM and the let u request 1-9 more cards.Edited by: Dmax Tim

Tim and Howard,


Thanks for all the advice and support. I hope they can give you


guys more certificates. You guys are great to support me and the


members here. Looks like I will lose my GM card extra rebate since


I can't take delivery by the 12/01 deadline..My 8 year old really


liked that sport red color when we test drove a reg cab to see


what the diesel was like.


HarryK


Edited by: HarryK

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Well Guys,

It's the week of the 24'th......my build week!

I am uncertain as yet if I am now, ( "A New father" )http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Big Smile.gif http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Big Smile.gif http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Big Smile.gif ?????

The waiting & pacing.... Paulhttp://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Confused.gif

Howard? Howard/////// Where are you Howard??????http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Confused.gif http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Confused.gif

Hi Guy's (expecting fathers) my dealer called me on saturday and told me he has recieved the VIN# for my new truck. Apparently this is a sign for the dealer that the truck has been built and is waiting to be shipped. My delivery date is still 12/26 which is confusing to me, but I'll do the wait thing. I e-mailed howard and he added me to his list, I didn't know Howard had a list but I'm sure this site keeps him busy. Come on Howard!!!

Hi Guy's (expecting fathers) my dealer called me on saturday and told me he has recieved the VIN# for my new truck. Apparently this is a sign for the dealer that the truck has been built and is waiting to be shipped. My delivery date is still 12/26 which is confusing to me, but I'll do the wait thing. I e-mailed howard and he added me to his list, I didn't know Howard had a list but I'm sure this site keeps him busy. Come on Howard!!!


That is a weird deal. I'll admit that it's been a number of years since I was directly involved with ordering new vehicles, but it used to be that there was about a 10 day wait between the dealer getting the serial number and the vehicle arriving. The other part is that the factory used to make the dealers pay for the new stuff right after a serial number was issued, so they have an interest in getting your truck to you so they can get paid.


Please keep us up to date on what Howard comes up with since it seems like a REALLY long ship delay.

CHALIE & others. I have been doing this since the start of the H/D = 2001 model year. Paul, CALM DOWN!! People would think your expecting. This is as close to giving "BIRTH" as a man can get, AIN'T IT?? Howard http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Clap.gif

http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Confused.gif OK, alright,
OK, Howard I'll calm down, I'll behave, I promise.http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Ermm.gif
Paul

Howard, I'm http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Confused.gif any update?

CHALIE, I did my thing today & you still got to wait!! Rome wasn't built in a day even if your truck will be! Howard http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Cry.gif

DMAX TIM, I called today & got some sent to me!! Thanks for the update!! I have found where the dealer won't except them. That is because they hate to give up the extra money! Howardhttp://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Big Smile.gif

Howard, Thanks for the updatehttp://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Embarrased.gif. I wasn't expecting this long a wait with the order (it's been 2 months since I put my deposit down), I'm currently driving this 195,000 mile beater, and I don't want to put any more of my time or money fixing it. It's starting to get cold and wrenching in my driveway just doesn't cut it anymore (not as young as I use to be). I appreciate your time, HOPE I didn't come off smart with the last post? Thanks again.....

As for my wait (over here on the left coast), here was my deal:

August 23, 2002 Ordered 2003 GMC Sierra 2500HD CC LB SLT Duramax/Allison 4x4 (Model TK25943)

August 28, 2002 GMC picked up order (order number: FPPWTV)

September 10, 2002 GMC issued TPW of Sep 30, 2002

September 19, 2002 Truck Built

October 2, 2002 Truck shipped by train

October 8, 2002 Truck delivered by train to Spokane, WA (Thanks Howard!)

October 14, 2002 Truck delivered to Alpine Motors (GOT TO DRIVE IT!) 3 miles on odometer

October 18, 2002 Truck delivered by dealer to my house in Sandpoint

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Hey Guys,-----(Expectant Fathers),----- especially,

The New Baby Has Been Born!!!!!!!http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Big Smile.gif

****Dr.Howard***** delivered the news to me Today..... OOOH !, what a (feelin).. also, the good Dr. said it will be put in it's shipping cradle tonight & will be making it's way home!!!
First stop is "New Boston", Michigan --then-- East, in this case toward it's new family....http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Embarrased.gif http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Approve.gif http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Big Smile.gif

Even my WIFE says she's excited? I asked he about putting on A Banks Exhaust, (just for fun) & she said OH, that sounds nice.... Ha, Ha, God Love Her,,,. Oh Boy, here we go....

Hang in there, "No Worries Mon", Paul

Thanks, from the Family, HOWARD.......

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Well my dealer just called and we have a TPW.... 1-12-04.


That's about what I expected from posts here since mine was ordered 11-14-03. Now I suspect the waiting gets more intense?

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YES ........

Two Dogs

Guys,
I ordered October 15'th.

Howard called me November 26'th & said The "baby" was born & would be put on a "baby" carrier that night,and would be shipped to New Boston, Mich

I went to the Dealer this morning & he said est. delivery is the end of this week.....? 7+ weeks.

I'll let ya no........Paul Approve:]

Well the last couple of days has got to be the hardest, especially if it doesn't show up by then.


On the other hand, it could be worse. Right now I'm looking at 8 weeks just between order and TPW...

Two Dogs & all who are waiting on deliverly, my dealer called me tonight (left me his home number) and told me my d/a is finally at the dealership. http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Big Smile.gif I've been waiting since 9/31. This was a surprise since I have not heard from Howard, (thanks any way Howard?) and my last conversion with my dealer a week ago the manager was not expecting deliverly till 12/15. I hope you all get some early christmas gifts as well. NOW THE FUN BEGINS, WHERE DO I PARK?

Chalie,
Good for you.... I hope Dealer takes you & new truck in the nice Warm Garage to show you all about it!!!
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Too dang coldddddd in Mass. 10 degrees, brrrrr.

I hope she heats up quick for ya..Paul

Two Dogs & all who are waiting on deliverly, my dealer called me tonight (left me his home number) and told me my d/a is finally at the dealership. http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Big Smile.gif I've been waiting since 9/31. This was a surprise since I have not heard from Howard, (thanks any way Howard?) and my last conversion with my dealer a week ago the manager was not expecting deliverly till 12/15. I hope you all get some early christmas gifts as well. NOW THE FUN BEGINS, WHERE DO I PARK?


Congrats!!!!


I'll bet it's going to be a long night? Or are you going to get it tonight?


Sure would be nice if my dealer called to tell me that mine was going to be here earlier than first reported....