Which truck should I sell?
Sep 19, 2014 | 10:17 AM
#11
I bought this one in Southern California after I seen it in the Truckin magazine at last years throwdown. I have not posted the truck for sale but I have lots of interest in it here in the Pacific Northwest
2004 Silverado 4.8
All SS cladding, seats, gauge cluster
LT headers
Tuned by Izzy Performance
Circle D 3400 Stall
14 bolt rear diff
Couple amps and subs
lowered 4/6
I've driven it less than 100 miles since the purchase in February
2004 Silverado 4.8
All SS cladding, seats, gauge cluster
LT headers
Tuned by Izzy Performance
Circle D 3400 Stall
14 bolt rear diff
Couple amps and subs
lowered 4/6
I've driven it less than 100 miles since the purchase in February
I think this may be the truck I came closest to purchasing the first of the year. Did it have billet wheels on it? Fresh paint about a year old?
Sep 19, 2014 | 01:50 PM
#12
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From: Eastern Washington
i would never give my kid a true SS anything as their first car. A) 6.0 in a boys hands B) you're setting him up for an *** chewing every time theres a new scratch/dent/wreck/come stain...there will be some in highschool and college parking lots.
the SS clone is nicer than 95% of any vehicle that most kids BUY for themselves at that age. 4.8 is still enough to get him in trouble, but not kill himself or another person. this is all said without knowing your son or his maturity level. i was hell on wheels when i was 16. still am lol
the SS clone is nicer than 95% of any vehicle that most kids BUY for themselves at that age. 4.8 is still enough to get him in trouble, but not kill himself or another person. this is all said without knowing your son or his maturity level. i was hell on wheels when i was 16. still am lol
It had 4-5 sets of wheels on it the last 6 months he had it. Painted May 2013 I believe. 2013 Porsche red
Last edited by OUT2WIN; Sep 19, 2014 at 02:06 PM.
Sep 19, 2014 | 03:13 PM
#14
Very good point!! We live 2 blocks from the school so maybe a piece of **** as a commuter? He knows he wont get it if he doesnt go to college so maybe wait till college is over? We'll see
It had 4-5 sets of wheels on it the last 6 months he had it. Painted May 2013 I believe. 2013 Porsche red
It had 4-5 sets of wheels on it the last 6 months he had it. Painted May 2013 I believe. 2013 Porsche red
Yep, that's the truck!
Sep 19, 2014 | 05:38 PM
#15
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From: Eastern Washington
Just curious why you decided against it?
Sep 20, 2014 | 02:04 AM
#17
Keep the SS, but it should remain a special occasion vehicle. The value will increase for years to come I bet. I say sell the red truck. Then find a V6 or 4.8 beater. Help your son build it slow and teach him the right way. Do the exterior stuff with him when he gets old enough to care(14 or 15 for me). Let him pick the color and little things like that. When he is 16 start doing the interior/stereo which will be fun, but keep him out of trouble. Maybe make him pay for the go fast stuff until he has a couple years driving experience. (I would guess he won't be able to afford to go too fast) Then help him go fast as he gets older. Give him the SS for graduation. Basically I just outlined my own plan, but seems like it might get you a vette and a project for the son. I think the best way to get kids interested in cars is get them hands on early. Every little puke who is handed a nicely built vehicle seems to not appreciate it and doesn't get involved in the sport.
Sep 20, 2014 | 09:34 AM
#18
There we're several reasons honestly. If I remember correctly he wasn't on any forums and sending him money to purchase the truck ''sight unseen'' kinda made me nervous.
I've got a NICE engine from my wrecked 95' that I wanted to drop in it.
