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Old May 19, 2007 | 05:59 PM
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Okay guys I recently graduated from TCU. So I got myself a little something. Here are some pictures of the new ride.









These are some pics of the old retired daily driver. BTW the Camaro was filthy.







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Old May 19, 2007 | 06:03 PM
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they both look great, any plans for the new truck?
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Old May 19, 2007 | 06:06 PM
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Nothing too extreme. I plan on installing a 6" lift, 20" wheels, and some 35" tires. Along with a few bolt ons.
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Old May 19, 2007 | 06:12 PM
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with 35" tires you'll definatly need a gear change...
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Old May 19, 2007 | 06:16 PM
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Yep. That is why I am also considering 33" tires. Meh...
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Old May 19, 2007 | 06:26 PM
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isn it 2wd? if so i'd go a bit more for the street truck look but thats just me. both are very clean rides. i bet that 4k stall was a fun dd! and damn if thats dirty, cant imagine it clean! nice garage
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Old May 19, 2007 | 06:28 PM
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congrats on the new truck and graduating!
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Old May 19, 2007 | 06:50 PM
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Old May 19, 2007 | 07:16 PM
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options and price if you dont mind me asking..you took off the texas edition badge?
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Old May 19, 2007 | 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by LS1Aggie09
isn it 2wd? if so i'd go a bit more for the street truck look but thats just me. both are very clean rides. i bet that 4k stall was a fun dd! and damn if thats dirty, cant imagine it clean! nice garage
It is a 2wd, but I am lifting it more asthetics. It does have a locking rear which is not too shabby. That 4k on the Camaro was a blast to dd. Now I can install the H/C setup in the near future.
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Originally Posted by WildBills WS6/SS
options and price if you dont mind me asking..you took off the texas edition badge?
For options please check my FQuick garage. The price was 30k, that included rebates and even cut into the dealers holdback.
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Old May 19, 2007 | 07:38 PM
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oh man that is nice!! I'm debating on one of those or a C5 Z06
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Old May 19, 2007 | 08:30 PM
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Originally Posted by GOGO
For options please check my FQuick garage. The price was 30k, that included rebates and even cut into the dealers holdback.
leather? I was quoted 28,700 for a lt1 texas edition package with leather and remote start. IM deciding between that and a new tundra
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Old May 19, 2007 | 08:45 PM
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HEy, I'll take those SS Chrome wheels off your hand.....i want chrome
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Old May 19, 2007 | 09:20 PM
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hey did u debadge that tailgate or did it come like that? why'd you take off the texas edition badge if you don't mind me asking also...?
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Old May 20, 2007 | 01:02 AM
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WildBills- That sounds like a decent price, but I am sure you can get a better price. Ask for the build sheet go online and look up the invoice. Go from there. The Tundras are nice, but they are not my cup of tea.

kornfreak- Yes, I debadged the tailgate. The Texas Edition badge looked like ****. It did not flow with the truck. The bowtie just looks plain awakard to me. To each their own I guess. I like the cleaner look. I cannot stand those stupid dealer badges either.
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Nice truck Alex, low maintenance color too. Hurry up and bring that new lunchwagon down
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Old May 20, 2007 | 09:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Nine Ball
Nice truck Alex, low maintenance color too. Hurry up and bring that new lunchwagon down
Thanks Tony, it is low maintenance. That is why I either wanted a Graystone or Silverbirch metallic. LOL on the new lunchwagon. No more minivan. Now I just need those personalized plates you suggested.
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Old May 20, 2007 | 10:44 AM
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sweet truck man, i didnt like them at first but man theyre growing on me these truck look badass lifted in IMO. Heres a preview I found on another forum of what it might look like...


http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=4pdtm3b
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Originally Posted by GOGO
kornfreak- Yes, I debadged the tailgate. The Texas Edition badge looked like ****. It did not flow with the truck. The bowtie just looks plain awakard to me. To each their own I guess. I like the cleaner look. I cannot stand those stupid dealer badges either.

Awesome! I hate dealer badges also! I understand the big chevy one but I kinda like the Texas Ed. badge... bad *** truck man!

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