I'm BAACK - 03 Chevy DMax this time!
 

I'll post pictures up later tonight (all on my phone) or if I can get them over to photobucket from my cell while at work


I'm happy and not happy at the same time -- the truck came to me not in the condition it was said to be... ie. it wasn't drivable, although it IS a salvaged truck... AND during transit the front park lamps and headlight header panels ended up being busted by a brake check in the Walmart parking lot. AND the grill that was supposed to be on it.. apparently "didn't fit"

Also, the "high pressure/quality trans line hose" that was in place of the trans cooler that somehow got a hole it it was actually heater hose and is soft as can be. Apparently "during transit" the radiator to heater core line busted.. or should I say "rebusted" since it apparently was soldered back together, albiet not very well. Sooo, now I have to replace that line to keep the truck from over heating.

All of the front end coolers need replaced because they are ALL bent or heavily damaged (was told the front end frame and structure was straight and only needed a trans cooler), whether they hold air/water/freon or not and the front rad support is bent. Also, the fan and fan clutch were never changed and the "stolen mirror" was never installed. That along with the interior not being cleaned like I was told it was and the "good bedside" being damaged requiring an entirely new bed... well - I almost didn't buy it..


BUT - I did. I like the truck. I love the Chevy/GMC trucks and am PUMPED to have a diesel again.. although I dont know how long I will keep this particular truck :)

For now, my goal is to get the front end put back together and go from there... thank GOD for car-part.com and Ebay

Here is a list of things I need, in case any of you out there just might have some things laying around.


RT & LT Park Lamps
RT & LT Header Panel
Radiator
Intercooler
Trans Cooler
Condensor
Grill
RT Fog Lamp
LT Fender
Upper Fan Shroud
Lower Fan Shroud


Thats just for the front.. sooo, let me know if you have anything and want to get rid of it :)

Also, does anyone know if the Bully Dog Power Pup is any good?? it came with that and the monitor I think. Just curious!

its ok the power pup that is there is more agressize programs out there

i assume that you got it for a discount due to all the damage or whoever transported it to you is paying for the damages?

dang brant. if it wasnt bad enough the truck getting there 2 weeks later than he had told you, then more was wrong than he had said. :dang: but at least ur back behind a diesel instead of a gasser

yah - I didn't pay more than what I was originally.. Just annoying that people tell you one then when they know full well you will find out its not..

I ALMOST made him haul it all the way back to Iowa... hehe.. but I wanted a truck and I know I can fix it.. just gonna take a bit longer now!

I can't want to drive this bad boy (or sell it.. hehe )


edit: Ben - it was a salvaged vehicle - some of the things were expected... I asked a ton of questions, had it looked at for me, test drove for me, etc. He just blew some smoke on the phone.. and I called him out on it in person - and he's supposed to be sending me some cash to make up for a few things:bat:

so you need yer screan name changed or what???

congrats on the Duramax bud:tu:

brant, hit up john powel, he might have some parts for ya :tu:

haha, thats for sure huh!

where's he been lately? - where does he hang out ED?


and Whit - nah... I think Ill leave the name.. otherwise I'd have to change it on 15 different forums.. :tttt:

mostly in the arklahoma section on here. also hangs out on a dmax forum. think its dmaxcentral

gotcha - well put the word out that I'm lookin ;)