Diesel Bombers - New guy with a 6.5

Hi everyone, my names Nick and I live in kokomo, IN. I'm 18 and I've been wrenching on cars with my dad since I was little. About 3 years ago my dad bought me a '95 Chevy C1500 350 v8 that needed plenty of work. I spent an unreal amount of time learning on that truck and it started the obsession.

About a year ago I got the bug and wanted to learn about Diesel engines. Being a die hard GM guy from a die hard GM family I was looking a Chevy diesels. Being young I was looking at 6.5s and 6.2s because I couldn't afford a Duramax. I had to find one that was 4x4 extended cab, long bed, and a 5 speed. It took over 6 months to find one and it was in Montana. I called the guy and bought it soon after. I got it for a great price. I had it shipped down here and I was going crazy waiting for it. When I got the truck it needed its fair share of work, it leaked about a quart of oil on the ground any time it sat anywhere, front suspension was shot, interior needed help, etc. this was last August and between then and now I fixed most of the problems and I am absolutely in love with the truck!

About me: I'm 18, a senior in high school, working at a minimum wage job with occasional side jobs. Cars and trucks are my obsession, so much that I've been known to work on my truck at 2 am after a 10+ hour shift :tu: my username comes from Pink Floyd ( favorite band) and GMT400 trucks which I love. I do most of my own work on my truck but sometimes ask my dad to lend a hand. I greatly appreciate any and all info you guys can give me, I'm new to diesel and wanting and willing to learn.

I would post pics of my truck but I'm at school right now and can't :w2: do I need 5 posts or something before I can post pics?