Title: New TV
Post by: wavery on Mar 15, 2007, 08:49 PM
Post by: wavery on Mar 15, 2007, 08:49 PM
You'll all be happy to know that we finally broke down and bought a new (to us) TV.
It's a '99 Chevy S10 P/U, extended cab, 4.3L V6, A/T and tow pkg. It has a 5500# tow rating so now I don't have to notify all of the SCCAMPERS before I get on the road :D .
It looks and drives like a brand new car. The previous owner was extremely anal. He bought it new and serviced it regularly.
Maybe we will make some of those inland, mountain camp-outs now.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v333/wkavery/S10PU.jpg)
It's a '99 Chevy S10 P/U, extended cab, 4.3L V6, A/T and tow pkg. It has a 5500# tow rating so now I don't have to notify all of the SCCAMPERS before I get on the road :D .
It looks and drives like a brand new car. The previous owner was extremely anal. He bought it new and serviced it regularly.
Maybe we will make some of those inland, mountain camp-outs now.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v333/wkavery/S10PU.jpg)
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Post by: Freedom_5 on Mar 15, 2007, 08:59 PM
Post by: Freedom_5 on Mar 15, 2007, 08:59 PM
Way to go Wayne & Carol!
Looks very nice! Should get good gas mileage also.
Looks very nice! Should get good gas mileage also.
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Post by: Azusateach on Mar 15, 2007, 09:12 PM
Post by: Azusateach on Mar 15, 2007, 09:12 PM
Congrats! Now, when are you going to get a HTT? :D
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Post by: wavery on Mar 15, 2007, 09:56 PM
Post by: wavery on Mar 15, 2007, 09:56 PM
Quote from: AzusateachCongrats! Now, when are you going to get a HTT? :DCarolyn says, "The Yellow Lab comes before the HTT" ;)
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Post by: brainpause on Mar 15, 2007, 10:42 PM
Post by: brainpause on Mar 15, 2007, 10:42 PM
Congrats! I had a 95 S10, and LOVED LOVED LOVED the 4.3 engine. Can't be beat. Large engine...small truck. Great power to weight ratio.
Larry
Larry
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Post by: oldmoose on Mar 16, 2007, 10:45 AM
Post by: oldmoose on Mar 16, 2007, 10:45 AM
Congrats on the new TV Wayne. Enjoy going up the hills now.Moose
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Post by: AustinBoston on Mar 16, 2007, 11:37 AM
Post by: AustinBoston on Mar 16, 2007, 11:37 AM
If the engine is the VORTEC 4300, keep in mind that you can get a few more horsepower by using premium gas. It's not a lot, but it does help at higher altitudes.
Austin (Astro has the VORTEC)
Austin (Astro has the VORTEC)
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Post by: Recumbentman on Mar 16, 2007, 12:07 PM
Post by: Recumbentman on Mar 16, 2007, 12:07 PM
Very niece looking TV, congrats, can't wait to look it over at the next camp-out
whats going to be your first mod on it ;)
whats going to be your first mod on it ;)
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Post by: wavery on Mar 18, 2007, 10:47 PM
Post by: wavery on Mar 18, 2007, 10:47 PM
Quote from: RecumbentmanVery niece looking TV, congrats, can't wait to look it over at the next camp-outWe just got back from driving it up to Bridgeport (Near Mammoth). I was impressed with the 23MPG and it runs & drives like a new truck.
whats going to be your first mod on it ;)
I don't think I'll be doing any mods for a while. I looked for a long time to find exactly what I wanted, with everything on it.
The only thing that I am a little disappointed in is the weight of the fiberglass bed cover. I thought that Carolyn and I would be able to easily remove it for when I want to haul big items. It weighs about 100# and Carolyn has a bit of a hard time lifting one side. I may have to rig a pulley or sling system on the ceiling of the garage to lift it off.
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Post by: griffsdad on Mar 19, 2007, 11:26 PM
Post by: griffsdad on Mar 19, 2007, 11:26 PM
Congratulations Wayne and Carolyn on the new TV. Looks beautiful!!
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Post by: wavery on Mar 19, 2007, 11:42 PM
Post by: wavery on Mar 19, 2007, 11:42 PM
Quote from: griffsdadCongratulations Wayne and Carolyn on the new TV. Looks beautiful!!Thanks :sombraro:
I think it will be a good TV but now we feel kinda silly because it will sit in the garage until our next camp-out. Our Concorde gets better mileage and is more comfortable. Now we're sitting here asking ourselves why we bought it :J
BTW Brad, our first mod will be the Prodigy brake controller.
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Post by: tlhdoc on Mar 20, 2007, 04:26 AM
Post by: tlhdoc on Mar 20, 2007, 04:26 AM
Congratulations on the new TV.:)
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Post by: kathybrj on Mar 20, 2007, 04:54 AM
Post by: kathybrj on Mar 20, 2007, 04:54 AM
"Tis the season....we are picking up a 2004 F150 Crewcab 5.4L this Friday. It's loaded and has low miles (30K). The Safari is going to our niece in Boston that just became the instant Mom to 3 kids under 5 years old! :eyecrazy:
Our truck will sit in the garage also, unless the Jayco is hooked to it. The '96 Stratus and son's '98 Neon will obviously be getting us better mileage!
Congrats on the new TV. We know exactly how you feel!!! (i'm just happy to have something that was built this century!)
Our truck will sit in the garage also, unless the Jayco is hooked to it. The '96 Stratus and son's '98 Neon will obviously be getting us better mileage!
Congrats on the new TV. We know exactly how you feel!!! (i'm just happy to have something that was built this century!)
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Post by: TheViking on Mar 20, 2007, 08:47 AM
Post by: TheViking on Mar 20, 2007, 08:47 AM
Yeeeeeeah Wayne!!!!!! TV looks gooooood. Remember all the $#%& you got when you first came on these boards and stated you were towing with a Concorde? You're growing up so fast.
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Post by: wavery on Mar 21, 2007, 10:36 PM
Post by: wavery on Mar 21, 2007, 10:36 PM
Quote from: RecumbentmanVery niece looking TV, congrats, can't wait to look it over at the next camp-outWell Brad.....you were right.......here's our first mod on the new TV. This will make it a lot easier to take the kayak along too:
whats going to be your first mod on it ;)
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Post by: TheViking on Mar 21, 2007, 10:55 PM
Post by: TheViking on Mar 21, 2007, 10:55 PM
Quote from: waveryWell Brad.....you were right.......here's our first mod on the new TV. This will make it a lot easier to take the kayak along too:
Hey Wayne, Not sure if you noticed it or not but the topper is not blue. Just thought I'd run that by you just in case you can return it. LOL
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Post by: wavery on Mar 22, 2007, 12:44 AM
Post by: wavery on Mar 22, 2007, 12:44 AM
Quote from: TheVikingHey Wayne, Not sure if you noticed it or not but the topper is not blue. Just thought I'd run that by you just in case you can return it. LOL
You know what.......for $200 I couldn't get picky, besides.....Carolyn says, "It's Notre Dame colors". We're gonna get a big NOTRE DAME sticker for the back :sombraro:
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Post by: Recumbentman on Mar 22, 2007, 12:45 AM
Post by: Recumbentman on Mar 22, 2007, 12:45 AM
Quote from: waveryWell Brad.....you were right.......here's our first mod on the new TV. This will make it a lot easier to take the kayak along too:
that's to funny !!
when I bought my truck, it came with a bed cover like yours. I decided a camper shell would work better for me, so I also went out and got one !!
you are such a copy catter and didn't even know it ;)
you must of got a good price on the one you got since its not blue
or is blue & gold your school colors :D
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Post by: flyfisherman on Mar 22, 2007, 02:20 PM
Post by: flyfisherman on Mar 22, 2007, 02:20 PM
Hey, Wayne ... looks alright for the girls I go with!
I had it's kissin' cousin, a GMC Sonoma with about the same drive train. What I really liked about that 4.3 V-6 was that it reached top torque at 2800 rmp. A lot quicker to top torque than my present V-8 (5200 rpm). I especially liked it for towing in the mountains.
Fly
I had it's kissin' cousin, a GMC Sonoma with about the same drive train. What I really liked about that 4.3 V-6 was that it reached top torque at 2800 rmp. A lot quicker to top torque than my present V-8 (5200 rpm). I especially liked it for towing in the mountains.
Fly
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Post by: wavery on Mar 22, 2007, 02:46 PM
Post by: wavery on Mar 22, 2007, 02:46 PM
Quote from: flyfishermanHey, Wayne ... looks alright for the girls I go with!
I had it's kissin' cousin, a GMC Sonoma with about the same drive train. What I really liked about that 4.3 V-6 was that it reached top torque at 2800 rmp. A lot quicker to top torque than my present V-8 (5200 rpm). I especially liked it for towing in the mountains.
Fly
LOL!!!! Ya.............I'm not into pickin' up chicks anymore. :J
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Post by: wavery on Mar 22, 2007, 02:48 PM
Post by: wavery on Mar 22, 2007, 02:48 PM
Quote from: Recumbentmanthat's to funny !!Ya....we got it for $200 (including installation) but don't tell anyone..... :D
when I bought my truck, it came with a bed cover like yours. I decided a camper shell would work better for me, so I also went out and got one !!
you are such a copy catter and didn't even know it ;)
you must of got a good price on the one you got since its not blue
or is blue & gold your school colors :D