lil hunter Posted April 17, 2011 Report Share Posted April 17, 2011 I guess I was a little spoiled growing up. Right before I turned 16 (over 4 years ago) my parents bought me an 03 Silverado Z71. I loved that old truck and drove it all through high school. But I was never able to really call it "mine." Everyone in those days fell into one of two groups, some people would tell me I have a nice truck, other people would give me crap about driving my daddy's truck because he bought it for me. Either way, after I got out of high school and joined the Marines, I gave that truck back to my parents and started saving to buy my own. I had every intention of just making a nice down payment on something pretty new, but my chain of command here knows how much (little) I get paid, and looked down at the idea of me taking out a big loan. That along with the fact that I have very little credit, and couldn't get a decent rate, convinced me to just find one I could pay cash for. I have always loved the 88-98 bodystyle Silverados and finally found one for myself. Today I made a couple hour roadtrip to pick it up. It's a 98 Ext. Cab Z71. Of course I got it was the 5.7 Liter Vortec, and the interior is about as loaded as you can get for that model year. Even has a cb radio already, which I have no use for but it's pretty cool ether way! Anyways, I just wanted to brag a little bit. Here's a couple pictures from the dealer. I'm gonna clean up the look as soon as I get some time. Those old man running boards are coming off, along with the peeling Z71 stickers. Then the chrome fender flares, and the rest of the body molding will probably be taken off soon too. Not sure what I'll do with the exhaust, the tailpipes look like crap IMO so i'll probably just turn it down behind the muffler. Can't wait to start playing with it either way. Feels good to be the owner all by myself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruttinbuc Posted April 17, 2011 Report Share Posted April 17, 2011 That is a good looking truck, Tim! Look forward to seeing your customizing! I wouldn't toss that CB. It is quite a handy item on the long haul. Truckers saved my speeding butt a number of times... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Andrus Posted April 17, 2011 Report Share Posted April 17, 2011 all you need now is a brusier buck in the bed of it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted April 17, 2011 Report Share Posted April 17, 2011 looks like my ol 98..dont see any rust..but the best part...'IT'S A CHEVY'....:clap::toot: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted April 17, 2011 Report Share Posted April 17, 2011 Nice looking truck Tim! I agree, no running boards for me either. Only ones I don't mind the look of are the factory tube style on the GM's. I'd still prefer no running boards at all though. If you don't like the exhaust I'd just get a little bigger tip, go to the parts store and see what they have, surely there'll be some there that you like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redryder Posted April 17, 2011 Report Share Posted April 17, 2011 You going to let your favorite dawg ride in your new truck? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elkoholic Posted April 17, 2011 Report Share Posted April 17, 2011 That's a fine looking ride. My first truck included a view of the road through the floor boards. My only advise on the exhaust system would be to not have it end under the vehicle. Now, get some mud on the tires! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lil hunter Posted April 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2011 You going to let your favorite dawg ride in your new truck? no, he can still ride in yours. lol You know that dog doesn't like trucks with a console in the middle anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NS whitetail Posted April 17, 2011 Report Share Posted April 17, 2011 congrats on the truck :cool2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUDRUNNER Posted April 19, 2011 Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 Sharp looking truck. Congrats! I've got the same truck only mine is a just a 4X4 and not the Z71. Just about to roll over 160,000 miles on her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohiobucks Posted April 19, 2011 Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 I like it Tim! I had one just like it, except mine was a 97. Same color though.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted April 20, 2011 Report Share Posted April 20, 2011 good looking ride, tim. you are growing up... lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBow Posted April 20, 2011 Report Share Posted April 20, 2011 I think extended fender flares look sharp. Here's a pic from the Bushwhacker Body Gear site: And as for those "old man running boards"! HEY! I resemble those remarks! :boxing: Nice ride. One suggestion though! If'n you plan on keepin' her for a while, I'd be thinkin' about gettin' her sprayed underneath with rustproofing. She looks solid, but never know once you take her off-road and get some mud and sand up under there. TBow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimT Posted April 20, 2011 Report Share Posted April 20, 2011 Very nice Tim... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adjam5 Posted April 20, 2011 Report Share Posted April 20, 2011 That truck is in great shape ! Good Luck with it. My 95 K1500 with 175k is still going strong. Gotta love them old chevys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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