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Could that be causing problems (wear & tear) on the motor. Like I said, it seemed extra sluggish. It reved high and sounded good but it felt like a clutch slipping steadily and then shifting gears was like it had a tourque converter. Crazy

So here is what I discovered and (hypothesized): I took the truck for a drive and though in excellent cosmetic shape, there are a few issues. The main one is the front end (it is really tight and makes groaning sounds). I backed out of a driveway and it actually locked up the truck (like I put the e-brake on) and I didn't even turn the wheels much, maybe 20%. The other thing that is a huge concern is the motor (sounded nice) didn't seem to have full power. Those two things talked me out of buying it... and I didn't even make an offer. On the Carfax it does say 2001 GMC Sierra K1500 C3 but it doesn't say Denali, nor does the VIN decoder. If it is a Denali and it had AWD stock, it is in dire need of attention. If it wasn't a Denali, all they did was put it in 4wd and cut the switch (is my thought) After looking at the vehichle closely, the frame, box, cab and more than likely the motor, tranny and everything else down there is stock. It wouldn't be that difficult of a build afterall. The front clip and hood & Ineterior (dash, seats, center console etc) is all they had to change out. I called Gage Chevrolet and a salesman thinks that they did build one there, but not out of a 01 GMC, he thinks they modded out an existing SS. He gave me the name of TJ at Baker Engineering in Spring Lake which I have a message into. We'll see where that leads. Meanwhile, I told the guy if he takes out the front diff and makes it 2wd + check on the engine lack of power, I might consider buying it

Thanks for the INFO!!!!

Clear Title:YES no accidents, theft or damage of any kind. What about the 4 wheel steer on the Denali? This doesn't have that. The SS parts = everything... the shit that this guy went through, every body panel, interior (from what I can tell is from an 06). I have to get this F-ing truck! The owner says there are 3 things that are wrong with it...1. ABS light is on 2. Fuel Guage sometimes doesn't work 3. the passenger seat equipped with with weight sensor for airbag never had the module installed. Not all that bad really

I know... I will try tomorrow

VIN# is 2GTEK69U011 (011 NOT 611) I just e-mailed a salesman from Gage who has been there for 17 yrs. hopefully he can point me in the right direction if "Zippy" did the build.

I thought about that, but the Build sheet cross referenced to the VIN says it is a GMC SIERRA 1500 LS

I spoke with the guy tonight and he gave me the VIN, which indeed came back with 2001 GMC Sierra. Stock it had the 6.0 (non-H.O.) motor with the Heavy Duty Transmission. Now, here's the kicker.... I don't beleive that 2001 models came with AWD but this "Intimidator Clone" does. The story goes... back in late 07, this individual bought the truck off of E-Bay in Detroit MI. It was at a High Profile Ferrari or other Sportscar dealer (maybe traded in?). On the CarFax report it says that from 2001 (new) to 2007 the "2001 GMC Sierra" was a corporate owned vehicle but doesn't say what corporation. So far the story matches up to a "T". The unfortunate thing is... there is no documentation of any sort. The dealership didn't know much about the truck and neither does the current owner for that matter (he has money so he bought it). I'm going to test drive it tomorrow evening and bring it to a local GM dealer to have them check the serial numbers on the engine and tranny to see if they are stock 6.0 (325hp) or indeed the6.0 H.O. On a side note...I had my brother, who is a huge GM "SS" guru (owns 96 Impala SS w/ 56K orig miles) and knows pretty much everything there is to know about specs and vehicles......anyhow, I had him drive by without telling him what is going on and tell me what the truck was... that I saw it while driving down the road and I didn't have time to stop. He told me everything about the "Intimidator SS" and how there were a few other things that it came with that the reg. SS didn't. The point is... it looks 100% like the real thing. Zippy Special????

I just talked to the guy's wife and all she knows is that the Truck came from a dealership in Michigan. The dealership "according to her" came up with ideas for GM on project and special edition models. They bought the Truck with 30 or so K from the Dealership who again built the truck. What I need to find out is what dealership and when it was built (when they bought it). I will be talking to him around 4:00 so I'll keep you posted.

oh, so the Intimidator didn't have AWD...just 2wd? or a push button 4wd? I asked him for the build sheet but no response yet. It's a small town that I live in and it's sitting out in front of his house so at least it's not Craigslist.... I can actually see it haha.

Yes, the whole gammat........ even AWD, not 4x4.... claims it is a 345 hp 6.0L which would be next to impossible to tell.

how could I determine if the motor is from an SS and not a 6.0L from an Chevy HD? I was comparing pictures of a true Intimidator SS to this one and it is exact! The wing on the tailgate, same 20" chrome SS wheels, about the same ride height and of course the intimidator emblems. I was wondering the same thing about the "original owner", "clear title" part myself. If this was a build (which he says it was) I think they did alot more than go to e-bay! Whoever did it took thier time and it appears they did it right., but who knows. If there are any other things to check to see if they cut corners, let me know. Thanks guys!

The guy said that it's a 2001 GMC 1/2 ton frame and everything else is a 2006 Intimidator SS with EVERYTHING on it. I looked closely and it even has the headrests of Dale Earnhardt w/ full black leather white faced gauges in italics like they should be. He told me that a contractor to GM hand crafted this from a 2001 GMC. It's got the 6.0 AWD. Help me out please. He is asking $11,500 with 78k orig. miles and he said he is the original owner. It is a beautiful truck!!! PLEASE HELP ME OUT! I don't know what to think on this one!!!