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Diamondss

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  • Silverado SS/VHO/TrailBlazerSS Color
    Black
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    2003
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    AWD

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    John
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    Ontario

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  1. I hear you on building up the motor first. My only reason for wanting the supercharger is that its a large sum of money but once its done any upgrades after (headers, heads, etc) would just be a bonus. I know prices vary a lot, what about the possibility of getting the stock heads machined instead of L92 heads? Who would you recommend for a tune on the truck? L92 heads seem to be still in the range of $1600+, not sure what a comp cam is worth? Tune is a couple hundred and headers/exhaust is probably in the $2000 range again right? I appreciate the imput. When this truck was new they were pretty quick but by todays standards they're not so much. Something about making a 6000lb brick fast just gets me going!
  2. So my SS is currently being restored, will be in the paint booth next week. Truck will look brand new, transmission has been rebuilt and beefed up (stock torque converter though) and interior has been all redone. So I have about $5000 (Canadian) left to do some performance upgrades. I was thinking headers/exhaust, L92 heads, an intake (any suggestions?) and maybe an XR275HR cam along with a custom tune. This isn't a race truck but I want to make sure I can put a Hemi, Denali, or Eco douche in their place. Would I be better to go a magnacharger instead? The truck is my daily and needs to be well mannered on the road if the wife needs to drive it. Am hoping to get it running high 13s low 14s in the 1/4 as a gauge for what my performance expectations are. It's gotta be reliable but also comfortable to use. It's working days are over with the exception of a small utility trailer from time to time. So... Supercharger or go all motor? I am planning on doing a post of the whole restoration once it comes out of the paint booth, have been taking lots of pics. Very excited to have it looking new again! Also, has anyone here installed a Ravelco system on their trucks? Apparently it makes it essentially unstealable without a tow truck? Any input would be appreciated Cheers!
  3. I'm getting my SS ready for a paint job and am replacing the hood, both fenders and just picked up a new box. Before it goes in I want to paint the trucks frame and the inside of the box, fenders and hood to prevent rusting. I plan on keeping this my daily driver (Canada so it's gonna roll in salt) but want to protect common rust areas on the truck. What has kept your truck from rusting? Por15/dom16? Spray in box liner? What have you done that works?
  4. The trucks looking a bit tired and I think I need to replace both front fenders. Where is the best place to source them? I'm looking for better quality pieces, not necessarily the cheapest option. Is LMC truck any good? I live in Canada so sourcing originals is going to be difficult without rust issues.
  5. Don't give up either man, it took me almost 3 years to track down my SS again after selling it (regretted immediately btw). Stick with it, good luck
  6. Would be interested in this, keep us posted
  7. So I just received my new buttons to repair the factory Bose 6 disc changer. Anyone have any tips or advice on how to go about taking the stereo apart? Kinda surprised I couldn't find a YouTube video about that specific unit.
  8. I may have to hold off on parting out the truck at the moment. I'll post when parts are for sale but at the moment the plan has been put on hold.
  9. This ravelco sounds like exactly what I'm looking for. Nothing stops a tow truck but I know of 3 SS trucks stolen locally and they were all driven away
  10. It's a black 2003 SS. I'm going on holidays wednesday but will start getting parts off in April. Send me a pm and I'll take pictures of the parts for you once their off. It's a complete truck at the moment
  11. I remember in high school that my shop teacher gave me something for my Chevelle. It was a battery disconnect he picked up at princess auto where a piece would unscrew from the battery terminal and without this piece the battery didn't make a connection. The best idea would be to be able to put a program on the ECM that just wont let the truck start/move. Almost like erase the ECM so there is no program for the truck. Is there any way to disconnect a part and just take it with me? Doubtful they're going to bring a spare starter but without it the truck goes nowhere. I know as soon as I bring mine back its gonna get ripped off so I need to do something.
  12. So I finally have the truck in the shop and am hoping to start parting it in the next month or so. Wondering if anyone here is interested and let me know what you would be looking for so I can reply with pics/price.
  13. I'm thinking that my SS might become my daily driver again. My wife has an SUV that is the primary family vehicle and my SS would become the secondary daily/what I drive to work and stuff without the kids. I'm thinking of ways I can make my truck difficult to steal and was wondering if anyone tried disconnecting the battery and installing locking hood pins? Seems like that might be one of the easiest ways to stop theft. Any thoughts? Any other suggestions?
  14. The time has finally come that my SS will begin the process of being restored. I'm taking all the small trim pieces off the truck and painting them individually before the whole truck goes in for paint. Where can I get a can of Onyx Black 41u paint? I have a small paint gun for air brushing that I'm going to use so I need a can of paint, not a touch up pen or spray can. Also, any suggestions on a primer or anything else that I should put under the new paint? Thanks for your help guys, I'll post pictures as the work begins Cheers!
  15. I have 2 of them, both 2003s, both black awd SS trucks. The one I have had the longest and on the road has about 145 000 miles (240000km) and the other truck needs some body attention but runs great and has around 165 000 miles (265 000km). My original SS with 240 000km I bought when I was 20 and just thrashed on it constantly. It has the original driveline and other than brakes and oil changes the truck is untouched. Not sure on the other truck but it runs great
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