CaptKirk

Thanks for all the help. I'll see what I can find. Didn't get any maintenance history or much info at all. I'll start poking around the sight for the trans mods and whatnot. Are oem fluids recommended for the big stuff like diff and trans or do people just find something they like? Are there oils that everyone avoids, or something that most people use? I've used mobil1 engine oil for years but that was a 2 seat Honda. Sorry for all the questions.

Hmm, if I saw this post before I was down there looking at it, I would have walked away. It was a few hour drive and I didn't have a ton of time to shop around. I need to get back to work (TX) in like a week, so I took it. Ended up picking up the truck. It needs some TLC but I can get to that, I like doing all my own work anyway. On the 'new owner' side of things: I'm planning on doing a bunch of general maintenance due to it's mileage, and I don't trust dealerships. I was thinking diff fluids, oil, sparkplugs/wires, trans fluid, and coolant flush. Should I look into anything else in particular? Any usual problem areas with 100k+ miles? I'm iffy about having the work done at a dealership too, is there a recommended type of shop I should bring it to? I'm new to the truck world, I had a specific mechanic that did all of my work before but he only works on S2000s. Any input is appreciated.

Yeah I figured I'd have that stuff powdercoated black or just removed. And I agree with the wheels I didn't know where they came from, I'd like the oem 20s in chrome. Headed down there now and 12 was the number I had in my head too. Thanks, will update later.

http://www.gcautobrokers.com/inventory/view/7741668?2003-CHEVROLET-SILVERADO-1500-SS-EXT-CAB-LEATHER-AWD-4X4-LIKE-NEW-%21%21-Sarasota-FL Carfax: http://www.carfax.com/VehicleHistory/p/Report.cfx?partner=UCL_0&vin=2GCEK19N731337519&source=CFX What do you guys think of this? It looks to be in decent shape. In need of some floor mats and maybe some tires.

Ideally I'd like to keep it under 15k. But I understand the value of a cleaner, more well kept car than the average so I might be inclined to spend a little more.

Wow that is gorgeous. A little out of my budget though GLWS

Hi all. New to the forum and to the SS, looking to pick one up here within the next few weeks. I'm located in Tampa but could travel a little bit within Florida. Not looking for anything too crazily modified. If yall know of any around I'd appreciate the heads-up. I will keep scanning the forums as well I just thought I'd put the word out. Thanks!