I guess I am destined to have a "cute little truck"...Mike Clay wrote:Boy Ernie I think we bought baby trucks again. oh well maybe next time.
New GMC Topkick
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Re: New GMC Topkick
Its in the driveway, the dealer filled one tank and I filled the other for a total of 160 gallons of diesel.
Here are some pictures, I need to purchase the 5th wheel hitch that fits into the B&W goose neck 30,000 frame mount built into the truck.
I have been using the Pull-Rite super-slide and really like the way it hitch and locked into place, I hope I like the new B&W 5th wheel hitch.
It took me two days removing all the add on mods to the Ford truck before I traded it in.
This one in the pictures is mine now.
Here are some pictures, I need to purchase the 5th wheel hitch that fits into the B&W goose neck 30,000 frame mount built into the truck.
I have been using the Pull-Rite super-slide and really like the way it hitch and locked into place, I hope I like the new B&W 5th wheel hitch.
It took me two days removing all the add on mods to the Ford truck before I traded it in.
This one in the pictures is mine now.
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SWWEEEETT George, heck I'm jealous of that interior mine is kinda Freightliner industrial looking.
Do you need to break it in before towing? Mine was not required as they dyno'ed it at the factory to omit that.
Time to take a trip somewhere!
Do you need to break it in before towing? Mine was not required as they dyno'ed it at the factory to omit that.
Time to take a trip somewhere!
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Very, very nice George
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Indeed, very nice George. So when do we get to go for a ride???
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Bruce, they drove it from the converstion company to the dealership so I should have no problem just hooking up and going.
They did do a great job inside, all the wood work is real blackwalnut with inlaid maple and a heavy clear coat highly polished.
Just a toy next to white elephant but this is heavy enough to pull and STOP my 39'6" TS Cardinal.
They did do a great job inside, all the wood work is real blackwalnut with inlaid maple and a heavy clear coat highly polished.
Just a toy next to white elephant but this is heavy enough to pull and STOP my 39'6" TS Cardinal.
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I LIKE IT!!!
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I fully admit my truck is overkill for the job at this time. Buuutttt when we go camper shopping again in a couple of years I will not be basing my choice on weight stickers other to see it has enough cargo capacity for all this full-timing stuff! Still say that interior is SWWEEETTTT!Olbird wrote:Bruce, they drove it from the converstion company to the dealership so I should have no problem just hooking up and going.
They did do a great job inside, all the wood work is real blackwalnut with inlaid maple and a heavy clear coat highly polished.
Just a toy next to white elephant but this is heavy enough to pull and STOP my 39'6" TS Cardinal.
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Just Beautiful, George! But I would expect nothing less from you. I love the interior, too, and looks like the seats are long enough to be VERY comfortable for a long trip! Hope to see it in person in Yellowstone! D
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I am jealous, still. But then I would have another year for retirement, instead of 151 days...
Maybe you can give me a ride @ Yellowstone.
Maybe you can give me a ride @ Yellowstone.
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George,
Now you have to let us in on all the "MODS" you have planned!
SWEET RIG!
Now you have to let us in on all the "MODS" you have planned!
SWEET RIG!
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Are you going to call it the "White Ghost" I see it standing next to the passenger minor in the second photo! Chris