My new 2011 Silverado 3500

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My new 2011 Silverado 3500

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Ok here are some pics of my new truck
I know I wont be working on this one.
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Some interior shots
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The outside, was hoping the sun was going to come out to see the color better but it didnt.
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There the sun came out you can kind of see how it changes colors in different light takes on the taupe color
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All I can say is WOW WOW WOW!!! :thumbrt: :thumbrt: :thumbrt: :thumbrt:
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Lookin' good! :thumbrt:

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Very nice, have fun and enjoy that bad boy.

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Very nice!

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Mike, what is the pod on the left side just above the AC vent? It kind of looks like an edge insight.

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Yes it is an Edge insight took it out of my 08 and everything worked :thumbrt: Edge was not sure if it would since they had not tested it yet.
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That's a great looking truck Mike :thumbrt: , have you had a chance to weigh it yet? Is it a long box?

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We weighed it on our test drive no fuel no hitch and it weighed 8000 lbs with both of us in it. So it will weigh a few hundred pounds more then my 08 did. Yes its a crew cab long box.
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Great looking truck, Mike----enjoy
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Mike, nice looking truck. Isn't it great to have a new toy. And GM or what ever it's called now thanks you.
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Great looking truck Mike, and it has exterior windshield defrosters with the hood vents! :thumbrt:
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Congratulations on the new ride! :thumbrt:
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Nice rig! But! Where are the training wheels???? =)) =)) Chris
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LOL I learned to ride a long time ago
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