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Old 07-19-2016 | 08:52 PM
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Originally Posted by letterrip

Usually the Texas state fair is a launch for all of the big3
Less than 3 months out; thanks for that info.

Toyota too since they are built there? Maybe a DRW hauling hoss?

The 2017 Ford mules have been seen and marketed for a while. They are growing on me a bit as of late. It may be the Lincoln-like accouterments.
I'm not sure how may more ways Ford designers can F-up a dually/fender/wheel-well-molding/flare through.


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Old 07-19-2016 | 09:13 PM
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Is the High Country the Chevy level package that lets you get the dark red/burgundy leather interior? I saw it on a truck recently, very briefly and it looked really, sharp. Some folks were not a fan of the red interior in the late 90s' trucks, but I was. A white Chevy with red interior is an instant throwback to the original 1953 Corvette available in only those colors.

I can't stand a black/charcoal interior which is why the Dodge is out automatically. Their high end "Limited" package only comes in black.
The High Country gives you the Saddle color (Brownish) interior material regardless of the exterior color of the truck. I kinda like the Saddle color.
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Old 07-19-2016 | 09:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Scagburner
The High Country gives you the Saddle color (Brownish) interior material regardless of the exterior color of the truck. I kinda like the Saddle color.
I saw that on the new 'Build a Truck' options. I like the Saddle as well; and its better looking and feeling than the King Ranch Ford stuff IMHO. But I need to eyeball a few trucks for specifics. My old Benzo daily driver has a light brown leather seating and wood trim (Designo edition), but still has black dash, mats, door panels, and CARPET. BLACK CARPET in a vehicle is the dumbest thing ever. It shows every little piece of lint, dirt, and other.

I wish I had taken note of what truck it was that I saw the burgundy leather and dash in. I'm 99% sure it was not custom. It was a very late model Chevrolet I think.

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Old 07-19-2016 | 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by letterrip
I heard from my knowledgeable fellow GM freak friend the other day that 2/3rd week in August orders for HD's will start to be accepted... If so news is around the corner I would think.
He also said a new direct injected V8 in the 420 horse range

Usually the Texas state fair is a launch for all of the big3

I am ordering a 2500 Denali DMax as soon as I can being that I just bought another boat last week.
I am no longer boatless
I was at my dealer this weekend, he's still ordering 2016's and had no idea when they would make the change over but he needs trucks now. I always deal with the sales manager and he said the same as all thing as all the dealers say - "We're always the last to know what's coming." I showed him the photos of the new hood/air intake which he hasn't seen before.

I think the Texas State Fair is the last week of September. Keep me posted if you get any more information.

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Old 07-19-2016 | 09:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Sydwayz
I saw that on the new 'Build a Truck' options. I like the Saddle as well; and its better looking and feeling than the King Ranch Ford stuff IMHO. But I need to eyeball a few trucks for specifics. My old Benzo daily driver has a light brown leather seating and wood trim (Designo edition), but still has black dash, mats, door panels, and CARPET. BLACK CARPET in a vehicle is the dumbest thing ever. It shows every little piece of lint, dirt, and other.

I wish I had taken note of what truck it was that I saw the burgundy leather and dash in. I'm 99% sure it was not custom. It was a very late model Chevrolet I think.
I'm liking the High Country over the Denali just based on the few available photos of the new hoods. It looks a little "tougher" to me.

I know what you mean about the black. My daily driver is a black on black Escalade EXT and it sure keeps me busy detailing...
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Old 07-20-2016 | 01:07 AM
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Originally Posted by KevD815
All of the cool kids around here are buying 3500HD CCSB SRW's in High Country/ Denali trim. Good deals to be had right now. Very good deals.
Man, I guess I am behind the times. When did they start offering 3500 SRW in a crew cab short bed configuration??
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Old 07-20-2016 | 08:51 AM
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all you duramax guys... do any of you get into tuning/ modifying? LML guys (2011+) have you gotten wind of the new DSP-3 Switch? BT DieselWorks LLC is coming up with some great stuff!
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Old 07-20-2016 | 09:11 AM
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I used to be big into bombed diesels about 10 years ago. I have EFI Live and had my 05 Dmax turned up pretty hot. Hot enough to limp the Allison on cue. lol. I now prefer to leave my daily driver/tow rig alone and stock, and under warranty. I must be getting old, because my dad always tried to get that thru my thick skull when I was younger. haha.
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Old 07-20-2016 | 09:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Wasted Income
I used to be big into bombed diesels about 10 years ago. I have EFI Live and had my 05 Dmax turned up pretty hot. Hot enough to limp the Allison on cue. lol. I now prefer to leave my daily driver/tow rig alone and stock, and under warranty. I must be getting old, because my dad always tried to get that thru my thick skull when I was younger. haha.
Funny because my dad has always said the same thing. A botched and drawn out build with one of my cars led me to my first powerboats. I will not touch a boat. Leave it stock. However, I did just delete and tune my first diesel truck and I'm liking it!
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Old 07-20-2016 | 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by D_Max400
all you duramax guys... do any of you get into tuning/ modifying? LML guys (2011+) have you gotten wind of the new DSP-3 Switch? BT DieselWorks LLC is coming up with some great stuff!
Everything I have heard about the 2011+ LML's is that on the fly tuning is not possible. Nobody has been able to crack the ECU to be able to use a DSP-3 switch yet. Just searched all over their website for something on this and cannot find anything.
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