My First Truck

[DSLND]

Hey Guys,

For those who followed me from the earlier thread, here are the pictures.

Here's the thread: http://www.lawnsite.com/showthread.php?t=210173

Heres the specs on the truck:

1999 Chevy 2500
4x4
6.0L V8, 364
107k Miles
Extended Cab/Short Bed (Third Door)
All-Terrain Tires
Flowmaster Dual Exhaust

I've only put about ten miles on the truck already (up and down the driveway) and I love it!

Heres the pictures:

Thanks!

-Mitch-

[DSLND]

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[DSLND]

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[DSLND]

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[SNAPPER MAN]

Man that is awsome that you got that truck. GOOD JOB!!! Keep it up.

[KS_Grasscutter]

Sweet truck!! I am wanting to replace my Ranger with one of those in the not-so-terribly-distant future. Sure would look awesome with a Boss V plow on it!

[DSLND]

Sean: Thanks Dude!

Eric: Haha. I'm proboably going to put either a Western or Boss plow on it next year or the year.

Thanks!

-Mitch-

[J&R Landscaping]

Truck needs to be detailed! Is it fully loaded or just a work truck package truck?

[DSLND]

Truck needs to be detailed! Is it fully loaded or just a work truck package truck?

Yeah, it's very dirty! I believe it's fully loaded, but i'll have to check.

-Mitch-

[BMFD92]

thats a great truck to start with

[zim bob the landscaper]

nice looking truck cant wait to get mine!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Supper Grassy]

Nice truck

[backtobasicslawncare]

sweet looking truck i like that truck i would like to buy one.

[Lawn Enforcer]

Sweet, looks good man. It should look great with a V-plow on it! Congrats on the purchase! You will have to get a full rig shot sometime soon.:clapping:

[deere615]

Looks great Mitch. That exuast is awesome. Do you plan on getting magnets or lettering now that you have your own vehicle?

[Petr51488]

Truck needs to be detailed! Is it fully loaded or just a work truck package truck?

I think it needs the leather seats for it to be loaded.

[grassmanak]

congrats man, its great to see your hard work is paying off.

[DSLND]

Thanks for all of the comments!

I love the truck, and have about fourteen miles on it all ready. I nameed it today, "Big White". Pretty korny, but i like it!

As far as lettering, I plan on lettering up the back window with big letters, and the two extended cab windows with small lettering, and maybe something on the tailgate as well. But i'm not sure, being I will add an enclosed trailer soon and it will be fully lettered.

I can't wait until I get a plow installed on this vehicle; it should push snow like theres nothing there.


Thanks!

-Mitch-

[meathead1134]

Hey Guys,

For those who followed me from the earlier thread, here are the pictures.

Here's the thread: http://www.lawnsite.com/showthread.php?t=210173

Heres the specs on the truck:

1999 Chevy 2500
4x4
6.0L V8, 364
107k Miles
Extended Cab/Short Bed (Third Door)
All-Terrain Tires
Flowmaster Dual Exhaust

I've only put about ten miles on the truck already (up and down the driveway) and I love it!

Heres the pictures:

Thanks!

-Mitch-

Another White GM truck, it looks nice and good luck with it.

[TXNSLighting]

yeh to many white ones...ha! looks nice. 3 door...forgot about those days. becareful of that k&n air intake.

[DSLND]

The truck was very dirty from last night (very muddy around here) so being it was about 65 out today (not to mention the current tornado warning) so I washed her and cleaned the interior.

Heres a picture I though was cool. The storm was just rolling in, and it was getting dark.

Enjoy!

-Mitch-

[backtobasicslawncare]

i want that truck i like it

[deere615]

So Clean! I washed mine in the self car wash last week, i can never keep it completely clean though:cry:

[Lawn Enforcer]

You'll probably find that the white doesn't show dirt as much as some other colors, I love that. Wow, tornado warning in January, you don't see that very often. Have you had any snow yet this year?

[ExclusiveLawnCare]

Yeah they Hit three times today, its all over the news here. lol. pretty crazy stuff, It all happened on the Wis, IL boarder line. Tornado's in January what is this world coming too. hahahaha.

[DSLND]

You'll probably find that the white doesn't show dirt as much as some other colors, I love that. Wow, tornado warning in January, you don't see that very often. Have you had any snow yet this year?

This weather is crazy!

Yes, we have had plenty of snow so far, i think three storms, all being over 2".

-Mitch-

[deere615]

This weather is crazy!

Yes, we have had plenty of snow so far, i think three storms, all being over 2".

-Mitch-

Speaking of crazy weather we hit 66 degrees here today:eek: Our record was 63 which was in 1930!

[Runner]

Yeah, thi weather IS pretty crazy here.
As far as the truck goes,...I don't care what kind of low you put on that, it will push snow. What tranny does that have in it, anyway?

[DSLND]

Yeah, thi weather IS pretty crazy here.
As far as the truck goes,...I don't care what kind of low you put on that, it will push snow. What tranny does that have in it, anyway?

That's because it's a CHEVY :weightlifter::weightlifter:

But I plan on putting a Western or Boss V-Plow on it in the future. It has the 4:10 gear ratio, not sure of the actual transmission in the vehicle.

-Mitch-

[Sydenstricker Landscaping]

I have the same truck, except reg. cab. The trans is a 4L80E with the autotrac transfer case....if it is push button 4x4. Make sure that thing has the VYU plow prep package. If you open the glovebox, there is a series of build codes in there. Look for VYU. If it has it, then that thing is just ready for a plow. My truck has the exact same miles, 107k. We had a foot of snow last week and the truck pushed every bit of it with ease. My plow is 7.5 foot poly with wings, so about 9.5 ft. And it weighs 800lbs, but the truck only squats 3/4 of an inch. It is probably an LS, which is power everything except power seats and no leather. The truck looks great and if you have any q's about it, feel free to pm me or e-mail me.

[DSLND]

Had the truck for about three weeks now. Its a gas lover, I'll tell you that! I got a Cobra CB an got it mounted, just need to get an antenna and thats ready to go! I get my drivers permit February 26th, so thats a plus as well! Mom drove the truck for the first time last night, and she seemed to like it (big difference from a mini van!).

-Mitch-

[RedMax Man]

Great first truck you got there. Just keep workin hard and you'll be able to pay the gas. Does it have commercial plates?

[DSLND]

Great first truck you got there. Just keep workin hard and you'll be able to pay the gas. Does it have commercial plates?

Thanks man! Yours looks good as well with the new stuff! (even though it's a FORD!) lol j/k.

No commercial plates, it's registered as a "B" truck around here.

BTW, custom plates are on their way, they say "1DS LND" Couldn't get "DS LND 1" so I settled for the next best one.

-Mitch-

[joesimoes2]

Nice truck how those it tow:drinkup:

[DSLND]

Nice truck how those it tow:drinkup:

Thanks! I haven't towed any equipment with it yet, but my little trailer (5x10) sure does look kind of funny behind such a big truck:confused:

But not for long, beginning of 2009, 18' enclosed trailer is coming to the fleet! :weightlifter::weightlifter::cool2::cool2:

That should help the gas mileage:dizzy::dizzy:

-Mitch-

[RedMax Man]

Nice Mitch. I'm planning on getting an enclosed trailer this year if i can afford it. BTW i just put up 2 videos of my truck.

[deere615]

Nice idea on the custom plate Mitch! I should do that lol

[Lawn Enforcer]

Yeah, my mom felt the same way after she drove my truck-a big difference for her (1998 Chrysler Cirrus 2.5 V6 to a 4.7 V8 Ram):laugh:


(Mom drove the truck for the first time last night, and she seemed to like it (big difference from a mini van!).

-Mitch-)

[WJW Lawn]

That truck is NASTY NICE! Cant beat a Chevy...don't care what these Ford guys say! lol

[DSLND]

Truck updated pictures....

-Mitch-

[DSLND]

One more for now. Notice the new bug deflector?

[zim bob the landscaper]

looks nice and clean too.

[06HD BOSS]

nice find man. best of luck with it

[DSLND]

The custom plates finally arrived!


-Mitch-

[deere615]

The custom plates finally arrived!


-Mitch-

Sweet, I see its already on your myspace lol. I just washed my truck inside and out today.

[TomberLawn]

That truck looks good, Mitch. It's along the same look as mine, but I've got a Dodge Cummins. I'll get pics up soon. I've taken some pics, but they're not on a digital camera, so I have to wait for the film to get used up. There are a couple guys around here who have trucks almost identical to yours, but they have Duramax engines.

[CTD_Crazed]

looks good mitch, my first vehicle when i was 15 wasnt anything close to what you have. All i got was a Jeep CJ7 that i dropped a Z28 camaro motor in :D

i now have a 2001 Dodge Ram 2500 with the cummins and a 6 spd manual behind it.

Ive been a chevy man at heart my whole life, owning my jeep that i put a chevy engine into, then owning a corvette stingray, now i have a chevy truck that i drag race and show so i still have chevy in my blood. I bought the cummins but it came wrapped in a dodge.....OH WELL!

[kcurrin]

Looks like a very good work truck.

[joesimoes2]

Are you going to tow trailer with it.:waving:

[DSLND]

Thanks. Yeah, my 5x10 trailer will be pulled behind it. I plan on getting an 18-20' enclosed trailer, once I get my license.


-Mitch-

[blm86]

good looking truck you picked up. By the way quick question, do you feel that the size of the deck on the toro z is a good all around size deck, i was thinking about picking up something with a 60in but im thinking the 52in might be more effecient
-Nick

[lawnboy858]

Very nice truck, Mitch. It's looking very clean, and ready to go for this season. Do you mind if I ask how much it set you back?

Best of luck to you.

[DSLND]

blm: The 52" is a really great deck! Not too big, but not too small. Its perfect for most of my properties!

lawnboy: Thanks. I paid just under $10k for the truck.

-Mitch-

[ers101799]

why would u buy a chevy for your first one did u take to the shop yet lol jk its a nice truck but i would have got a FORD

[Mowman16]

Sweet, I like the look of it. I would be careful with a boss v, watch out for curbs lol, I bent my new poly v the second time i used it. CHEVYS RULE!!!:weightlifter:

[DSLND]

Sweet, I like the look of it. I would be careful with a boss v, watch out for curbs lol, I bent my new poly v the second time i used it. CHEVYS RULE!!!:weightlifter:

Thanks! Post some pictures of your truck with the plow, I'm sure all the guys would like to see them!

BTW, I just got home..... I got my driver's permit! YAY! So this means I can drive... but with an adult.

Better than nothing!:weightlifter:

-Mitch-

[DSLND]

I've had the truck for a while now.... time for a check in.


I love the thing, I got my driver's permit about a month ago, and driving that thing just makes my world go round! I especially love the exhaust when accelerating in town (get some funny looks, and ALL the rednecks love it). It tows my trailer great, and being able to throw crap in the bed is something I've never been able to do. Also, my CB radio is a ton of fun to talk on! If your ever running through Central Illinois, listen in for Big White. I'm normally on channel nine or nineteen. Over and out.



Just for kicks, I am comparing my brothers little S-10 vs. Big White (My baby)


-Mitch-

[AndyTblc]

I can't help but laugh when you compare those two, I can see you saying that you have a better looking truck, and your brother saying that he has a bigger wallet from the cash he saves on gas. But you have a great looking truck.

[DSLND]

I can't help but laugh when you compare those two, I can see you saying that you have a better looking truck, and your brother saying that he has a bigger wallet from the cash he saves on gas. But you have a great looking truck.

Haha, thats what I thought as well. But the cash flow statement is totally incorrect. My brother works minimum wage (he's only 17), and even with that beast, my pockets are still nice and fat:walking::weightlifter:


-Mitch-

[AndyTblc]

is your brother jealous of that truck or is he one of those that finds humor in driving a beater like that.

[DSLND]

is your brother jealous of that truck or is he one of those that finds humor in driving a beater like that.

I think there is a little bit of jealousy... but he's the type who doesn't really care about what he drives.

-Mitch-

[deere615]

I think there is a little bit of jealousy... but he's the type who doesn't really care about what he drives.

-Mitch-

I would probably be jealous if I was him:)

[blm86]

I had an s10 identical to that and just jumped up to a fullsize crew cab. im jealous of myself for not getting something like that earlier.

[AndyTblc]

I would be jealous, but I"m the only one in my family that has a truck, 2 vans and 2 cars for me my brother mom and dad, my driveway is looking like a used car lot.

[deere615]

I would be jealous, but I"m the only one in my family that has a truck, 2 vans and 2 cars for me my brother mom and dad, my driveway is looking like a used car lot.

lol, sometimes my house looks like that, my truck, dads truck, dads company truck, moms blazer

[AndyTblc]

you know it's sad when you have to do a 5 car shuffle to get the van out of the garage.

[RedMax Man]

My truck
Dad's truck
Mom's mini van
Dad's Enclosed Trailer
My 2 landscape trailers
2 Plows
:dizzy:

I don't keep anything of mine at the house except for the truck and plow when i'm using it.

[deere615]

you know it's sad when you have to do a 5 car shuffle to get the van out of the garage.

I forgot about my trailer too, me and my dad always have to move our trucks to get my moms blazer out of the garage:laugh: I need a nice piece of property to store my stuff on

[AndyTblc]

yeah, everyone needs chunk of property to put their stuff. I don't have my own trailer to haul my stuff, I use my uncles, who does lawn mowing a few times a week, and if I can't use that, then I use my grandmas, but I always have a trailer to use when I need one, so thats a little less junk that I don't have around,

[derekarbeiter]

Nice truck. See you got a little snow there. We dont get much down here in the southern part of the state.

[freshprince94]

Not to hijack the thread, but I noticed your mower is for sale. I remember that you had a qwikchute on it, how much for just that?

[DSLND]

Mower is sold, but I would def. recommend the Qwik Chute! It was a great product for about $300.

-Mitch-

[wheels910]

(get some funny looks, and ALL the rednecks love it).


-Mitch-

ya'll have rednecks in Illinois?

[newdude]

nice truck. and a belated congrats on the permit. One thing i really want to know is what kind of mpgs you get with it.

[93Chevy]

This may sound like an insane question, but are you able to turn your lights off? I'm looking at a GMC about that year for next summer, but if I can't shut my stupid daytime running lights off, then forget it.

That's a real nice truck you have, by the way.

[DSLND]

Thanks for the replies.

Yes, in Illinois, we have rednecks.



Mileage, eh, its decent. About 10 MPG with loaded trailer/grass in back, and about 11-12 MPG doodling around town, no trailer. I had it up to 13 MPG on the highway a little while ago.

The lights: Yes, you can turn them off, however I like them on, but I can see where it would get annoying.



-Mitch-

[93Chevy]

Thanks for the replies.
The lights: Yes, you can turn them off, however I like them on, but I can see where it would get annoying.

Thanks. Yeah, in the winter esp, warming up in my driveway in the AM, I don't want them shining into my house. But yeah, I don't mind driving with them on, I just don't like to idle with lights on.

[PlatinumLandCon]

Thanks. Yeah, in the winter esp, warming up in my driveway in the AM, I don't want them shining into my house.

Turn the truck around then...? I don't think mine turn off.

[93Chevy]

Wow, sorry. Yeah, I could turn it around.

I was just trying to cover up the fact that I don't like "parking" in the winter with my lights on:nono:

I'm just a control freak and like being able to do everything myself. :laugh: But I guess that would be a dumb reason to not buy a truck huh?

[DSLND]

So I got a day off last week! And its funny, I have been hoping for a day off for a while, and what happens when I get a day off, I want to go back to work! I had nothing to do! I need a hobby!

So I washed my truck. It was incrediby dirty, mainly because I don't have time to wash it.

Here is a picture, oh and the "captain" of the crew decided to be in the picture as well. lol



-Mitch-

[Lawn Enforcer]

HOT looking truck Mitch! That's the best part about white trucks, they don't show the dirt very well. I need to wax mine very soon, it needs it.

[02DURAMAX]

HOT looking truck Mitch! That's the best part about white trucks, they don't show the dirt very well. I need to wax mine very soon, it needs it.

I think you ment you see everything on white trucks!!!!

[TomberLawn]

I think you ment you see everything on white trucks!!!!

No, I agree with Lawn Enforcer. A white truck gradually turns tan, but still looks pretty decent without being washed often. A dark vehicle shows scratches and every speck of dust. My brother used to have a dark blue F150 and it was really hard to keep clean. We both have white trucks (and my dad too) now and hardly ever wash them. When we do, it makes a big difference, but they don't look that dirty if we don't wash them for a few weeks. That's really good since water is a precious commodity. I can even let my truck sit out during a hard rain and it will look good, but a black truck would show spots really bad.

[KrayzKajun]

Congrats! very nice truck!

[Lawn Enforcer]

No, I agree with Lawn Enforcer. A white truck gradually turns tan, but still looks pretty decent without being washed often. A dark vehicle shows scratches and every speck of dust. My brother used to have a dark blue F150 and it was really hard to keep clean. We both have white trucks (and my dad too) now and hardly ever wash them. When we do, it makes a big difference, but they don't look that dirty if we don't wash them for a few weeks. That's really good since water is a precious commodity. I can even let my truck sit out during a hard rain and it will look good, but a black truck would show spots really bad.

Exactly, I tell people I need to wash my truck, and they just say "why, it's clean?" People can't tell it's dirty unless they are up close.

[derekarbeiter]

Exactly, I tell people I need to wash my truck, and they just say "why, it's clean?" People can't tell it's dirty unless they are up close.

I agree with that. My black truck looks the BEST when clean, but usually its not and it will show EVERY spec of dirt, dust, scratch, etc.

[DSLND]

So it has almost been a year that I have owned this truck.

I put 8k miles on the truck this year for work only.

Things I have added:

A few Chevy stickers, steering wheel cover
TSC Toolbox
New Pro-Comp 285/75/16 Tires
Cobra CB

I will get interior pictures later, I am relocating the CB right now, so things are kinda apart in places.


-Mitch-

[DSLND]

Another Picture.....

[DSLND]

Another.......

[DSLND]

This picture gives you a hint on how bad the ice is here.

That is my drive that leads to my actual driveway (concrete) and it is nothing but a solid sheet of ice.

-Mitch-

[DSLND]

Truck is getting lettered right after the first of the year (extended cab windows/tailgate) and a plow/salter is coming next fall.:)

-Mitch-

[Dunlaps LawnCare]

what u gonna do with all ur magnets onces the truck gets lettered?

[nnj18]

get some tow mirrors and a back rack!! oh and another thing love the license plate!! :clapping:

[oakwdman]

Jared, you get that stuff first! lol.

[nnj18]

Jared, you get that stuff first! lol.

lol I will have it all by spring.......thats a promise lol

[oakwdman]

Dont be like micah and promise us tow mirrors by the end of the month and not deliver.... Ice storms and back to back snow storms is no ecuse! lol.

[nnj18]

Dont be like micah and promise us tow mirrors by the end of the month and not deliver.... Ice storms and back to back snow storms is no ecuse! lol.

lol thats between you guys and him....don't drag me into it too lol! how about this I'll do one upgrade to the truck per month until its all complete?

[DSLND]

what u gonna do with all ur magnets onces the truck gets lettered?

I only have one magnet now, the rest blew off the truck while driving, and I wasn't able to find them. I'll keep it, though. No sense in throwing it away.

get some tow mirrors and a back rack!! oh and another thing love the license plate!! :clapping:

Tow mirrors are on the list for next year. Back rack is coming along with a mini light bar once it comes time to order the plow.

Oh and thanks! You do know that I'm Disney Land's number one fan, don't you?! lol j/k


-Mitch-

[derekarbeiter]

Since I have posted pictures of my black Dodge Dakota, I have traded up to my dad's old Ford F-150.

[AndyTblc]

I see you got your name changed to DS LND, (disney land)

[deere615]

I only have one magnet now, the rest blew off the truck while driving, and I wasn't able to find them. I'll keep it, though. No sense in throwing it away.

-Mitch-

Shouldn't have been testing out the speed of the 6 liter:nono:

[Junior M]

Dreamspaces, I noticed the plastic ring thing around the tailgate latch is gone on your truck, you can get a new one for around $20 at your local Chevy dealer, I know because I broke it getting it off when the tailgate latch broke inside on our truck. I heard it was quite common, for the latch to break inside. Has it happened to you yet?

[STIHL GUY]

nice truck

[PlatinumLandCon]

Dreamspaces, I noticed the plastic ring thing around the tailgate latch is gone on your truck, you can get a new one for around $20 at your local Chevy dealer, I know because I broke it getting it off when the tailgate latch broke inside on our truck. I heard it was quite common, for the latch to break inside. Has it happened to you yet?

Dude, as soon as mine broke on my 02 I noticed EVERY gm work truck is missing it. My friend's 1500 that he uses for work, another friend's 3500 dually, all the Clintar trucks in my area, etc. My uncle's gorgeous 07 CC SB D/A classic is one of the few with it still on.

[PlatinumLandCon]

Mitch, what are you looking at for a plow? I'm going to buy a friend's 04 3500HD dually diesel with a 8'6" MVP+ and a PRO FLO 2 salter. The pro flo's are a BEAST for a tailgate salter.

[DSLND]

Shouldn't have been testing out the speed of the 6 liter:nono:

Just trying to get my money's worth out of these flowmasters:weightlifter::weightlifter::weightlifter::cool2::cool2:

Dreamspaces, I noticed the plastic ring thing around the tailgate latch is gone on your truck, you can get a new one for around $20 at your local Chevy dealer, I know because I broke it getting it off when the tailgate latch broke inside on our truck. I heard it was quite common, for the latch to break inside. Has it happened to you yet?

Funny you mention that. Yes it has broken. You basically have to use a little more effort to open the tailgate, its on my list of things to fix.

I would go get a new cover, but next year I'm going all chrome. Gas cap, door handles, tailgate cover, etc. all going to be chrome.

nice truck

Thank you


-Mitch-

[nnj18]

Mitch, what are you looking at for a plow? I'm going to buy a friend's 04 3500HD dually diesel with a 8'6" MVP+ and a PRO FLO 2 salter. The pro flo's are a BEAST for a tailgate salter.

is it a dump like you've been looking for? btw I've seen your work on the "other site" and its great for your first year! I'm going to try and get a few smaller jobs this coming year.

[DSLND]

Mitch, what are you looking at for a plow? I'm going to buy a friend's 04 3500HD dually diesel with a 8'6" MVP+ and a PRO FLO 2 salter. The pro flo's are a BEAST for a tailgate salter.

Proboably going to go simple to start out with.

I may not even plow with the white truck. I would really really like to get an older work truck (95-2000 Chevy or Ford 3/4 Ton) regular cab, long bed and make that my strict work truck. Throw a dump insert in it eventually, and keep my white truck as my personal vehicle (not exactly the greatest vehicle for fuel mileage), also the white truck will be there if I need an extra truck or if the work truck breaks.

I would like to get a Western 8' Plow and a Snow-Ex tailgate spreader. Start off simple, advance as I need to.

Forgot to add, the white truck will be the backup plow truck as well. Whatever plow mount that goes on the work truck (Ultra Mount or Uni-Mount) I will throw that same mount on the white truck along with a controller and such. That way if the work truck goes down at 2 A.M. and I have school that morning, I can unhook the plow, bring in the white truck and keep on plowing:cool2::)

I'll keep my eye out for an extra plow as well (used of course)

Thats the plan.... I think it will work well.

-Mitch-

[nnj18]

Proboably going to go simple to start out with.

I may not even plow with the white truck. I would really really like to get an older work truck (95-2000 Chevy or Ford 3/4 Ton) regular cab, long bed and make that my strict work truck. Throw a dump insert in it eventually, and keep my white truck as my personal vehicle (not exactly the greatest vehicle for fuel mileage), also the white truck will be there if I need an extra truck or if the work truck breaks.

I would like to get a Western 8' Plow and a Snow-Ex tailgate spreader. Start off simple, advance as I need to.

Forgot to add, the white truck will be the backup plow truck as well. Whatever plow mount that goes on the work truck (Ultra Mount or Uni-Mount) I will throw that same mount on the white truck along with a controller and such. That way if the work truck goes down at 2 A.M. and I have school that morning, I can unhook the plow, bring in the white truck and keep on plowing:cool2::)

I'll keep my eye out for an extra plow as well (used of course)

Thats the plan.... I think it will work well.

-Mitch-


Mitch,

That’s a really good idea; I'm looking to do the same this year.....if not definitely by the year after. I hate using the dodge for work, its already got a ton of small dents and scratches and the inside could use a really good cleaning.

[DSLND]

Mitch,

That’s a really good idea; I'm looking to do the same this year.....if not definitely by the year after. I hate using the dodge for work, its already got a ton of small dents and scratches and the inside could use a really good cleaning.

Honestly, I think it is a good idea as well.

I have found a few trucks in the $4-7k range, in good condition. Some even already had plows.

My truck has 115k miles, and I really want it to last for a long time. So any mileage I can save means a lot.

Also, there were a few times this past season where two trucks would have come in handy. Mulch/landscaping jobs, aerating, etc.

-Mitch-

[nnj18]

Honestly, I think it is a good idea as well.

I have found a few trucks in the $4-7k range, in good condition. Some even already had plows.

My truck has 115k miles, and I really want it to last for a long time. So any mileage I can save means a lot.

Also, there were a few times this past season where two trucks would have come in handy. Mulch/landscaping jobs, aerating, etc.

-Mitch-

yah there a really nice 2000 GMC 2500 here with a 8' fisher and under 70k on it for $7500. I'm trying to wait until spring to buy....I dont need another truck but it would be nice......few other things I need to get though first and I want to see how the economy turns out.

[PlatinumLandCon]

is it a dump like you've been looking for? btw I've seen your work on the "other site" and its great for your first year! I'm going to try and get a few smaller jobs this coming year.

PH you mean? Nope, its actually just a CC LB dually pick up. It already has a 5th wheel installed so it can tow 16,500# with the 5er so i'm going to get a BIG dump trailer and use that. Also looking for a Dingo for all my small res work. Next year will be good man, I'm working on my first 6-figure hardscape job. It makes me feel like :weightlifter: but makes my head go :dizzy:. LOL

[nnj18]

that sounds awesome man! and yah I'd probably be going crazy too on a job that large.....

so are you going to keep your '02?

[PlatinumLandCon]

that sounds awesome man! and yah I'd probably be going crazy too on a job that large.....

so are you going to keep your '02?

Keeping it until June when I graduate HS. In July when I'm full time I'll get the 04

[Lawn Freak]

You should put dual antannas on your CB and have one on each side of the tool box.

[ADVANTEC LAWNS]

:clapping:not badd at all

[rusty_keg_3]

We have the EXACT same truck... Just black, and my bro is out in the garage right now hookin up the new engine...