2003 GMC DURAMAX -toy with family manners

[WCO]

So as I continue to try and catch this thread up to my current state, I took some closer pics of the vent I put on my Camper. I had been shopping around for one of these vents, and had a hard time finding anything cheaper than 30-40. I then stopped in at a local factory direct trailer store in Gilroy, and low and behold, they sell parts at their cost plus a little. So I got the brand new vent for $17 and he threw in some of the sealing tape for free.......
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Unfortunately the screen didn't hold up for very long......I am going to make a stainless frame with bolt on screen to replace the plastic (once work slows down and I can use solidworks for playing again)
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I siliconed the sh*t out of the flange, and then taped over it, but ARE does this stupid folded over itself seam right down the middle of the roof, so it still leaks. I am going to get some of the sealant they use for the roofs of campers and RV's and seal the whole roof, then paint it white again. Eventually the sides and rear of the camper will be paint matched to the truck, and I'll leave the roof white to help keep it a little cooler in back for the dogs.
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I need to take some more pics of the platform when I clean out the bed. I still haven't made the drawer for it yet, but just use the tuperware for now. The drawer will be 52" long, so I can build a gun box in it for my shotguns/rifles, and be able to keep them out of sight. The front 24" of platform is a seperate compartment where I store tools and recovery gear, and the stuff I don't need on the daily. But right now, this is what its set up for every day as I almost always have at least one dog with me.
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The reason for the platform sitting about 8 inches from the back, is that it's the only way I can get my crates in and out since the camper is cab hight. I still need to finish the hinged sides to completly fill up the bed and give me some more covered storage. When the wife and I go camping, I'll make a little insert to extend the platform to the back doors.

[WCO]

Thought I'd throw up some pics of few of my past toys I've had in no particular order:

99 24V Cummins, with A LOT of engine mods.......496hp, 978ft/lbs, dyno'd at 245,000 mi, sold at 265,000mi
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Grandpas 1917 Dodge Brothers horseless carriage
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93 Prelude I had in high school, built top end, 260hp
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2004 Vovlo XC70 (got in trouble at the dealership when I brought it in for a service because "they had never seen a car with so much mud on it")
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95 Chevy 2500, built and blue'd 454 at 485 hp, hooked to an NV4500
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New bumper I had built after hitting a flock of turkeys at 60mph
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[WCO]

Hauling my buddies 75 ford F250 to laughlin back in 2007
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Cal Poly's 1/4 scale tractor I helped design/build (I think this was in 06-07) with my nephew helping me out
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And an old 82 cherokee I had for a while in college, but never really did much with
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[rotti]

Have you thought about a Fantastic Fan:
http://www.fantasticvent.com/products/products.html

That is what I ordered for my FWC camper roof vent. I have Rottweilers and they really don't do well with heat, but that FF really moves the air.

Like your truck and I for one love that IFS on the GMs.
I just ordered a 2500HD CC but with the 6.0 gas. Looking forward to following your build.

[WCO]

Little 3/4 ton flexing
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And I can't forget my first truck, got it when I was 13, and learned a lot with it
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Those are, unfortunately, indeed steer horns on the roof.....I thought I was really redneck back in the day....haha Ok I'm done for now

[WCO]

I've been toying with the idea of buiding my old bumper. I work at a fab shop as an engineer, and we have cnc lasers, waterjets, full machine shop (as well as my dad is a machinist and we have a small fab shop at home) so I have all the ability. It's still hard for me though when I can look at an ARB for $1350 bucks. So we'll see, but here are a few screen shots of a solidworks mock up I've been playing with
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I've also been playing with the idea of using the stock bumper, removing the plastic, and seeing if I can make a high clearance bumper using the stock chrome (wouldn't look as bulky) I love the GMC lines, but am not sure what approach I am going to take yet......Any suggestions I am always "ALL EARS!"

Also, if any of you are in Cali, and want stuff lasered or water jetted, let me know, I'd be happy to help out....My usual fee's can be paid for in something cold and wet or good cigars

[DoMiNiC1]

Make 2!

[WCO]

Have you thought about a Fantastic Fan:
http://www.fantasticvent.com/products/products.html

That is what I ordered for my FWC camper roof vent. I have Rottweilers and they really don't do well with heat, but that FF really moves the air.

Like your truck and I for one love that IFS on the GMs.
I just ordered a 2500HD CC but with the 6.0 gas. Looking forward to following your build.

Thanks Rotti, Yeah I am planning on putting a fan in this summer before the heat hits.....just haven't decided on which one. How do you like yours? Any problems?
Good luck with your new 2500, be sure to let me know when you get it and post some pics!

[WCO]

Make 2!

haha, I'll keep you posted on what design I finalize if I do decide to go that route. If you want, I can send you the plans so that you can either get a sheet metal shop to cut and form the material or all the measurments so that you can do it yourself

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So I got my H2 rims with 315/70/17 BGF All Terrain KO's on last night. Had to trim the front bumper, and still have to do some massaging to the inner fender. I am waiting on my 1-1/2" blocks for the rear, so for now I am riding with the SoCal lift going on. I'm about 3/4" taller up front, but not to bad. The new tires give me nearly 2" inches more ground clearance than I had before, which for a chevy guys is a BIG deal

I'll get some better shots of the truck this weekend, maybe after a bath, but for right now these are all I've got. I'm heading to the duck club this afternoon for the weekend as it's the last weekend of the season. See you guys next week!
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