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Discussion in 'Pellet Stoves, Pellet Fireplaces, Pellet Furnaces' started by DexterDay, Jan 16, 2014.

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  1. imacman

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    Well, after 20 years and 267,000 miles, it's finally time to let the '02 TrailBlazer LTZ go on to a new home. My 2 daughters basically grew-up in that truck, and I bought it when they were 5 & 6 years old, mainly to have a 4WD vehicle with room for "stuff", and a truck frame under it. It was the first year for the new design, and I usually don't buy things the 1st year they come out, but I couldn't pass up the deal. After some new version "issues" were sorted out, it has been a great vehicle.

    To this day, it starts every time, sits & idles at 650 RPM like from the factory. Engine, trans, transfer case, & rear are all original & never have been replaced or rebuilt. A testament to all 100% synthetic fluids. I'll be selling it privately, as the trade-in value isn't anything to write home about, but it's in Excellent condition considering it's age.

    A "new" vehicle will arrive Friday and I'll post more pics, but here's a teaser....see who can figure out make, model, year. ;)
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    Seems we never have enough room for that. I went from a no garage to 3 bays and I think its not going to be enough for all my "stuff" :D

    I barely remember when 4 doors was two to many, Now its a must these days!! :)

    Like the color of the new ride!! With that big chrome grille its must be a GMC?
     
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    New dish washer got it's inaugural run yesterday....
    Too many bells and whistles.....I like THE PRESS TO START BUTTON KIND
    This beast has all manner of modes to select from.
    Finally decided that the 1 hour wash without the heated dry was plenty good.
    We always wipe the dishes off with a paper towel before we toss them in the washer.

    Do not like pouring a lot of food stuff down the drain.

    But the new machine is Quiet......

    Another debacle handled.....
     
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    2021 GMC 1500 CREW CAB 4X4
     
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    That would be my first choice..

    Dan
     
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    More like a 2017 ?

    Dan
     
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  7. imacman

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    Same color as the TrailBlazer it's replacing....LOVE that Red Tint Coat 3 stage paint. Amazing color in the sun.

    Jay is correct on the manufacturer, but Dan is a little off on the year.
     
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  8. SmokeyTheBear

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    Yup, he has cabin. Me thinks Frye Island has some lake frontage.
     
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  9. imacman

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    No, not new (can't afford $50-70K trucks :eek:). Certified Pre-owned, not crew cab....extended cab.
     
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    I miss the turn the timer dial to start kind. One thing on my dishwasher that also has too many bells ad whistles, I have to set it to make both the bottom water spinner AND the middle water spinner for the top rack to run, otherwise default is bottom spinner only and my coffee cups do not get clean. I have to reset it often too, if a different cycle gets used or the electricity goes out.
     
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    :rofl: :lol:

    Nice ride!
     
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    Yes. Sebago Lake. Maine.
     
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    Welp, Pto kits in. Now for the 3 point kit. My back doesn't like this chit no more. Taking me 3 times as long to do it!

    :BrianK:

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    You's old old man.
     
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    Ya think??
     
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    I tried giving it up for lent but the Rabbi objected.
     
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    The old school timer type was pretty much bomb proof.
    If they die....just toss in a fresh timer and good to go.
    The pumps and such usually lasted a long time.

    The new machines are like everything else...LOADED WITH COMPUTERS.....

    Fantastic while they work......

    I remember my mothers MAYTAG clothes washer...
    Sat in a covered area outside on the porch....I had a little gas engine...

    Stomped the pedal and it buzzed away and did it's thing.

    Fill the tub with water ....Turn on the faucet and stick the hose in the tub....add soap...A handful usually......Pull the cast iron lever on the side to engage the agitator.....

    Drain the dirty water out the bottom. (Out a hose and down the driveway)

    Run the clothes through the wringer....drop back in the tub...add clean water...Rinse...do again.....
    Wring out...hang on the line to dry.

    Wow....how times have changed......
     
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    Me thinks 2018 GMC 1500 doublecab. Love that color, siren red or ruby red.
    Doggy
     
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    DING DING DING...winner, winner, chicken dinner. Standard box, SLE with 3 other packages (trailering, convenience, and Z71 off road). My older daughter is picking it up and driving it down to NC tomorrow morning. And yes Doggy, my all-time fav color....Red Quartz Tintcoat. EVERY major manufacturer has it (or something VERY close to it).

    Same dealer I bought the Cadillac XTS from, so I got a smokin' deal. 5.3, 355 HP V8 1.jpg 2.jpg 3.jpg

    From the dealer website: "ONE OWNER, SLE CONVENIENCE PACKAGE * POWER ADJUSTABLE PEDALS * REAR PARK ASSIST * POWER SLIDING REAR WINDOW * REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER. SLE VALUE PACKAGE * TRAILERING EQUIPMENT PACKAGE -TRAILER HITCH -7-PIN AND 4-PIN CONNECTORS * PWR SEAT ADJUSTER, DRIVER * REMOTE VEHICLE START * LED FRONT FOG LAMPS * STEERING COLUMN TILT & TELESCOPING * REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER * POWER OUTLET, 110-VOLT AC * UNIVERSAL HOME REMOTE * AIR CONDITIONING, DUAL ZONE CLIMATE CONTROL. Z71 - OFF ROAD SUSPENSION PACKAGE * WHEELS, 18" BRIGHT MACHINED ALUMINUM * AIR CLEANER, HIGH CAPACITY * HILL DESCENT CONTROL * UNDERBODY SHIELD * Z71 BADGE * MONOTUBE RANCHO SHOCKS. TRAILERING EQUIPMENT PKG INCL: * AUTO LOCKING REAR DIFFERENTIAL * TRAILER HITCH * 7-PIN AND 4-PIN CONNECTORS."
     
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    oh yea saweeeet
     
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