New member from Dallas TX

[viven44]

Hi all, I am a new member from Dallas, TX.

My wife's family has a long history with the Bowtie community. My father-in-law still has his original 69 Chevy he bought new.

When it comes to MY choice of ride, I am old school. I still drive around carbureted trucks daily as they are easy to work on and I can control all aspects of it. I am regular on the old truck forums.

When it came to a family vehicle (wife driving) we put our trust in this 2024 Suburban Z71 we bought last month. So far we are happy with it, it is currently at the dealership getting a new video processing module already after 600 miles when the 360 degree cameras/reverse camera went out (See why I drive old trucks when it comes to myself!) Some of the others on this forum have reported this issue.

Figured I would become part of this forum and contribute/learn !!

 

[Hoesgottaeat2]

Welcome to TYF from NY.
Looking good

 

[89Suburban]

Hi all, I am a new member from Dallas, TX.

My wife's family has a long history with the Bowtie community. My father-in-law still has his original 69 Chevy he bought new.

When it comes to MY choice of ride, I am old school. I still drive around carbureted trucks daily as they are easy to work on and I can control all aspects of it. I am regular on the old truck forums.

When it came to a family vehicle (wife driving) we put our trust in this 2024 Suburban Z71 we bought last month. So far we are happy with it, it is currently at the dealership getting a new video processing module already after 600 miles when the 360 degree cameras/reverse camera went out (See why I drive old trucks when it comes to myself!) Some of the others on this forum have reported this issue.

Figured I would become part of this forum and contribute/learn !!


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Welcome, share the old trucks too. Any squarebody's? Are you on GMSB?

 

[viven44]

Welcome, share the old trucks too. Any squarebody's? Are you on GMSB?

I would have already shared forum presence but regrettably the blue oval ones have always found me (hope I'm not booted out, hehe).... I have not been successful in find my own GM trucks... probably because I know I will inherit some of my father-in-law's collection.

FIL has owned only GMs over the years, all in the property in various conditions. (Caprices over the years, 1978 Van, 2 Medium dutys --- all in running condition except 1 caprice that I intend to restore one day, owned from new).

Here is a couple of the better ones

1) FIL's 1969 Chevy CST10 owned from new. Still bone stock, original caburetor, fuel system, AC might work with a little R12 recharge !

2) FIL's 1989 Blazer

 

[89Suburban]

I would have already shared forum presence but regrettably the blue oval ones have always found me (hope I'm not booted out, hehe).... I have not been successful in find my own GM trucks... probably because I know I will inherit some of my father-in-law's collection.

FIL has owned only GMs over the years, all in the property in various conditions. (Caprices over the years, 1978 Van, 2 Medium dutys --- all in running condition except 1 caprice that I intend to restore one day, owned from new).

Here is a couple of the better ones

1) FIL's 1969 Chevy CST15 owned from new. Still bone stock, original caburetor, fuel system, AC might work with a little R12 recharge !

2) FIL's 1989 Blazer

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My dad had the same color '69 but a GMC. That was the first stick shifter I learned to drive. Only in granny gear no gas with Dad walking along the outside. I was 13 or 14.

 

[BlackBearPerf]

Welcome to the forum from Idaho! Congrats on the new Suburban. That's a nice red color you picked out!

 

[Fless]

Welcome to TYF from Colorado!

 

[OR VietVet]

Welcome to the forum from Oregon.

 

[Miami-Dade]

Welcome from Queens NY!

 

[GMCnewbee]

Welcome from Orlando. The new vehicles are very different. They look the same but at least for me, there is a learning curve with the electronics.

 

[Joseph Garcia]

Welcome to the Forum from NH.

Lots of knowledgeable folks here who freely share their knowledge, experiences, and perspectives. Knowledge is power.

I hope that you will become a participating member in the Forum's discussions.

 

[viven44]

Welcome from Orlando. The new vehicles are very different. They look the same but at least for me, there is a learning curve with the electronics.

Well ours already had a problem with the backup and 360 degree cameras not working

Took it to the dealer. Dealer replaced Module 87816606 - Video processing module which looks to be a >$600 OE part and of course my guess is this part needs to be reprogrammed by dealer to accept the VIN of the vehicle. (Just a wild guess someone with more knowledge can confirm).

That has corrected the issue.

Scared about the future we are heading to with all the computer modules in these newer trucks

 

[viven44]

Welcome to the Forum from NH.

Lots of knowledgeable folks here who freely share their knowledge, experiences, and perspectives. Knowledge is power.

I hope that you will become a participating member in the Forum's discussions.

Yes I intend to. I have worked on numerous makes and models of vehicles over the years. I am hopeful to contribute in a constructive way...

 

[viven44]

My dad had the same color '69 but a GMC. That was the first stick shifter I learned to drive. Only in granny gear no gas with Dad walking along the outside. I was 13 or 14.

Those memories are great!!!! My favorite part about classic vehicles.

 

[89Suburban]

Those memories are great!!!! My favorite part about classic vehicles.

Thanks, and it was in the woods along the river on an old off road trail. Never forget it.

 

[RAMurphy]

Welcome to this great forum.

 

[viven44]

Added a 2002 Yukon 2WD with the 5.3 Vortec to the family. This low mileage one showed up … has 89k original miles … this will be one of my daily drivers. After driving 70s and 80s carbed trucks for a while this 2002 feels like a technological marvel.

 

[strutaeng]

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Added a 2002 Yukon 2WD with the 5.3 Vortec to the family. This low mileage one showed up … has 89k original miles … this will be one of my daily drivers. After driving 70s and 80s carbed trucks for a while this 2002 feels like a technological marvel.

WOW. That's definitely a SCORE!

I bought my 99 Silverado in 2007 with that kind of mileage!

GMT800 FTW

Welcome to the forum neighbor. What area of Dallas do you live in?

 

[viven44]

WOW. That's definitely a SCORE!

I bought my 99 Silverado in 2007 with that kind of mileage!

GMT800 FTW

Welcome to the forum neighbor. What area of Dallas do you live in?

Hey there neighbor!!

I'm in the North Dallas area (Richardson), how about you?

I am very much enjoying the size of this Yukon. About 198" length, fits in my short driveway just fine and leaves me room to back out my other garaged truck. Many other full size cars couldn't fit in that area.

 

[strutaeng]

Hey there neighbor!!

I'm in the North Dallas area (Richardson), how about you?

I am very much enjoying the size of this Yukon. About 198" length, fits in my short driveway just fine and leaves me room to back out my other garaged truck. Many other full size cars couldn't fit in that area.

Awesome! I'm in SW Dallas near Mountain View College.

I was in Richardson today looking at a building. 75 & Campbell area.

One of my former co-worker/friends had Tahoe, I think 2003. It was over 400k. He'd passed it on to his daughter-in-law, and she divorced his son, so he lost track of it. But I wouldn't be surprised if it's still on the road.