Feel like a kid on chrismas

[Joseph Garcia]

After catching my breath (could buy another decent-ish GMT800 suv for $4000), the questions I'll ask instead of freakin out is:

How much of that $4400 was changing to a TrueTrac? How much of that was labor?

You know, I don't really care.

 

[Joseph Garcia]

When I retired and started working out of my driveway, I made a hard and fast rule: I charge myself no labor. There was a slight disagreement with my girl about that decision because she said she helps me in the shop sometimes. I then reminded her that I also do not charge her any labor and I pay for all parts. She blinked twice and turned and walked away. Winning arguments with her is all new to me, so I felt I should not rub it in. Thoughts??????

Lolol.

You have not won anything here. You just don't know yet in which way you have lost. She always wins.

LOL

 

[OR VietVet]

Lolol.

You have not won anything here. You just don't know yet in which way you have lost. She always wins.

LOL

Yea, I know. She has the "LOOK" down pat and I know when to shut up.

 

[Biggshawn824]

We tend to think you are pulling our leg with all this chat about a ride we have YET to see pics of.

 

[Fless]

When I retired and started working out of my driveway, I made a hard and fast rule: I charge myself no labor. There was a slight disagreement with my girl about that decision because she said she helps me in the shop sometimes. I then reminded her that I also do not charge her any labor and I pay for all parts. She blinked twice and turned and walked away. Winning arguments with her is all new to me, so I felt I should not rub it in. Thoughts??????

What would be the point of charging yourself labor? Money from one hand to the other?

 

[strutaeng]

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Looks...well...fair...I'm assuming the frame and metals are not rusted to hell? Where are located?

I would personally take some money aside and get the roof and hood painted. Will make that truck look almost new again.

I've got a project 2004 Suburban 2500 I've been slowly working on. The hood was smashed and both it and the roof were peeling badly. I'm learning the auto refinishing craft, but have decided I'll only own and drive old trucks if the paint can be halfway decent looking...our Texas sun alway destroys the hood/roofs. SMH.

So I installed a used hood and painted it along with the roof. To my surprise, I've already gotten 2 guys (my brother's acquiantances) asking if I'm selling...

 

[vcode]

A modern day take on "Mr. Blanding builds his dream house"....... LOL!

 

[OR VietVet]

What would be the point of charging yourself labor? Money from one hand to the other?

The Thoughts????? part was about my girl. I was being a smart ass about the rest.

 

[Rocket Man]

Thanks, guys, for all the comments and feedback. One thing I'm gathering from most of the comments is switching to 4:10 gearing. My new air ride system and brakes arrived yesterday, and will be getting installed over the weekend. I'm now looking into getting the gearing and a new trans. My mechanic recommended the parts he currently runs in his own Denali ( see photos ). Have you guys ever heard of or used these, and are there any others that you might recommend? As always, all comments are greatly appreciated, and thank you in advance.


PS I changed my own seprintine belt yesterday.


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[Marky Dissod]

I just completed the gear change from 3.42 to 4.10 in my all-wheel drive Denali. I also went with a Truetrac rear end gear set versus the standard G80.
Total cost for parts and labor for both units was $4,400.

After catching my breath (could buy another decent-ish GMT800 suv for $4000), the questions I'll ask instead of freakin out is:
How much of that $4400 was changing to a TrueTrac? How much of that was labor?

You know, I don't really care.

Was asking for everyone else too, not just me; no insult intended, glad you're enjoying it.