GMTruckGuy74

*UPDATE 3:45 PM EST* Here's who's on the list so far: 1. GMTruckGuy74 2. AAS 3. Z-06 4. rdc1534 5. cletus8269 6. Brougham-Holiday 7. Balthazar 8. Oldsmoboi (though #1 in our hearts!) Details regarding ordering will follow once we get 3 more people.

One thing you have to remember is that there are a lot of W/T and SL trimmed Sierra models out there, in addition to a lot of SLE Terrain, Sierra, and Acadia models, that don't command the SLT & Denali prices that not all GMC customers can afford. I for one wouldn't be able to afford a new GMC if they went completely upmarket from their position now, and as it stands the Sierra I really want (Denali) is way out of my price range anyway (but a more sensible equipped SLE trimmed model can be on my future horizon). If GM is to retain the current load of GMC owners, then they cannot move the pricing too far up. A price differentiation that comes along with product/feature differentiation is one thing, such as how the current Equinox and Terrain are priced (Terrain comes "standard" with features at an elevated MSRP that are options on the lower MSRP Equinox). But to make lower-end models not a part of the equation is telling potential GMC custoemrs that we don't want your business. Now offering a luxury line (Denali) along with an off-road line (All Terrain) is adding differentiation that calls for a price increase. But still continuing to offer the basic and standard models keeps the average consumer sales afloat. Not everyone wants a bling-bling or lifted truck, but offering these niche products at a higher price for those that can afford it and want those things is a win-win deal all around. Some will disagree with this next statement, but I feel Cadillac shouldn't be offering trucks in their line-up at all. GMC should be the luxury truck offering of GM with their Denali models, and Cadillac should continue to offer upscale, car-based crossovers. I know the Escalade sells well for Cadillac, but the Yukon Denali version brings in more profit for GM (though it sells to a different consumer). Think of how many more Yukon Denali sales could be generated if the Escalade wasn't in the picture, and effectively raising GMC's presence in the marketplace?

*UPDATE 3:27 PM EST* Here's who's on the list so far: 1) GMTruckGuy74 2) AAS 3) Z-06 4) rdc1534 5) cletus8269 6) Brougham-Holiday 7) Balthazar Details regarding ordering will follow once we get 4 more people.

Interestingly enough, diecast and plastic "models" of the new Caterpillar CT660 truck will be available in the next couple of months:

In case you weren't aware, there will be a new player on the streets this summer in the on-highway and vocational truck markets: Caterpillar has decided to partner with Navistar International to offer two on-highway trucks, the CT610 and CT630 (basically rebadged Intertnational tucks) and for the vocational market (construction, garbage/refuse, mixers, logging, etc) there will be the CAT-designed CT660 class 8 truck: CT610: based on the International DuraStar: CT630: based on the International ProStar: CT660 based on the International PayStar: These were introduced at the Conexpo-Con/Agg construction industry conference in Las Vegas back in March. The truck will be sold exclusively through Cat's North American dealer network, with orders accepted starting in April and should be available by the 3rd quarter of the year. The next version to be offered will be the CT680, a set-forward-axle version of this truck, which should be available in 2013. Looks like Cat is going after Mack and Peterbilt here.

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Some cars from the end of last week & weekend... This Saab is in the parking lot of my job and I find it very attractive: A 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix GT Sedan that my step-son saw for sale and wanted to see (owner is asking $4,800 for a car with cloth and 157k): A car I haven't seen in like forever: a '90s Lumina Z-34 Coupe that was in very good shape (seen @ a Wegman's store lot): And lastly, on mother's day @ my parents, noticed my parent's neighbor, who happens to own a beautifully restored, fuel injected 283 C.I. V8 engined '57 Chevy Bel Air hardtop coupe, traded in his barely used 2010 Chevy Silverado LT 2WD Extended Cab for this:

72 gmc pick-up 4x4 clean - $9200 (Levittown) http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/cto/2302573649.html Pretty much my ideal '72 GMC pickup... though I'd want the two-tone white in the middle of the body. Looks great for an almost 40 year old truck, too bad it's way out of my price range.

http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/cto/2343647161.html BTW, that's no '59 (single headlights)... looks like a '57 to me Hood is easily replacable, and cabs have been on CL off and on. I just may have to call the seller asking about his price...

I, for one, have always liked the Ford Excursion and known of a couple of people that owned one (and for good reasons, family hauling AND either horse trailer or large boat towing needs). In addition, the county I live in has a HAZMAT Team that is headquartered in my town and they own a fleet of dark blue Ford Excursions that respond to hazardous materials calls (accidents, etc). I feel Ford failed with these trucks because they were trying to top the age old and reliable Chevrolet/GMC Suburbuan by basing their version off the Super Duty truck rather than the civilian F-150 series. Of course they backed down and offered this: To which I don't see many on the roads (more regular Expeditions than the XL ones).

See the other vehicles and read more here.

2006 GMC Envoy SLT 4WD: Summit White (code 50U; touch-up code WA-8624) 2008 Pontiac G6 V6 Sedan: White Diamond Tricoat (code 98U; touch-up code WA-800J)

UPDATE 2:59 PM EST Here's who's on the list so far: 1) GMTruckGuy74 2) AAS 3) Z-06 4) rdc1534 5) cletus8269 6) Brougham-Holiday Details regarding ordering will follow once we get 5 more people.

Okay, we're just about halfway there... need at least 6 more people to join in so we can get the price to $29.95 + S&H per copy. Here's who's on the list so far: 1) GMTruckGuy74 2) AAS 3) Z-06 4) rdc1534 5) cletus8269 Details regarding ordering will follow once we get 6 more people.

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I agree with you dfelt, the last thing we need right now is another "Truck Month" fire sale on GM's full-size pickups. With the gas price where it is, it's better to be lean than fat right now with these trucks. Keep dealer "sold" orders open though, because some customers have to have theirs built a special way.

I don't know Camino, this one looks promising too... http://southjersey.craigslist.org/cto/2316488320.html Something inside is telling me that I should go and look at the one you posted. While I prefer the '67/'68 frontend styling of this generation, this '72 is calling to me. I haven't been able to take my eyes off of it today - it's been up on my screen at work since this morning.

Pretty sweet looking truck... and Telford isn't too far from me I wonder what the condition is? Body mounts sounds kinda extreme, especially for a Suburban. Of course if I bought it, with my teaching background, I'd have to get COOLBUS as the license plate

If it is, it would be the first time "officially" released by Lucas. I was a mere 3 years old when it was shown in 1978, so if I watched it I don't remember it. I've seen very cheesy bootlegged copies at toy shows, and have seen parts of it on YouTube a couple years back. George Lucas does not like that show andI doubt very much it will be included, though the article above does say various SW spoofs are to be included (and I'm sure Lucas thinks that show is a "spoof"). On another SW-related note, I will be travelling to Orlando, FL in 19 days (5/23-27)for a brief 5-day family vacation in Walt Disney World. It was timed to coincide with the opening of the new Star Tours 2.0 ride opening in Disney Hollywood Studios

So what is so special for Star Wars fans today?? Link: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/star-wars-day-marked-blu-185339 I'm very excited for September to arrive!!

Great news!

To all those Star Wars fans here at C&G (like me)

Nice fleet line-up you've got there FOG, and nice future plans too!

The original Gold Bowtie on the 2011 Camaro is just plastic, I had GM send me metal Black and Green bowties, then decided I liked the green better. GM also sent me the Camaro letters in Black metal which is what you see on the side of my car, all after market lettering was plastic that I found online, and it looked cheap, which is why I had GM send me black metal lettering ... It must be very nice to have such great connections!

Yeah, I agree with you. The '99-'08 Super Duty are good looking trucks. We also have two slightly older Ford ambulances (2003 and 2006), and have just been awarded money from the township council for a new 3rd ambulance since we have an agreement for shared services with the next town (Eastampton) for EMT calls. I asked and of course they said they're getting a new Ford ambulance (my goal is to get them to consider other brands, like GM and Dodge). More than likely this is what we'll get: Our colors are white over fluorescent yellow: Although I'd love to see these considered: