Pullstart 63,651 #1 Posted November 25, 2024 I’ve had this for a few months now, and I purchased it non-running. I’ve been tinkering with it now and again and am happy to report that it’s running and driving great now! It’s a 2005 Chevy 2500HD with the 6.6L LLY Duramax. It’s got 168,000 miles on it, and I transferred the Western plow from my ‘05 6.0L gasser over. The extended cab short box will now be sold, and it should pretty much pay me back for the diesel, since buying it not running. New headlights were a great $65 upgrade too! 13 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Easton Rich 449 #3 Posted November 25, 2024 Pull the trim of the dash towards you and look and see if there is a sticker there, GM should have named it 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 63,651 #4 Posted November 25, 2024 (edited) 10 minutes ago, Easton Rich said: Pull the trim of the dash towards you and look and see if there is a sticker there, GM should have named it please elaborate? I’ve never heard of this…. Where on/under the dash? Most of the interior is still torn apart from the P.O. “Working” on it I was thinking she should be named Ruby. Edited November 25, 2024 by Pullstart 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Easton Rich 449 #5 Posted November 25, 2024 I’ll send the thing I saw for it 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 63,651 #6 Posted November 25, 2024 2 minutes ago, Easton Rich said: I’ll send the thing I saw for it All trucks ‘03-06! Huh! https://www.silveradosierra.com/threads/your-trucks-name-sticker-behind-instrument-cluster.766798/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,778 #7 Posted November 25, 2024 Hmm..my son just inherited my dads 2005 Duramax. Will have to tell him about this. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 42,005 #8 Posted November 25, 2024 "Inspected by # 6" Do you guys name your underwear too? 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyToro Jr. 1,724 #9 Posted November 25, 2024 47 minutes ago, Easton Rich said: Pull the trim of the dash towards you and look and see if there is a sticker there, GM should have named it our 2500hd is named Tasha lol 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 42,005 #10 Posted November 25, 2024 My prediction" Pullstart's truck sticker will say Le-a ! ( "Ledasha " ) ....."Cause the dash don't be silent! " 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 63,651 #11 Posted November 25, 2024 1 hour ago, squonk said: "Inspected by # 6" Do you guys name your underwear too? Must be named ralph or ralphina because nothing that close to my butt is gonna survive without being sick! 1 hour ago, squonk said: My prediction" Pullstart's truck sticker will say Le-a ! ( "Ledasha " ) ....."Cause the dash don't be silent! " My uncle has run into a Le-a in his life! Umm…. Not much more to say. I’m still thinking Ruby is a good name. I was thinking Shorty but that doesn’t seem to stick. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 13,131 #12 Posted November 25, 2024 27 minutes ago, Pullstart said: I’m still thinking Ruby is a good name. Hmmmm. Plow truck? Rubby. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,783 #13 Posted November 25, 2024 (edited) Whatever you end up calling it, it is a nice looking "Oil Burner" It will seem strange plowing at 2200 RPM with gobs of torque.... Norman no look happy about the new kid.... Edited November 25, 2024 by ri702bill 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 63,651 #14 Posted November 25, 2024 4 hours ago, Handy Don said: Hmmmm. Plow truck? Rubby. When I had my V plow up front and a 16’ swing wing back blade on my last regular cab 2500HD, I did a rubby along a sweeping guard rail one time. It was just like I was a monster skateboard grinding the rail! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 63,651 #15 Posted November 25, 2024 1 hour ago, ri702bill said: Whatever you end up calling it, it is a nice looking "Oil Burner" It will seem strange plowing at 2200 RPM with gobs of torque.... Norman no look happy about the new kid.... Norman is keeping his camper like a bully keeps his toys away from the new kid! In my first week driving it, a I still can’t get over the gearing. I am pretty sure this is a 4.10:1 ring and pinion, while Norman has 3.73:1. The torque is absolutely stunning! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,783 #16 Posted November 25, 2024 My 5 speed Ranger 4x4 has 4:10 gears & 17 inch tires. Nice combo with the rather anemic 3.0 liter V6. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 28,267 #17 Posted November 25, 2024 Nice truck Kevin !! Ruby sounds like a good name, was just thinking a bit more formal yet sticking with the same theme. Like for instance "Rufescent". https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rufescent 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 28,267 #18 Posted November 26, 2024 19 hours ago, Pullstart said: New headlights were a great $65 upgrade too! But, but the truck is not running yet?? https://memes.getyarn.io/yarn-clip/a4d827e2-7020-4ef2-9c8c-cd32a71149b3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 63,651 #19 Posted November 26, 2024 2 hours ago, Achto said: But, but the truck is not running yet?? https://memes.getyarn.io/yarn-clip/a4d827e2-7020-4ef2-9c8c-cd32a71149b3 Oh yes, it runs great now! Lotsa power! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 63,651 #20 Posted November 26, 2024 3 hours ago, Achto said: Nice truck Kevin !! Ruby sounds like a good name, was just thinking a bit more formal yet sticking with the same theme. Like for instance "Rufescent". https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rufescent Red-ish 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 63,651 #21 Posted January 22 And now for the rest of the story… 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 63,651 #24 Posted January 22 And of course, I had to play with the sound now that Ruby Wilbur runs so well! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 63,651 #25 Posted January 22 She’s loud when she kicks into high idle! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
