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  1. ThundahBeagle

    Why are there so few Silverado overland rigs?

    I'm not experienced as many of you but i think when we start talking about narrow steep trails that a Tahoe or a Sierra cannot get through, I think we are starting to get into 4-wheeling as opposed to Overlanding. Not saying it wouldnt be cooler to be able to get down narrower trails, but I do...
  2. ThundahBeagle

    Why are there so few Silverado overland rigs?

    Nice truck but an even nicer backdrop. I hope to be out that way in October
  3. ThundahBeagle

    Why are there so few Silverado overland rigs?

    That's a badass lookin truck. I like the steel wheels, the tow mirrors and the roof rack. Hadn't considered a push-bar but I am now. And I see you have your L'il Will CB Antenna up top center, as do I. I like the wheels, tires and stance. Something I'm missing. Here's mine. Almost there.
  4. ThundahBeagle

    Why are there so few Silverado overland rigs?

    Sorry for the Wall Of Text but here goes... Yep. Take some trips. Decide what you could use. Most recently, I started out with a 14 GMC Sierra with a soft tonneau. It was nice for keeping things mostly dry and out of sight, but wasn't truly secure. I removed the tonneau and got a diamond deck...
  5. ThundahBeagle

    Trail Security

    Right! Most specifically a "Democratic Representative Republic." But yes. Ask any kid today what kind of government we have and they spit out "Democracy." When I point out the meaning of THAT word, I explain to them that if that were true, a room full of 10 men could be allowed to "get intimate...
  6. ThundahBeagle

    Overlanding with "stock" 4X4

    I had initially planned that to be a "yo mamma" or a "that's what your wife said" joke. Wasn't sure that would pass muster. Now I know
  7. ThundahBeagle

    Overlanding with "stock" 4X4

    Just casual interest, but dont you STILL have to put that on ramps or jack up the front if you want the oil to drain out properly? Having said that, starter replacement will be a breeze. Without any mods at all I shimmied under my '93 K1500 Blazer and reached up in order to get my started out...
  8. ThundahBeagle

    Trail Security

    I'm not a Canadian but I can at least give you some details how it works in the US. The laws do in fact vary by state (province, to you). There are a number of states with stronger laws than others, to the point where a number of other states will provide reciprocity. If you have a license in...
  9. ThundahBeagle

    Trail Security

    Sometimes I'm not so sure the Boston area is where I'm supposed to be. I dont have to carry open. I dont have to carry I large knife. Most often I dont. But, if I did happen to be carrying something open or large (hold the comments, peanut gallery), I dont like that there might have to be a...
  10. ThundahBeagle

    Why are there so few Silverado overland rigs?

    I love my 14 GMC Sierra. Great platform. As you mentioned 500 miles between highway fill ups. Being newer with newer technology, I can often squeeze out almost 600. Just removing the front bumper valence alone gets you about 4 inches or more of clearance there. Much better angle of approach...
  11. ThundahBeagle

    Trail Security

    I think a .357 is one of the best all around firearms. Load it with .38 if you want, as even a standard .38 load (non parabellum) hits harder than a standard 9mm. Or load it with +p or .357 ammo. Versatile and reliable. Misfire? No need to tap, rack bang, even. Simply squeeze the trigger again...
  12. ThundahBeagle

    Trail Security

    Let me start again by saying I am a gun owner. Have been for decades. But I know that for many people, the sight of a firearm is associated with police or military activity or personnel, and I am neither. So when I carry, I carry concealed unless otherwise mandated. Also, while I understand...
  13. ThundahBeagle

    Silverado 1500 Front Bumper Ideas

    Yeah I'm planning to put in the Bilstein 5100's to give the front another 2 inches, sort of level it off. Shield the underside. Some medium aggressive tires and I should be good.
  14. ThundahBeagle

    Overlanding with older vehicles

    Perfect in its rugged simplicity and capability!
  15. ThundahBeagle

    My K1500

    There's just something really great about those GMT 400 series trucks. A lot of things, really. Still my favorite design, even with that squared instrument panel and a radio that looked like a calculator. The 5.7 was just such a solid engine. If only they could have paired it with a six or...
  16. ThundahBeagle

    Scene Lighting/Camp Lighting on Silverado 1500 with ARE Shell

    This is all good info and I'm paying attention trying to decide what I want to do. I would imagine that a powerful light inside the cap, while intended to be used for lighting the area outside the cap, would definitely attract flying insects of every sort from here to Christmas (presuming the...
  17. ThundahBeagle

    Silverado 1500 Front Bumper Ideas

    Take another look at the picture I posted and you will see the numerous bolt holes, the larger tabs/clips near the curved ends, and the many smaller tabs along the center. You will also see that the plastic insert between my tow hooks is intact and still solidly in place.
  18. ThundahBeagle

    Silverado 1500 Front Bumper Ideas

    Happy to help but you are mistaken, sir. The air dam actually does not extend up between the recovery hooks, although from eye height it appears to do so. I assure you it does not. Get it on a ramp or a 4x4 wood slab, and hop under there with a 10mm ratcheting box end flat wrench. There are 12...
  19. ThundahBeagle

    Bed Rack vs. Cap (ARE style, or similar)

    Wagon Mitch, is that a fold down window, or a removable window. Mine unlatches and then I can pull the top out and towards me (towards the back of the truck) and then lift and pull it right out. You may have room for that