# The new rig. Keeping the SS name... **URL:** \ **Category:** Shift518 Automotive\ **Created:** [June 6, 2012, 6:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-new-rig-keeping-the-ss-name/264012 "2012-06-06T18:51:39Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![SSmokinn\_SS](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ec9cab/32.png) [@SSmokinn\_SS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SSmokinn_SS)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2012, 6:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-new-rig-keeping-the-ss-name/264012/1 "2012-06-06T18:51:39Z")
after a stressful 2 weeks of non stop shopping, bank runs, traveling etc. I finally have time to relax. I had a plan to sell my Camaro, buy a truck (having a cheaper payment then the camaro) and to buy a bass boat outright AND end up putting money into our savings. This was a hard plan, but I stuck too it, and Priorities FTW. I ended up with all this, for $50 less a month then just owning the camaro. Boat is paid for, ended up with a nice extra amount of cash in the savings and a pretty cheap truck payment. 2008 SIlverado 1500. Crew cab, short box. Skeeter 140 SS ![http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj136/sxryder46/DSCN3434.jpg](http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj136/sxryder46/DSCN3434.jpg) ![http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj136/sxryder46/DSCN3432.jpg](http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj136/sxryder46/DSCN3432.jpg) ![http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj136/sxryder46/DSCN3429.jpg](http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj136/sxryder46/DSCN3429.jpg) ![http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj136/sxryder46/DSCN3425.jpg](http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj136/sxryder46/DSCN3425.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Alpine](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/4da419/32.png) [@Alpine](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Alpine)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2012, 6:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-new-rig-keeping-the-ss-name/264012/2 "2012-06-06T18:56:32Z")
Much better choice in truck. That black 2wd piece of shit would have been a nightmare on a mossy boat ramp. ---
**Author:** ![crazybrew609](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/crazybrew609/32/6319_2.png) [@crazybrew609](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/crazybrew609)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2012, 6:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-new-rig-keeping-the-ss-name/264012/3 "2012-06-06T18:59:49Z")
congrats on wasting more money on gas now… truck looks good tho, as long as your happy with the new purchases, then it’s the only thing that matters. atleast the truck is white ---
**Author:** ![Wayne64SS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/wayne64ss/32/6365_2.png) [@Wayne64SS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Wayne64SS)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2012, 7:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-new-rig-keeping-the-ss-name/264012/4 "2012-06-06T19:00:56Z")
Tracey says to tell you that even she wouldn’t drive that fairy truck. Congrats!!! ---
**Author:** ![SSmokinn\_SS](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ec9cab/32.png) [@SSmokinn\_SS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SSmokinn_SS)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2012, 7:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-new-rig-keeping-the-ss-name/264012/5 "2012-06-06T19:02:18Z")
> [@\*\*\*\*Official: Southgate Meet Thread\*\*\*\*](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-southgate-meet-thread/29171/2598): > > congrats on wasting more money on gas now… > > truck looks good tho, as long as your happy with the new purchases, then it’s the only thing that matters. > > atleast the truck is white truck gets better gas mileage then the camaro. It has the 5.3 in it that shuts down to 4 cylinders. I was getting 21mpg’s towing the boat. Its also a flex fuel. E85 ftw. so thanks !!! ---
**Author:** ![SSmokinn\_SS](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ec9cab/32.png) [@SSmokinn\_SS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SSmokinn_SS)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2012, 7:03pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-new-rig-keeping-the-ss-name/264012/6 "2012-06-06T19:03:03Z")
> [@Neon Driver Charged - You know him! With Pic](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/neon-driver-charged-you-know-him-with-pic/49813/157): > > Tracey says to tell you that even she wouldn’t drive that fairy truck. Congrats!!! dick. ---
**Author:** ![Wayne64SS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/wayne64ss/32/6365_2.png) [@Wayne64SS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Wayne64SS)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2012, 7:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-new-rig-keeping-the-ss-name/264012/7 "2012-06-06T19:04:16Z")
:rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl ---
**Author:** ![TurboTravis](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/turbotravis/32/6406_2.png) [@TurboTravis](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TurboTravis)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2012, 7:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-new-rig-keeping-the-ss-name/264012/8 "2012-06-06T19:09:49Z")
I really, really like the truck man. Congrats. ---
**Author:** ![DannyboyUpstate](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dannyboyupstate/32/6313_2.png) [@DannyboyUpstate](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DannyboyUpstate)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2012, 7:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-new-rig-keeping-the-ss-name/264012/9 "2012-06-06T19:11:45Z")
SWEEEEEEEET RIDES!!! Way to match the boat to the truck! Ready to do some tournaments? ---
**Author:** ![Alpine](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/4da419/32.png) [@Alpine](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Alpine)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2012, 7:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-new-rig-keeping-the-ss-name/264012/10 "2012-06-06T19:15:42Z")
The two happiest times in a boat owner’s life are the day he buys his boat, and the day he sells it. ---
**Author:** ![SSmokinn\_SS](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ec9cab/32.png) [@SSmokinn\_SS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SSmokinn_SS)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2012, 7:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-new-rig-keeping-the-ss-name/264012/11 "2012-06-06T19:17:17Z")
> [@Neon Driver Charged - You know him! With Pic](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/neon-driver-charged-you-know-him-with-pic/49813/160): > > I really, really like the truck man. Congrats. thanks dude. I loved the camaro but I think this was the best thing I have ever done. ---
**Author:** ![SSmokinn\_SS](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ec9cab/32.png) [@SSmokinn\_SS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SSmokinn_SS)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2012, 7:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-new-rig-keeping-the-ss-name/264012/12 "2012-06-06T19:17:41Z")
> [@SOLD](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sold/49230/15): > > SWEEEEEEEET RIDES!!! Way to match the boat to the truck! Ready to do some tournaments? prolly not this year. Thanks bud. ---
**Author:** ![KillerBlackbird](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/killerblackbird/32/6525_2.png) [@KillerBlackbird](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/KillerBlackbird)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2012, 7:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-new-rig-keeping-the-ss-name/264012/13 "2012-06-06T19:21:54Z")
One of the best OEM 20" wheel designs GM put on a truck. Crew cab is excellent for people and putting shit in the back, I miss having the extra full 4 doors. I get 19.5 mpg with mine, mixed city/highway. ---
**Author:** ![Allstar\_Graphics](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/allstar_graphics/32/6287_2.png) [@Allstar\_Graphics](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Allstar_Graphics)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2012, 7:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-new-rig-keeping-the-ss-name/264012/14 "2012-06-06T19:25:47Z")
looks good! congrats bud ---
**Author:** ![TurboTravis](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/turbotravis/32/6406_2.png) [@TurboTravis](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TurboTravis)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2012, 7:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-new-rig-keeping-the-ss-name/264012/15 "2012-06-06T19:26:41Z")
> [@KillerBlackbird"](#): > > One of the best OEM 20" wheel designs GM put on a truck. Crew cab is excellent for people and putting shit in the back, I miss having the extra full 4 doors. > > I get 19.5 mpg with mine, mixed city/highway. Fairly strong Jellies, and **_excellent_** gas mileage for your 3/4 ton. ---
**Author:** ![SSmokinn\_SS](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ec9cab/32.png) [@SSmokinn\_SS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SSmokinn_SS)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2012, 7:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-new-rig-keeping-the-ss-name/264012/16 "2012-06-06T19:28:59Z")
> [@No net 2012](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/no-net-2012/49839/2): > > Fairly strong Jellies, and **_excellent_** gas mileage for your 3/4 ton. I couldnt believe the gas mileage on this thing. I actually love the interior too. Im pretty damn happy I bought the truck. ---
**Author:** ![TurboTravis](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/turbotravis/32/6406_2.png) [@TurboTravis](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TurboTravis)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2012, 7:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-new-rig-keeping-the-ss-name/264012/17 "2012-06-06T19:30:54Z")
> [@Callout: Mindless or any 11sec or better cars. slight\_smile](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/callout-mindless-or-any-11sec-or-better-cars/48316/251): > > I couldnt believe the gas mileage on this thing. > > I actually love the interior too. Im pretty damn happy I bought the truck. Same here with our 2005. ---
**Author:** ![PJB](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pjb/32/6389_2.png) [@PJB](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/PJB)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2012, 7:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-new-rig-keeping-the-ss-name/264012/18 "2012-06-06T19:31:59Z")
> [@No net 2012](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/no-net-2012/49839/2): > > Fairly strong Jellies, and **_excellent_** gas mileage for your 3/4 ton. Jim has a 1/2 ton ---
**Author:** ![TurboTravis](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/turbotravis/32/6406_2.png) [@TurboTravis](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TurboTravis)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2012, 7:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-new-rig-keeping-the-ss-name/264012/19 "2012-06-06T19:34:38Z")
> [@Callout: Mindless or any 11sec or better cars. slight\_smile](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/callout-mindless-or-any-11sec-or-better-cars/48316/253): > > Jim has a 1/2 ton That’s the somewhat inside joke. Would you be interested in being the President of the JPJS? (Jellies Post Judging Staff)? Right now it’s just me and Lance. ---
**Author:** ![PJB](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pjb/32/6389_2.png) [@PJB](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/PJB)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2012, 7:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-new-rig-keeping-the-ss-name/264012/20 "2012-06-06T19:36:42Z")
Not really. I got 15.8 mpg on my last tank. Even though gas is going down it still costs around $90 to fill up. [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-new-rig-keeping-the-ss-name/264012.md?page=2)