2005 Chevrolet Express

3500

6.0L V8

Automatic

1GAHG39U951126194

Clear

Normal 0 false false false EN-US JA X-NONE Summary: This is simply the coolest and most capable family hauler in the country. No mini van, no suburban, no expeditions come close...this vehicle gets looks and compliments from valet guys, soccer moms, construction workers, business clients and most importantly the kids and their friends, plus its fun to drive as its fast and has a wide stance for stability. How many vehicles can tow a boat with 8 people and ALL of their gear? Fits 11 people with the removable rear jump seat (always the kids favorite place to sit) which also makes a great tailgate spot. Equipped with the optional 6.0L GM LS engine, it can tackle the Arizona mountain roads well above the posted speed limits if desired. It runs amazingly strong and smooth on the highways but has the safety and security of a true 4x4 with low range (click QuigleyWebsite for more info). Exterior: Plain and simple, subtle and strong. Matte black paint with powder coated nerf bars, 17” moto metal rims and toyo open country mud tires. Interior Conversion: The van started its life as a normal 15 passenger van. I took it to a limo shop and basically had them completely "gut" the interior back to the shell. We insulated throughout with dynamat and put it all back together with beige vinyl or suede covering most surfaces. The front seats are power and from a toyota tundra and the middle swivel chairs are from a Ford F-150. The rear bench seats 4 with a power fold feature. The rear bench seat was custom made to face the rear for 3 more seats and either folds flat with the other bench or remove altogether. All seats are black suede with a bentley style diamond stitch pattern and the edges are in beige vinyl for durability. Black carpet throughout and we had a 2nd carpet pad made to cover the main areas so that rear carpet below is protected. Stereo/ Audio Video: There are 3 TV's including a ken wood DVD player in dash (ddx419) and two xo 12” flip down monitors. There are two (2) Alpine Amps, 10 Speakers and a 10" alpine pro subwoofer. There is so much potential bass that I have the gain turned down to -5 most of the time. The stereo is one of the many reasons I like driving this car...it simply rocks and sounds very clean. I basically bought the stereo that I would have had in high school (had I been able to afford it). The amps are tucked neatly behind a custom rear sub panel with storage and led lighting. There are cool features throughout including ipod connection of course, blue tooth connectivity, hands free phone and a toggle switch to turn off the front TV while a movie is showing (so I'm not tempted to watch while driving). Lighting: On the inside there are 3 series of LED lights. Series 1 is in each rows cup holders, series 2 are in hidden tracks in most of the rear windows and series 3 is on the floor and dvd players. These are very cool and really make the vehicle fun for people at night, feeling like they are in a limo. Exterior The paint is a black matte finish which is very unique. Windows are tinted and we added a custom nerf bar / running boards made from chromoly tubing and actually serve as protection on the rare off roaring trips. The nerf bars make it easy for anyone to get in and out of the vehicle. My brother made (not shown) 2 removable front lights that are combined 30 million candle power. Shines beyond the roads sometimes.... Defects: Defect #1. What a joke... my brother borrowed it to drive around some friends and changed lanes into a lady. There is a slight dent on the passenger door and while we offered to pay for her mirror, she was really rude about it and reported it to insurance. Defect #2 is the left rear section next to the tail lights was cracked and I spray painted with a different matte black paint (because I am a moron). While you can hardly tell, its there and it looks like a smudge. Defect #3 is the electronic rear bench that is stuck, requiring a new part for around $120. I can get it but just haven't and there is so much room behind that I have no need to fold it down... Head Unit – Kenwood DDX 419 Alarm/ Auto Start LCD/ TV’s - XO 12” LCD DVD players Speakers: · Alpine SPS-610C 6-1/2" 2-Way Type-S Series Component Car Speakers · 3 of Alpine SPR-60 6-½" 2-Way Car Speakers · Alpine SWR-1243D 12" Dual 4 ohm Type-R Subwoofer Amps · MRX-F30 - Alpine 4-Channel 600 Watt Max Speaker Amplifier · MRX-M50 - Alpine Monoblock 500 Watt RMS Subwoofer Amplifier