[ryoung1054]

I ordered my Z71 on the 26th. At the time of the order, wheel opening moldings were not available for it.

 

[toddvanhorn59]

It's official production has started. Hopefully it doesn't take long for them to show up at the dealership.

I got my order in for a fully loaded AT4

 

[jiminsc]

Went past Wenztville Assembly a little while ago. Here's pix of part of the first batch! I counted 39 total in this group. They seem to be mostly Colorados. Word from an employee on the line is about 100 trucks came off the line this week. I expected a slow start to let workers get used to the differences from the Gen2s. I imagine these first trucks will ship in the next 2-3 weeks, barring any problems found on the line.

Interesting that there is not a single Radiant Red tintcoat truck. Thats a 3 stage paint. Hmmmm??

 

[purpleRac3r]

Sorry, the holding lots are pretty much off limits except to employees, and group was close to one if the main gates.

No red, yellow or bronze that I could see. It's possible some have been built, just not stored there. I wouldn't read too much into those not being out yet. It's common for early ramp up on new models to temporarily run limited colors.

As for window stickers, early trucks could ship with a temporary "not for sale" sticker if the final EPA results aren't ready. I've seen early new model Silverados and Corvettes on the showroom with such stickers, even if customer ordered. The official sticker is forwarded to the dealer once released. At that point the vehicle can be sold.

 

[Dansflhti]

I ordered my Z71 on the 26th. At the time of the order, wheel opening moldings were not available for it.

In the pics provided by Purplerac3r, none of the Z71s (painted door handles) have the wheel arch moldings or 20" wheels. The Trail Boss's do.

 

[jiminsc]

In the pics provided by Purplerac3r, none of the Z71s (painted door handles) have the wheel arch moldings or 20" wheels. The Trail Boss's do.

They are both an option on the Z71.

 

[purpleRac3r]

Actually there is one Z71 with the 20" wheels, just very hard to see it. In the 3rd pic the trucks are in 2 rows, to the right is a group of black ones. Look under the near row and you can see a couple 20" wheela are visible, on a black Z71 in the second row. It's the only one I saw. I couldn't tell for certain if any Z71s had the flares, but I got the impression none did on the first row. Couldn't really see much of the second row.

 

[Dansflhti]

They are both an option on the Z71.

Yes..but there seems to be a problem with optioning the black wheel well trim.Maybe they just have enough for the Trail Boss..lol

 

[Dansflhti]

Actually there is one Z71 with the 20" wheels, just very hard to see it. In the 3rd pic the trucks are in 2 rows, to the right is a group of black ones. Look under the near row and you can see a couple 20" wheela are visible, on a black Z71 in the second row. It's the only one I saw. I couldn't tell for certain if any Z71s had the flares, but I got the impression none did on the first row. Couldn't really see much of the second row.

I think you are right...man you have a sharp eye. I see a couple of Sterling Gray trucks and I think I'm going to be happy with out the black wheel arches. It will look fine with the 20"s.