Daryl Z71's 2006 Silverado Z71 Re-build

[Daryl Z71]

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Oh I will for sure. It'll probably be a while before I get a chance to get it done though.

[Daryl Z71]

One thing I thought of, is will the GPS be able to get signal there?

Hey Danny, I had a new idea for that spot in the overhead storage area. I think a reverse camera would be pretty sweet in that area too.

[kstruckcountry]

Yes that would be very cool, if you don't mind spending some $, the Insight CTS monitor can accept signal from a backup cam.

 

Actually I believe it's a CTS you posted in 234.

Edited December 26, 2014 by kstruckcountry

[kstruckcountry]

http://edgeproducts.com/products/insight-cts-83830/

 

http://edgeproducts.com/products/back-up-camera-license-plate-mount-for-cts-A98202/

 

Like I said, $$$

[Daryl Z71]

That's actually cheaper than I thought it would be. I think if I do it I'm going to do the camera too. I think that'll be a pretty sweet setup.

[Daryl Z71]

So today I installed my new steering wheel. Install was a breeze. Ended up buying a wheel puller that doesn't work with my truck, but I got lucky and wiggled the wheel off without hardly any effort.

 

Old Wheel

 

 

 

 

 

Removal Process

 

 

 

 

 

New Wheel

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Everything works and lights up again. Definitely worth it.

[Btuggle88]

That's always a plus when everything works like it's supposed to.

[Daryl Z71]

That's always a plus when everything works like it's supposed to.

Yea, it worked before, but I was worried something wouldn't afterward. Nothing to worry about though. I'm just happy the lights work now, and I don't have to deal with that stupid steering wheel cover any longer. Edited December 26, 2014 by Daryl Z71

[white1500]

Holy cow what a difference! This truck is so fortunate to have you as its owner.

 

And I always did like that style more than the rounded one of the 99-02's. Hopefully I can make the change down the road.

[02suburbanZ71]

So today I installed my new steering wheel. Install was a breeze. Ended up buying a wheel puller that doesn't work with my truck, but I got lucky and wiggled the wheel off without hardly any effort.

 

Old Wheel

 

 

 

 

 

Removal Process

 

 

 

 

 

New Wheel

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Everything works and lights up again. Definitely worth it.

These modifications and pictures are the ones i like to see!

[Daryl Z71]

Took off the bug shield today. I only left it this long because there is a dent in the hood. Going to try and get a dent puller, and pull it out later on.

 

 

 

 

 

[02suburbanZ71]

Took off the bug shield today. I only left it this long because there is a dent in the hood. Going to try and get a dent puller, and pull it out later on.

 

 

 

 

 

Have it PDR'd. 100$ a dent (usually)

[Daryl Z71]

I would but there's a good bit of body work that needs done. Dad and I plan to do all of it later so buying the tool will help us later on too.

[Btuggle88]

Get a stud gun don't get the old time dent puller that you have to drill a hole. Then stud gun welds a stud to the metal after you remove the paint from the area and the kit should come with a snatch bar and studs, a cheap one should run you from $150 to $300.

[Texas Husker]

Finally catching up on your build... Very nice. Well thought out and will out last almost anything else out there. Looks a lot cleaner without the bug shield too.