Daryl Z71's 2006 Silverado Z71 Re-build

Daryl Z71 · December 28, 2014

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.

Yep that's the one I'll be getting. Dad keeps geting on me about buying it lol!

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.

Thanks. I used to like the bug shields, but anymore I like trucks better without them.

Texas Husker · December 28, 2014

Thanks. I used to like the bug shields, but anymore I like trucks better without them.

I do/did as well. Can't make up my mind for my truck.

Daryl Z71 · December 28, 2014

I do/did as well. Can't make up my mind for my truck.

They're great for protection, not so much for looks.

BIGDOGx · December 29, 2014

Steering wheel looks good, certainly not a cheap fix as oem ones were anywhere from 200-400 online when I was looking. Looks like your seats are next to need some attention, looks like the previous owner smoked the hell out of that truck and didn't bother with an ash tray.

Daryl Z71 · December 29, 2014

The seats do have a few small holes in them. The interior doesn't smell like smoke though which is odd. Some good seat covers are planned for the future.

Steering wheel was $238 shipped off of Ebay. Pretty salty, but there was no way I was living with the original one forever.

Edited December 29, 2014 by Daryl Z71

white1500 · December 30, 2014

Catskinz?

Daryl Z71 · December 30, 2014

Catskinz?

Possibly. I'm looking at a new headliner, modded overhead storage area, modern fresh looking stereo, new top dash cover and surround, new carpet, and an interior covered in sound deadner. So I'd imagine I'll go with some nice covers.

JesusArTorres · December 30, 2014

Possibly. I'm looking at a new headliner, modded overhead storage area, modern fresh looking stereo, new top dash cover and surround, new carpet, and an interior covered in sound deadner. So I'd imagine I'll go with some nice covers.

Can't wait to see all this. Keep up the good work!

Daryl Z71 · December 30, 2014

Thanks. Most people probably think I'm crazy to want to dump money into this thing, but it's my favorite body style. I see it no different than someone restoring an old Camaro except that the Camaro would be worth more.

white1500 · December 30, 2014

I feel the same way. I'm working on it slowly but surely and will do my best to get it retired from dd duty asap.

My biggest (and only?) gripe is that it's a 3 door.

Daryl Z71 · January 21, 2015

Last night after work a coworker and I desoldered the old bulbs, and soldered in the new ones in the HVAC control unit. I ordered the bulbs from LMC truck for around $30 shipped. I came home last night, put it back together and put it in the truck. Every bulb lights up again.

Edited January 21, 2015 by Daryl Z71

00Silverado4x4 · January 21, 2015

My biggest (and only?) gripe is that it's a 3 door.

That's what I'm going to have to get used to myself. The kids noticed right away that I am "missing" a door compared to the '06.

white1500 · January 21, 2015

That's what I'm going to have to get used to myself. The kids noticed right away that I am "missing" a door compared to the '06.

You will never get used to it, its just such a pita. I feel so bad for the poor soul who gets the short stick and ends up in the corner behind the driver, especially when there's a car seat in the middle like in our case.

LongrangeLauber · January 21, 2015

Don't stick a drunk person in the center seat and behind the driver seat. That could end badly lol

Daryl Z71 · January 22, 2015

I ordered two new Delphi knock sensors last night. Next I need to get a new harness for them, and some intake gaskets. After that job is done I need to buy and install a new oil pump.