Daryl Z71's 2006 Silverado Z71 Re-build

[Daryl Z71]

Good idea on replacing the door panel! Are you currently missing any of the hardware or clips? I think I'm missing at least one screw on each side. lol

Nope, everything is there. The only issue with mine was that someone poked a hole in it at some point. The new one only cost me $12 after my exchange credit though so I'm happy lol!

[Daryl Z71]

I swapped over everything from the old door panel to the new one today. I also added some sound deadener to the new panel. Cleaned up the new panel with some Adam's detailer, and added a new GM lock knob. Looks a lot better.

 

 

 

 

Old Panel:

 

[Daryl Z71]

Decided to add sound deadener to the drivers side door panel today. It's also been making a lot of noises like plastic rubbing on more plastic. To fix it I added some electrical tape all around the pocket that fits in the bottom of the panel. I also added felt between the panel and the window switches where it was rubbing, and making noise. All fixed now, and no noise at all.

 

 

Edited March 10, 2016 by Daryl Z71

[Daryl Z71]

The new torsion bar mounts came today too.

 

[Jlm02a3094]

Looking awesome man

 

Josh

[Daryl Z71]

Looking awesome man

 

Josh

Thanks!

[NASCARWheels]

How much of a difference did you notice by adding the sound deadener? Did you add any to the door itself?

[Daryl Z71]

How much of a difference did you notice by adding the sound deadener? Did you add any to the door itself?

I've noticed a small difference. I added it to the door itself in the extended cab doors, but not the front doors. I'm not expecting a huge difference until I add it to the floor, and up the back of the cab. I think all that together will make a big difference. Edited March 16, 2016 by Daryl Z71

[SouthPawCO]

I just went through this entire thread and I am amazed. I have always had a soft spot for the 04-06 Silverado body style. My first GM was a 2005 Silverado ECSB so it is really cool to see someone build it back up. I had always dreamed of keeping that truck and building a hot rod motor for it but alas plans changed. Great looking truck and look forward to what you do in the future.

[Daryl Z71]

I just went through this entire thread and I am amazed. I have always had a soft spot for the 04-06 Silverado body style. My first GM was a 2005 Silverado ECSB so it is really cool to see someone build it back up. I had always dreamed of keeping that truck and building a hot rod motor for it but alas plans changed. Great looking truck and look forward to what you do in the future.

Thanks. It's going to take a lot of work and money, but someday I'll have this thing back in great shape.

[Daryl Z71]

Got her up on jack stands getting ready to do some frame painting, and install my leveling keys.

 

 

Edited March 23, 2016 by Daryl Z71

[Daryl Z71]

Finally like 5 hours later I have one mount off, and the whole cross member, keys, and bars out. Everything is rusted fast.

 

[cjb321]

Mad respect for you with this truck, all that rust would have made me set it on fire by now. Looking good

[sabbotage]

I had to use an air hammer on my torsion bars for like 2 minutes each side just to get them freed from the keys.

 

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[Daryl Z71]

I had to use an air hammer on my torsion bars for like 2 minutes each side just to get them freed from the keys.

 

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Haha! I had to beat on the drivers side bar with a long bar and sledge for I shit you not 10 minutes straight. My arms are numb lol!

Mad respect for you with this truck, all that rust would have made me set it on fire by now. Looking good

I can thank the winter season for the rust. I'll get rid of it all at some point lol!