Just showing my ride

[2017_whitez71]

Good looking truck!  You should start a build thread.

[Crazyjoker77]

27 minutes ago, TX LIMO said:

Did you wrap your interior trim pieces? I did mine and it was fairly easy just have to take your time and a heat gun definitely helps.
 

 

5 minutes ago, TX LIMO said:

Here’s my interior pieces.


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Ya I've done all the easy interior pieces possible.  I'm pretty experienced with wrapping so didn't find any of it particularly hard.  You should do the door handle inserts they just pop out.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

18 minutes ago, Gunslinger354 said:

I just did a black bowtie overlay on the steering wheel and black "z" overlays on the red "z" of the z71 door sill plates

 

Maybe its just the vinyl I'm using but the bowtie on the steering wheel is the one thing that I couldn't get the vinyl to look good on.  its super bumpy texture doesn't leave much for the vinyl to attach to.  Pictures of yours?

[Gunslinger354]

Those are different, never seen that done before nice job

[Gunslinger354]

I like the carbon fiber look it would match my z71 gauge cluster nicely

[TX LIMO]

I was going to do all the other pieces like the steering wheel and the center jump seat console but haven’t got around to it.


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[Gunslinger354]

3 hours ago, Crazyjoker77 said:

Nice truck.  I think you should add some tow mirrors as the DL3/8 mirrors look out of place with that lift and the cab lights.  Also it defiantly needs some bigger tires and wheel spacers to match that lift.  I can't stand the offset the factory wheels use.  Some front tint would really pull everything together but I'm sure, like me your area probably has laws against it.

 

 

I've used VHT lots in the past but tried out dry application vinyl and would highly recommend it over the spray.  The VHT is not very forgiving and most people have a very hard time getting it even(which really shows when the lights are on)  It also stays tacky for quite a few hours which means your going to get lots of dust settling in it unless you have a spray booth/clean room to work in.  The vinyl is also nice and thick and provides protection for the lights and is easily removable and replaceable if needed.  The vinyl also seems to not absorb as much light as the Spray does.  I only did my front turns and third brake light.  The headlights are very easy to apply the vinyl to since they are very flat.  I had the job done in 30min. It makes a huge difference and I'm supprised more people don't do this mod as it really changed the appearance of the truck.  The Vinyl I used was ViViD dark smoke/black.  The vinyl has been on the truck almost 18months now and is holding up fantastic and looks as good as when it was initially applied.

 

 

 

For me the list of mods yet to come(in order)

 

-Finish rock light install. (front is done just waiting for aftermarket plastic wheel liners to show up for the back)

-Wheel Spacers 1.25"

-Remove factory muffler, replace all visible piping at rear and replace with stainless. Get a nice 4" tip

-Katskinz leather seats.  ( I purposely got cloth with the intention of upgrading ,because I don't find the factory leather to be very high quality)

-Put some fenix dual color light heads behind the grill.  Will have a synchronized all amber flash pattern and will have the second mode set to solid white to use as takedowns/floods)(not that I need more forward lighting)  Also add some in the rear either under the tailgate or in the step pockets.  Also tossing around the idea of tucking a traffic advisory underneath the sport bar.  The light heads are much thinner than most traditional light bars so I should have no clearance issue with the active shutters.

-Tow Mirrors

-Replace bull bar and bumper with a fab fours offroad bumper.

-Eibach suspension kit.

-New Rims & Tires

 

 

Wrapping the various interior trim pieces in vinyl and adding foot well lighting are some cheap mods you can do that add a lot to the truck.  Let me know if you want to see pictures of what I did or need more info.

I probaby would of did tinted vinyl had i known the spray gives a matte finish , 

[Gunslinger354]

On 11/30/2018 at 7:50 PM, Crazyjoker77 said:

 

 

Ya I've done all the easy interior pieces possible.  I'm pretty experienced with wrapping so didn't find any of it particularly hard.  You should do the door handle inserts they just pop out.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maybe its just the vinyl I'm using but the bowtie on the steering wheel is the one thing that I couldn't get the vinyl to look good on.  its super bumpy texture doesn't leave much for the vinyl to attach to.  Pictures of yours?

Heres mine, i cleaned it really well, used low setting on my heat gun ,cut tip off of a qtip and lightly worked the overlay on

[DSavas15]

On 11/30/2018 at 2:10 PM, Gunslinger354 said:

I just wanna show off my truck , as i cant find any online as blacked out as mine , hope it meets everyones approval

What bull bar is this? Do you have the front parking assist and does it mess with it? 

 

Great looking truck, might be adding a few mods to mine that might be stealing from you. 

[slj2008]

On 11/30/2018 at 4:45 PM, Crazyjoker77 said:

Nice truck.  I think you should add some tow mirrors as the DL3/8 mirrors look out of place with that lift and the cab lights.  Also it defiantly needs some bigger tires and wheel spacers to match that lift.  I can't stand the offset the factory wheels use.  Some front tint would really pull everything together but I'm sure, like me your area probably has laws against it.

 

 

I've used VHT lots in the past but tried out dry application vinyl and would highly recommend it over the spray.  The VHT is not very forgiving and most people have a very hard time getting it even(which really shows when the lights are on)  It also stays tacky for quite a few hours which means your going to get lots of dust settling in it unless you have a spray booth/clean room to work in.  The vinyl is also nice and thick and provides protection for the lights and is easily removable and replaceable if needed.  The vinyl also seems to not absorb as much light as the Spray does.  I only did my front turns and third brake light.  The headlights are very easy to apply the vinyl to since they are very flat.  I had the job done in 30min. It makes a huge difference and I'm supprised more people don't do this mod as it really changed the appearance of the truck.  The Vinyl I used was ViViD dark smoke/black.  The vinyl has been on the truck almost 18months now and is holding up fantastic and looks as good as when it was initially applied.

 

 

 

For me the list of mods yet to come(in order)

 

-Finish rock light install. (front is done just waiting for aftermarket plastic wheel liners to show up for the back)

-Wheel Spacers 1.25"

-Remove factory muffler, replace all visible piping at rear and replace with stainless. Get a nice 4" tip

-Katskinz leather seats.  ( I purposely got cloth with the intention of upgrading ,because I don't find the factory leather to be very high quality)

-Put some fenix dual color light heads behind the grill.  Will have a synchronized all amber flash pattern and will have the second mode set to solid white to use as takedowns/floods)(not that I need more forward lighting)  Also add some in the rear either under the tailgate or in the step pockets.  Also tossing around the idea of tucking a traffic advisory underneath the sport bar.  The light heads are much thinner than most traditional light bars so I should have no clearance issue with the active shutters.

-Tow Mirrors

-Replace bull bar and bumper with a fab fours offroad bumper.

-Eibach suspension kit.

-New Rims & Tires

 

 

Wrapping the various interior trim pieces in vinyl and adding foot well lighting are some cheap mods you can do that add a lot to the truck.  Let me know if you want to see pictures of what I did or need more info.

Did you ever add the Led's to grill ?? ANY Photo's  Thanks

[Gunslinger354]

38 minutes ago, DSavas15 said:

What bull bar is this? Do you have the front parking assist and does it mess with it? 

 

Great looking truck, might be adding a few mods to mine that might be stealing from you. 

Its a LT Z71 no park assist dont recall bull bar make, thanks you though i love this truck feel free to steal mod ideas lol

[2003 SSEi]

@Gunslinger354nice truck, where at In PA.  Im over by Pitt.  I see you only have one PA Sticker like me.  No Emissions 

Edited December 9, 2018 by 2003 SSEi

[Gunslinger354]

1 minute ago, 2003 SSEi said:

@Gunslinger354nice truck, where at In PA.  Im over by Pitt.  I see you only have one PA Sticker like me.  No Emissions 

Dubois, bout 2 hrs east of pitt, thanks for compliment too

[2003 SSEi]

nice, im actually in Indiana, PA, so about hour away

[Gunslinger354]

15 minutes ago, 2003 SSEi said:

nice, im actually in Indiana, PA, so about hour away

Whoa cool, i actually spent 4 years working at IUP building the new dorms few years back!

[Gunslinger354]

4 minutes ago, Gunslinger354 said:

Whoa cool, i actually spent 4 years working at IUP building the new dorms few years back!

And just got done doing the shut down at conemaugh power plant last week