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Hey Dub. Great build, I also enjoyed your burb to crew build. I'm sure that you know but the Z71 package is nothing more than shocks, steel skid plates and a sticker. I've talked to quite a few people and did a bunch os resource about this, because I have a Z71 thats my parts truck. Some people say they have a locking diff and higher suspension but I talked to a guy from our Chevy garage here and he said that they are all just different options that can be ordered. Suspension package, locker package and tow package are all different from the Z71 package. I'm not sure if I'm wrong on this, that's just the info that everyones been giving me. I was just wondering because you kept refering to the frame as a Z71 and didn't know if you was doing that strictly out of reference or not? If I'm wrong and you know different please let me know so I can take advantage of the parts before I scrap the Z71 parts truck that I have. Thanks. Keep up the good work.
P.S. Hows the burb to crew build going? You still working on it? And I like your bumper sticker. I live on an Indian reservation in NE Montana. |
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You're mostly right about the Z71. It's just Bilstein shocks, skid plates, and the sticker. Some Z71 models did have a 3:42 rear end, but not all. Also, some 88-98 Z71 models have heaver springs [at least this is what I've heard], and something I know, because of how my dad's 2000 is, is that '99-up Z71 models have a lighter spring package. Thanks for the positive feedback though; it's not done either even though it's back together. I have a 3" suspension lift to install in the front, then a lot of other things to get it road legal. Thanks for the feedback on the bumper sticker :lol:. It was my replacement bumper, and I didn't feel like taking it off, because it's pretty much true. As for the crew, we're still working on it. It's just on hold until mine is finished and on the road.
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After seven long months, not having what I needed to get this damn thing running right, a lot of trial and error and it just being moved around the past several months...UPDATES, UPDATES, UPDATES!!
Firstly, just a few goodies that I acquired. Bug shield, took forever to find one of these things. https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.n...68982532_o.jpg Older style (At least that's what I think) glove box door with the ribbed inside panel. https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.n...44879864_o.jpg https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.n...08249894_o.jpg Also, finally got one of those handy under-dash cup holders. Usefil little things. ;) https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.n...29274807_o.jpg https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.n...41214923_o.jpg |
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Sorry for the overly enlarged images. Anyway, next .
Dash that's going in to replace the completely cracked and destroyed dash that's already in my truck. http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...ps2865f8e3.jpg http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...ps17fccf51.jpg Got me a fancy newer JVC head unit, to replace my Sony Xplod. Not the greatest or top-model, but I like it. http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...ps8ce6b010.jpg New bushing and sleeve kit for my 3" Skyjacker, that I still have yet to put on. http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...ps0b1c55b8.jpg http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...ps94ba802b.jpg http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...psb7279787.jpg http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...psef5ef2da.jpg |
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And now, what I'm working on to get this thing running the correct, and proper way, to completely fix my wiring issues. Completely gutted another parts truck, '90 4x4 Silverado, and going to use the complete harness out of that, which means the old half-moon gauge cluster. But I can live with that.
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...psfdd8ade8.jpg http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...ps35ef7d3f.jpg http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...psfc3a1dda.jpg Got that complete harness out, and started wworking on pulling mine out. Was planning on having it done by this weekend, but work and extremely cold weather are getting in my way. http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...psf6428f48.jpg http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...psdf102055.jpg http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...psabb02720.jpg Should be running and back on the road soon. Of course I said that seven months ago. :lol: |
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Don't we all say/wish that!:lol::lol: She is looking good with most of the sheetmetal in place! |
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It's been a good minute since I've posted an update or for that matter even posted on the forums. Anyway, end of February 2014, I got her back together for the most part. Got it running, after a complete 1990 wiring harness swap, inside and out. However, sad to say she's down and out again. Everything works except a few bugs. I'm having severe charging problems, and power problems. Not getting out of its own way. Plan on fixing that when I have time, but working all day everyday is a bit of an issue. :lol:
Anyway, thought I'd go ahead and put this out here. When I get back into tearing into the beast and figuring things out, I'll definitely post some major updates. |
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Sorry to hear about the issues. Be looking forward to seeing more updates.
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Hell it's my truck and I'm looking forward to seeing more updates. :lol:
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Here's a little teaser ;) I'll have pics and updates within the next few days. |
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Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm peg leg stripe!!:metal:
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Why run the old moonie gauges? Took me about 2 hours to install a 1992 cluster in my 1989. :)
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Ahh, I gotcha.
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Weeeeellll I blew up the transmission Thursday night. She's down and out again, this time for a complete overhaul. I'm doing a wiring harness swap again though. :lol: I'm going to put a '93 350 and 4L60E with 40k miles in, along with a 14 bolt 6 lug rear swap among other things. But I did get me a little '94 S10 that gets 20 miles to the gallon. I meant to post pics of the 92 but I uh, got distracted. :lol:
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Thank you guys so much for the compliments though, it means a lot. I think everyone that knew me when I first joined back in 2010, knows this truck has come a VERY long way from the point it was when I got it. So all the positive feedback and the compliments, thank you. Really.
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Just wanted to say I am very thankful that you have took the time to detail your project. I picked up a truck that I am in love with but all it lacks is 4x4 Your progress gives me motivation. So I might pickup a Z71 parts truck to convert my truck over. Keep posting on your progress and It looks great.:metal: "Built not Bought":metal: |
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Can't wait to see you next installment.
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Any Progress? I am awaiting some more pictures!
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If I quit slacking off I'll have the last progress pics I have, uploaded.
Possibly tonight. :lol: |
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Okay, so, updates from the last several months: Here's a few I had taken before completely ripping my dash apart. Of the truck, cracks in my old dash, and then my free bedliner I picked up and put in during snow :lol:
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Next, the complete destruction of my old dash. It was already cracked all to hell and I knew it was wasted, so I had some fun with it!
https://scontent-a-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/...99594812_n.jpg https://scontent-b-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/..._5629260_n.jpg What dash?! https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.n...45656031_n.jpg https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.n...77588369_n.jpg https://scontent-b-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/...30651721_n.jpg |
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Next up, is mostly various wiring shots. These were all after the dash was completely removed.
https://scontent-b-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/...36822386_n.jpg https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.n...11194488_n.jpg https://scontent-a-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/...ae&oe=54041581 This is going to be my fog light wiring when I do eventually wire them up. I'm using a cargo light rocker switch as my fog light switch. https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.n...86298739_n.jpg And now the new wiring harness is in! https://scontent-a-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/...42530593_n.jpg https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.n...82257373_n.jpg |
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Next up, is mostly various wiring shots. These were all after the dash was completely removed.
https://scontent-b-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/...36822386_n.jpg https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.n...11194488_n.jpg https://scontent-a-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/...ae&oe=54041581 This is going to be my fog light wiring when I do eventually wire them up. I'm using a cargo light rocker switch as my fog light switch. https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.n...86298739_n.jpg And now the new wiring harness is in! https://scontent-a-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/...42530593_n.jpg https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.n...82257373_n.jpg |
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Oops. It seems that got double posted. Can one of the mods delete the first post, please? The one showing just the link instead of the actual image of my fog light wiring. Thank you.
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Continuing....replacement dash is in!!
https://scontent-b-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/...20696913_n.jpg https://scontent-a-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/...25149323_n.jpg https://scontent-a-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/...35219201_n.jpg https://scontent-a-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/...24045383_n.jpg https://scontent-a-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/...39480246_n.jpg My front 4x6 speakers out of a '99 Pontiac Grand Prix...that blew about a week after installing them. https://scontent-b-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/...31387956_n.jpg If you've got a diesel battery in your half-ton gas rig...you might be a redneck. https://scontent-b-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/...64851207_n.jpg https://scontent-b-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/...58455172_n.jpg |
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The mount for my AC/Heat controls was broken. So I improvised. Ingenuity!!
https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.n...08823059_n.jpg I yanked out the wooden overhead console. https://scontent-a-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/...39796279_n.jpg https://scontent-a-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/...93199835_n.jpg And a couple weeks before the transmission went, I completely yanked the headliner. I got sick of it falling down. |
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Here she is all back together!
https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.n...35671773_n.jpg https://scontent-b-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/...92699076_n.jpg And here are the last pics I ever took: My rotted extended cab corner. It keeps getting worse. https://scontent-a-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/...94191862_n.jpg I sold my cloth 60/40 because I thought I would love it but I actually hated it, and I put my leather buckets back in. https://scontent-b-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/...21041948_n.jpg https://scontent-b-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/...51279584_n.jpg https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.n...37425936_n.jpg And about a week or so after the seats went in...transmission went and that was all she wrote. Currently is a yard dog until I tear her down for the final drivetrain overhaul. What comes next, is a secret. Y'all will just have to keep watching and find out. ;) |
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Woops!! Forgot to dig these two out. Made it to the first Wheaton Street Machines Cruise of 2014 and that was it. Anyway, these are of my truck and a friend's. My '92, and the gorgeous Dodge belongs to one of my best friends. 98 Ram 1500, HID headlights, LED taillights, pretty good aftermarket sound system, and 17's off of a newer Ram that he had painted.
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Looks good...so when is the rebuild happening?
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When I have time between work and everything else I'm gonna start back in on it.
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DUB,
Thanks for the pictures I can't wait for an update. BTW I sent you a friend request on FB |
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Ohhh haha that was you!!! Haha sorry I declined it. Didn't know who it was.
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Here's some uh...teasers. ;)
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Anymore on this thing?
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Sadly no. Right now it's sitting in the driveway. Helping my best friend get his 89 going then I'm getting started on it. At least that's the plan.
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Ten four!
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