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Old 11-25-2014, 07:32 AM   #1
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The Big Blue BEAST project













After about 5 hours of work we decided to call it quits for the night and here is what he had so far.


Here is a final sketch I did of what we want it to look like when we're done.

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Old 11-25-2014, 07:32 AM   #2
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A few days later we picked up the project again and started where we left off.












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Old 11-25-2014, 07:34 AM   #3
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Old 11-25-2014, 07:35 AM   #4
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After another 5-6 hours of work it was finally starting to look like it was supposed to.
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Old 11-25-2014, 07:35 AM   #5
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Tonight we spent a lot of time adjusting and tweaking the last few measurements to make sure the rack would accommodate everything I needed it to.
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Old 11-25-2014, 07:37 AM   #6
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After searching all over I finally found a shop that had the 33X12.5x15 tire that I was needing in stock.




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Old 11-25-2014, 07:38 AM   #7
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After taking a week or so off to find a jerry can and holder we finally finished up the last bit of welding that was needed.












here is what it looks like all painted and mounted up


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Old 11-25-2014, 07:39 AM   #8
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Old 11-25-2014, 07:40 AM   #9
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Got the carpet installed all I need to do now is install the USB charger and put it back in the car.
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Old 11-25-2014, 07:42 AM   #10
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I'm most likely going to install it without the rectangular trim plate.
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Old 11-25-2014, 07:44 AM   #11
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I finally got everything installed into the center console. Next on the to do list is to wire it all up and get it installed back in the Suburban.
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Old 11-25-2014, 07:45 AM   #12
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Finally finished the centerfold project and boy was it ever a project. The compressor is up and running, the led lighting is working flawlessly, and the USB charger is charging. I'm absolutely in love with my truck and wouldn't trade it for anything. I have many more project to come so stay tuned.

Finally found the time to finish up the center console project.














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Old 11-25-2014, 07:46 AM   #13
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Old 11-25-2014, 07:47 AM   #14
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Looks like the next project has arrived
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Old 11-25-2014, 07:48 AM   #15
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Old 11-25-2014, 07:49 AM   #16
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Old 11-25-2014, 07:50 AM   #17
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Old 11-25-2014, 07:50 AM   #18
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Old 11-25-2014, 07:51 AM   #19
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I tried to finish installing the amp tonight but the mid 20 degree weather and 20-30 mph wind gust forced me back inside. I did however take some pictures of the factory lighting showing the lows vs highs vs low and high vs low and highs on bright. What I mean by that is the truck has 4 head lights, one set for lows (bottom) and one set for highs (top). The previous owner swapped the highs with lows and ran a relay which would allow the lows and highs to run at the same time and would increase the brightness of both if the highs were engaged.

LOWS


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LOWS AND HIGHS


LOWS AND HIGHS ON BRIGHT
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Old 11-25-2014, 07:56 AM   #20
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Old 11-25-2014, 07:59 AM   #21
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I finally got around to installing the powered sub and distortion knob.
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Old 11-25-2014, 08:04 AM   #22
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Purchased this big blue beast from a fellow form member who purchased it from another forum member. Here are a few pictures of her the day I picked her up.










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Old 11-25-2014, 08:04 AM   #23
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The very first thing I wanted to fix was the paint bubbles on the hood and the rock chip on the grill. I headed to the local hardware store and picked up some rustoleum flex-dip, painters tape, and a new newspapers.












I'm really happy with the final product and it makes the truck look a 1000x better.
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Old 11-25-2014, 08:05 AM   #24
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Over the last few weeks a friend and I have been working on making a rear hitch mounted tire, jack, and gas can holder.












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Old 11-25-2014, 08:06 AM   #25
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Sorry for some reason my first three post didn't make it in the correct order
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