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Old Nov 13, 2003 | 02:55 PM
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Default Truck Projects for the winter

Lets here them?

Hers mine ;

Color match my 03 Z71- Mirrors, grille, Bumpers, Handles, Flares and possible incorporate some more line X.
Or Trade it in for the Blue SS that has been sitting at the local dealer since May.

As for the 99, Despately needs tuning and a cam.
Need to get 18 Intro's for my 295/305- nittos I have sitting in my garage.
ported powder coated Tb/valve covers
new rotors and pads and powder coat the calipers

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Old Nov 13, 2003 | 03:25 PM
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Z71....got a damn door ding to get removed. 2" rear drop soon, next week. And a straight front bumper I am picking up hopefully Saturday. Get a tune too. LineX bedliner in December. Basically get it ready to give to my brother in the spring.

Ford...Over Turkey Day break: electric fans w/ VSC, New fuel sending units, new tailpipes, and a Mustang AOD shift governor (no more 4500rpms WOT shifts). Then in December: new shocks, working gauges no dummy ones (Coolant temp, Trans Temp, Oil Press), Hellwig sways, and LineX bedliner.

Spring will be a new ball game for me!
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Old Nov 13, 2003 | 04:17 PM
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hehe a 2 icnh rear drop is the easiest mod on a Z71, just pull the stock block
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Old Nov 13, 2003 | 04:26 PM
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Get the supercharger, converter, cam etc....installed and off the damn shelf in my shop.
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Old Nov 13, 2003 | 04:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Jeff_03Z71
hehe a 2 icnh rear drop is the easiest mod on a Z71, just pull the stock block
Exactly! My U-bolts should be coming from Silent1 yay!
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Old Nov 13, 2003 | 05:00 PM
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Here's what I have in store for mine while it's put away this winter.
  • Powdercoat brake calipers
  • Slotted and dimpled rotors
  • Braided brake lines
  • Make some changes on the rear of the truck, maybe a new roll pan or SS rear bumper
  • Install my billet bowtie that's been sitting on my bench since forever.
  • Flame paint job?

We'll see how far I get with my list depending on the money aspect.
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Old Nov 13, 2003 | 05:34 PM
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is this the apearance section or what?

get the 6.0/4l80e going(in the next week or so) and then over the winter just keep uping the nitrous till things break and then fix them. If i had the cash i would just build it all right now but i have more time than money so i will just fix it when it breaks.

sometime before the end of next season

built tranny
built 370 or 408
2500 front diferential with locker and 4.10's
eaton in the rear with 4.10's
build an insane fuel system, like duel 340m's, -8or-10 line......
monster injectors, like 83's or 95's

do everything i can to get ready for something like this >> http://hauln.net/LS1Tech/members/Har...s/DSC01130.htm
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Old Nov 13, 2003 | 05:45 PM
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Originally Posted by parish8
is this the apearance section or what?

Roll pan welded in/painted, shaved tailgate, tonneau cover and paint-to-match side mirrors.

Performance-wise(if santa is good to me): ASMs, transgo+billet servos, e-fans and 100 dry shot.
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Old Nov 13, 2003 | 05:59 PM
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Originally Posted by parish8
is this the apearance section or what?
LOL. I guess it's alright to be in this section as some of the mods might include performance stuff.
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Old Nov 13, 2003 | 06:03 PM
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I'm not planning on doing any "performance mods" to the truck for a while.
Just want to get her lookin nice and clean then go from there. Here's my list:

a) shave tailgate handle
b) order billet side steps
c) billet antenna (trenz probably)
d) probably 18's with nice fat tires
e) front grille insert
d) bedrug

that should hold me for a while, not too much money tied up in that list.
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