Hobbs 96 Z71 Build

[Z71Hobbs]

Thanks for the compliments.

Unfortunately, I haven’t gotten much further with the dash. I got the one bracket that secures it to the firewall, then I realized there is another spot welded bracket on the firewall that the other flat bracket attaches to that my 96 doesn’t have. So, I’m at a standstill till I get that other bracket.

Plus it’s been cold in the garage and I don’t like messing with cold plastics if I can avoid it, and I’m probably going to dye it which will require warmer weather. Once I get the other bracket and we get into warmer weather I’ll probably jump back on it.

 

[Casey1104]

Thanks for the compliments.

Unfortunately, I haven’t gotten much further with the dash. I got the one bracket that secures it to the firewall, then I realized there is another spot welded bracket on the firewall that the other flat bracket attaches to that my 96 doesn’t have. So, I’m at a standstill till I get that other bracket.

Plus it’s been cold in the garage and I don’t like messing with cold plastics if I can avoid it, and I’m probably going to dye it which will require warmer weather. Once I get the other bracket and we get into warmer weather I’ll probably jump back on it.

Why did you switch the headlights that were in your truck?

 

[BerHntr]

It doesn't seem like it'd be worth all the trouble... you should just send that dash my way and find a good 96 dash.

 

[Z71Hobbs]

Why did you switch the headlights that were in your truck?

I always liked the look of the quad lamps, and the composites that were in there were garbage-previous owner bought some ebay specials and put them on before he sold it. I may go back to composites-still undecided. I have a set of spyders to put on if I do go back. I am also still toying around with a gmc grille-the quad lamps look awesome in the gmc grille in my opinion.

 

[JCribb]

Thanks for the compliments.

Unfortunately, I haven’t gotten much further with the dash. I got the one bracket that secures it to the firewall, then I realized there is another spot welded bracket on the firewall that the other flat bracket attaches to that my 96 doesn’t have. So, I’m at a standstill till I get that other bracket.

Plus it’s been cold in the garage and I don’t like messing with cold plastics if I can avoid it, and I’m probably going to dye it which will require warmer weather. Once I get the other bracket and we get into warmer weather I’ll probably jump back on it.

I have a 98 dash torn out laying on my table, that I hope to install in my 94. I also tore out a 96 dash to get my AC box to potentially simplify my install. Going from memory at the end of last year, it was 7 to 10 bolts to remove both.

 

[BowtieBrody]

GMC grille FTW

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[JCribb]

I always liked the look of the quad lamps, and the composites that were in there were garbage-previous owner bought some ebay specials and put them on before he sold it. I may go back to composites-still undecided. I have a set of spyders to put on if I do go back. I am also still toying around with a gmc grille-the quad lamps look awesome in the gmc grille in my opinion.

I did the 4 eyed swap on my 94 after breaking two sets of composite lights. This may have been due to alignment issues from a previous run in with a deer the owner before me had. I want brighter lights and I am considering the LMC specials, but still undecided. Honestly, I think the 4 eyes gives it a meaner look.

 

[Z71Hobbs]

GMC grille FTW

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Looks good. Emblem is a nice touch.

 

[Z71Hobbs]

I have a 98 dash torn out laying on my table, that I hope to install in my 94. I also tore out a 96 dash to get my AC box to potentially simplify my install. Going from memory at the end of last year, it was 7 to 10 bolts to remove both.

I also hope to remember how it all goes back in. I believe in a 94 that you will also need the steering column brackets from the 95+ trucks to center the steering wheel.

 

[JCribb]

I also hope to remember how it all goes back in. I believe in a 94 that you will also need the steering column brackets from the 95+ trucks to center the steering wheel.

That's what I am reading. I got word from a guy (not on here) that it is a plug and play deal, but I cannot confirm nor deny his statement. Supposedly it just needs an extra ground and power, but everything I read it is all cut and splice deal. I need a strong enough drill, and a warm enough day to obtain said bracket.