My 1997 Chevy Z71 "Black Betty" Build thread

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MDR-97-Z71

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Before the 3" body lift.. Big thanks to my friends Corey (superdutyz71) an drew!

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Beds done!

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Getting there!

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Right rear cab bolt twisted off on us.. Only hold up though for a rusty old Illinois truck

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All done! After just about 5 hours of work she looks badass!

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Beginning measurement was 38"

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Before the 3" body lift.. Big thanks to my friends Corey (superdutyz71) an drew!

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Beds done!

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Getting there!

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Right rear can bolt twisted off on us.. Only hold up though for a rusty old Illinois truck

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All done! After just about 5 hours of work she looks badass!

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Is that your rocker that's rusted up in that one picture? I didn't think this truck had any rust lol. Looks really good though man. Needs moar tire now


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MDR-97-Z71

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Is that your rocker that's rusted up in that one picture? I didn't think this truck had any rust lol. Looks really good though man. Needs moar tire now


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Oh yeah.. She very rusty lol we sorta beat on the rockers/corners due to boredom lol


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Oh yeah.. She very rusty lol we sorta beat on the rockers/corners due to boredom lol


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That's a shame lol. But it's understandable since you're up north. I was actually born in Illinois. A little town called Libertyville in Lake County. It still looks awesome man. Like I said, it just needs moar tire lol


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Before the 3" body lift.. Big thanks to my friends Corey (superdutyz71) an drew!

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Beds done!

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Getting there!

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Right rear cab bolt twisted off on us.. Only hold up though for a rusty old Illinois truck

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All done! After just about 5 hours of work she looks badass!

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Beginning measurement was 38"

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