My 1997 Chevy Z71 "Black Betty" Build thread

[MDR-97-Z71]

Needs switchbacks

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But I love the orange..


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[kkirwan71]

But I love the orange..


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Imo switchbacks would match the hids better sweet looking truck either way

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[MDR-97-Z71]

Imo switchbacks would match the hids better sweet looking truck either way

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Thanks man!


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[MDR-97-Z71]

Dash cubby hole finally arrived yesterday so I didn't hesitate getting that in an hour ago cause who needs 2 CD players?! Lol

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Took a nighttime interior shot a little while ago so here's a daytime to go along with that, on another note I can't wait to install the new door speakers still and with some recent diagrams from crutchfield I've got a good deal of confidence to replace the back tower speakers this summer!

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[BowtieBrody]

Looks awesome so far! I'm getting the motivation seeing your radio and CD delete, and it reminds me I desperately need to upgrade my sound system,

 

[MDR-97-Z71]

Looks awesome so far! I'm getting the motivation seeing your radio and CD delete, and it reminds me I desperately need to upgrade my sound system,

I didn't know how horrible my sound actually was til I replaced the head unit.... Serious difference to my ears! I'm still getting use to not seeing how it's been the last 2 years lol change is good though!

I highly recommend ordering anything you need from crutchfield!

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[BowtieBrody]

I didn't know how horrible my sound actually was til I replaced the head unit.... Serious difference to my ears! I'm still getting use to not seeing how it's been the last 2 years lol change is good though!

I highly recommend ordering anything you need from crutchfield!

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I'll look into them! I was just planning on picking up one of those basic package deals from Wal-Mart that had the radio and 4 speakers, is Crutchfield a decent product?

 

[MDR-97-Z71]

I'll look into them! I was just planning on picking up one of those basic package deals from Wal-Mart that had the radio and 4 speakers, is Crutchfield a decent product?

They sell good quality units at very reasonable prices, plus with the purchase of the head unit you get the whole mounting kit + wiring adapter + antenna adapter, so my unit was $120 and I got all that. I advise no one buy the crappy Walmart deals cause the quality comparison really is so noticeable, even for me being the novice I am to sounds systems an such.


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[MDR-97-Z71]

I'll look into them! I was just planning on picking up one of those basic package deals from Wal-Mart that had the radio and 4 speakers, is Crutchfield a decent product?

Due to the fact they already discontinued my current head unit here's the step up model that's very similar, mine is a KDCX399

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_113KDCX599/Kenwood-Excelon-KDC-X599.html


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[sethel]

Got tired of seeing the aftermarket corners being foggy all the time, solved that! And a improvement in my mind!

Early September I finally started doing something to the interior, for $30 in eBay LEDs I was pleased for 30+ LEDs. Currently the door lights and floor lights are switched to white not blue anymore.

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Can you expand on the install of these 3 blue LED's? A link to the product you used and how exactly you installed them in the cluster. Is there a seperate thread on this? Those look sweet man