My 1998 K1500

[flyboy1294]

I posted this in the off-road build section, but I am looking for your alls feedback, so I will post it here also.

This is the progress of the truck since I got it until now. Suggestions are welcome and needed.
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Let me start by saying that I am a total noob on here. I am in college and make money during the summer, so my budget is unbelievably limited. My "build" is put to shame by literally every other thread in this forum, but I figured I'd show you all what I was doing with the truck anyway.

So, quick history: My dad bought the truck new when I was 6 years old. I remember getting in the back seat at the dealer and test driving it. I bought it off of him last summer, and have been fixing it up ever since.

Now for pics!

When I got it:

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1st mod:
Cepek 17X9 wheels with new rubbers

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Check out this $12 walmart exhaust tip. Begged dad to buy it when I was 12. It was getting rusty after 6 years.

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Replaced it with true duel Flowmaster Super 44 turndowns.

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Billet grille:

BEFORE:

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DURING:

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As it sits now

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Also put in a K&N filter.

This week I am ordering TYC Elegante headlights and running lights. I need ideas for future mods, but you guys should know, I do not have the balls to debadge.

What do you think?

 

[flyboy1294]

I do have a few questions regarding my truck:

1: I have heard of the Elegante lights leaking, is this the case? If so, is there anyway to prevent it? My OEM lights never leaked, so I do not want to 'upgrade' to leaking ones.

2: Are the corners suppose to blink with the turn signals? When I took off the grille I noticed a bulb in there, but it did not light up.
-The reason I am asking is I would like to black out my corners, but if they are suppose to light up, I do not want to hinder visibility.

3: How hard is it to Herculine the frame?

4: Is there any trick to removing the velcro pads that are meant to hold on the bug deflector?

 

[ndians68]

I do have a few questions regarding my truck:

1: I have heard of the Elegante lights leaking, is this the case? If so, is there anyway to prevent it? My OEM lights never leaked, so I do not want to 'upgrade' to leaking ones.
most of the aftermarkets for these trucks leak, fix it by siliconing thembefore you put them on
2: Are the corners suppose to blink with the turn signals? When I took off the grille I noticed a bulb in there, but it did not light up.
-The reason I am asking is I would like to black out my corners, but if they are suppose to light up, I do not want to hinder visibility.
yes, the bottom ones, that bulb needs to be replaced, i would just smoke them, the light will shine through
3: How hard is it to Herculine the frame?

4: Is there any trick to removing the velcro pads that are meant to hold on the bug deflector?

these are all i can answer, im sure someone else will chime in in a bit to help

 

[flyboy1294]

these are all i can answer, im sure someone else will chime in in a bit to help

Thanks! When you say silicon the lights, do you mean just go around with a bead where the lens and the housing connect?

I better replace those bulbs in my corners then. They are both out.

 

[OBS ROCK]

Good looking truck!
Demolding would look good, but can be a pain to take off.
On mine there were some scratches left over, and I still have some glue marks that I cant get off!
Is that a 4.3L?

 

[flyboy1294]

Good looking truck!
Demolding would look good, but can be a pain to take off.
On mine there were some scratches left over, and I still have some glue marks that I cant get off!
Is that a 4.3L?

Yeah, I am afraid of messing up the molding. Plus it doesn't look too bad as it is imo.

No sir, that is the 5.7L Vortec.

 

[OBS ROCK]

Yeah, I am afraid of messing up the molding. Plus it doesn't look too bad as it is imo.

No sir, that is the 5.7L Vortec.

Yeah it looks good with the molding!
I thought maybe you had the 4.3l because the non power windows/locks.
Thats how mine is.

 

[ndians68]

Thanks! When you say silicon the lights, do you mean just go around with a bead where the lens and the housing connect?

I better replace those bulbs in my corners then. They are both out.

yes sir, make sure its water proof, and youll want clear so it doesnt look like crap

 

[flyboy1294]

Yeah it looks good with the molding!
I thought maybe you had the 4.3l because the non power windows/locks.
Thats how mine is.

Nope, this is the "Cheyenne edition" or whatever. Basically means everything is non-powered lol. In the long run I am glad it is the basic package though. Vinyl holds up better than carpet. And leather seats age badly.

 

[OBS ROCK]

Nope, this is the "Cheyenne edition" or whatever. Basically means everything is non-powered lol. In the long run I am glad it is the basic package though. Vinyl holds up better than carpet. And leather seats age badly.

Nice, mine is the 4.3l with non everything but I have carpet lol.
A mod you could do is lift it?