Tristan's 1994 z71 build thread

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ShadowRejects

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I got bored of posting all these pics in the build thread where nobody can give replies and opinions.. so im going to continue it off here.

From start to current. I try my best to update this as I go. Nearly 3 years in the making. The truck is on 20x14's and 40's now. I created an index below to make the 118 pages a little more faster to scroll though so it is more user friendly. Enjoy and opinions are welcome.

INDEX:
Page 1: First of the mods
Page 2: 2" block and crank and 35's
Page 15: Clear headlights
Page 20: PTM rear bumper
Page 31: Photo Shoot
Page 36: Grill patch and CB antenna
Page 43: Bullet proof license plate mount build
Page 48-49: 35" Fierce Attitudes
Page 60: Muddin' photoshoot
Page 79-83: 6" RCX install
Page 87: Hood stripe
Page 88: RCX pics and some minor PTM
Page 91: Photoshoot
Page 97: River Photoshoot
Page 100-101: Tow Mirrors
Page 102: Rear end accident, Temp. Front bumper
Page 106: 3" body lift, PTM bumper and different grill
Page 109: Lightbar and red suspension (phase)
Page 115: Chrome 18x10 and 8 lug adapters
Page 115: 20x14 and 40's
Page 118: Headache rack and updated pics


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Took my wheels off and painted them. Almost done! ill post complete pics when im done.
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The truck before i started work on it:
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finished my wheels
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Fixed the oil leak and relocated my antenna to the back :)
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I just realized I never uploaded the pics of the engine and interior.. I'll capture some tommorow after football and upload them.


I worked on my truck all day and didn't get to take pictures because it was dark! here was some of the things i did:

-Smoked out my tail lights
-Smoked out my headlights/drivinglights/orange turn signal lights
-smoked out my cargo lamp
-painted my normal radio antenna white (to match the truck)

I also got a TONNN of stickers in the mail from arb, warn, duraliner, and goodyear stickers. im expecting alot more though, especially some from Monster. So i removed my ghetto-homemade stickers i had on before and Im currently waiting to get all of my stickers in before i apply some more.


I honestly don't know what to think about the smoked headlights.. im waiting to get the money and buy some clear ones anyways.. these are temporary. PM me if you like them or dont like them. I like honest opinions so I wont get butt-hurt lmao... Heres pics


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dirty engine:
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Interior: Stainless steel pedal and 4x4 shifter. Boss Radio with back up camera. My switches (getting rocker switches soon) Sony Speakers (i really need subs), and a few more goodies. The flooring is NOT STOCK. I honestly dont know what it is. but its easy to clean after i get it muddy. which i like :)

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Outside pics

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Duraliner Bed Liner, Nyracord Mat, Diamond metal toolbox, and Road Pro CB antenna with mount, and my littler basket in the back for small trash
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smoked cargo lamp
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wheels up close. you can still see a little chrome in the middle. but its only visible up close.. ill touch it up sooner or later.
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engine, the last pic is right after i washed it. i plan on painting the manifolds silver and smoothing the bay
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I wish i still had my front BFG Allterrains.. i might look around for a used pair for cheap. i like them alot.

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I color-matched my tie rods and bulkhead today.. and also repainted my skid. I also got a can of plasti-dip at lowes. i might experiment around tommorow with doing stripes on the side of the truck or something, like a ford raptor. idk. who knows... ill think of something while im in class.

next on 'to do':

1.Paint bed caps and tool-box black
2. paint steering knuckles white as well
3. Might paint my rear diff cover white..
4. Paint stripes onto the groves on the skidplate.
5. I plan to do ALL black-and-white theme. i fell in love with it after i painted my wheels black and white
6. Paint valve covers white
7. ''smooth'' the engine bay





I don't really like the color match..


I blacked out my headlights even darker, their pitch black but i cant see the road at night. only my fog lights light up the road. i cant even see the road with my high-beams on. but this weekend im going to order some of these and clear coner markers

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Played around today. got some pics of the color match and headlights.
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more pics soon. taking forever to transfer to my pc


Went wheelin' the other day, a huge dirt road about a mile long got rained on for about 3 days, It was a blast, but i spent about an 3 hours at the car wash digging mud out from the fenders.
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One thing i forgot to mention was the exhaust, its not stock according to my dad who owned this before me, but he doesnt recall the brand or type of exhaust. Ive yet to find out.


I Color-matched my grille! I love how it turned out. It's still curing, and I still need to clear coat it. Once that's done, ill take pics of it on the truck.

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FINALLY!!! I love this truck. how did you make the things on either side of the license plate?
 

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Color match the front bumper and 94+ mirrors colormatched would be sweet. Damn I wish my truck was white lol.
 

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The truck now. Amp and sub installed, (needs wiring cleaned up...) Flag mount in the back to fly some flags :)

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Built a new center console


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