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2009 Ext cab Z71, blacked out head lights ( done this myself),tails,Decals on bed, bowties front and rear, window tint, thrush exhaust, 6" BDS lift, 35x12.50x17 Nitto Trail Grappler M/T's, 17" American Racing Tactic wheels

 

 

 

More mods to come before end of summer.......

 

I threw in a couple of before pics too

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DwelveAT Enthusiast

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Looks good man! Dont know if you knew what the terminology is for what you are doing, but its called "murdered out." Not trying to sound like a prick, but just passing on the lingo incase you didnt know it. Where did you get the Z71 sticker? I am trying to keep my color scheme on my truck to a silver, black, little chrome, so any other colors such as red I would love to see go.

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bumper, grill, and "silverado" badging on door are staying chrome for now. i think it accents the chrome on the wheels.

 

 

"murdered out" .......must be lingo from your area!!!! first ive heard of that. I had the decals done at a sign shop. The Z71 decal is done in charcoal grey and its just the outline. The black is actually the paint showing thru.

 

I may paint the rear end cover yellow with a "buck tooth" smiley face on it. not sure yet

ryan_hermanutz Senior Enthusiast

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Looks good man! Dont know if you knew what the terminology is for what you are doing, but its called "murdered out." Not trying to sound like a prick, but just passing on the lingo incase you didnt know it. Where did you get the Z71 sticker? I am trying to keep my color scheme on my truck to a silver, black, little chrome, so any other colors such as red I would love to see go.

 

 

I think "murdered out" and "blacked out" are for when you turn everything black.

OP, truck looks good.

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