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Daryl LBZ Senior Enthusiast

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Post pics

Oh I will for sure. It'll probably be a while before I get a chance to get it done though.

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On the way home now with a new to me L33 5.3L      

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Well she's all hooked up an running. Great oil pressure compared to the old motor. Only problem is that the shift cable broke, and now I have to wait for a new one. Ugh! It's always something.    

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Better night time picture.  

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Daryl LBZ Senior Enthusiast

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One thing I thought of, is will the GPS be able to get signal there?

Hey Danny, I had a new idea for that spot in the overhead storage area. I think a reverse camera would be pretty sweet in that area too.

kstruckcountry Senior Enthusiast

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Yes that would be very cool, if you don't mind spending some $, the Insight CTS monitor can accept signal from a backup cam.

 

Actually I believe it's a CTS you posted in 234.

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Daryl LBZ Senior Enthusiast

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That's actually cheaper than I thought it would be. I think if I do it I'm going to do the camera too. I think that'll be a pretty sweet setup.

Daryl LBZ Senior Enthusiast

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So today I installed my new steering wheel. Install was a breeze. Ended up buying a wheel puller that doesn't work with my truck, but I got lucky and wiggled the wheel off without hardly any effort.

 

Old Wheel

 

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New Wheel

 

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Everything works and lights up again. Definitely worth it.

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Daryl LBZ Senior Enthusiast

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That's always a plus when everything works like it's supposed to.

Yea, it worked before, but I was worried something wouldn't afterward. Nothing to worry about though. I'm just happy the lights work now, and I don't have to deal with that stupid steering wheel cover any longer. Edited by Daryl Z71
white1500 Senior Enthusiast

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Holy cow what a difference! This truck is so fortunate to have you as its owner.

 

And I always did like that style more than the rounded one of the 99-02's. Hopefully I can make the change down the road.

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02suburbanZ71 Senior Enthusiast

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So today I installed my new steering wheel. Install was a breeze. Ended up buying a wheel puller that doesn't work with my truck, but I got lucky and wiggled the wheel off without hardly any effort.

 

Old Wheel

 

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Everything works and lights up again. Definitely worth it.

These modifications and pictures are the ones i like to see!

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Daryl LBZ Senior Enthusiast

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Took off the bug shield today. I only left it this long because there is a dent in the hood. Going to try and get a dent puller, and pull it out later on.

 

 

 

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02suburbanZ71 Senior Enthusiast

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Took off the bug shield today. I only left it this long because there is a dent in the hood. Going to try and get a dent puller, and pull it out later on.

 

 

 

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Have it PDR'd. 100$ a dent (usually)

Daryl LBZ Senior Enthusiast

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I would but there's a good bit of body work that needs done. Dad and I plan to do all of it later so buying the tool will help us later on too.

Btuggle88 Senior Enthusiast

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Get a stud gun don't get the old time dent puller that you have to drill a hole. Then stud gun welds a stud to the metal after you remove the paint from the area and the kit should come with a snatch bar and studs, a cheap one should run you from $150 to $300.

Texas Husker Senior Enthusiast

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Finally catching up on your build... Very nice. Well thought out and will out last almost anything else out there. Looks a lot cleaner without the bug shield too. :cheers:

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