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SkippyG4's 2014 Silverado z71 Double Cab: Project Al


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My build thread for my 2014 Victory Red Silverado Double Cab z71 All-Star Edition LT

 

I will make separate posts for each project to get the thread caught up to date.

 

Bought the truck May 2014

 

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Got it home and discovered damage. Off to paint day 1.

 

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Windows tinted, rhino lining, weather tech vent visors, bug shield and floor mats. and time for fishing.

 

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Hello 6" BDS lift, 20" Mayhem Missiles, 35" Discovery tires

 

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and 1.5 miles from the lift shop this happened....

 

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Basically the shop forgot to tighten the caliper bolts.. new rim already.

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Low Pro QT cover and workmate toolbox.

 

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Debadged and color matched door handles.

 

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Stubby Antenna installed.

 

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Trimax Aluminum hitch. this hitch is awesome.

 

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Proof this a a work truck. Sent one of my technicians up the ladder on the tailgate.... lol

 

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My daughter posing for her senior pictures.

 

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Led license plate bulbs.

 

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Led tailgate lightbar wireup.

 

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The power of the backup camera....

 

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soda run!

 

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Bad Boy Horn install.

 

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Discovered tailgate panel was permanently sprayed in by the Rhino Liner.

 

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Got them to fix the rhino liner.

 

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