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New to me '16 LT Z71 CCSB Summit White. What to modify first?

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gmfan200701 Enthusiast

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Just upgraded my 2003 half ton with 210k to a 2016 duramax. I was between white and black and ended up getting a good deal on a white LT with leather. I really wanted a high country but couldn't afford it. I'm trying to decide if I want to paint the bumper white and whether I should do black accents and wheels, or chrome. It has white door handles and not much trim right now (pics attached) I am not a fan of the current chrome bumper without the rest of the chrome trim pieces like on an LTZ.

 

First thing I'm going to do is tint the windows but beyond that I'm looking for ideas. Would appreciate any photos of white HD's. I won't be lifting it (at least not more than 2") I'm just not a fan of the look.

 

I would prefer to stick with Chevy wheels (maybe 2013 LTZ 20's) and more aggressive A/T tires. I would also like to get the thin wheel well edge piece (not sure what it is called) that the Sierra Denalis and All-Terains have.

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Aldo_7 Enthusiast

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Awesome truck, congrats!

 

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intake, exhaust, tune. Unlike gassers, intake and exhaust systems help the diesels a lot. Then you need a lift pump, then injectors, then beef the trans up, then a bigger turbo

 

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Dirtbiker Enthusiast

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Not sure where you are from (we have Canadian Tire in canada) but for $15 you can grab some carbon fibre looking vinyl or any color you prefer to cover up the yellow on the bowties. It never ends after that :)

gmfan200701 Enthusiast

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Since it's a CPO vehicle I'm not going to do anything to the exhaust or motor for now. Mostly looking for visual stuff. I'm trying to decide between black emblems and door handles and going all chrome like on an LTZ/Denali

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Since it's a CPO vehicle I'm not going to do anything to the exhaust or motor for now. Mostly looking for visual stuff. I'm trying to decide between black emblems and door handles and going all chrome like on an LTZ/Denali

I would not swap the handles from color match to black, it will make it look like a wt model.

Bow ties with vinyl to color match is the easiest, and a cover on the trans cooler bumper opening is a necessity. A du ha or something similar underseat organizer is my most used addition.

 

 

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Conductor Enthusiast

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not trying to steal the post , just wanted to know what type of grill insert is recommended . Following the post as I just bought a similar truck .

tripleb Enthusiast

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not trying to steal the post , just wanted to know what type of grill insert is recommended . Following the post as I just bought a similar truck .

 

Putco makes one: http://www.putco.com/products.cfm?action=ProductView&Product=0D72D10F-65BE-F4BB-AD90-16FEC82C5FBD&Category=18E1733D-089E-9305-E1F9-2857B8966C09&partSearch=1

 

... or you can make your own: http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/topic/196165-made-my-own-grill-insert/

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I would not swap the handles from color match to black, it will make it look like a wt model.

Bow ties with vinyl to color match is the easiest, and a cover on the trans cooler bumper opening is a necessity. A du ha or something similar underseat organizer is my most used addition.

 

 

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I am going the chrome route for now. I bought chrome handles, rocker trim (basically everything an ltz would have) and will do the grill insert too. trying to figure out wheels and tires now

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I just bought the same truck last week, gas not diesel. I've been reading through the forum looking for inspiration on what to do with it.

Already got the matte black vinyl for the chev emblems. Had that done on my '13 1500 and it really looks good.

I'll be doing a 2" level in the front, adding a set of clearance lights on the roof, eventually rims and tires when I find something I like and what fits.

I'm not a chrome lover so I'm thinking about wrapping the front bumper and grill with color matched vinyl.

I'll be putting a light bar in that big gap on front bumper.

 

One step at a time, best part about owning a truck is customizing it.

Keithm Enthusiast

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Just got rid of my white '14 1500. White wasn't my first color choice but I grew to love it after lifting it and adding matte black wheels.

Anyhow, I'll never own another white vehicle. Better make a clay bar kit a priority sooner than later.

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