FixitNick's Injured 2017 Silverado Z71 Build Project

[Nick The Great]

 

 

honestly not sure, maybe 40-50 total.

 

The rocker panel that i cut off another black silverado has been installed, thus allowing me to put on new fender and new doors, finally its looking really good and exciting.

 

 

That makes me ever madder! (more jealous)

 

I could put 50 hours into a truck and it'd not look any different

[FixitNick]

 

That makes me ever madder! (more jealous)

 

I could put 50 hours into a truck and it'd not look any different

 

Sorry nick, i have been pressed for time and i took 2 weeks off from work to get this thing done no matter what!! i dont have a car so i have no choice but to suck it up and bust it out lol

 

Got to transfer all of the front components from the damaged original door into the new door shell, all the locks, sliders, window and wiring harness etc. Everything closes like new and nothing is misaligned. Time to do the rear door.

[Supreme Pizza]

This whole thread is awesome. Thanks for sharing the build progress.

[Sour_Squirrel]

Looks awesome. Great project. Not your usually bolt-on parts install !!

 

Maybe I missed it (didn't watch your videos yet) but did you have an alignment shop check to see if the frame is straight and the body is all square?

[FixitNick]

Looks awesome. Great project. Not your usually bolt-on parts install !!

 

Maybe I missed it (didn't watch your videos yet) but did you have an alignment shop check to see if the frame is straight and the body is all square?

 

didnt do alignment video, but yes took it to alignment and all is straight and also when had a guy install the bottom rocker panel it all is fine also.

[FixitNick]

Got a chance to finally finish both front and rear door internal guts swap, what a pain!! But both doors are finally finished and installed and fit perfectly. Im so glad i didnt have to paint anything yet, fender or doors. The bed and the rocker panel will be painted, but thats something i cant go around. Getting so close! cant wait to finish and start doing upgrades!

[FixitNick]

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[bndawgs]

watching your little guy cracks me up. my oldest son used to be out there with me when he was around that age. now he's addicted to that minecraft crap and could care less.

 

but now, my youngest 2.5 yr old is out there with me. i can't tell you how many times i have to re-arrange my wrenches after he's done "working" on something. lol

 

This has been quite an undertaking, but the end is in sight. very nice job

[FixitNick]

watching your little guy cracks me up. my oldest son used to be out there with me when he was around that age. now he's addicted to that minecraft crap and could care less.

 

but now, my youngest 2.5 yr old is out there with me. i can't tell you how many times i have to re-arrange my wrenches after he's done "working" on something. lol

 

This has been quite an undertaking, but the end is in sight. very nice job

lol hes more of a trouble maker than helper, but we are having fun and everyday he says TROK to go work on it with daddy, i cant say no haha

 

Finally me and my boy got a chance to install the roof airbags into the truck, i have a CHP inspection coming up, so these little pillows have to be in and no air bag light should be on to show that its safe to drive to mister officer

[bndawgs]

 

lol hes more of a trouble maker than helper, but we are having fun and everyday he says TROK to go work on it with daddy, i cant say no haha

 

Finally me and my boy got a chance to install the roof airbags into the truck, i have a CHP inspection coming up, so these little pillows have to be in and no air bag light should be on to show that its safe to drive to mister officer

 

you spelled progress wrong at the end of that video. ;)

[FixitNick]

I had a dirty problem with the truck about a month ago, i thought i had resolved the issue that i thought would last a big longer than it did, but sadly the bandaid lasted less than expected. So i had to tackle it once again and fix it right so it doesnt come back again, it sucks, but it is what it is

[seth7843]

Awesome thread. It's very cool to see someone do something the hard work way. It's awesome father/son time also, which you can't put a price on.

[FixitNick]

My truck didnt come with a factory garage door opener, I looked around and found a used one for $60, it was a different cover, but i figured id give it a shot to see if it will work, came with a wiring harness and everything else. well it was worth the $60, it was a plug and play, now just gotta program it to the garage receiver itself. 

 

 

[FixitNick]

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[FixitNick]

I see why the jeep guys love this feature, it's actually pretty fun lol , removed all 4 doors enjoying the weather. Getting the side painted hopefully Monday. Might keep doors off till it starts raining here lol