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  1. Brian_smith06

    04 Tahoe Z71 resto/audio

    Had my dad look at it and it looks like I will be getting new head gaskets. I will take that over a swap/rebuild any day. While in going to replace knock sensors and probably intake gaskets. Anything else I should do while apart?
  2. Brian_smith06

    04 Tahoe Z71 resto/audio

    Looked at oil today over break on dipstick vs the oil cap. Didn't appear to be any traces on it. I'm beginning to think I was over thinking it yesterday? That being said still considering pulling spare motor I have and rebuilding it and swapping anyway?
  3. Brian_smith06

    04 Tahoe Z71 resto/audio

    Bit of an update on the Tahoe. Looks like the motor might be getting swapped out? Checked the oil today and there was quite a bit of coolant in there. Praying it's just the head gasket and that'll fix the issue and the coolant hasn't messed with bearings etc too much. Luckily I do have a spare...
  4. Brian_smith06

    2004 Z71 4x4 green new to me build?

    Part of why the bumper is so visible to the camera is because the bumper is bent down. Old owner did not take care of this vehicle.
  5. Brian_smith06

    2004 Z71 4x4 green new to me build?

    It did come with all the wiring. I'd do camera first then add lights if needed. I'd agree it's hard to see out back with tinted windows but reverse lights work pretty well with camera
  6. Brian_smith06

    2004 Z71 4x4 green new to me build?

    I really need a new bumper :/
  7. Brian_smith06

    2004 Z71 4x4 green new to me build?

    I will take a picture tonight for you. Camera was mounted just to the left of my plate though.
  8. Brian_smith06

    2004 Z71 4x4 green new to me build?

    If you'd like a reverse cam sooner than later this is a good option and what I use on my Tahoe. Much cheaper than the price you mentioned before. I have the avh-x5700bhs head unit so basically the same deck as you and it works as it should with my deck...
  9. Brian_smith06

    Tahorado Build

    That is one goooood looking Tahoe!
  10. Brian_smith06

    04 Tahoe Z71 resto/audio

    New wheel bearing. Old New one with backing plate installed backwards. Had to pull it all back apart again and go correctly. Parts vehicle my dad has at his shop for me. Actually had a freshly rebuilt transmission before it was wrecked so if mine goes out I'm gold Found this little...
  11. Brian_smith06

    04 Tahoe Z71 resto/audio

    Worked on it a bit tonight. It's fugly as of right now but now that I know I can fit 2 amps under one seat I plan to make it pretty. I no longer have any intentions of selling them now
  12. Brian_smith06

    03 Denali from beat up to this... Progress pics

    that looks daaaaamn good! Very nice work!
  13. Brian_smith06

    OEM Nav vs. Pioneer AVH-4100NEX

    It should have both of those. I know it has mirrorlink for android so couldn't imagine it not having the equivalent of an apple product.
  14. Brian_smith06

    OEM Nav vs. Pioneer AVH-4100NEX

    50 bucks to not have to deal with it is a pretty good deal. The wiring harness for these cars is outrageously expensive too. I would say that's a fair deal. Don't rule this deck out either. I'm not saying the 4100 isn't better but is it really $150 better? I run the 5700 and don't have any...
  15. Brian_smith06

    04 Tahoe Z71 resto/audio

    I added about 15ish pounds to each door. I was aiming to keep it under 20. The new owner of my old car has had an issue with the door hinge breaking due to how much material I added to that car. Granted it was a cavalier and this is a Tahoe. Tahoe is built a hair better. deadener was .45 per...
  16. Brian_smith06

    04 Tahoe Z71 resto/audio

    100% done working on the front doors and it is night and day difference. my mids have less distortion, they have a lot more impact and can actually listen to my radio at 20 instead of 30 for desired output on the highway. I installed 3 ft of aluminum angle stock per door 15 square feet of...
  17. Brian_smith06

    04 Tahoe Z71 resto/audio

    It really did help stiffen it up. I just put deadener over it. Did strips from each brace to the other and then did a second layer around the edges
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    04 Tahoe Z71 resto/audio

  19. Brian_smith06

    04 Tahoe Z71 resto/audio

    Here is how I ended tonight. Added mass loaded vinyl to both front door panels. Also got all of my aluminum bracing cut for tomorrow. All that is left is to deaden driver door and reassemble.
  20. Brian_smith06

    04 Tahoe Z71 resto/audio

    This is all I've gotten done so far. Didn't end up starting until 3 today. Will finish passenger door tonight and get majority of driver done. Forgot to take pics of the aluminum bracing but will get them of driver door. It worked very well in passenger door though.
  21. Brian_smith06

    04 Tahoe Z71 resto/audio

    I love taking pictures of my progress. pics will def be added. I will try to get some pics of my buddies cars while im with him. he and I have somewhat matching tahoes. his is cleaner though. he also has a Camaro, a Cadillac cts, my old cavalier, and what he calls Farmageddon which is an older...
  22. Brian_smith06

    04 Tahoe Z71 resto/audio

    get to put a solid weekend into the hoe. Going to be heavily sound deadening the doors. I have a lot of dynamat extreme, a couple sheets of second skin luxury liner pro, and some closed cell foam. Also purchased some aluminum stock I plan to cut up and install in the doors for extra strength...
  23. Brian_smith06

    2 Door tahoe Sport

    I've always like the 2 door tahoes. Wouldn't mind having one as a toy someday.
  24. Brian_smith06

    04 Tahoe Z71 resto/audio

    A pillars begin. They are fugly but it's a start. Madi wanted to see what I was up to. She is very judgemental
  25. Brian_smith06

    Need Advice: '03 Z71 rebuild vs '15/'16 new

    I have an 04 z71 and have no intentions of getting rid of it anytime soon. It currently has 155k on it and is still going strong. Been having some issue with it overheating lately though but other than that its been typical maintenance hear and there. I plan to run it until 300k if it'll let me...

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