My Z71 LIVES in Project Tahoe Transplant

[1badc4]

 

[Tonyrodz]

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Nice job.

 

[1badc4]

Nice job.

Thanks. Learning as I go lol

 

[Rocket Man]

Cut out, I ended up scrapping that Idea. Amp didn't fit in box the way I liked. Gonna just put the tube back together. Making slow progress. View attachment 228777 View attachment 228778 View attachment 228779

That box barely has any volume as it is, good thing you didn’t put the amp inside it if that’s what you were trying to do or it would be even less. Too bad MTX quit making the Thunderform enclosure, it has enough for a 10”.

 

[Tonyrodz]

That box barely has any volume as it is, good thing you didn’t put the amp inside it if that’s what you were trying to do or it would be even less. Too bad MTX quit making the Thunderform enclosure, it has enough for a 10”.

 

[Rocket Man]

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Yeah I have one too but with a JL sub.

 

[1badc4]

That box barely has any volume as it is, good thing you didn’t put the amp inside it if that’s what you were trying to do or it would be even less. Too bad MTX quit making the Thunderform enclosure, it has enough for a 10”.

It should sound okay with tube just mounted on floor in rear. Was hoping to avoid but it will be quick disconnect so nit bad.

 

[1badc4]

Tweeters turned out good,

 

[1badc4]

Made a little bit of progress today making noise now anyway

 

[1badc4]

Got all the plastics back in. Wired the backup camera, tied in the reverse signal wire., wired the microphone, Just need to secure the crossovers and mount the remote aux/usb port. Wanted to put it in one of the 3 12v ports but that section of dash is to tough gain rear access. Just gonna use the under dash mount kit. Then all that's left is get some of the Suburban parts sold to fund the dash mount kit.

 

[1badc4]

We don't need no stinking bracket

 

[Tonyrodz]

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That sucker is sharp! I had to take mine out too.

 

[1badc4]

Well I can finally wrap this radio install up. Just received my metra dash kit. Think I may hydro dip it.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Well I can finally wrap this radio install up. Just received my metra dash kit. Think I may hydro dip it. View attachment 230312 View attachment 230313 View attachment 230314

Gotta let us know how the fit is. Use your metal clips from the original bezel tho, I heard the metra clips suk.

 

[1badc4]

Gotta let us know how the fit is. Use your metal clips from the original bezel tho, I heard the metra clips suk.

Probably do it tomorrow or Thursday. I'll post results. Trying to manage time. Also have to finish the job I started on my Corvette. Only had it out once since spring. And have a car show the 21st and race event in November.

 

[1badc4]

Installed the new Metra dash bezel today. very happy with ease of installation and fitment. couple notes, definitely good advise using OEM clips. on the rear there were some pins that the oem piece had rubber caps on that the Metra piece did not, I assume anti rattle, they were easy enough to transfer over. head unit brackets worked great. hardest part of the job was Removing OEM clips from stock bezel. not too bad just that was the hardest part. I am so happy I went this route over modding mine or the 03+ mod which looked like a pia. overall extremely happy. in the future I will hydro dip for coolness. although in my gray interior the matt black could pass for oem. IMO

 

[Tonyrodz]

Installed the new Metra dash bezel today. very happy with ease of installation and fitment. couple notes, definitely good advise using OEM clips. on the rear there were some pins that the oem piece had rubber caps on that the Metra piece did not, I assume anti rattle, they were easy enough to transfer over. head unit brackets worked great. hardest part of the job was Removing OEM clips from stock bezel. not too bad just that was the hardest part. I am so happy I went this route over modding mine or the 03+ mod which looked like a pia. overall extremely happy. in the future I will hydro dip for coolness. although in my gray interior the matt black could pass for oem. IMOView attachment 230502 View attachment 230503 View attachment 230504 View attachment 230505 View attachment 230506

No rear wiper switch?

 

[1badc4]

No rear wiper switch?

Barn doors

 

[Tonyrodz]

Barn doors

Ah yes, I forgot.

 

[1badc4]

Well having an un rusty dent free truck didn't last long. taking my wife to Dr. Appointment on Tuesday a guy back out of his parking spot right into my rear lower quarter. frustrating as hell. still awaiting for him to return call to Geico. we both have Geico you would think it would be cut and dry. he was a Dr, so I'm sure all his stuff is good. they told me as soon as he returns their call they can send an adjuster to look at my truck but as of now he hasn't returned their call.