kbuskill
***CAUTION*** I do my own stunts!
Agreed.
Rocket Man's 2008 Bagged CC Silverado Build AKA "THE MACHINE"
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Agreed.
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I agree. Wish I could have visualized that before but oh well. I’ll pull it all apart again and remove the wrap from those 2 pieces. Thanks for helping me decide.
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So the steering wheel trim? Why not, I’m getting good at this shit.
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iamdub
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I'm seeing it both ways:
1) The all-silver has more of a prominent modified appeal
2) Having those parts black would tone down the modified appeal and tie it in with the black center of the steering wheel- kinda "balancing" out the whole scheme.
Final thought: It's called "The Machine". If it were mine, I'd probably keep it as-is with all brushed metal to emphasize the machine-like appearance.
Anyway to just put a narrow border of black along one side or the other along the mating lines? Kind of like a shadow line technique I use sometimes with woodworking to hide a joint. Eye can’t perceive a 1/16” variation in a line that is 1/4” nominal width like it can in a line that is 1/8” nominal width.
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Mine can lol. My trade specializes in 1/32” reveal differences. Glaziers are the only ones who utilize 1/32” shims on every job site. And I don’t see a way to do that anyway but good idea. I’m gonna try to adjust the reveals and if I can’t get them perfect I’ll remove the wrap from those.
iamdub
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Just close the hood and walk awa... Wait. Nevermind.
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Figured out a solution. I pulled the wrap from the HU bezel and adjusted the HVAC one. I like it. Did the DD switch bezel and door pull, that bezel was hard. It all ties together great, can’t wait to paint the glovebox and install it.
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I decided to start on my headlights. The plan is to start over with new Depos and this time use a better clear coat on the inside after CM’ing them and also replace the defective demon eye. I got the lens off the passenger side but I think the oven element came on while the driver side was in there. All I know is smoke started pouring out after 5 minutes and the thing is completely melted lol. Talk about a stinky house. All the doors are open and it no longer smells like a Christmas tree in here. Ordered a new light on Amazon, it will be here in 2 days. Project on hold.
Tonyrodz
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That really sux!
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Trying to get a good before/after comparison shot of the dash. I need a better shot after but this is a good example. Soooo much better.
Much better than the wacky carbon fiber look!
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FedEx is making Sunday deliveries this time of year so my SEM paint just showed up. I have a good feeling this one will finally match. It’s custom mixed for the GM Ebony interior.
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I’m thinking about doing this to my whole damn dash. And starting over. LTZ swap?
Tonyrodz
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How does the LTZ dash differ from yours? Just the cluster? Or pretty much everything is different?
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The whole thing is different, it’s the same as a nnbs Tahoe. The Esky cluster will fit and look right. I can’t make it work with my dash.
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Im going to look at this one today, guy only wants $450 for the whole thing. I still need a couple other parts and also I’d wrap the wood grain and other parts. It would be a nice mod.
iamdub
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Do eeeeet. Would the HVAC box/plenums work or is that also different?
