Start of the build of my 05 z71

[OR VietVet]

This "BUILD" stuff is addictive. If you PM me, I will share with you what I have spent on mine and the details. Tomorrow though.I am really looking forward to seeing this 05 Z71 as you go along. I love mine.

 

[Imlow78]

Guys teach your kids to eat veggies!

Shannon.

 

[Imlow78]

After thinking about things I’m thinking I’m done spending money twice. Im going for the record. Heads are ls7 style that flow over 440@ .700”.

Drag week and LS fest here we come. I couldn’t do it with out the Crëw.

Shannon

 

[Miami-Dade]

Nice work on your Tahoe Shannon! Wish I had you for a neighbor with all that good food you cook.

 

[Imlow78]

Nice work on your Tahoe Shannon! Wish I had you for a neighbor with all that good food you cook.

My cooking is what started this deal. My buddy was giving me grief over cooking more then working on something so now I’m doing both. LoL

Shannon

 

[Imlow78]

This "BUILD" stuff is addictive. If you PM me, I will share with you what I have spent on mine and the details. Tomorrow though.I am really looking forward to seeing this 05 Z71 as you go along. I love mine.

Cost? You know the saying. “If it’s got T*tts or Tire it’s going to be expensive”

LoL

Shannon

 

[Imlow78]

Awaiting a few more parts.

Shannon

 

[OR VietVet]

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Awaiting a few more parts.

Shannon

That is a very cool looking Christmas tree.

 

[Imlow78]

That is a very cool looking Christmas tree.

LoL

Shannon

 

[Imlow78]

Swerved to miss hitting a deer and it’s effed up. Got to go to bed. Fml!

 

[Imlow78]

Hood, grill, bumper, windshield, running board, driver side rear tire, maybe wheel I’m still looking at what is all that’s effed up.

I think I’m more mad about the new wheels and tires then the rest of the stuff.

Shannon

 

[Imlow78]

Here it is boys. Ideas for the front? HD or SS front? FML. I’m over it.

Shannon

 

[Imlow78]

All right guys. Need ideas on what to do for the front? Should I keep the z71 stuff or do a HD swap or do the SS bumper? I like the z71 round fog lights but.. need ideas before I go to the body shop. What about head lights? HID’s? Or keep it stock?

Shannon

 

[Tonyrodz]

All right guys. Need ideas on what to do for the front? Should I keep the z71 stuff or do a HD swap or do the SS bumper? I like the z71 round fog lights but.. need ideas before I go to the body shop. What about head lights? HID’s? Or keep it stock?

Shannon

How about the HD hood and grill with the SS bumper? I have the grill and hood with the stock bumper. I trimmed like an 1" off the bottom of the grill to fit. I'm partial to led lights myself.
That sux tho.

 

[Imlow78]

So I just submitted an estimate of $7800 to fix the ol’ rust ez. I’m sure state farm is going to do a total loss but they ain’t getting my truck. So I bought a replacement wheel, tire, TPMS, running board, z71 rocker trim and lower quarter trim. Going to have to replace the core support, hood, grill and bumper.

I did find pre painted front and rear bumpers that I’m eyeing pretty hard.

I guess the question is what should I settle on money wise for this truck. I’ve been looking for replacements and can’t find 05 z71’s with close to my mileage for under $9500 around here.

Shannon

 

[Imlow78]

Rubber off the quarter. New wheel and tire mounted and on. But I’m finding more parts I got to get. FML. That tire beat the crap out of this thing.

Shannon

 

[Tonyrodz]

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Rubber off the quarter. New wheel and tire mounted and on. But I’m finding more parts I got to get. FML. That tire beat the crap out of this thing.

Shannon

Looks much better.

 

[Imlow78]

Looks much better.

3m adhesive remover for the win! LoL

Shannon

 

[Imlow78]

Ok guys. Just made the deal with insurance. $6800 and I get to keep Rust-eze. I got most of the parts here and I’m less then $800 to fix it. I still got to buy bumpers and still looking for a grill shell. Then it’s fixed. I think I can do it for less then $2k and continue the build.

Was that a good deal?

Shannon

 

[Tonyrodz]

Ok guys. Just made the deal with insurance. $6800 and I get to keep Rust-eze. I got most of the parts here and I’m less then $800 to fix it. I still got to buy bumpers and still looking for a grill shell. Then it’s fixed. I think I can do it for less then $2k and continue the build.

Was that a good deal?

Shannon

I think so. So everything you need is just bolt on parts? Or is there some metal work needed? If it's just bolt on parts, I think you'll def be able to do it for under $2k.