Rocket Man's 2008 Bagged CC Silverado Build AKA "THE MACHINE"

[Rocket Man]

Now I want it to get dark 'cause....I pulled it back off and installed a strip of RGB led's across the top. I was wondering where I would be able to mount some and it hit me like a brick. I want to see them in the dark.

 

[01Konvict]

Nice work cleaning up the grille and background. Now drop off at tint shop for 50% on shield. Those minis will let you see the road just fine.

 

[08grey]

Roll of rgb led?

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[Rocket Man]

Roll of rgb led?

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Yep I bought a 15' roll for $15 and some connectors for $5. Here's some night shots. One strip across the top lights the whole grill and it looks like the demon eyes are connected across the top. It came out even better than I expected. Plus when I hit unlock on the fob like in the first pic, the projectors turn on and the strip lights in a matching white, and when I lock it the strip turns yellow to match the turn signals.

 

[73impala]

Pretty neat how they are wired with the lock and unlock.

 

[Rocket Man]

I went with the stickers on the buttons and have no complaints they look great and still light up just like before. Just FYI.

Since Amazon sent me the wrong hvac control and I sent it back, I decided to try the stickers. Figured I have nothing to lose.

 

[08grey]

Since Amazon sent me the wrong hvac control and I sent it back, I decided to try the stickers. Figured I have nothing to lose.

I have a very decent one for sale In The classifieds

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[Rocket Man]

I have a very decent one for sale In The classifieds

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Mine's actually in better shape than that one except the damn buttons are worn out. Thanks though. I'm trying for a brand new look in the cab but good luck with your sale. Now if you had a dash that wasn't cracked...I may end up having to buy one of those electric stapler melter things and try a repair on it. Damn $450 dash skin.

 

[Rocket Man]

I got the ABS ring install tool today and I have to admit it’s the most ridiculous tool I’ve ever bought- the thing is huge and weighs about 10 lbs. I’ll need a mini sledge hammer to put it to use. And it’s only good for one thing ?

 

[Rocket Man]

I was reading up on the disc brake conversion and realized the thick backing plate that I thought was only to mount the parking brake assembly is also needed to mount the caliper bracket so yesterday I ordered them. Amazon warehouse deals had one that was supposedly "used-good condition" with some slight blemishes and since it won't be seen anyway I didn't care. It came today and it's perfect. The new one was $42 and this one was $13. I'm contemplating cutting off the ear that sticks out anyway because I have no parking brake assemblies. I also found out I need to get the male brake line fittings that connect to the hoses that go to the calipers since the drum assembly has hard lines that attach directly to the back. I'll need to cut those lines and do a double flare to install the fitting. Something I've never done. I plan on doing the conversion and repair the ABS ring this coming week.
Edit: I just pulled the rear rotors out of storage and they're grooved. I remember now that at one point the pads were metal to metal for just a bit at one time but I think they can be resurfaced so Monday I'll see about that. $28 is better than new rotors so I'm hoping for the best. Then I can paint the hats.