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

[Rocket Man]

Now it pops open easy, closes easy and actually closes flush with the fenders. It used to stick out about 1/4" proud of the fenders. Combined with the tailgate assist, it's super easy to open and close. I cleaned off the surface rust with Meguiar's Fine Cut. It was mostly rust from the unpainted steel but it did rub into the inside of the tailgate a bit. If the crinkle paint doesn't crinkle the rest of the way, I'll pull it off, sand it down, and repaint that half. I just wanted to get it installed today because it's supposed to rain for a week starting tomorrow. At least it will wash all the pollen off.

 

[Goodinblack]

Love that color

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[PG01]

It looks like they cut the entire bed at the top edge, shortened the sides and rehung it if that's what you mean. They did a pretty good job. View attachment 196578

Yes, looks good, I’ve never seen it done. Do the newer bedsides all unbolt like the older ones(70-80’s) used to? That and a few pinch welds up top and along the edge it was off...

 

[Rocket Man]

Love that color

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It's not a GM color either. Here's a pic of how it looks when the sun hits it right; it kind of goes two-tone.

Yes, looks good, I’ve never seen it done. Do the newer bedsides all unbolt like the older ones(70-80’s) used to? That and a few pinch welds up top and along the edge it was off...

I don't see any bolts so I don't think so. I only have a few pics of the bed from the build. Here's a couple but they don't reveal much.

 

[HiHoeSilver]

one day I'll steal, I mean see this truck in person...

Race ya.

 

[Rocket Man]

A couple light videos.The projectors aren't on, that's just the switchbacks in their white mode, park lights on.

 

[HiHoeSilver]

A couple light videos.The projectors aren't on, that's just the switchbacks in their white mode, park lights on.

Need to get the bottom half of the grille now.

 

[Rocket Man]

Need to get the bottom half of the grille now.

Unfortunately that won't be easy. I need to make a curved flat place for them to mount on that I can install halfway down the grill. I'm thinking 1/8" plastic that I can jigsaw to the curve of the grill. Or figure out a way to make aluminum flatstock bend.

 

[NathanJax]

Just build one.....

I'm trying... too slow

 

[Rocket Man]

I took the demon eyes / RGB controller off the park light circuit and added a separate switch for them so I can control them easier. Also when I'm at a show or just hangin', I can turn them on without worrying about running the battery down. And without the white park lights up front they'll look better. I decided that the little nook where the park brake release used to be would be perfect for the switch. It's super easy to find by feel and the switch isn't even visible unless you bend down and look. It lights up red when it's on so I can just look for the glow.