RyanPDX’s 03 Z71 Build

[RyanPDX]

I’ve had the truck for a couple of weeks now and I guess it’s time to start doing stuff.

 

[RyanPDX]

Truck as ~220k miles. Really great shape.

We took it a mechanic to get check s out and the only things he recommended was an oil change, coolant and PS fluid flush, serpentine belt change and ac mode door replacement, so we had him do it all just to have a good starting point.

I bought some led highs, lows, and interior lights, wiper blades, and a new drivers side mirror glass as mine is really yellow and hard to see out of which I will replace this weekend.

 

[bigfootchiro]

Nice lookin Hoe! And welcome from down here in SWFL!

 

[RyanPDX]

Planned upgrades:

Short term:
-New rear tail lights and maybe headlight projectors.
-New head unit with CarPlay and maybe an old sub and amp I have collecting dust
-Airaid MIT and filter


Longer term:
-Tune
-Headers and exhaust
-Corvette Servo and Trans cooler
-Maybe a cam?
-Leveling Keys and wheels and tires
-E-fans

Pie in the sky:
-Built engine
-Turbo or super charger

I’m sure there’s other crap but this is just what’s coming to mind right now.

 

[89Suburban]

NIce rig, she looks like a "Silver Ghost".

 

[OR VietVet]

Planned upgrades:

Short term:
-New rear tail lights and maybe headlight projectors.
-New head unit with CarPlay and maybe an old sub and amp I have collecting dust
-Airaid MIT and filter


Longer term:
-Tune
-Headers and exhaust
-Corvette Servo and Trans cooler
-Maybe a cam?
-Leveling Keys and wheels and tires
-E-fans

Pie in the sky:
-Built engine
-Turbo or super charger

I’m sure there’s other crap but this is just what’s coming to mind right now.

To get to a base: Change the brake fluid and both differentials and transfer case fluid. Do the trans filter and gasket and top off fluid. What does the original trans fluid look like?

The mirror glass can be tricky. There are some you tube videos to watch for the r&r steps. Apply tape to all the old and new glass surfaces.

When you do the belt(s), do the tensioners and the idler too and use AC Delco parts. You can use whatever quality belts you want.

 

[OR VietVet]

Looks like you are missing a center cap at the RF wheel. If you ever come to Eugene, let me know and I can give you one for free. I got all 4 new but have 3 good ones. PM me and I will give you contact info.

 

[RyanPDX]

Looks like you are missing a center cap at the RF wheel. If you ever come to Eugene, let me know and I can give you one for free. I got all 4 new but have 3 good ones. PM me and I will give you contact info.

Thanks for the offer, that’s very kind of you. I appreciate it but I already bought some new ones.

 

[RyanPDX]

So over the weekend I got the headlights swapped for leds and did all the interior lighting as well.

also did a headlight restoration and I think it turned out pretty good. Here’s a comparison before and after.

Still plan on getting some different projectors in the future.

The LEDs make such a difference. Forgot to do a before and still need to do a complete alignment ( not blinding anyone but it needs a ring tune) but I’m super happy. Makes the whole car seem so much more modern.




I fought with the puddle lights the most. Messed with it for too long without getting anything to work including the old bulbs before giving up. Then I found out they only come on when it’s dark out. Live and learn!

 

[RyanPDX]

Stopped by 2 stereo shops today and they both want over $1k to put in a $300 carplay deck and a backup camera. I haven't installed a car stereo in over 20 years but for that price ima figure it out and get something from Crutchfield.