Author Topic: Modding thread for Bratfest 2011 (Read 1566 times)

oHIobellboy · « **on:** July 31, 2011, 07:43:23 PM »

Post them up. Who needs what. Let's keep in mind it's best to stay with the someone simple mods so more get completed.

OBB- Wires for bezel mounted back up camera into tailgate

Quote from: tdybr27 on July 31, 2011, 08:21:18 PM

Remove and replace back window decals with new CAC decals.

Replace passenger side DRL socket (if somebody tells me what parts I need to order)

Replace current billet grille with different billet grill and see if bug deflector will now fit.

Quote from: MyBigToy on July 31, 2011, 08:26:46 PM

Tailgate torsion bar for me.

Intimidator- ~~Bed rug ...~~ He was too impatient to wait on this one!
TMI Led light kit (3 light bars to install under tailgate like black beauty)
and another electrical mod care of desire hardwood ...

*Ranalli - All four tail lights. and would like to get the fogs to auto come on with the headlights. (* if he makes it)

tdybr27 · « **Reply #1 on:** July 31, 2011, 08:21:18 PM »

Remove and replace back window decals with new CAC decals.

Replace passenger side DRL socket (if somebody tells me what parts I need to order)

Replace current billet grille with different billet grill and see if bug deflector will now fit.

MyBigToy · « **Reply #2 on:** July 31, 2011, 08:26:46 PM »

Tailgate torsion bar for me.

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #3 on:** July 31, 2011, 09:01:45 PM »

Quote from: tdybr27 on July 31, 2011, 08:21:18 PM

Remove and replace back window decals with new CAC decals.

Replace passenger side DRL socket (if somebody tells me what parts I need to order)

Replace current billet grille with different billet grill and see if bug deflector will now fit.

I may have one more socket out in the garage Tdy. I'll look tomorrow. All you'll actually need it the white insert that goes in the socket. If not, tell the dealer you need a DRL socket for a cladded avy. I think they're about $15.

Richie_Rich · « **Reply #4 on:** July 31, 2011, 09:30:59 PM »

Quote from: oHIobellboy on July 31, 2011, 07:43:23 PM

Post them up. Who needs what. Let's keep in mind it's best to stay with the someone simple mods so more get completed.

OBB- Slot rear bumper brackets (time permitting and Richies tools permitting) to lower the rear bumper about 1/2" to accommodate a new light bar.

Let me know what you may need.
Depending on what the brackets look like, maybe we can take a quick trip to my shop and use a hydraulic punch.
Heck, send me some pictures with dimensions and what you want to do and I could possibly make new brackets with our new CNC plasma.(That thing is totally cool)

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #5 on:** August 01, 2011, 04:28:04 AM »

Quote from: Richie_Rich on July 31, 2011, 09:30:59 PM

Let me know what you may need.
Depending on what the brackets look like, maybe we can take a quick trip to my shop and use a hydraulic punch.
Heck, send me some pictures with dimensions and what you want to do and I could possibly make new brackets with our new CNC plasma.(That thing is totally cool)

The holes will need "slotted" a little to let the bumper sit a little lower. I'll try to figure out which ones before then.

Donnie1 · « **Reply #6 on:** August 01, 2011, 08:12:17 AM »

Install new puddle light lens from oBB.

Simple enough for ya?

Intimidatoruag · « **Reply #7 on:** August 09, 2011, 01:56:23 PM »

bed rug was installed last night ..... you can remove that from the list

moosc · « **Reply #8 on:** August 09, 2011, 02:08:15 PM »

Make sure we have a grinder to trim it. Hack saw sucks

Quote from: MyBigToy on July 31, 2011, 08:26:46 PM

Tailgate torsion bar for me.

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MyBigToy · « **Reply #9 on:** August 09, 2011, 05:09:29 PM »

Quote from: moosc on August 09, 2011, 02:08:15 PM

Make sire we have a grinder to trim it. Hack saw sucks
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I hadn't thought about doing it with a cutoff wheel. I was planning to use my battery operated Sawzall.

Richie_Rich · « **Reply #10 on:** August 09, 2011, 05:24:23 PM »

Ill bet a pair of bolt cutters would work too.

Fowlhunter · « **Reply #11 on:** August 10, 2011, 11:50:52 AM »

Quote from: MyBigToy on August 09, 2011, 05:09:29 PM

I hadn't thought about doing it with a cutoff wheel. I was planning to use my battery operated Sawzall.

I thought I may have used my 4-1/2" grinder when we did them a few years ago but can't remember?

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #12 on:** August 10, 2011, 07:50:52 PM »

Quote from: Fowlhunter on August 10, 2011, 11:50:52 AM

I thought I may have used my 4-1/2" grinder when we did them a few years ago but can't remember?

It's hell getting old isn't it?

Someone had a grinder there. We did several headrest mods also.

Fowlhunter · « **Reply #13 on:** August 11, 2011, 11:52:07 AM »

Quote from: oHIobellboy on August 10, 2011, 07:50:52 PM

It's hell getting old isn't it?

Someone had a grinder there. We did several headrest mods also.

It sure is.

chevyfan · « **Reply #14 on:** August 13, 2011, 07:58:23 AM »

I would like to work on the tune using my Predator, and also have the same problem as OBB with the bumper. I might mess with the bumper at home tho.

desirehrdwd · « **Reply #15 on:** August 13, 2011, 08:16:30 AM »

Being I have a new truck this year I may want to to add a new Club Decal to this windshield. Mick! will you have one with ya???

MyBigToy · « **Reply #16 on:** August 13, 2011, 08:30:07 AM »

Quote from: desirehrdwd on August 13, 2011, 08:16:30 AM

Being I have a new truck this year I may want to to add a new Club Decal to this windshield. Mick! will you have one with ya???

Slight thread-jack, but did you move the lights over to the new truck? I guess we'll find out before very long.

Shels Land · « **Reply #17 on:** August 13, 2011, 09:27:16 AM »

If there is time and know how, my full time DRls need to be fixed. Desire already gave me the diode. Please and thanks.

moosc · « **Reply #18 on:** August 13, 2011, 11:26:53 AM »

Are we going to switch the DRLS to purple leds also =-O

Quote from: Shels Land on August 13, 2011, 09:27:16 AM

If there is time and know how, my full time DRls need to be fixed. Desire already gave me the diode. Please and thanks.

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desirehrdwd · « **Reply #19 on:** August 13, 2011, 02:37:40 PM »

New Truck, New Lights! Didn"t go amber this time.

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #20 on:** August 13, 2011, 07:48:07 PM »

Quote from: Shels Land on August 13, 2011, 09:27:16 AM

If there is time and know how, my full time DRls need to be fixed. Desire already gave me the diode. Please and thanks.

Not much on the modding list this year. I'm sure we'll have time.

Richie_Rich · « **Reply #21 on:** August 14, 2011, 05:24:09 PM »

I think my main mod is to wash the truck, though I will have to do that at home.

I've hardly had any time this year for cars except for maintenance or repairs.

Desire made me remember I have a new style sticker to replace my Midwest Avalanche Club one.

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #22 on:** August 14, 2011, 05:35:13 PM »

Quote from: Richie_Rich on August 14, 2011, 05:24:09 PM

I think my main mod is to wash the truck, though I will have to do that at home.
I've hardly had any time this year for cars except for maintenance or repairs.

Desire made me remember I have a new style sticker to replace my Midwest Avalanche Club one.

I sent BD a message last night about bringing some with him.

KY_BOB · « **Reply #23 on:** August 14, 2011, 05:52:20 PM »

Think you all can turn a Silverado into an Avalanche? If so, I'll cancel my vacation and be there.

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #24 on:** August 14, 2011, 06:02:49 PM »

Quote from: KY_BOB on August 14, 2011, 05:52:20 PM

Think you all can turn a Silverado into an Avalanche? If so, I'll cancel my vacation and be there.

Mick's pretty good with Photochop. I'm sure we can think of something.

MyBigToy · « **Reply #25 on:** August 14, 2011, 06:51:07 PM »

All we need is a Sawzall to cut the rear of the cab and bed out, a welder to stitch in some metal between the cab and the bed, and some type of topper and you're in business! I bet we could get it done in a day.

Richie_Rich · « **Reply #26 on:** August 15, 2011, 07:00:56 AM »

Quote from: KY_BOB on August 14, 2011, 05:52:20 PM

Think you all can turn a Silverado into an Avalanche? If so, I'll cancel my vacation and be there.

I think I have some plywood laying around to make some sail panel look-alikes

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #27 on:** August 15, 2011, 07:18:24 PM »

Not much of a mod list this year. I better stock up the cooler then

Fowlhunter · « **Reply #28 on:** August 16, 2011, 07:43:28 AM »

Quote from: oHIobellboy on August 15, 2011, 07:18:24 PM

Not much of a mod list this year. I better stock up the cooler then

I'm sure something will pop up but not a bad idea to stock the cooler!!

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #29 on:** August 23, 2011, 08:33:30 PM »

I changed mine. The hell with the bumper for now. I'd like to get wires run in my tailgate for my bezel mounted back up camera. I've got holes drilled for it but couldn't get the wires fished up through there.

tdybr27 · « **Reply #30 on:** September 01, 2011, 04:55:43 PM »

Quote from: oHIobellboy on July 31, 2011, 09:01:45 PM

I may have one more socket out in the garage Tdy. I'll look tomorrow. All you'll actually need it the white insert that goes in the socket. If not, tell the dealer you need a DRL socket for a cladded avy. I think they're about $15.

I totally blew off getting this so this won't get fixed this weekend.

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #31 on:** September 01, 2011, 06:26:37 PM »

Quote from: tdybr27 on September 01, 2011, 04:55:43 PM

I totally blew off getting this so this won't get fixed this weekend.

I don't think I have the regular drl socket but,,,,,, HenryJ has a nice post on here about modding a turn signal socket to work. All that got tossed in the back of the avy when I was off on Tues. I didn't go through the box very well. We'll see if we can take care of it.

Fowlhunter · « **Reply #32 on:** September 01, 2011, 06:32:52 PM »

Quote from: tdybr27 on September 01, 2011, 04:55:43 PM

I totally blew off getting this so this won't get fixed this weekend.

You blew it off?? How is this going to get done?

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #33 on:** September 01, 2011, 06:34:25 PM »

Quote from: Fowlhunter on September 01, 2011, 06:32:52 PM

You blew it off?? How is this going to get done?

FH

Tdy

Hey FH, When you're taking my door panel off to check fitness for the armrest, I'll have you put my window switch cover back on for me.

Shels Land · « **Reply #34 on:** September 01, 2011, 09:08:10 PM »

Quote from: oHIobellboy on September 01, 2011, 06:34:25 PM

FH Tdy

Hey FH, When you're taking my door panel off to check fitness for the armrest, I'll have you put my window switch cover back on for me.

Wait, is that before or after he fixes my FTDRL??

Vetman · « **Reply #35 on:** September 01, 2011, 09:12:47 PM »

Quote from: tdybr27 on September 01, 2011, 04:55:43 PM

I totally blew off getting this so this won't get fixed this weekend.

Chris, I have a DRL socket for a cladded Av.
Still new in the plastic bag.
I bought it for my '02 but never changed it before I traded the '02 in.
I'll bring it with me and you can have it.

Vetman

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #36 on:** September 01, 2011, 09:16:04 PM »

Quote from: Vetman on September 01, 2011, 09:12:47 PM

Chris, I have a DRL socket for a cladded Av.
Still new in the plastic bag.
I bought it for my '02 but never changed it before I traded the '02 in.
I'll bring it with me and you can have it.

Vetman

That's a 5 minute repair.

tdybr27 · « **Reply #37 on:** September 02, 2011, 01:27:18 PM »

Quote from: Vetman on September 01, 2011, 09:12:47 PM

Chris, I have a DRL socket for a cladded Av.
Still new in the plastic bag.
I bought it for my '02 but never changed it before I traded the '02 in.
I'll bring it with me and you can have it.

Vetman

Thanks man!

Fowlhunter · « **Reply #38 on:** September 02, 2011, 04:14:41 PM »

Quote from: oHIobellboy on September 01, 2011, 06:34:25 PM

FH Tdy

Hey FH, When you're taking my door panel off to check fitness for the armrest, I'll have you put my window switch cover back on for me.

Sounds like a plan!

Fowlhunter · « **Reply #39 on:** September 02, 2011, 04:16:37 PM »

Quote from: Shels Land on September 01, 2011, 09:08:10 PM

Wait, is that before or after he fixes my FTDRL??

I'm sure we'll figure something out.

mEYEscndfvrtluv · « **Reply #40 on:** September 03, 2011, 11:41:21 PM »

looking to fix my auto tailgate lock.its wired ,just need to hook new activator up.

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #41 on:** September 03, 2011, 11:48:12 PM »

Quote from: mEYEscndfvrtluv on September 03, 2011, 11:41:21 PM

looking to fix my auto tailgate lock.its wired ,just need to hook new activator up.

I hope you brought instructions, don't want any repeats of last year

Donnie1 · « **Reply #42 on:** September 04, 2011, 07:35:17 AM »

Quote from: mEYEscndfvrtluv on September 03, 2011, 11:41:21 PM

looking to fix my auto tailgate lock.its wired ,just need to hook new activator up.

I forgot all about that Jeff. Should have called and I would have came out that way.

MyBigToy · « **Reply #43 on:** September 04, 2011, 09:43:33 PM »

We got my tailgate torsion bar installed and man, what a huge difference! Thanks to everyone for the help. There's no way I could have done it by myself.