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  1. wretched73

    NBS super short bed

    I picked up a bed for my truck and its the super short bed. I've been tempted to shorten my frame and run it since I like the look of EXT cab w/ super short bed but I have too many projects and not enough time. Virtually no rust. A little surface rust behind the tail lights but perfectly clean...
  2. wretched73

    Bedside replacement

    The beautification of my truck has been going well the past 6 or 8 months, looking to keep the momentum going. Prices on rust free beds in NJ are typically high or I have to travel a long distance to pick one up. Has anyone replaced the full bedsides on their truck? I have a fleetside bed and...
  3. wretched73

    Frame paint

    There's a million opinions on the subject, I'm looking for first hand experience. Engine is out, going to paint the frame and suspension pcs while I can do it easily. Straight rustoleum will eventually peel off an unpainted frame POR15 I have not had luck with and Ginger has not had luck with...
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    Long tube stainless headers

    Does anyone have any experience with any ebay off brand long tube headers? I'm dropping my new motor in this weekend and really don't feel like trying to salvage the rusted stock exhaust. I want to get the set from speed engineering but they are back ordered and the date keeps getting pushed...
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    WTB 6.0 and 4x4 4L80E

    My 5.3 is on its way out so I'm looking to start gathering parts for a 6.0/4L80E swap. I'm in Jackson which is Central NJ. I'm more interested in getting the 6.0 first. Let me know what is available, I'd be willing to drive 2-3 hours to meet up if necessary.
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    Photoshop help

    Just like everyone else, i'm curious what my truck will look like with different rims. This is my truck now (different tries, same rims) What would these look like? and these Thanks!
  7. wretched73

    Another Remote start

    So with the cold mornings already upon us in beautiful NJ, i think it is time i pull the trigger and do a remote start. I'm looking for opinions on what i should go with. I am looking for the most basic and simplistic remote start available. I do not want to tear into my truck, i really...
  8. wretched73

    WTB GMC 20" chrome clad wheels

    Looking for a set of 20" GMC chrome clad rims. I dont care what the chrome cladding looks like because i am going to declad them anyway. Located in NJ (08852)
  9. wretched73

    Opinions on what and how to paint

    So my spiral gray metallic, ext cab, reg bed Z71 silverado's cab corners and rockers are rusted out. In the next month or two i plan on having them replaced and figured i would get a couple of things color matched while i was at it. So far, i am going to color match my door handles...
  10. wretched73

    TBSS Wheels on a Silverado

    I have a 2005 silverado, ext cab, reg bed, leveled, spiral grey metallic I'm thinking of going with a set of 20x9 polished tbss replica wheels. I just had a couple of questions: What is a reputable website to order them from? Can I order them with the correct bolt pattern for my...
  11. wretched73

    2005 Silverado HID Retro fit

    Been looking at doing an HID retro in my 2005 silvy. Bi-xenon Morimoto Mini Stage III Kit (H1) This is the kit I want to install. I'm only planning (at this point) to do the M1 in the high beam location. Its much deeper and should require less cutting. This is the write up I am going...
  12. wretched73

    Important!: What a/c kit to buy

    I'm going to purchase a new ac compressor and would like to just buy it as a kit with the accumulator and all that jazz included. What would you all suggest I purchase? I'm more concerned with quality than price Sent from my HTC6500LVW using Tapatalk
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    Is my a/c compressor toast or can I just replace the clutch?

    I turned the a/c on and popped my hood. Took a video of the a/c compressor trying to run. I noticed when I was driving down the highway it was working, blowing super cold, then when I stopped and idled, that the a/c wouldn't blow cold. Figured it was just low and needed to be recharged. Before I...
  14. wretched73

    Clear coat failing hard on stock rims

    Hey all, I was wondering about the best way to go about cleaning up my rims. The clear coat is failing hard on 3 out of 4 of them and the 4th doesn't look great. My initial thought is to sand off the clear and polish them up. But how will this look with the stock center cap? How well will...
  15. wretched73

    WTB: HVAC controls and actuator

    Hey all, I have a 2005 1500 Z71 ext cab standard bed. I am looking for new HVAC controls (I broke the one knob, its pictured below) as well as a new actuator. The actuator I am looking for is controlled by the HVAC hot adn cold knobs. It turns the door to allow air from outside the vehicle to...
  16. wretched73

    Best Battery?

    The battery in my truck is getting old. It only has about another month or 2 before its time is up, judging by how long it is supposed to last and how old it is. So I just wanna find out what everyone would recommend replacing it with. I remember Optima was probably the biggest recommendation at...
  17. wretched73

    Check engine light, code po442 small evap leak

    I have done research on what could be causing this issue. First step I took was to replace the gas cap. No dice. Second was to replace the evap canister/solenoid located on the back side of the fuel tank. No dice there. Before I drop the tank to replace the whole fuel pump assembly (sources have...