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2001 GMC Sierra z85

Discussion in 'Other Builds' started by TheMrGExperience, Mar 12, 2012.

  1. Mar 12, 2012 at 7:16 PM
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    TheMrGExperience

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    TheMrGExperience [OP] Because Tacos are too mainstream...and Im poor.

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    Debadged, 4x6 to 6x9 rear speaker conversion
    Well due to a series of unfortunate events, my uncle now owns Taylor, my beloved 2008 Tacoma PreRunner. My new truck is named Shelia. Shes a 2001 GMC Sierra z85 4x4 regular cab long bed and will have to do for a few years until I can get another taco. The feisty bitch got into a bar fight before I got her which is why I got such a good deal.

    [​IMG][​IMG]

    Her good side doesn't look too bad though

    [​IMG]



    Okay so heres the break down.
    THE GOOD:
    4.8L v8
    4x4
    265/75/r16 nitto grappler A/Ts
    rubber floors (factory believe it or not)
    manual transfer box
    auto rear diff locker
    40/20/40 bench seat w/buckets
    z85 tow/off road package w/full skids
    Decent MPGs @17mpg
    shorter wheel base then ext cab short bed sierra/silverado
    good ground clearance

    THE BAD:
    Heavy
    Needs buku body work
    auto locker gets annoying on road sometimes
    tail pipe is cracked
    dome light is out
    high miles (180,000)
    manual windows :(

    MODS SO FAR:
    named her Shelia
    removed SL badges
    removed dumbass AT&T 'bluetooth' shit
    removed lower valence
    mini tool set
    buku bright construction light for off road repairs
    Rear 6x9 speaker conversion


    PLANS:
    Fix body
    Replace lights & fix all the minor things
    40% tint
    crank the torsion bar to level
    blisten 5125s all around
    winch (or heavy duty come-a-long)
    255/85/r16s
    Off road rims
    brush guard
    tail light guards
    fender flares
    bazooka tube
    select-able locker
    new exhaust
    new headers
    CAI
    Tool box (original owner took it and knocked $600 of price)
    4x4 graphics
     
    TheMrGExperience, Mar 12, 2012
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  2. Mar 28, 2012 at 8:11 PM
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    TheMrGExperience

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    TheMrGExperience [OP] Because Tacos are too mainstream...and Im poor.

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    Debadged, 4x6 to 6x9 rear speaker conversion
    [​IMG]

    new head light and grille w/lower valence removed
     
    TheMrGExperience, Mar 28, 2012
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  3. Mar 28, 2012 at 8:13 PM
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    707tothe907

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    Those headlights are so freaking easy to take in and put out :laughing:
     
    707tothe907, Mar 28, 2012
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  4. Mar 28, 2012 at 8:15 PM
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    TheMrGExperience

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    TheMrGExperience [OP] Because Tacos are too mainstream...and Im poor.

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    Debadged, 4x6 to 6x9 rear speaker conversion
    it was under my father's name and after an unfortunate series of event my uncle now owns it. I may keep that build going though because he is a technological genius and will pimp that shit out harder then i ever could lol.

    My plan with this truck is to make it a bogger in about a year when i get a new DD
     
    TheMrGExperience, Mar 28, 2012
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  5. Mar 28, 2012 at 8:17 PM
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    TheMrGExperience

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    TheMrGExperience [OP] Because Tacos are too mainstream...and Im poor.

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    it really was two freaking pins haha! The older GMs are almost as easy to work on as my old taco
     
    TheMrGExperience, Mar 28, 2012
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  6. Mar 28, 2012 at 8:31 PM
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    TheMrGExperience

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    TheMrGExperience [OP] Because Tacos are too mainstream...and Im poor.

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    where at?
     
    TheMrGExperience, Mar 28, 2012
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  7. Apr 12, 2012 at 6:17 PM
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    TheMrGExperience

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    TheMrGExperience [OP] Because Tacos are too mainstream...and Im poor.

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    Debadged, 4x6 to 6x9 rear speaker conversion
    Replaced rear speakers with 6x9s

    [​IMG][​IMG]
     
    TheMrGExperience, Apr 12, 2012
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  8. Apr 16, 2012 at 9:53 PM
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    TheMrGExperience

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    TheMrGExperience [OP] Because Tacos are too mainstream...and Im poor.

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    Debadged, 4x6 to 6x9 rear speaker conversion
    tested the flex today. Not bad for stock with 31s still wasn't maxed

    [​IMG]
     
    TheMrGExperience, Apr 16, 2012
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  9. Apr 17, 2012 at 10:11 AM
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    chadderkdawg

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    chadderkdawg Don't ask questions you don't want the answer to..

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    Why are you in a puddle....
     
    chadderkdawg, Apr 17, 2012
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  10. Apr 17, 2012 at 10:16 AM
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    I am also wondering this. And why not park the truck in the driveway not the grass :confused:
     
    jaw154, Apr 17, 2012
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  11. Apr 17, 2012 at 10:18 AM
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    He went :mudding:
     
    Blueanimal, Apr 17, 2012
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  12. Apr 17, 2012 at 10:20 AM
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    that way he can water the grass and spray off the truck at the same time!
     
    Maverick904, Apr 17, 2012
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