nubuilder's 1998 K1500 Z71

[nubuilder]

Alright, I've been on here long enough. Time to take a beating.

Here ya go.

Still debating on the tail lights. I might find some LED ones that look like factory lenses.

I know you guys aren't a big fan of badges, but I'm keeping the Z71 (I just like it; breaks up all the green) and the side rub strip (I don't really like the black, but the chrome strip flows nice with the wheel well arches). I will be taking off the "Silverado" badge behind the ext. cab windows and the tailgate badge.

I'm not planning on doing anything soon to the outside. In the future, I'd like to get some new rims (17's or 18's) and maybe a small lift (suspenstion, not body). -- Suggestions on RIMS (OEM rims or Aftermarket) would be very welcome (with pics).

I'll probably be selling my '99-'02 rims next year. Yes they look good, but I need to use my good tires before they rot from age. So I'll be back on my stock rims next year.

 

[daddy]

Needs bigger pictures.

 

[daddy]

Looks great.

I'd probably lose the Z71's, the pillar badges and the tailgate badges, but you knew that already.

The only other major thing I'd suggest would be to flip the tires around so the blackwalls were facing out.

Oh, I might also suggest going back to the stock tails and truly clear corners. You could also possibly tint those tails as another option. I've just never been a fan of the Alteza/Euro look.

 

[nubuilder]

Needs bigger pictures.

I'll resize them tonight (I don't have a program with me right now).

 

[nubuilder]

Looks great.

I'd probably lose the Z71's, the pillar badges and the tailgate badges, but you knew that already. - SAW THAT COMING a mile away

The only other major thing I'd suggest would be to flip the tires around so the blackwalls were facing out. - I like having white letters (again, personal preference).

Oh, I might also suggest going back to the stock tails and truly clear corners. - I bought my corners to stay legal with the amber strip and the all clear is just boring to me
You could also possibly tint those tails as another option. I've just never been a fan of the Alteza/Euro look. - I'm not either, but at the time they were a good price. I do however LOVE how bright the reverse lights are with them; I really wanted LED tails so maybe I'll look for some next summer

blue stuff

What do you think about these? Only think I don't like it that the reverse isn't LED, but I could find bulbs for that.

 

[ScottyBoy]

I love the color.

 

[daddy]

Those lights aren't too bad. I'm not feeling the top reflector part but it appears no one makes any without that.

I agree with you though that you should switch the tires around.

 

[nubuilder]

Those lights aren't too bad. I'm not feeling the top reflector part but it appears no one makes any without that.

I think it is a legal thing. A vehicle must have a red reflector visible from the side at the rear. Only reason I can think of.

I like them because they look really close to factory, but I wish they were just a little bit darker.



What do you guys think about the mirrors and handles?
I'm not sure if I'd like the mirrors green or not.
As far as the handles go, either PTM or polished stainless (not the stick on kind).

 

[buRRp]

Truck is a great looking truck and pics don't do it justice. Need to see it in person, real clean truck. The rims and lift I think are a good plan. No idea on what kind though.

 

[Bigredmariner]

98's have always looked the best to me. I used to have a 3500 so I'm a little partial to the style. I really like yours, the tails are about the only thing that I would change, otherwise it's great truck and you've taken very good care of it.