ProSho Z71

[ProShoCustoms]

It's not a GMT800, but rather a GMT400, known at GMT400.com and Lifted Trucks USA Forums.

I'll share some photos, but it's full build thread is here on GMT400, I will try and get it converted over.
http://www.gmt400.com/forum/showthread.php?4320-ProSho-Z71

Basically this is how she started when I got her.

Silverado_Compare by officertyler, on Flickr

Silverado1 by officertyler, on Flickr

Then I replaced the stock headlights with diamond clears. Bad set of aftermarket lights to get me by running my HIDs.

A few Specs on my Setup for the Truck:

5.7 Vortec 350
4L60E Automatic Transmission
14 Bolt Rear Differential (HD Tow Package)
Airaid Cold Air Intake
JBA Headers
Flowmaster Dual Cat-Back Exhaust
Throttle Body Spacer

American Eagle Series 589 Aluminum Wheels
Yokohama 33 Inch Geolander AT/S Tires

Full LED and HID Exterior Lighting
LED Interior Lighting
55 watt Amber Fog Lights below the front plate
GMT800 Towing Mirrors
Sony Xplod Audio
Cowl Induction/Ram Air Look Hood


Various other mods not listed.


A few changes happened, such as removing the molding, upgrading all exterior lighting to LED (except the Fogs) and obviously still more to come. The latest was that I had to replace my lower intake manifold, that was a fun job. I have a YouTube channel and video normally every update to the truck worth watching. Anyhow, here's how she looks now.

20140428_141821 by officertyler, on Flickr

20140428_141916 by officertyler, on Flickr

20140428_193929 by officertyler, on Flickr

20140422_152031 by officertyler, on Flickr

So, there she is. Oh, here's a link to my YouTube channel for videos. As you are browsing through you will see some odd videos...I've had odd requests...lol.

https://www.youtube.com/user/TikiTyl3r

Here's a fan page for my truck, BADZ71

www.facebook.com/BADZ71

And a "Like" page for my business, Pro-Sho Customs..which will be explained in a later thread.

www.facebook.com/ProShoCustoms

 

[NathanJax]

nice!

 

[Shaggy]

Being honest, I am not a fan of the the extended fender flares on a step side. Looks odd to me. Either way, if you like what you got on your truck, that's all that matters.

Other then the flares, I think it looks good.

 

[Old77]

Nice truck!

 

[ProShoCustoms]

Being honest, I am not a fan of the the extended fender flares on a step side. Looks odd to me. Either way, if you like what you got on your truck, that's all that matters.

Other then the flares, I think it looks good.

Yeah, I kinds started feeling the same way about them. I took them off a few weeks ago to clean underneath, But can't run with them off due to damage on the passenger fender and damage on the rear fenders caused by the flares (paint missing, etc)

 

[ProShoCustoms]

I got called out to do the 24 hour burnout challenge on OBS Obesession. I don't ever really do burnouts in this truck, I don't wanna break something or pay for new tires yet. haha, but I had to suck it up and do a small one because it is a challenge...and you can't turn down a challenge. Here's the video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzsS_7Q4iII&list=UU2XJbSbRFm-55XG8iLBXURQ

 

[ProShoCustoms]

I have a few updates since the last one! Let's get started

Well guys. I finally took some suggestions and pulled off my window visors. Don't miss em either. The truck looks really clean without them.

That's a small visual update, next is slightly larger. I haven't went over my bumper project at all with you guys, so let's start from the beginning!

I have been wanting to put a smoothie diesel style bumper on my truck for a while now, and paint it white. For those of you who don't know what the diesel style is, it is the OEM bumper with two OEM intake holes, such as this one

I've played with the idea of building an "off road" style bumper, or getting a Road Armor or Iron Cross bumper for it, but I really wanted to stay close to OEM and stock with the nice, clean look. I found a bumper off of a 2000-2002 Tahoe Z71 on Craigslist, got a really good deal on it and went and got it. Here's a Tahoe Z71 for reference. They came with this bumper, fog lights, and a brush guard.

The owner totaled his, so he was parting out. He had everything else sold. It was about an hour drive, but worth it. The bumper I got my hands on was tan. I have wanted to add a light bar to my truck in a subtle way, my idea was integrating it into the bumper, so my Dad and I decided to make it happen. He helped me a lot with this project because he has the welding and fabricating skills that I don't. We started out with taping off the hole that was to be cut for my 6" Black Box LED light bar.

20140527_174239 by officertyler, on Flickr

Cut the hole out

20140527_190435 by officertyler, on Flickr

Next there was 8 small holes that needed to be gone, 4 for the brush guard, and 4 for the license plate holder, which I am getting rid of. We welded them up and smoothed them over. Also test fit the light bar.

20140710_234029 by officertyler, on Flickr

20140710_234024 by officertyler, on Flickr

Next was the debate on whether or not I was powder coating or painting it. I decided painting was going to be the cheaper route, and we can do that at home. I bought a mix of olympic/summit white, after talking with GM about how the paint codes were apparently the same for '97, and making sure I was getting the right color. Primed, painted, and cleared.

20140714_210706 by officertyler, on Flickr

Got it all ready to mount onto the truck

20140720_174729 by officertyler, on Flickr

20140720_163018 by officertyler, on Flickr

20140720_184444 by officertyler, on Flickr

And there we go. Brand new look!!

20140720_203031 by officertyler, on Flickr

20140720_203208 by officertyler, on Flickr

This is one of my favorite things I have done to this truck! I am planning on adding more lights to those intake holes as well. Here are some YouTube videos to go along with the photos.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YPFhgPZTiY&list=UU2XJbSbRFm-55XG8iLBXURQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FhISQjGxqA&list=UU2XJbSbRFm-55XG8iLBXURQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3k3w_T7z86E&list=UU2XJbSbRFm-55XG8iLBXURQ

 

[silverado13]

subbed

 

[Bonecollector]

I miss my GMT 400, I hope to buy a decent one after I have room for more trucks, only allowed 2 at the moment, I love the look of your truck!

 

[silverado13]

i wish i would miss my gmt400, its just sitting in my yard collecting dust

 

[Bonecollector]

i wish i would miss my gmt400, its just sitting in my yard collecting dust

Why is it just sitting?

 

[silverado13]

because i dont drive it, my gmt800 is my dd

 

[ProShoCustoms]

Then that obviously means it needs to turn into a show truck project!

 

[silverado13]

got my hands full with my gmt800, i still need a lift, tires and cams

 

[ProShoCustoms]

got my hands full with my gmt800, i still need a lift, tires and cams

Oh I hear ya! Just can't stop doing stuff to it. I do think my next visual mod will be a GMT800 rear bumper painted white. Possibly flush mount LED pods.

 

[silverado13]

why not one off a 2014?

 

[ProShoCustoms]

I dont think i would ever get it to work. It wraps around the rear on a 2014 and I don't think it would work on mine.

 

[Bonecollector]

A pic my friend sent me, they work on the 800s, probably not 400s


Sent from the Sierra Club

 

[Old77]

^^^that looks odd to me for some reason but I'm not a big fan of those bumpers so maybe that's the reason

 

[silverado13]

id imagine that if it would work on a gmt800, and a gmt800 bumper would work on a gmt400, then it should be able to be done but i mean if you dont like the look, you cant help that