Wow, I havent built a model in awhile, huh? Oh well, heres my comeback... its based off the Revell 1999 Silverado CK 2WD Extended cab... but its going to be built into a modified Z71 equipped truck.

I remember seeing someone else build a Z71 Silverado. Does anyone know where I can get some Z71 Decals?

Also, what color do you think this would look good in? I'm thinking a dark metallic green?

Heres some mockup pics..

http://www.rankmyride.com/data//4/1/1423//.large/dsc02570.jpg
http://www.rankmyride.com/data//4/1/1423//.large/dsc02571.jpg
http://www.rankmyride.com/data//4/1/1423//.large/dsc02572.jpg

looks good so far! Dark green would be nice, but a gunmetal IMO would look great ;)

Dark Metallic green with a 2-tone tan interior!:sunglasse

:iagree:

I was just debating whether or not to pick up that very kit.

Looks great, nice lift and wheels.

Is gonna be a cool car!!!

Green? Ugh...I hate dark metallic green. But you will make it look nice I am sure. Is it going to be 4WD at least? I remember there was a West Coast Customs lifted RWD tahoe or something. Oh, and dubs...WTF people!!!! Learn how to make something not look like a POS! UGH!!! Um...

What did you use for the suspension parts?
Is this getting a rollbar and the necessary off-roading equipment? Good luck the with rest of this:-D

I think navy blue would look best with this car

looking forward to more

Yes. it is a 4x4. Not a 2wd. (Z71's only came in 4x4 anyways)

For suspension parts? Well, I custom built the IFS Crade using block some tubing.

Heres the skeleton of the cradle:
http://www.rankmyride.com/data//4/1/1423//.large/dsc02573.jpg

After the cradle was assembled, I used the kit supplied upper and lower control arms, and spindles, and used mostly recycled/kitbashed parts.

To extend the spindles, I put the rest of the shock tube from the PL GTO kit. I used a front differential housing from a Toyota Hilux, and used the PL GTO Half shafts. I used the stock tie-rod, just to be sure the suspension is the right width. Then i also used coil springs from the Revell Civic (Both front and rear, I trimmed them, and put two together to make one long one)
http://www.rankmyride.com/data//4/1/1423//.large/dsc02575.jpg

As for the rear end, I used the stock GM 12 Bolt, and rearched the leaf springs. I also added lift blocks, and made a new rear leaf hangers/shackles.

Here are a few better pics.. Now I'll finally have a lifted truck from each of the big 3.

("Big Red" F-250, and "The Tow Truck" Dodge VTS) You can see them, if you search..

Heres the rear end:
http://www.rankmyride.com/data//4/1/1423//.large/dsc02578.jpg

Front:
http://www.rankmyride.com/data//4/1/1423//.large/dsc02577.jpg

Front bottom:
http://www.rankmyride.com/data//4/1/1423//.large/dsc02576.jpg

nice work on that cradle

great work so far!

Heres some updates. I finally got the tires, wheels, and brakes mounted.

I realized the rear end sits a little low, compared to the front, so I'll have to level that out...

http://www.rankmyride.com/data//4/1/1423//.large/dsc02579.jpg
http://www.rankmyride.com/data//4/1/1423//.large/dsc02581.jpg
http://www.rankmyride.com/data//4/1/1423//.large/dsc02582.jpg

leave it as is

looks awesome!

Heres some updates.

I leveled out the rear end..
http://www.rankmyride.com/data//4/1/1423//.large/dsc02584.jpg
http://www.rankmyride.com/data//4/1/1423//.large/dsc02588.jpg

Its not high enough......
http://www.rankmyride.com/data//4/1/1423//.large/dsc02585.jpg

Its not high enough......

Agreed. Get that baby painted so it can go muddin with the rest of the boys! Keep it comin man:)

Heres some more pics I took messing around with the suspension. I ran out of paint, so this is it untill I get some..

http://www.rankmyride.com/data//4/1/1423//.large/dsc02596.jpg
http://www.rankmyride.com/data//4/1/1423//.large/dsc02598.jpg
http://www.rankmyride.com/data//4/1/1423//.large/dsc02600.jpg
http://www.rankmyride.com/data//4/1/1423//.large/dsc02602.jpg
http://www.rankmyride.com/data//4/1/1423//.large/dsc02601.jpg

Oh shit!! That's great man! More!!!!!

Got some paint on 'er...

Also started the interior..

http://www.rankmyride.com/data//4/1/1423//.large/dsc02603.jpg
(The bed is gettin a spray in bedline anyways..)

Drivetrain:
http://www.rankmyride.com/data//4/1/1423//.large/dsc02605.jpg
Custom Exhaust:
http://www.rankmyride.com/data//4/1/1423//.large/dsc02604.jpg

looking good!

Okay, i did some work to the 5.3...

http://www.rankmyride.com/data//4/1/1423//.large/dsc02606.jpg
http://www.rankmyride.com/data//4/1/1423//.large/dsc02607.jpg

Yes. An M90 Supercharger, and intercooled..

nice! love the color choice ;)

Look'in good so far, Great color choice, but why is the bed/box green?

http://www.rankmyride.com/data//4/1/1423//.large/dsc02609.jpg
http://www.rankmyride.com/data//4/1/1423//.large/dsc02608.jpg

Its nearly complete, I still have to add some misc. details..

how the fuck do you make it able to steer

You asked what color would look good on that?? Well I was thinking, maybe a dark red with a silver bottom half, or a Dark silver with a black metallic bottom half...

Lol, sucks that all we really have for lifting trucks are the crappy Intercos from the cheesy Hi-Lux kits. We need some Iroks, and 52" Michelins also. That would be tits! This is a great job on the truck. I could never have one in real life with IFS though. Glad I am straight on my rig. You should swap a straight Rockwell, or d60 in the front of one of these things. Then you could flex out twice as high.

Sorry, didn't notice old thread.

Sounds like a awsome 4x4 build, but I can't see any pic's starting from the interior on page two.