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   I wanted to keep a track of the projects I have completed moreso than a wish list, as I think that will keep growing. 

Hope you all don't mind.

But just in case, here are some things coming down the chutes:

Removal of pinstriping Completed3.14.09
Leveling Kit Completed 3.14.09
FullTime Amber Daytime Running Lights Completed 
Custom painted Bowtie with Custom Vinyl Rhino Completed 4.23.09
Pioneer F700BT Completed 4.26.2009

Different Z71 Graphics Completed 4.12.09
AVS Ventshade Bugflector IICompleted 4.7.09 
Wind/rain deflectors for windows Sending these back and retiring the idea
Summit Racing 8.0mm Spark Plug Wires and NGK TR55GK plugs (June 09)  Completed 7.02.09
Liquid Metal Rhinos + Hankook Dynapro AT M 285 70 R17 Tires Completed 5.11.2009
Custom storage area in hidden spot in console (in progress) This one was killed because I needed a place to store the HD radio stuff.  No more useable storage.  I had the base plate cut out.  Was getting ready to cut the sides and form compartments.  Might have to re-route the wiring to see if it cleans things up...not sure its possible to do the way I want.

Magnaflow clamped in place (new idea in place of full cat back dual exhaust, though that would be preferred))
Oilless High performance Drop in Filter (new idea in place of S&B cold air intake, though that would be preferred)

Billet Grille
Molded Dash Kit or send dash for dipping in a carbon fiber print due to scratches on instrument cluster surround by previous owner.

Edited by TCR1 - 06 Jul 2009 at 8:41am

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TCR1 Member Joined: 18 Feb 2009 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 70	Topic: TCR1's projects completed Posted: 03 Mar 2009 at 11:01pm
	I wanted to keep a track of the projects I have completed moreso than a wish list, as I think that will keep growing. Hope you all don't mind. But just in case, here are some things coming down the chutes: ~~Removal of pinstriping~~ Completed3.14.09 ~~Leveling Kit~~ Completed 3.14.09 ~~FullTime Amber Daytime Running Lights~~ Completed ~~Custom painted Bowtie with Custom Vinyl Rhino~~ Completed 4.23.09 ~~Pioneer F700BT~~ Completed 4.26.2009 ~~Different Z71 Graphics~~ Completed 4.12.09 ~~AVS Ventshade Bugflector II~~Completed 4.7.09 ~~Wind/rain deflectors for windows~~ Sending these back and retiring the idea ~~Summit Racing 8.0mm Spark Plug Wires and NGK TR55GK plugs (June 09)~~ Completed 7.02.09 ~~Liquid Metal Rhinos + Hankook Dynapro AT M 285 70 R17 Tires~~ Completed 5.11.2009 ~~Custom storage area in hidden spot in console (in progress)~~ This one was killed because I needed a place to store the HD radio stuff. No more useable storage. I had the base plate cut out. Was getting ready to cut the sides and form compartments. Might have to re-route the wiring to see if it cleans things up...not sure its possible to do the way I want. Magnaflow clamped in place (new idea in place of full cat back dual exhaust, though that would be preferred)) Oilless High performance Drop in Filter (new idea in place of S&B cold air intake, though that would be preferred) Billet Grille Molded Dash Kit or send dash for dipping in a carbon fiber print due to scratches on instrument cluster surround by previous owner. Edited by TCR1 - 06 Jul 2009 at 8:41am

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TCR1 Member Joined: 18 Feb 2009 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 70	Posted: 03 Mar 2009 at 11:13pm
	First things First. FTADRL Completed 2-12-2009
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TCR1 Member Joined: 18 Feb 2009 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 70	Posted: 03 Mar 2009 at 11:15pm
	Followed by a custom painted bowtie on 2-13 and 2-14-2009
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TCR1 Member Joined: 18 Feb 2009 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 70	Posted: 03 Mar 2009 at 11:17pm
	Next came the refinishing of my cladding with Refinish Restorer on the weekend of 2-27-2009
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TCR1 Member Joined: 18 Feb 2009 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 70	Posted: 03 Mar 2009 at 11:21pm
	The Av got some shades on 3-2-2009. Put on by the folks at Colorado Off Road on Santa Fe and Hampden. Jerry Jones is the owner of the shop. Real nice guy and they do good work from what I can tell so far.
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TCR1 Member Joined: 18 Feb 2009 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 70	Posted: 11 Mar 2009 at 8:06am
	Lots of work to do still, and as I suspected, its easier to add stuf to the list than to take it off Edited by TCR1 - 13 Apr 2009 at 9:02am
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TCR1 Member Joined: 18 Feb 2009 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 70	Posted: 15 Mar 2009 at 8:28pm
	Well a couple more things off the list thanks to Ken! This weekend I used the torsion bar unloading tool that Ken let me borrow to install Readylift torsion keys. Then had the truck aligned. After the alignment, I had some time to remove the pinstriping with the help of a cool little rubber wheel that you attach to a cordless drill. Thanks Ken! I think I also figured out how to do multiple pictures in a single post Edited by TCR1 - 15 Mar 2009 at 8:31pm
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TCR1 Member Joined: 18 Feb 2009 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 70	Posted: 24 Apr 2009 at 9:31am
	I repainted my bowtie due to some heavy chips in it. Decided to go with a metallic blue. It matches the new z71 graphics better. It is a little darker than I thought, but I like it. I then had some custom vinyl work done by Mr. Sign in Englewood, CO. I found an image for a semi-pro team and altered it for me. Here is the final product. I took the photo with my phone, so its not the best, but gives an idea. I have some bubbles in the photo but removed them this morning. Edited by TCR1 - 24 Apr 2009 at 9:33am
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chadstr Senior Member Joined: 23 Mar 2007 Online Status: Offline Posts: 301	Posted: 24 Apr 2009 at 12:43pm
	The rhino looks good ryan. I noticed to that you were wanting to put on 285 sized tires...if you didnt raise your front up an extra two inches above level, they may rub on the front when turning...depending on the offset of the wheels you get/have. Right now with mine leveled +2 when I turn clear right, I peeled my mudflaps off, and they were the skinny ones. Just FYI you may have to bump it down a bit. However mine is not cladded so there may be a big difference, I dont know. Chad Edited by chadstr - 24 Apr 2009 at 12:45pm
	Yea, My modifications on my truck are worth more than my truck.
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TCR1 Member Joined: 18 Feb 2009 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 70	Posted: 26 Apr 2009 at 8:45pm
	*Originally posted by chadstr* The rhino looks good ryan. I noticed to that you were wanting to put on 285 sized tires...if you didnt raise your front up an extra two inches above level, they may rub on the front when turning...depending on the offset of the wheels you get/have. Right now with mine leveled +2 when I turn clear right, I peeled my mudflaps off, and they were the skinny ones. Just FYI you may have to bump it down a bit. However mine is not cladded so there may be a big difference, I dont know. Chad Thanks Chad. I was told that 285s will fit stock Avys with cladding. Mine has the keys done like you saw, but that doesn't neccesarily increase clearance. Just in a certain part of the travel. Chris has 285s on hers, so I figured I would be good to go (though her wheels are still stock so ). I will check with the folks at Discount tire to see if they will let me do a clearance test. The 265s just seem so small in it now. I am going to get the liquid Metal Rhinos (http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/wheels/liquid_metal/product/byName.do;jsessionid=lLc3J1dCVDzLMlymm1QGXM2R7Ct1K0F7ph6N1G1Z41VxZHM3yn193jnyRQ1P4k5Wcwh5WbJGX90nYfSjjwRMsWNCTQJHXqZ1nC3rXHYbycLYcTvh2cQ19rBLVYrTKzLt!1937123322!210590157?r=CODINT%7Cpc%7C80109&tmn=Rhino&typ=Truck). They have a 5" back space and are 9" wide, which should bring the outside edge of the tire near the outside of the fender well. Not sure if this will cause a problem inside though). The plan is to put those Hankooks on. They look great, just hope they are as quality as they are reported to be. I may be getting those on pretty soon since Discount tire has 12 months 0% interest, instead of waiting for July and just paying outright then anyway. Edited by TCR1 - 27 Apr 2009 at 9:43am
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