Malaki 2003 1500HD Build

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Malaki

Discussion Starter · Dec 4, 2017 (Edited by Moderator)

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Well I wasn't expecting to start a build thread again so soon. Especially not one for a 2003 again but here goes.

Here is my current truck (I am trading in soon) 2015 GMC Sierra (build thread) Malaki 2015 Sierra Build

I got a phone call from my father that works at a dealership about this 2003 1500HD with only 135,XXX miles that he could get me for a good deal. So I went in and looked at it and took it home to test drive. It has it's flaws but they all are normal for what it is. It has a manifold leak, Rust on the rockers and a couple dents. Nothing that can't be fixed. Dad called me a couple days later telling me someone else was wanting to buy it so I made the decision to jump on it and take on the new adventure. Here are the pictures of when I first took it home.

The interior looks immaculate. It looks like the back seat has never been sat in.

Future plans.
- Fix manifold
- Tool box
- New taillights
- Towing mirrors
- Exhaust
- Bigger tires

More to come

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Malaki

Discussion Starter · #2 · Dec 4, 2017 (Edited by Moderator)

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It was nice having my garage full of trucks for a little while.

My GMC and Ol Green at the dealership

First thing I did was take the truck in and fix some problems. Its amazing what sanding and painting can do to a truck.
Before

After

Front end before

After

I personally think it looks much better. I cleaned up and put the K&N intake in.

Next project is to clean up the engine bay and frame. This build is going to be full of these kind of cheap mods.

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nealinator

· #3 · Dec 4, 2017

I'll be interested to watch the progress.

diy_darryl

· #4 · Dec 4, 2017

Older trucks need LOVE too! Keep the pics coming!

Cowboy2563

· #5 · Dec 4, 2017

I love those ole 1500hd trucks. Following this build for sure! Cant wait to see what ya do next.

MOFF214

· #6 · Dec 4, 2017

In for updates

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BCZ71

· #7 · Dec 4, 2017

What did you use on the steps? What type of paint, or was it plasti-dip? Nice looking truck!

jake2250

· #8 · Dec 4, 2017

That rust looks allot better,, I was going to suggest just hitting it with Ospho and rattle canning it but what you did looks great from 20 feet!. That should delay any more serious damage until you can do it properly!
I really like that green and the interior looks awesome! Good luck,, like the rest have said I am looking forward to seeing the process. Nice truck!

Malaki

Discussion Starter · #9 · Dec 4, 2017

BCZ71 said:
What did you use on the steps? What type of paint, or was it plasti-dip? Nice looking truck!

I used plastidip for now. Just wanted to see how everything would look. Ill leave it on there all winter then do something that is more permanent later on.

Malaki

Discussion Starter · #10 · Dec 4, 2017

I am a big fan of this truck so far. I dont plan on doing a whole lot to it mod wise but thats what I said about my last 2 trucks and you can see how that turned out. I am sure the mod bug will hit me soon. This thread will be picture heavy as usual

Malaki

Discussion Starter · #11 · Dec 5, 2017 (Edited by Moderator)

Got ahold of a tool box for free today. so continues the cheap mods for the ole 6.0

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nealinator

· #12 · Dec 5, 2017

Can't beat that! How did you come by it? Looks like a short one...or is that just the perspective?

MOFF214

· #13 · Dec 5, 2017

nealinator said:
Can't beat that! How did you come by it? Looks like a short one...or is that just the perspective?

Definitely a low profile box. Nothing like free99

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nealinator

· #14 · Dec 5, 2017

I meant the front to back dimension look shorter than a normal toolbox size.

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MOFF214

· #15 · Dec 5, 2017

Oh..... Yeah that makes sense. My bad.

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redtherocket

· #16 · Dec 5, 2017

Nice truck bud.

That will be a lot more fun. No TC/VSC!!!. The simplicity of it will save you $$$.. Mods and repairs..

ferraiolo1

· #17 · Dec 5, 2017

I was riding my bike though my old campus yesterday and saw a student had the 100% identical truck. That green is nice all shined up

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Malaki

Discussion Starter · #18 · Dec 6, 2017

Yeah I am a big fan of the green. It's different and I've never had a vehicle that color. I really want to put some nice chrome 20 inch wheels on it to really make the color pop.

I do love the simplicity of these trucks. Just taking off the grill was so easy compared to my GMC.

Malaki

Discussion Starter · #19 · Dec 6, 2017

nealinator said:
Can't beat that! How did you come by it? Looks like a short one...or is that just the perspective?

Actually when I was in signing paperwork the GM of the dealership came in and said they just got a truck in with a tool box if I wanted to put it in my truck. I couldn't pass up that opportunity. :lol: it is a short one which I like so I can still fit my 4 wheeler and other junk in the bed.

nealinator

· #20 · Dec 6, 2017

Nice.....dealers never gave me nuthun I didn't claw and hassle them for....haha.

I can certainly see the advantage of maximizing the bed and still having some storage.

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