04palass Posted April 11, 2020 Report Share Posted April 11, 2020 Hello, I picked up this 2003 SSS about a month ago. It has 115k miles 1 owner. I have wanted one for many many years and was finally able to get one! It does need some TLC. First thing was a good detail Then I did some tint which is a must! Also fixed the missing tailgate handle bezel Time for rust repair and a 06 front end swap Now for the big stuff. I found a 2006 HD hood locally I then purchased some rust free fenders out of state which I am currently in the process of installing, just waiting on the grille to get painted Fenders are rough All torn apart Here is how she sits now 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcairns Posted April 11, 2020 Report Share Posted April 11, 2020 Congrats on getting your dream truck! That is some major work you are doing! They must use a lot of salt on the roads in Minnesota. I have never seen that much rust on an SS. But then I live in Southern California. Any plans for upgrades? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
04palass Posted April 13, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2020 On 4/11/2020 at 11:56 AM, dcairns said: Congrats on getting your dream truck! That is some major work you are doing! They must use a lot of salt on the roads in Minnesota. I have never seen that much rust on an SS. But then I live in Southern California. Any plans for upgrades? Thanks! Unfortunately they sure do but it will be fixed! For now just rust repair and a drop kit but I'm sure it will go from there haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim713 Posted April 13, 2020 Report Share Posted April 13, 2020 Looks nice! Where are you located? I have an 03 SS in Waconia, MN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcairns Posted April 13, 2020 Report Share Posted April 13, 2020 6 hours ago, 04palass said: Thanks! Unfortunately they sure do but it will be fixed! For now just rust repair and a drop kit but I'm sure it will go from there haha Well, if you have the budget, I can highly recommend a supercharger I have had the Magnacharger Radix on my truck since new and it really wakes up the truck. I think they don't make this exact Radix now, but a redesigned version is on their website. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matslp488 Posted April 13, 2020 Report Share Posted April 13, 2020 I hate everyone with a supercharger on their SS (in a good way) ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcairns Posted April 15, 2020 Report Share Posted April 15, 2020 (edited) On 4/13/2020 at 3:20 PM, matslp488 said: I hate everyone with a supercharger on their SS (in a good way) ? ? But seriously, if you can afford it, or find a good used one, it is the most fun mod you can do. It totally changes the character of the SS Edited April 15, 2020 by dcairns (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
04palass Posted April 15, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2020 On 4/13/2020 at 12:26 PM, Tim713 said: Looks nice! Where are you located? I have an 03 SS in Waconia, MN Thanks! I am in Maple Grove On 4/13/2020 at 2:09 PM, dcairns said: Well, if you have the budget, I can highly recommend a supercharger I have had the Magnacharger Radix on my truck since new and it really wakes up the truck. I think they don't make this exact Radix now, but a redesigned version is on their website. That is my goal eventually haha, just not sure when. I got the grille back from the shop yesterday! Now just waiting on the headlights in the mail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12secss e mack Posted April 15, 2020 Report Share Posted April 15, 2020 Looking good . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matslp488 Posted April 15, 2020 Report Share Posted April 15, 2020 8 hours ago, dcairns said: ? But seriously, if you can afford it, or find a good used one, it is the most fun mod you can do. It totally changes the character of the SS I know! I’ve been wanting a radix or tvs 1900 and every time I have the extra cash for it none come up... and every time ones comes up the funds are not available lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12secss e mack Posted April 16, 2020 Report Share Posted April 16, 2020 you will fine one , best to go with a TVS if you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krambo Posted April 16, 2020 Report Share Posted April 16, 2020 Looking good. Congrats on the purchase! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
04palass Posted April 22, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2020 Well going alittle further that I had originally planned this early into having this truck but, the fenders I bought from Texas didn't match quite which turned into basically painting the whole cab since I am at it so now it will only need a box. I also have a aftermarket intimidator spoiler getting painted too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
04palass Posted April 24, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2020 Hopefully will have it fully assembled this weekend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
04palass Posted April 27, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2020 (edited) All back together!! I am so happy with how it came out! Next is a box Also got a "Vortec Max" cover and did a quick clean of the engine bay Edited April 27, 2020 by 04palass (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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