Here is a few pics of my truck... My friends call it the "Zombie Hunter." I will do a full write up tomorrow of everything that I have done! Let me know what you think!!! Thanks.
-J
-J
2007 Silverado "Zombie Hunter"
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radact
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That is one Kickin truck inside and out.
gmacka
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Well illustrated picture mate well done
Nice setup and cool looking truck.Welcome to Radio Reference.
Do I see navy base stickers on the windshield?
Do I see navy base stickers on the windshield?
creeperjeep
Lit GMRS
Lejeun?
Porkins
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Nice Truck! I'd like to know more about that camera. Also those two red switches by the ebrake?
ridgescan
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Real nice truck! I wonder tho if the top of the dash is good for the scanner-too much sun?
Time will tell I guess, I should note that when the truck is parked the sun shade comes out!
Which camera? The red switch on the left is my master power that controls the switch bank and accessories through out the vehicle... I have had too many dead batteries to trust the ignition switch... The yellow switch is for the beacon out back on the tool box.
Thanks, Marine Corps stickers, I'm stationed out of Camp Pendleton.
Ok so here is my attempt at a write up for my truck, I am sure I will forget to mention something, but I guess I can add it later!
I bought the truck bone stock in May of 2007, and I have spent many hours and dollars getting it to where it sits now.
2007 Chevy Silverado 2500 6.0L Z71 Crew Cab.
Interior-
Droid BIONIC (Verzion) with Mobile Hotspot/Tether (To provide data for the laptop)
PYLE- Front/Rear waterproof facing cameras with IR LED's
UNIDEN- Bearcat BCT8 Scanner with stock antenna (currently looking for an upgrade)
UNIDEN- Bearcat PRO 505XL CB with PA (using dual tunable fire-stick antennas)
HP- Mini laptop with custom mount, powered off an interior 100W AC/DC power inverter... I have a 2000W mounted in the truck box.
COBRA- XRS 757 Radar Detector
Exterior-
IRON BULL BUMPERS (F/R)
RHINO LINER PAINT
XRC10 WINCH
WHELEN MINI LIGHT BAR (YELLOW BEACON)
DEWALT TRUCK BOX (2000W AC/DC INVERTER, CIG ACCESSORY PLUGS (2), TOOLS)
There are several other performance/suspension upgrades, but since this is the "shack setup" thread I won't go into detail on that.
I bought the truck bone stock in May of 2007, and I have spent many hours and dollars getting it to where it sits now.
2007 Chevy Silverado 2500 6.0L Z71 Crew Cab.
Interior-
Droid BIONIC (Verzion) with Mobile Hotspot/Tether (To provide data for the laptop)
PYLE- Front/Rear waterproof facing cameras with IR LED's
UNIDEN- Bearcat BCT8 Scanner with stock antenna (currently looking for an upgrade)
UNIDEN- Bearcat PRO 505XL CB with PA (using dual tunable fire-stick antennas)
HP- Mini laptop with custom mount, powered off an interior 100W AC/DC power inverter... I have a 2000W mounted in the truck box.
COBRA- XRS 757 Radar Detector
Exterior-
IRON BULL BUMPERS (F/R)
RHINO LINER PAINT
XRC10 WINCH
WHELEN MINI LIGHT BAR (YELLOW BEACON)
DEWALT TRUCK BOX (2000W AC/DC INVERTER, CIG ACCESSORY PLUGS (2), TOOLS)
There are several other performance/suspension upgrades, but since this is the "shack setup" thread I won't go into detail on that.
russellmaher
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Hello jurrd87 and welcome aboard! That's one "monster truck"! Pretty impressive set up. What I'm not seeing is an antenna or two on it...or maybe my bad eyes can't focus. Nice job, and thanks for sharing with us.
Also, thanks for your service, Marine.
Russell
Also, thanks for your service, Marine.
Russell
It's a nice truck, and I like it except for one thing...It's TOO NEW!!!
If you did this with a 57' dodge powerwagon, or perhaps a mercedes Uni-mog then it would truly be a killer!! 1.5 ton version with 4 ton 12vdc winch with manual control, front AND rear. Dual 150 amp delco alternators with separate cut-off switches.
In a post-apocalyptic world you would NOT want electronic fuel injection, electronic ignition or ANY on board computers.No power windows,door locks or A/C. A full oil/ trans cooler would be a must!Exterior spot and driving lights need to be grilled 150 watt OFF road unity's fed with 8 awg. multi strand belden. Window glass needs to be quartr inch wire mesh, FULL solid tube interior roll bar, gas-welded to the frame!! ALL antennas need to be hard mounted to the roof or body with reinforced steel gussets. All your radio comms would be shock mounted tube transmitters. Tires would be general brand solid rubber and engine would be a naturally aspirated, 454 v8 full block with dana gears and all this would just be for starters!
...Just pickin at ya. It's a nice ride! :twisted:
Oh yeah...rhino bumpers are ok,lol!
73,
n9zas
If you did this with a 57' dodge powerwagon, or perhaps a mercedes Uni-mog then it would truly be a killer!! 1.5 ton version with 4 ton 12vdc winch with manual control, front AND rear. Dual 150 amp delco alternators with separate cut-off switches.
In a post-apocalyptic world you would NOT want electronic fuel injection, electronic ignition or ANY on board computers.No power windows,door locks or A/C. A full oil/ trans cooler would be a must!Exterior spot and driving lights need to be grilled 150 watt OFF road unity's fed with 8 awg. multi strand belden. Window glass needs to be quartr inch wire mesh, FULL solid tube interior roll bar, gas-welded to the frame!! ALL antennas need to be hard mounted to the roof or body with reinforced steel gussets. All your radio comms would be shock mounted tube transmitters. Tires would be general brand solid rubber and engine would be a naturally aspirated, 454 v8 full block with dana gears and all this would just be for starters!
...Just pickin at ya. It's a nice ride! :twisted:
Oh yeah...rhino bumpers are ok,lol!
73,
n9zas
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Only have a CB in it now.Porkins
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Sorry, meant the OnBoard dash camera.
Zagadka
Member
That is a very cool installation and the truck as a whole just rocks. I have to ask though, how do you use all that? What does it allow you to do in actual use? Is it distracting as you drive?
I find myself overly distracted with a car radio and a 2 meter HT - I'd be afraid I couldn't harness the dicipline to drive with all that shiny stuff demanding my attention. What does having all that allow you to accomplish?
And lest anyone question, I ask out of genuine curiosity not snarkiness.
Rock on...
I find myself overly distracted with a car radio and a 2 meter HT - I'd be afraid I couldn't harness the dicipline to drive with all that shiny stuff demanding my attention. What does having all that allow you to accomplish?
And lest anyone question, I ask out of genuine curiosity not snarkiness.
Rock on...
ScannaMan9
Member
Wow
I call dibs!!
What did you use for the pics?
I call dibs!!
What did you use for the pics?
Thanks for the comments. I didn't have my CB antennas up when I shot the pics, and currently only have the suction cup antenna for the BCT8 at this time, I am looking for a good scanner antenna... any suggestions?
haha, yeah I know it wouldn't survive in an apocalyptic world... just a nickname my friends gave it.
nothing special, just a small camcorder from best buy on a vehicle mount tripod off of ebay
I use it for a lot of different things... Mostly for solving boredom when we are down at work... haha 75% of it is closed and off when I am driving, the only things I use while driving are the scanner, cb, and gps on my phone.
Just my old Droid 2 phone!!!
-J
I will leave that a secret! FYI, the POV is paid for by me, as well as all the equipment in it.
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