2006 Chevrolet Silverado - Chevy Confine Clean Up

If the weak economy isn't hurting you, please make a check out to Dan Ward at....With all joking aside, the lack of funds is affecting everyone and yet we're still driving rides that need to be customized. We understand this dilemma and hence, a cool new addition for right around $300. You spend most of your time behind the wheel and only a small portion looking at the outside of your truck. Using that as the basis for this month's Basic Budget Bolt-on, we contacted Stylin Trucks for some high-quality billet items to make our '06 Chevy Silverado look good, without being too flashy. The results were awesome and the install was simple. Stylin Trucks has a huge inventory of parts for your truck and with great prices and good customer service, it's no wonder why our truck looks so good. To help us pull the old parts off and install the new ones, we drove up to Clovis, California, where Grimeez Custom Paint calls home. While there, Kurt Grimes helped us freshen up the interior of this Chevy. Take a look at the story and get your interior looking its best.

From The Driver Seat:Besides the drilling and wiring involved in relocating the Tow/Haul button for the shifter, this install could not have been easier. The new look is custom and classy and we feel for just over $300, the upgrade was a huge success. Remember, it's the little things that grab the most attention. If your truck needs an upgrade, check out stylin.com.

YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
Time Spent Working:	1 1/2 Hours
Degree of Difficulty:	Beginner
Tools Needed: Small flat screwdriver, small Torx bits, Philips screwdriver
Parts Used:
All Sales billet headlight knob 9451R	$19.99
All Sales billet A/C knobs 9403R	$34.99
Empire Motorsports billet heater box with milled lines 509P	$109.99
Empire Motorsports billet grab handle 99GHP	$76.99
Empire Motorsports billet shifter handle 448P	$84.99
Total Cost:	$326.95
(all prices from stylin.com and do not include shipping or tax)

Opening the boxes from Stylin Trucks revealed the beautiful polished billet aluminum parts from All Sales and Empire Motorsports that would surely dress up our interior.
Opening the boxes from Stylin Trucks revealed the beautiful polished billet aluminum parts
On went the All Sales billet knobs that perfectly matched the headlight knob. Again, nice and simple.
On went the All Sales billet knobs that perfectly matched the headlight knob. Again, nice
The new All Sales billet knob was then pressed onto the stem and that was that.

With the knobs handled, we moved to the billet shifter handle from Empire Motorsports. As you can see, this truck's handle was painted black so it looked good already, but we were going to really dress it up.
With the knobs handled, we moved to the billet shifter handle from Empire Motorsports. As
With an O-ring around the knob, it was very easy to turn and there was a hole drilled for the light for easy visibility at night. Couldn't be any easier.
With an O-ring around the knob, it was very easy to turn and there was a hole drilled for
Next, the steering column surround was removed by simply unsnapping the pieces apart.

Chevy interiors are known for having plastic, plastic and some more plastic. We were going to quickly upgrade this with some aluminum. This is the factory plastic headlight knob. We simply pulled the knob out to remove it.
Chevy interiors are known for having plastic, plastic and some more plastic. We were going
Moving over to the HVAC controls, the factory plastic knobs were pulled free just like the headlight knob.
Moving over to the HVAC controls, the factory plastic knobs were pulled free just like the
First off, Kurt Grimes pulled the plastic trim panel from the front of the dash.

The plastic panel was reinstalled in the switch box and the wires were fed through the new hole for the switch. The box was then installed and the wires reconnected underneath the dash.
The plastic panel was reinstalled in the switch box and the wires were fed through the new
A location for the new momentary switch was found under the cargo light switch next to the headlight switch. To gain access to this, the entire panel was pulled free.
A location for the new momentary switch was found under the cargo light switch next to the
Kurt then loaded his ratchet driver with a Torx T-30 bit and removed the factory shifter handle from the column.
Kurt then loaded his ratchet driver with a Torx T-30 bit and removed the factory shifter h

To gain access to the shifter Tow/Haul wires, it was necessary to pull the lower plastic panel free and remove the steel column guard. Kurt could then disconnect the wires.
To gain access to the shifter Tow/Haul wires, it was necessary to pull the lower plastic p
After drilling a hole in the side to slide the switch and wires through, a hole was drilled for the switch mounting location.
After drilling a hole in the side to slide the switch and wires through, a hole was drille
We were in business now as the new billet shifter looked great inside the cab.

We could then install the new polished billet shifter handle in the factory location. The rubber boot was then slid over to make it look OE.
We could then install the new polished billet shifter handle in the factory location. The
Kurt then moved to the passenger side grab handle. Using a small flat screwdriver, the plastic panels were popped free.
Kurt then moved to the passenger side grab handle. Using a small flat screwdriver, the pla
To gain access to the shifter Tow/Haul wires, it was necessary to pull the lower plastic panel free and remove the steel column guard. Kurt could then disconnect the wires.
To gain access to the shifter Tow/Haul wires, it was necessary to pull the lower plastic p

Kurt purchased a common momentary on/off switch from Radio Shack to engage the Tow/Haul mode. He cut the factory wires from the factory shifter handle and used a soldering gun to solder the wires to the new switch.
Kurt purchased a common momentary on/off switch from Radio Shack to engage the Tow/Haul mo
As you can see the black retainer keeps the clip locked into place. After pulling the headliner down enough to see it, Kurt slid the retainer over and freed the clip. The handle then simply pulled out.
As you can see the black retainer keeps the clip locked into place. After pulling the head
Everything was then put back together the way it came off.

Empire Motorpsorts included toggle bolts, similar to those used in drywall, to insert into the roof liner and lock into place.
Empire Motorpsorts included toggle bolts, similar to those used in drywall, to insert into
We inserted the bolts fully into the liner and tightened them down until everything was secured.
We inserted the bolts fully into the liner and tightened them down until everything was se
The new polished billet grab handle looked classy and custom.

Moving to the heater box cover, we needed to trim down one side because our truck had a custom center console. A factory truck would not need this modification.
Moving to the heater box cover, we needed to trim down one side because our truck had a cu
This part of the install was quick and simple as well, as we unbolted the factory bolts and then reused those bolts to secure the beautiful polished cover. The look added a touch of custom to the passenger side.
This part of the install was quick and simple as well, as we unbolted the factory bolts an
This part of the install was quick and simple as well, as we unbolted the factory bolts and then reused those bolts to secure the beautiful polished cover. The look added a touch of custom to the passenger side.
This part of the install was quick and simple as well, as we unbolted the factory bolts an