Basic Body Mods - 2006 Chevy Silverado - Roll Pan - Mirrors

2006 Chevy Silverado Simple Style Render

Being unique is one of biggest reasons people build custom trucks and cars. It's how hot rods got started and why OE manufacturers offer so many build options. No one wants to drive a tan Camry around and those people that do, see their cars as point A to B devices-it might as well be a washing machine. For us, the guys and gals who don't want the same thing as the next person, custom touches are important. When it comes time to make your truck stand out, the body is one area that must be thoughtfully modified. Last month, we showed you how we started the transformation of a base-model '06 Chevy Silverado by lowering it with a Belltech 5/7 kit from Stylin' Trucks. This month, we ordered more parts from Stylin' as we addressed the body of the stock truck by adding a Sir Michael's steel roll pan, Street Scene tailgate handle flip kit, and Street Scene Cal-Vu mirrors. The Sir Michael's roll pan can simply be bolted on in place of the rear bumper, but to clean up the body, the decision was made to weld it in place. Handling the install, Mouse's Fab, in Phoenix, did the wrenching and welding. It didn't take much time at all to install these three parts, but the end result is a cleaner look and a truck that is different than the one you're driving next to.

1. A stylish and easy to install upgrade, Street Scene's Cal-Vu mirrors feature front and rear turn signal indicators for added safety, a sleeker design, and only require three nuts to secure them in place.
1. A stylish and easy to install upgrade, Street Scene's Cal-Vu mirrors feature front and
2. The first step was to assemble the mirrors. We simply ran the wires inside the mounting plate hole and then secured the mirror assembly to the plate.
2. The first step was to assemble the mirrors. We simply ran the wires inside the mounting
3. Removing the factory mirrors was simple. We removed the inner door panel by using an interior trim panel tool and an 8mm nut driver and then removed the three nuts from the mirror with a 10mm nut driver.
3. Removing the factory mirrors was simple. We removed the inner door panel by using an in

4. We could then slide the wires through the factory door panel hole, set the new Street Scene mirrors in place, and secure them with the three 10mm nuts. The wires were then ran to the turn signal switch for a left and right input signal.
4. We could then slide the wires through the factory door panel hole, set the new Street S
5. Moving to the rear of the truck, '99-'06 Chevy and GMC trucks are notorious for losing their tailgate handle trim piece and even though this one still has it, we're going to smooth things out and shave the handle completely. Also, a new Sir Michael's steel roll pan will replace the bumper.
5. Moving to the rear of the truck, '99-'06 Chevy and GMC trucks are notorious for losing
6. Handling the install was Mouse's Kustom Fab located in Phoenix. Here, the bumper was removed by disconnecting the tag light and tow wiring harnesses and unbolting the four bumper bolts from the frame. As you can see, the tailgate was also removed by simply lifting it off the hinge and disconnecting the tailgate cables.
6. Handling the install was Mouse's Kustom Fab located in Phoenix. Here, the bumper was re

7. The last step was to remove the spare tire mount and cable assembly.
8. Next up, the new Sir Michael's steel roll pan was test fitted. The fit was very good and lined up nicely with the Chevy's bed.
8. Next up, the new Sir Michael's steel roll pan was test fitted. The fit was very good an
9. Held up by magnets, Mouse took some final measurements before mounting the roll pan with screws. It's vital to make sure the spacing is even from side to side and top to bottom for a perfect fit.
9. Held up by magnets, Mouse took some final measurements before mounting the roll pan wit

10. Satisfied with the placement, four screws were drilled into the bed to hold the roll pan in place before it was welded in for good.
10. Satisfied with the placement, four screws were drilled into the bed to hold the roll p
11. The edges and corners of the roll pan and bed were then ground down with a disc grinder to prep it for welding.
11. The edges and corners of the roll pan and bed were then ground down with a disc grinde
12. Before the roll pan was welded in, the bed cap was removed so the four clip holes could
12. Before the roll pan was welded in, the bed cap was removed so the four clip holes coul

13. Don't worry, we didn't forget about the tailgate handle. It may not look like much, but on the left is the Street Scene tailgate handle relocator that flips the handle to the inside of the tailgate and on the right is the weld-in filler plate.
13. Don't worry, we didn't forget about the tailgate handle. It may not look like much, bu
14. Before making any cuts in the tailgate, Mouse made sure to take several measurements and draw a template for the handle's new location.
14. Before making any cuts in the tailgate, Mouse made sure to take several measurements a
15. As you can see by the red square, the tailgate handle will now reside inside the tailgate. Note the three screws used to hold the handle were removed so the factory handle could be pulled free and the release rods slipped out.
15. As you can see by the red square, the tailgate handle will now reside inside the tailg