Orange is the new black - A 2019 Colorado ZR2 Build

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Its been a bit since I posted any sort of an update. But got a few more odds and ends for the truck and then took it for a long 2 week shakedown through Nevada, Utah, Idaho, Washington, Oregon and California. Kinda a whirlwind tour of those areas hitting a few hotspots and just getting out and exploring a bit. Learned a few things along the way for sure. Need to work a bit more on organizing and containing things, really looking hard at the decked system for that. But any way with out further yakking, here are some pictures!

Trying to pack during the monsoon season can be difficult!
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Camping near Utah Lake, don't recommend it. Apparently its pretty much a death algae lake of disrepair and pollution. The camp ground was not off on some BLM land (unfortunately) as we were trying to make time to get to Washington fast to visit with family.

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Stopped at a nice park in Idaho along the snake river for a picnic! Felt great to get off the highway and stretch a bit.

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Did you install the Prinsu Rack, or did CBI install it for you?
 

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I had a local 4x4 shop install it. I was not very confident in my own ablities to drill into the roof of my truck.
How many hours did they charge you? Like you I also don't want to drill into my truck.
 

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No paint protection
I'm going with Metro
4 Hours, which I think is what Prinsu says the install time should be.
I had a shop price the install out at 5 hours @ $135.00 an hour. Basically the cost of the Rack. So it sits in the garage until I just go for it. I would however like to wrap the roof in Satin Black before the install since I doubt I'll be breaking out the Chemical Guys Waxes afterwards. Thanks for sharing.
 

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Awesome build, you started with a great truck, good to see the $$$ spent on the gear to get you out rather than the truck which would leave you pennyless.
Pinstripes prove ya use it, plus they polish out. If you wrap it in saran wrap yer screwed if you need to paint something.
 
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