Chevrolet 4500 Kodiac Gets Fully Custom

Next Level Chevrolet C4500 2006 Store Front Profile

At Next Level Inc., we take pride in elevating every project we touch — and this 2006 Chevrolet C4500 was no exception. This iconic, heavy-duty truck underwent a complete transformation, blending rugged performance with custom styling and modern comfort. Every detail of the vehicle is customized and installed precisely. From the custom Battleship wrap to upgraded audio and flooring.

Take a closer look at everything that went into bringing this beast to life:

Exterior Transformation: Strength Meets Style

🚛 Full Vehicle Wrap

Notice the bold Battleship-themed wrap covering the entire vehicle. Designed to give the C4500 a tactical, commanding presence, the wrap spans the body, front bumper, and head rack. This custom look turns heads and sets the tone for the rest of the upgrades, delivering a military-grade aesthetic that is both sleek and aggressive.

🎨 Custom Gloss Black Paint

To complement the wrap, we refinished key components of the truck in a high-gloss black paint, creating a striking contrast and polished finish. 

Painted areas included:

  • Front Grille
  • Chrome Trim
  • Fender Vents
  • Side Mirrors
  • Door Handles
  • Rear Cab Handles
  • Hood Latches
  • Hood Handles

We also applied a smoked amber tint to the side mirror indicators, subtly darkening the lenses for a cleaner, more unified exterior appearance. Every painted part underwent meticulous prep and finishing to ensure maximum durability and a flawless, mirror-like shine.

🛠️ Heavy-Duty Powder Coating

For the parts that endure the most wear, we took protection even further with professional powder coating, providing a rugged layer of resilience against the elements. 

Powder-coated components included:

  • Bed Rails
  • Mirror Arms and Mounts
  • Grille Overlays
  • Vent Overlays

The result is a tough, durable finish that will not chip, peel, or corrode — ideal for a workhorse like the C4500.

Wheels, Tires, and Alignment: Built to Roll

🔥 Premium Wheel & Tire Package

The C4500 now rides in style on a brand-new setup featuring:

  • American Force 24″ x 8 ¼” wheels
  • Nitto Ridge Grappler LT315/50R24 tires

This combination offers the best of both worlds — aggressive off-road performance and street-ready attitude. We handled the mounting, balancing, and alignment process in-house at Next Level to ensure a perfect fit, optimum tire wear, and a smooth ride across all terrains.

Lighting & Installation: A Brighter, Safer Truck

💡 Full Exterior Lighting Upgrade

To complete the exterior transformation, we upgraded all exterior lights. Enhanced lighting improves safety and visibility while modernizing the overall appearance, bringing the exterior up to standards of brightness and style.

Interior Enhancements: Comfort and Sound Performance

🔊 JL Audio Sound System Upgrade

We brought high-end sound to match the impressive new exterior by installing:

  • JL Audio 6.5” Coaxial Speakers
  • JL Audio 6.5” 2-Way Component Speakers

We upgraded the sound system for better signal clarity and power distribution. Whether cruising the highway or parked at the job site, the C4500 sounds as impressive as it looks.

🧹 SeaDek® Marine Flooring Installation

We installed premium SeaDek® marine-grade flooring, offering unmatched durability and comfort. Our custom flooring process involved:

  • Scanning the cabin for a perfect fit
  • Designing a layout that complements the functionality
  • Precision machining of the material
  • Prepping and professional installation

SeaDek® provides a soft, slip-resistant surface that is waterproof, easy to clean, and tough enough for all heavy-duty work.

Rhino Lined Fenders and Rear Bed, Painted Underbody, Fixed Air Suspension, Rewired Entire Stereo, Fixed Dashboard

Final Result: A True Next Level Creation

This 2006 Chevrolet C4500 is a fully customized powerhouse — combining military-inspired aesthetics, upgraded performance, modern comfort, and extreme durability.

At Next Level,  we not only upgrade vehicles; we redefine them.

Ready to transform your vehicle?

Take your vehicle to the Next Level and call us today to get started!

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📍 Orlando Location: 87 W Michigan St., Orlando, FL 32806
📍 DeBary Location: 485 S Shell Rd Suite B1-B4, DeBary, FL

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Center Console upgraded at Next Level Inc.

This Hydra-Sports Customs boat came to Next Level for a huge upgrade to the entire boat. We’ve added all new upholstery to the seats, and along the gunwales with custom stitching. A custom acrylic dash was made to flush mount the electronics like the Garmin Chartplotters and JL Audio radio unit. Next Level is one of the only custom boat aftermarket fabricators that are flush mounting the JL Audio receiver and other electronics.  We also installed BocaTech Switches along with an Etching of Hydra-Sports logo with backlit lighting. This customer also got custom CNC cut SeaDek® cushioning and flooring in the boat.

Flooring and Upholstery

The boat was equipped with SeaDek® marine flooring everywhere in color combo Mocha over Black. The main flooring is 6mm thick with the helm pad at 13mm thick.

UPHOLSTERY – ALL NEW MATERIAL DOING NEW DIAMOND DESIGN

Audio

When it comes to sound we went with the best, JL Audio – a superior stereo for boats, 6 amps in a custom enclosure then wrapped to match the new seats. 4 tower speakers with covers, 4 T-top coaxial down-firing speakers, two 12” subwoofers, two 10” subwoofers, six outdoor side mounted speakers, four below deck JL coaxial speakers. We installed LED lights to add to the effect and painted the 3 engines and made custom OEM decals.

Customizations:

Acrylic Dash and Switch Panel

Custom cut and installed acrylic dash for new electronics from Garmin, JL Audio and Yamaha. Another acrylic dash panel was cut for the gauges and switch panel with new BocaTech switches. The lower acrylic panel has backlit lighting with Hydra-Sports logo etched for a great finishing touch.

-BocaTech re-settable switches

-Install and rewire all switches and install RGB back lighting

Lighting

Installed flir cam and tv ant – remove and replace NAV and ANC lights – install lightbar and remove and replace spreader lights.

Remove and replace trim tabs and pumps / led gauge and all 16 necessary components – test and verify all operation.

Custom CNC cut black acrylic boat name – 1 raised from transom and backlit.

INSTALL ACRYLIC BOAT NAME- WIRE RGB LIGHTING

Audio

Install all stereo components / wire / test tune and verify all 20 operation

Fill all holes in roof and rear sub location cut out backs of 1 speaker in hardtop and patch fiber glass and re-gelcoat all areas

Body Maintenance

Remove decals and pinstripes – full wetsand buff polish and 1 wax detail.

Full Hardtop soft Eisenglass – doorway in front and rear – 1 rollup windows on sides

Paint all engine cowlings – paint radar and lighbar and all 1 ant / mounts on roof / flir cam

FLIR M232 Camera

The M232 pan and tilt camera is one of FLIR’s smallest and affordable marine thermal cameras. Featuring a resolution of 320 × 240, the M232 improves safety by revealing vessels and obstacles at night. Enjoy 360 degree viewing while underway. Combine the M232 with a Raymarine Axiom MFD and take advantage of FLIR ClearCruise™ intelligent thermal analytics. ClearCruise™ provides audible and visual alerts when “non-water” objects such as boats, obstacles, ornavigation markers—appear in the scene. This enhances boaters’ overall situational awareness, both day and night.

Navigation

A FLIR thermal and night vision camera and GPS radar was installed to the T-Top then repainted black to give a sleek appearance that matched the engines we repainted and added new decals to.

Paint

Engine Maintenance

PERFORM 100 HOUR SERVICE ON TRIPLE 250
YAMAHAS TO INCLUDE OIL, OIL FILTERS,WATER
SEPARATOR FILTERS, REMOVE AND SPARK PLUGS,
CHECK AND CLEAN ZINCS, GREASE PROP SHAFTS
AND ZIRC FITTINGS, REMOVE LOWER UNITS AND
REPLACE WATER PUMPS/ INSPECT FOR ANY OTHER
ISSUES – YAMASHEILD ENGINES, START AND RUN
ENGINES HOOK UP COMPUTER AND RUN
DIAGNOSTICS, VERIFY OIL LEVELS, SHIFT AND
THROTTLE AND CORRECTLY PUMPING

INSTALL SET UP TEST VERIFY ALL OPERATION

Disassemble engine cowlings and all components to be 8 painted – reassemble cowlings and all components – install new decals on motors

Install new bow thruster control – install door latch

More Maintenance

Disassemble engine cowlings and all components to be 8 painted – reassemble cowlings and all components – install new decals on motors

Install new bow thruster control – install door latch

Install new TACO 15’OUTRIGGER (BLACK-SILVER) 1 and WINDLASS – MAXWELL RC86

Nissan Titan Parts Powder Coated Gold

This giant Nissan Titan came in to have the entire suspension system powder coated Gold.

Using our in-house vehicle lift, we were able to easily remove all of the suspension parts, trailer hitch, HornBlaster Train Horn, and exhaust tip that were already installed. Once each essential part was taken off, the parts were able to be professionally powder coated with a specific gold color that was chosen by the owner. Powder coating truck and car parts is the best way to professionally paint what is needed and is the longest lasting painting technique to use that will battle the outside elements.

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One of the most interesting things we found about this truck when it came into Next Level are the custom HID headlights with the Versace Medusa Head. A subtle touch that really takes this truck to the Next Level. Our business(Next Level Inc.) does not build custom headlights.
But WE DO CUSTOM HEADLIGHT HOUSINGS. Call or email us for more details.


See this video of a custom headlight housing we made for JSJUnlimited.com truck.


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If you will like to do custom work to your car, truck, van, boat, ATV, side-by-side, motorcycle or UTV, then Next Level Inc. is your place!

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Stop in and enjoy playing with new speakers and stereo’s on our demo wall full of head units and speakers. Crank it up, that’s what its for!

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Vehicle Paint Protection with Clear Wrapping

New cars and trucks need to protect their paint as to hold resale value and keep its shine for years to come. One way that you can protect your vehicle from elements of the road and weather is to wrap the body panels with a clear protective film.

This layer of protection is nearly invisible to the outside public, as pictured below, when installed by one of our professionals. It can prevent chips and scratches from rocks, dirt, and other road debris. A clear bra can prevent front end bug damage like we have here in Florida with the “Love Bugs” that eat at your paint if not removed.

Clear Body Film

Clear Bra Installed


Next Level uses on all vehicles- 3M™ Paint Protection Films.

Paint protection film – also known as a clear bra – is designed to protect your vehicle against the elements without changing the design features or color.


Front to back film protection

Soapy water is necessary for installation

Stealth Installation


Typically customers will first cover their front end with the clear bra film, and some ask to have the entire car wrapped from bumper to bumper. How much you want to cover is up to you.

 


Black Roof Wrap

Ceramic Coated Wheels and Truck


 

There’s a 100% chance something will wreck the paint on your new car. Rocks, bugs, stone, sand, harsh weather, keys, salt, rings — you name it. Our virtually invisible film tirelessly protects your paint, even when you can’t. Get it professionally applied to the high-impact, vulnerable areas of your vehicle. The film has advanced flexibility and hugs tightly to curves and contours, which makes it easy to install and leaves no visual trace.

The Scotchgard™ Paint Protection Film Pro Series offers:

•     Unrivaled scratch and stain resistance

•     Exceptional clarity

•     Resistance to yellowing

•     Self-healing technology, which makes most scratches disappear

•     Tough, durable and maintenance free

 


Stop in or call us to schedule your protective clear bra or vehicle wrap.

Call for appointments 407-704-5676

 


Open 9am-6pm M-F

If you will like to do custom work to your car, truck, van, boat, ATV, side-by-side, motorcycle or UTV, then Next Level Inc. is your place!


See our Google Reviews and see why others have chosen us to work on their vehicles.

Follow us on Facebook and see reviews here too!


Call for appointments 407-704-5676

Stop in and enjoy playing with new speakers and stereo’s on our demo wall full of head units and speakers. Crank it up, that’s what its for!

87 W. Michigan St. Orlando Florida 32806