:: Progress Note ::
.:July 20 2008:.
so we painted.
masked up and ready to go
color on
done but it's dark... sorry
.:July 18 2008:.
rims are on and new grill, clear lights are on.
.:July 17 2008:.
Teaser shot of new rims....
more parts are coming
clear projector headlight, park lights, corner lights,
chrome stock grill
stock 20x8.5 rims with +31mm offset (to tuck the tire in nicely and able to drive that way!)
and refresh paint (California Orange!)
.:july 10th 2008:.
new stuff arrived
.:July 6th 2008:.
c-notch in and rims back on.
.:July 5th 2008:.
started c-notch on rear today.
got driverside done.
passengerside needs to weld the uppermount
.:June 27th 2008:.
new qaurter panel piece arrived, c-notch coming in today.
body fix is starting next week, then going for paint on after 4th July. paint ordered, California Orange it is!
.:June 20th 2008:.
did passenger side roof rack hole fill finally....
doing driverside tomorrow and sunday.
Started to work on dropping rear more, so I can lay frame.
and also got all stuff for front end so I can redo that as well.
RE7's are in for rear, looking into new setup for front so RE7 for fronts are put on hold for now.
also looking for c-notch, flip upper plate for rear to lay lower.
it's on the road now and feel good driving it again!
OK since been hybernating.
it's spring and time to start!
Brake is replaced, waiting on slam's RE7's now.
and will be doing some work to lay frame, then body work, then paint soon.
Got all new parts for front brake, will be replacing them soon. new battery, might add extra battery as well.
this year will be working on body a bit, then new paint scheme coming.
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REMOVING
I'm going to remove that side step that I converted on page7.
it's just not look right.....
and soon as starts warming up, start working on the trimming some stuff around suspension so I can lay frame...
I haven't sold this thig or anything.... still working on it.
ADDED
::Sept 13th 2007::
started on re-relocating the shock.
one side angle wasn't right and stuff hittin so made few changes.
::sept 9th 2007::
removed the roof rack moldings off finally, getting ready to smooth out the roofrack mount that was cut and bolt left on.
also wet sanded the hood with 2000 grid so no small bumps and stuff. gotta do another coat of paint and clear...
Misc Page. since I do something on the side.
page 13 .
new center console is built and installed!!
I updated this morning. got little more stuff done!
I added console build page on page 12 .
Ok hood is on primer stage but all in one color now.
:: Aug 12 2007 ::
Back from Envy Frenzy 07
I received 2nd this year for mid/Fulls size SUV mild.
one step up from 3rd last year.
:: Aug 5th 2007 ::
Back from Carlisle All Truck Nationals.
Exceeding Limits Truck Club awarded for 3rd place in club perticipation.
I got Ram Air hood for my birthday gift while at the carlisle.
so had to put them on while we are at the show.
that's why hood is white!
Bag is action
Rims are back on
I kept the rear original tire.
front is nakang 255/35/20
rear is 275/45/20
::June 4 2007::
here is the pic
::June 3 2007::
Took Molding off from front bumper today. and I had my son help me taking off and have him doing primer. I'llpost the pic tomorrow.
::June 1 2007::
well got tired f looking at the chrome grill I put on, so here goes by painting....
:: May 11 2007::
still working on the side step.
and I got bord so I painted my notebook also
::April 5 2007::
I'll be taking pic of the sidestep cutting..
and I gotta get this finish before 15... which is first show for me to go this year...
::April 2 2007::
I removed teh side steps temporarly
I"m cutting it off about 2/3 of it so it doesn't stick out as much.... so will be one off side step coming soon also.
::March 28 2007::
got something very intersting going on...
got front bumper cover free but not for tahoe...
so making htat fit..
::March 14 2007::
new grill came in day early so it's in now.
I'm thinkng of painting side to black.
:: March 8 2007::
bought new grill waiting for arrival.
:: March 1 2007::
Here is the pic of the gauge
more on the interior page with lighted up etc.
:: Feb 29 2007::
order the right reverse gauge, it arrived today and I just put in. Pic will follow shrotly.
:: Latest News Feb 26th 2007::
Reverse gaug below was wrong one for me!
so I had to order another one..
and since I bought this on ebay and this guy not refundable,
I"m selling it for $30 which is less that what I paid for. I just want to get lid of it. if anyone interested, shoot me the message.
::Latest News Feb 20th 2007::
bought reverse glow gauge panel.
it's on the way
::Latest News Feb 17th 2007::
even on this cold weather in NY.
I managed roof rack removal. still need to remove the rails...
::Latest News Jan 28th 2007::
Well well too cold this week.
so went out shopping with my kid and got the RC escarado.
see if I can modify this and make it drag while stay in warm house.
:: Latest News Jan 25th 2007::
I have removed the flame grill insert, replacing it with either mesh grillor billet straight one, but prob I'm gonna paint that black now to match the entire truck.
plan is flmae pinstripe will be off. completely black.
I'm also going to remove the roof rack.
now I'm doing some research, I'm going to bag the tahoe also.
it's going to be done the way people hasn't tried yet. so this one gonna be first easiest 2wd conversion with bag.
::latest News Jan 24th 2007::
my police report still hasn't assigned to detective.
Eventhough there was freakin wallet that he left in my tahoe!
that's f@#ked up. but I"m patiently waiting.
costed me over $400 to get window and tint and new remote.
::latest News Jan 19th 2007::
Well on wed mornin, getitng ready to go to work, I see coffee cup was on my seat, I look up, passenger side window is busted.
and I look around, nothing really stolen.
excpet main remote for my headunit......
then look around passenger side,
what a dumb thief, he dropped his wallet!
so I called the cop, they came took report.
now it's in the hands of detective to go make arrest...
and window, and remote all that will be replaced and paid by him now.
lucky me for stupid ciriminal.
::latest change Jan 2007::
Frontgrill, corner lights painted.
::latest change Dec 2006::
my tahoe got sidemirror broken by people trying to pass the tight space in the street(I wasn't driving)
so I got the money to replace the side miror instead I got this new one off ebay. and it looks good.
more on the exterior page.
::latest look... of June 2006 ::
painted the bumper to match..
This is pic of beginning
::sometime in late 2004::
(some pictures are taken by old digital camera so not clear pic.)
::Latest News of Sept 2006::
sub box are in new alternator I"m waiting to have it fixed minor issues.
I got my first sponsor Webair if you want the good webhosting for your site check it out!
::Latest News of Aug 2006::
Center Console is being glassed on some parts.
I broke my digital camera so I can't take pics yet but center console is 90% dompleted.
::Latest News of July 2006::
Started to construct new center console.
Pic will be on my interior page.
well I went to Envy Frenzy 06 this weekend.
I had the chance so I entered judging.
I got 3rd place for mid/full suv mild category.
so far I went 2 shows.
first one was at bar beach in long island, NY got 5th on SUV.
so I guess I'm doing something right... or just lucky...
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Page 1:: Introductions/Updates
Page 2:: Interior Mods
Page 3:: Exterior Mods
Page 4:: Sound/Entertainment System
Page 5:: accident pics
Page 6:: RoofRack removal
Page 7:: Side Step modification
Page 8:: AirSuspension
Page 9:: previous progress info
Page 10:: Transformation from day one to now.
Page 11:: my tahoe in showcoverage pics from other websites
page 12:: New Center Console build
Page 13:: Doing Static Drop on My friend's Blazer
Page 14:: Shock relocation
Page 15:: New Paint Progress
Page 16:: Shaving Doors, antenna,pretty much everything
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