DriverSideImpact
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Hey, I've posted several times on the forum.
I just picked up a 1997 Tahoe LT. Stock 5.7 Vortec. 180 amp alternator, 199,800mi. Recently rebuilt trans-- Heavy duty clutches, planetaries, etc. w/ a shift kit.
My plans are to clean/fix it up a bit. Needs a driver-side front wheel bearing and the idler arm eventually. Carpet's stained and there is some rust on the bottom of the back driver door.
When I fix the rusty door bottom I'm thinking about:
Taking off the badge/bump strip, and repainting the bottom either black or gunmetal
Leaving the strip and painting from the strip-down black and leaving the middle silver.
I'll probably tint the taillights and turn-signals.
Clearance lights.
Fog/driving lights
Exhaust.
Better intake.
Change up the grille (not sure what exactly I'm gonna do with it yet). I'm thinking maybe either a GMC grille or color match the current one.
And probably throw in a few add-a-leafs in the rear (it sags a little), and either crank the torsion bars up an inch-ish or get different keys.
Those tires look too small on the truck, so a little bit bigger tires are in the plans. I'll probably keep the old 15 inch Blazer wheels on there, 15 inch tires are a bit cheaper than 16's. I'm gonna paint the wheels maybe black, but most likely gunmetal.
I have fender flares for it, that the guy included, but they are from a Suburban or 2500/3500. So I either have to buy rear Tahoe flares or modify the rear ones to work with the door. (Anyone have any rear Tahoe flares or know where I can get some for a good price?)
I just picked up a 1997 Tahoe LT. Stock 5.7 Vortec. 180 amp alternator, 199,800mi. Recently rebuilt trans-- Heavy duty clutches, planetaries, etc. w/ a shift kit.
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My plans are to clean/fix it up a bit. Needs a driver-side front wheel bearing and the idler arm eventually. Carpet's stained and there is some rust on the bottom of the back driver door.
When I fix the rusty door bottom I'm thinking about:
Taking off the badge/bump strip, and repainting the bottom either black or gunmetal
Leaving the strip and painting from the strip-down black and leaving the middle silver.
I'll probably tint the taillights and turn-signals.
Clearance lights.
Fog/driving lights
Exhaust.
Better intake.
Change up the grille (not sure what exactly I'm gonna do with it yet). I'm thinking maybe either a GMC grille or color match the current one.
And probably throw in a few add-a-leafs in the rear (it sags a little), and either crank the torsion bars up an inch-ish or get different keys.
Those tires look too small on the truck, so a little bit bigger tires are in the plans. I'll probably keep the old 15 inch Blazer wheels on there, 15 inch tires are a bit cheaper than 16's. I'm gonna paint the wheels maybe black, but most likely gunmetal.
I have fender flares for it, that the guy included, but they are from a Suburban or 2500/3500. So I either have to buy rear Tahoe flares or modify the rear ones to work with the door. (Anyone have any rear Tahoe flares or know where I can get some for a good price?)
I would definitely debadge demold. two tones that have been DBDM'd look awesome. And the pinstriping seems dated, but thats just me.
