Decided to create a build thread as I restore my 96 GMC K2500 Suburban. The only planned modification is a new sound system, including an Alpine double-din head unit, amplifier, and Infinity speakers with a powered subwoofer.
Two other threads (https://www.gmt400.com/threads/hey-y’all-from-southern-virginia.59963/ and https://www.gmt400.com/threads/having-my-new-to-me-96-gmc-k2500-suburban-completely-repainted.60708/) briefly describe my finding and acquiring the vehicle, and its trip to the body shop for repainting.
Here are a few pictures of what it looked like when I bought it:
The clearcoat was basically shot, the grille chrome was peeling, there was damage to the left rear behind the wheel, apparently from a blowout, the rubber side molding and bumper moldings needed replaced, and the hood insulator was gone due to being used for nesting material by a packrat.
A couple of switches needed replaced, along with the rear dome light, and the leading edge of the headliner (about half an inch) has frayed. The film on the front windows was peeling off. Other than that, the interior is in good shape, with no tears in the upholstery, and no major stains anywhere.
The front and rear tires were different brands, and only one set was E rated. So that meant buying a new set of tires. Hadn't planned on that.
It was used by the last owner (I'm the third) to tow a 6000 lb wooden sailboat in AZ and Mexico.
So it's in the body shop now, and apparently it's being sanded down mostly to bare metal. The painter originally thought it would just take a light sanding, but it turned out to have more dings than he noticed when estimating the job, requiring more sanding and filling.
Progress photos to follow.
Two other threads (https://www.gmt400.com/threads/hey-y’all-from-southern-virginia.59963/ and https://www.gmt400.com/threads/having-my-new-to-me-96-gmc-k2500-suburban-completely-repainted.60708/) briefly describe my finding and acquiring the vehicle, and its trip to the body shop for repainting.
Here are a few pictures of what it looked like when I bought it:
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The clearcoat was basically shot, the grille chrome was peeling, there was damage to the left rear behind the wheel, apparently from a blowout, the rubber side molding and bumper moldings needed replaced, and the hood insulator was gone due to being used for nesting material by a packrat.
A couple of switches needed replaced, along with the rear dome light, and the leading edge of the headliner (about half an inch) has frayed. The film on the front windows was peeling off. Other than that, the interior is in good shape, with no tears in the upholstery, and no major stains anywhere.
The front and rear tires were different brands, and only one set was E rated. So that meant buying a new set of tires. Hadn't planned on that.
It was used by the last owner (I'm the third) to tow a 6000 lb wooden sailboat in AZ and Mexico.
So it's in the body shop now, and apparently it's being sanded down mostly to bare metal. The painter originally thought it would just take a light sanding, but it turned out to have more dings than he noticed when estimating the job, requiring more sanding and filling.
Progress photos to follow.
