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Reply With QuoteThe interior is super clean, but the pewter with blue interior is quite the odd color combo. No complaints, though, since I like blue. At least it's not tan or red.
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This is a discussion on 1badgmc's Suburban Thread within the Projects, Builds & Restorations. forums, part of the General Discussion category; Since it won't be staying completely untouched, I'll go ahead and start this thread from the beginning. The Vehicle: 1998 ...
Since it won't be staying completely untouched, I'll go ahead and start this thread from the beginning.
The Vehicle:
1998 Chevrolet Suburban LS.
I purchased it on January 22, 2010 with 166,134 miles on the clock. When I bought it, I talked with the salesperson who sold it to the previous owners. They bought it 7 years ago. It was an older couple that had owned it. They traded it in on a new truck. The Suburban had been parked undriven for over a year. The inspection sticker has been expired since 02/08.
I have 2 check engine codes right now. I have a P0141: O2 sensor and a P0340: camshaft position sensor. When I picked it up, the a/c wasn't working either. I put a couple of cans of R-134 in and the rear is currently cold, but not the front. The compressor wasn't even kicking on before I charged it, so I'm hoping it's just still too low and that's why the front isn't working yet. I'm praying there aren't any leaks.
The Plans:
DRLs were killed within 2 minutes of getting home with it. Today I removed the luggage rack and Ventshades. It's dark out now, but I still need to get the tape from the Ventshaes removed.
Running boards need to eventually go.
Today I ordered a DDM Tuning 4500K 35w HID kit.
I'm going to swap over the TYC Elegante headlights and parking lights and Anzo LED taillights from my '94.
I still haven't decided if I want to go with clear corners or the euro amber corners. I'm leaning toward amber.
I have a smooth front bumper with fog lights and a frenched plate that I had gotten for the '94 that I'll get painted and put on.
The stock rear bumper has been hit, so I want to replace it. Preferably with a work truck bumper that I can paint.
A drop is definitely needed. I have the parts to do a 3" front and 2" rear drop right now, but I'm just afraid it might give me too much rake.
I need tint too. These windows are way too light.
LEDs: I plan to replace all the interior courtesy lights and HVAC lights with white LEDs. I would also like to get into the radio and window switches and replace those with white LEDs as well. The gauge cluster I'll put blue LEDs in.
Maybe find a '99-'00 Escalade gauge cluster.
That's the short list for now. I'm sure more ideas will come along, but this is what I've got for now.
Last edited by 1badgmc; 01-24-2010 at 06:33 PM.
The interior is super clean, but the pewter with blue interior is quite the odd color combo. No complaints, though, since I like blue. At least it's not tan or red.
Who dat ?Originally Posted by 1badgmc
I'm thinking the previous owner had some issues backing up to a trailer. There is a trailer brake controller on the dash, so I know it's been used to pull something.
On the left side it looks like maybe a trailer was cranked pretty high and the truck was backed into the tongue which hit the taillight and pushed all the way around the corner and caught the body a bit.
On the right side, the bumper was hit a bit harder and pushed into the body.
I'm not overly concerned about these issues since it's not going to be a showpiece, but I would like to straighten them out a bit if I can.
Wife. She wanted to stay inside where it was warm. :LOL:Who dat ?
Except you must have made her get out and wait while you took the interior pics, no ?
Why takin parts of the 94 for it?
♠ Magnaflow ♠ Rough Country 3" ♠ 33" Cooper STT's ♠ Blackbear ♠ K&N ♠ Keystone Hood ♠ Carriage Works ♠ Paint ♠ 6000K HID's ♠ 35% Tint ♠ XD Hoss's ♠ Bedrug ♠ Smoked Tails ♠XBL: ll U MAD BR0 ll
She got in the back while I shot the front.
oh the possibilities
♠ Magnaflow ♠ Rough Country 3" ♠ 33" Cooper STT's ♠ Blackbear ♠ K&N ♠ Keystone Hood ♠ Carriage Works ♠ Paint ♠ 6000K HID's ♠ 35% Tint ♠ XD Hoss's ♠ Bedrug ♠ Smoked Tails ♠XBL: ll U MAD BR0 ll
The '94 is going to be relegated to less-than-daily duties. I want the good lights on the truck that's being driven. If I can afford it later, I'll buy new stuff to put back on the '94, but for now, I don't need to spend all that money again.
She's a perv. She already brought that up.
ahh I see n hear ya on that.
♠ Magnaflow ♠ Rough Country 3" ♠ 33" Cooper STT's ♠ Blackbear ♠ K&N ♠ Keystone Hood ♠ Carriage Works ♠ Paint ♠ 6000K HID's ♠ 35% Tint ♠ XD Hoss's ♠ Bedrug ♠ Smoked Tails ♠XBL: ll U MAD BR0 ll
you got yourself a keeperShe's a perv. She already brought that up.
♠ Magnaflow ♠ Rough Country 3" ♠ 33" Cooper STT's ♠ Blackbear ♠ K&N ♠ Keystone Hood ♠ Carriage Works ♠ Paint ♠ 6000K HID's ♠ 35% Tint ♠ XD Hoss's ♠ Bedrug ♠ Smoked Tails ♠XBL: ll U MAD BR0 ll
She's a perv. She already brought that up.
That she is...you got yourself a keeper
♠ Magnaflow ♠ Rough Country 3" ♠ 33" Cooper STT's ♠ Blackbear ♠ K&N ♠ Keystone Hood ♠ Carriage Works ♠ Paint ♠ 6000K HID's ♠ 35% Tint ♠ XD Hoss's ♠ Bedrug ♠ Smoked Tails ♠XBL: ll U MAD BR0 ll
You know this is the only truck besides mine Ive ever seen with that color combo.The interior is super clean, but the pewter with blue interior is quite the odd color combo. No complaints, though, since I like blue.
98 C-1500 4.3 v-6, 5/7 drop
Upcoming: Custom interior, Shaved handles, Custom built flush bed cover, Paint, rear sway bar
I don't think I'll ever get over how odd it is and I'll never forget my reaction the first time I opened the door and saw it. I literally paused for a second and gave it a crooked look and thought "ooooooo k?" :LOL:
werdddd,
I've never seen pewter/blue.
Definately unique
1999 2 Door Tahoe|20's| 3/6" -IN PAINT.
get the euro amber corners..you wont be disappointed
2004 Crew Cab 3/6 on Intros
Bagged 96 rcsb on Intros
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