Project DD Hoe Pics

[3-UP]

Well,finally got the drivers side done, pretty much the same as the other side.:dunno:.


http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u80/yz426quad/z1.jpg

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u80/yz426quad/z2.jpg



Here's a hinge pic, I had to use hood struts which I happened to have off a 93 Camero. The stock springs were pushing the back of the hood up for some reason so to the trash they go.:rolleyes:.

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u80/yz426quad/z3.jpg

[98extgreen]

more pics please

[94_Blacklabel]

I wish I could just pay you to mold my fenders for me lol. Looks killer!!!!

[99gixxer]

it just keeps getting better & better.:10:

[94Yukon]

WOW! that looks great.

[Chuggernaut]

Phenomenal :10:

[94Bla§er]

****in sick

[Blaze5509]

Awesome update pics...I am curious to see how you tackle the cowl on this one??

[3-UP]

Awesome update pics...I am curious to see how you tackle the cowl on this one??

I think I'm going to do the bumper before the cowl as I have most of the pieces to build the bumper.

[92 sierra slx]

cant wait to see the bumper being fabbed man awesome hoe

[jimhrabe]

Sick!!!

[Blaze5509]

I think I'm going to do the bumper before the cowl as I have most of the pieces to build the bumper.

Cool...I ain't goin anywhere. Lol. I'll just have to watch you fab a bumper first then tackle the cowl. haha

What are the plans for the bumper??

[3-UP]

What are the plans for the bumper??

Nothing fancy,you'll have to wait and see.:dunno:.

[94Z-Buggy]

Subscribed ! Fudging Awesome !

[KC9NMO]

I'm typically not a big fan of the 03 and up Chevy front ends, but that looks awesome!

[16vconversion]

Beautiful lines . Nice work ! I'm not a body guy , I like dents faded paint better. No-one glances twice at the ratty beat up pickup holding 300+Hp

[bignick81]

damn....i'm speechless...i love it:rocking:

[3-UP]

I would have liked to be posting pics of the bumper progress but the Hoe's in the snow for a few weeks while other things are being done in the garage. But here's a couple pic's anyway.:dunno:.

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u80/yz426quad/snohoe1.jpg

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u80/yz426quad/snohoe2.jpg

[Bagged 04]

Freaking sick! Great work.

[jimhrabe]

Sick!!!!!

[shakedown067]

That front end is just SICK on the OBS!!!!!

[Blaze5509]

I hate you...

[bizzybone485]

bro that looks dope on these obs trucks. Im considering doing this. I like the 94-98 the best but this looks really good on the obs trucks and im having seconds thoughts of my finishing product. I cant wait to see finalized pics.

[jays88chevy]

Luv the hoe, very nice

[onebadasstahoe]

thats awesome

[Low88]

how sick is that! I am pumped on this new forum, I hadn't seen half of these.

[Inverter]

Sweet work 3 !!!Excited bout the bumper,do us proud!

[99gixxer]

once again... speechless

[DroppedAsAChild]

DAMN it just keeps gettin better and better every time you update

[yukntukn22s]

Great looking work, cant wait to see the bumper.

[Kruznlow69]

Damn i need to get on the forums more! I now have one forum on FSC to do a lot of reading up on. I havnt seen this thread in a while, but i havnt been on much either. Awesome work on the swap man.. i like the attention to detail..

edit.. Looking back through saw your height senders... always wondered about building sumpin to do that. psi changes so much with weight (gas/passengers) what did you use for parts? worked with them on semi's but they're and actual air valve also.

[3-UP]

I used Dakota digitals system I got a real good deal on it.It uses height sensors and air pressure.It is very adjustable,but to make it work proper you have to use small 1/4 inch line which I had no problem with. I also have adjustable valves inline and on my dumps with silencers. Not looking for speed with big lines etc. When I air out all you hear is the click of the solenoids. Just like to keep thigs as clean as possible. Thanks for all the comments guys, I should be able to get it back in the garage next week so I can work on the bumper.

[djracer]

brother you have some sick skills!

[Kruznlow69]

I used Dakota digitals system I got a real good deal on it.It uses height sensors and air pressure.It is very adjustable,but to make it work proper you have to use small 1/4 inch line which I had no problem with. I also have adjustable valves inline and on my dumps with silencers. Not looking for speed with big lines etc. When I air out all you hear is the click of the solenoids. Just like to keep thigs as clean as possible. Thanks for all the comments guys, I should be able to get it back in the garage next week so I can work on the bumper.

kewl. i did a little searching and saw that kit after i posted. how does it determine to use the height sensors vs the press sensors? i hear ya on the small valves/line. i planned on a stealth up/dwn setup piggybacked on a 1/2" fill system. want to have slow dumps, fast ups as well as very slow ups for when i want to go up a lil without hopping up infront of 5.0

i really like that front end work you did. hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm :-)

[POWERAID]

Hey 3up, I Must Say: Nice Work And Continue To Take Your Customs To Another Level. Also,i Will Like To See Some Of Your Pics Of Your Sir Micheal Rear Latch Relocator Inside And Out. Now, I Need To Do My 2door Tahoe After I Caught Three Teenager Breaking Into My Tahoe On Sunday.

[3-UP]

Kruzn it just for fluctuations so if your on an off camber that say your front wheel get pushed up in the wheel well so that the computer doesn't try and adjust ride height for that wheel because it See's the increase in pressure. If that makes any sense at all.:dunno:. On the monitor it shows tank/bag pressures and shows ride height in percent. Along with a million other programmable features.

POWERAID I don't have any pics of the rear latch, it's not a Sir Michael's I just modded a old front handle to work on the inside,there's already a removable plate there to install it in.:hack:

[POWERAID]

thanks

[Marcos]

Speechless.

[gostranger]

wow 3 nice work i love to see the modded hoes makes me want to go out and work on mine in the snow keep up the good work are you going to make the road trip to carlisle all truck nationals this year so we can see this thing in person???

[3-UP]

wow 3 nice work i love to see the modded hoes makes me want to go out and work on mine in the snow keep up the good work are you going to make the road trip to carlisle all truck nationals this year so we can see this thing in person???

Nope, I was to Carlisle quite a few years ago not the all truck though. One pile of cars and parts for all your needs. I'm not much for shows,the vehicles actually done nice never win, well around here anyway.:dunno:. I'd be crazy particular if it was done to Show Hoe standards..

[gostranger]

you dont have to go to show you can go to just hang out and check out each others work also score on some good buys in the parts area!there are a ton of trucks and alot of ideas to check out i hope you reconsider and go!!

[1BadAction]

Very observant,it came from Florida.Nice to work on a rust free vehicle.I'll be updating progress soon,just started working on the front and everything is working out as planned.

so this is why I had such a hard time finding a 2dr hoe, I got fricken canadians down here stealing them from me! :hack: j/k :D

Looks f'n awesome man, I'm going to go work on mine now. in the sunshine :D

[3-UP]

so this is why I had such a hard time finding a 2dr hoe, I got fricken canadians down here stealing them from me! :hack: j/k :D

Looks f'n awesome man, I'm going to go work on mine now. in the sunshine :D :LOL: :LOL:

:sorry: they don't make them in Canada, I can work on mine in the sunshine right now but I would have to lay on a couple feet of snow and ice.:flipoff:. I should be able to get it back in the shop next week to get at the bumper build again.:clap:. I still can't forgive my parents for letting me grow up in Canada.

[bundy72]

Did you cut the tops off the '03 fenders or make your own. The work you have done looks killer. Keep up the good work.

[3-UP]

Made my own tops and fronts,it's alot easier to work with a higher guage sheetmetal thats also not coated like the stock metal.:hack: :weld:

[bundy72]

That nose looks better on your Hoe than what it came off of.

[BagginA93chev]

that front end is looking really good man nice job.

[spot me 2]

When your done, do you want to do mine?? I'll come up there and fish while you do it. JK
Looks good!

[m3gumby]

I just started reading through this thread today. I've never really been a fan of a 2 door hoe, but this one looks beautiful no lie. Debadge that 1500. You have some awesome fab skills. Well played canadian ;-)

[3-UP]

I just started reading through this thread today. I've never really been a fan of a 2 door hoe, but this one looks beautiful no lie. Debadge that 1500. You have some awesome fab skills. Well played canadian ;-)

No moldings in this pic.:colby04: :clap: I tried out my new eraser wheel on one side before I put her out in the snow.

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u80/yz426quad/snohoe2.jpg

I just like this pic so here it is again:looking:

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u80/yz426quad/snohoe1.jpg

[2LOW4ND]

This truck is so sick! right on... NICE NICE keep on keeping on this thing!

[99SKALAID]

want to sell it??

[stoltz23]

How well do those eraser wheels work? was yours a 3M one?



No moldings in this pic.:colby04: :clap: I tried out my new eraser wheel on one side before I put her out in the snow.

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u80/yz426quad/snohoe2.jpg

I just like this pic so here it is again:looking:

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u80/yz426quad/snohoe1.jpg

[2LOW4ND]

How well do those eraser wheels work? was yours a 3M one?


Mine is, i have been useing it with factory tape it works very nice!!! But i have rocker panels on my poject and the tape they use on there is death! But as for a a 3M wheel and it works great on molding tape etc!

If you log into my truck project pictures you will notice my slow progress i dont talk about with the removal of the old tape, being im bagging the truck i dont want to dwell on the negatives haha.

[3-UP]

How well do those eraser wheels work? was yours a 3M one?

Yah mine was a 3M one it worked well,I think, never used one before.

99SKALAID Hoe not forsale:whyme:.

[96thebossgrnchv]

looking great!!

[Orangette]

That is a very nice 'Hoe you got there fellow Canadian :naughty:

[99bluetahoe]

No moldings in this pic.:colby04: :clap: I tried out my new eraser wheel on one side before I put her out in the snow.

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u80/yz426quad/snohoe2.jpg

I just like this pic so here it is again:looking:

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u80/yz426quad/snohoe1.jpg

This front end looks so good on the OBS trucks. Very nice.

[99SKALAID]

99SKALAID Hoe not forsale:whyme:.

you just ruined my night :mad:

ill continue to admire the truck and have to monthly ask for you to sell it to me then :colby04:

[1BadAction]

you just ruined my night :mad:

ill continue to admire the truck and have to monthly ask for you to sell it to me then :colby04:

build your own! :offtopic: :hack:

[Inverter]

3!!!!Wheres that fricken bumper ?:biggrin:

[3-UP]

3!!!!Wheres that fricken bumper ?:biggrin:


Still outside in the snow right now should be able to get it back in later this week or on the weekend to get back at the bumper. Sorry for the delays. :colby04:

[Inverter]

Just givin you a hard time...Cant waite 2 c what kinda lines your gonna create!

[Izzy]

It just keeps getting better. :rocking:

[Blaze5509]

I just have to keep posting in this thread...It is one of my favorites. Loving the lines that are created by forging these generations together.

And your right...that front end pic is badass...you should be proud!!

[3-UP]

Well I finally got her back inside on the weekend and got a chance to start working on the bumper.I got half the mounts done as I cut the bumper in half as its too wide and allot easier to fabricate and weld when you can whip off one side at a time. 99 & up GMC bumper by the way because I like the lower valiance.

Here's when I started with only a few cuts to haul the back in to go in line with the fender.

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u80/yz426quad/bump.jpg

Here's the rest of the pics as of an hour ago,made it so the body-line is the same height as the line of the bumper.The line is also the same depth as the lines on the doors etc. It may not look it but there was allot of cutting and welding to get that body line in there.:eek:. Soo much left to do,all that over again on the other side , weld the halves together,mounts on the other side then getting the center up against the grill. Oh well at least the hard parts over now that I have a visual of how its going to look. Enough babbling here's the pics.:nopity:.

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u80/yz426quad/bump1.jpg

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u80/yz426quad/bump2.jpg

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u80/yz426quad/bump3.jpg

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u80/yz426quad/bump4.jpg

[Chuggernaut]

Damn, dude! :rocking: :10:

[96thebossgrnchv]

sweet!:drool: :drool: :drool:

[shakey]

very, very nice!!!

[cody777]

Love the hoe man like all the work your putting in

[91blkstpsd]

Wow, that is looking killer! Nice attention to the details instead of just slapping something on it. Post some farther away shots so we can get a better look. :LOL: Keep up the awesome work!

[White_Stealth]

Looks awesome, but one question. Is it just bolted to the frame, or do you have it tied into the fenders somehow? Just asking cuz the bumper/frame flexes different than the body and don't want you to tear up your paint when you go out and drive it for the first time. Otherwise it looks pretty nice, and definitely different.

[Inverter]

There you go 3 !! I was waitin 2 c what you were gonna do.You had said somethin about using 2 bumpers and making 1.So instead you took one bumper and cut it in half ? just to shrink it,length wise and rebuild the brackets to close the gap? Nice! Those bumpers were the "only goodlooking ones"for the GM trucks imo.and even better flush.Looks great!!

[3-UP]

Wow, that is looking killer! Nice attention to the details instead of just slapping something on it. Post some farther away shots so we can get a better look. :LOL: Keep up the awesome work!

I'll take another pic tomorrow night,not much room in the garage to get too far away.:dunno:. I have to buy a new battery for it tommorrow so I may back it outside to see how it looks and snap a pic or two.

[3-UP]

Looks awesome, but one question. Is it just bolted to the frame, or do you have it tied into the fenders somehow? Just asking cuz the bumper/frame flexes different than the body and don't want you to tear up your paint when you go out and drive it for the first time. Otherwise it looks pretty nice, and definitely different.

It's just bolted to the frame and there's a gap in between the fender and the bumper. Nice to see you looking out for me though. Cant Wait to paint it alot of blocking to do before that, primer grey would be nice though.:aniteef:.

[3-UP]

There you go 3 !! I was waitin 2 c what you were gonna do.You had said somethin about using 2 bumpers and making 1.So instead you took one bumper and cut it in half ? just to shrink it,length wise and rebuild the brackets to close the gap? Nice! Those bumpers were the "only goodlooking ones"for the GM trucks imo.and even better flush.Looks great!!

Yah I changed my mind a few times on the bumper situation.

[m3gumby]

I love this build more and more. Good work 3 up

[djracer]

Sick as usual!

You need the shirt that says custom comes one saw blade at a time!

[Bens95cobra8594]

Nice job dude, can't wait to see it when she's done!

[Izzy]

Everytime I see this thread I think "damn". :cool:

[Blaze5509]

Everytime I see this thread I think "damn". :cool:
:word:

So are you not using the bumper cap?? making a full metal bumper??

Just when I think its over the top you pour even more on!

[GMracer]

awesome fabrication, top notch work dude.

[Toolman]

:eyecrzy: Not sure how I missed this thread. Very nice job that you are doing. :rocking: I like how clean it is looking. :thumbup:

[94Yukon]

That is sick man!

[3-UP]

Wow, that is looking killer! Nice attention to the details instead of just slapping something on it. Post some farther away shots so we can get a better look. :LOL: Keep up the awesome work!

Here's a few more just for you, well actually I had to see what it looked like ouside before I start on the other side.:thumbup:.

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u80/yz426quad/bump6.jpg

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u80/yz426quad/bump8.jpg

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u80/yz426quad/bump7.jpg

[Marcos]

:drool: :10:

[92 sierra slx]

I had to see what it looked like ouside before I start on the other side.:thumbup:.

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u80/yz426quad/bump6.jpg

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u80/yz426quad/bump8.jpg

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u80/yz426quad/bump7.jpg
it looks bitchin

[POWERAID]

Dam Dam Damn That Look Wicked.....

[98extgreen]

that looks ****ing awesome, great job u giving me inspiration to that to mine

[ccreddell]

Now you got my wife pissed at me! She's getting tired of washing my drool towels!

[Kruznlow69]

Looks beautiful man, wish i could do the fron end on mine too. beautiful work!

[Chuggernaut]

:drool::drool::drool: And how long have you been fabricating? Not just on this project, but were there others before this?

[99SKALAID]

i want it :(

[91blkstpsd]

Here's a few more just for you, well actually I had to see what it looked like ouside before I start on the other side.
Thanks man! lol That looks amazing. Thats the best front end conversion I have ever seen. Now lets see it in paint! haha jk.

[yukntukn22s]

This is one of the cleanest 2 doors I have seen. Great fab work.

[Midnight Rider2]

You have one of the most B.A. 2dr 2wd Tahoes that I have ever seen. And to top it all off, it's a daily driver. I can only hope '96 rcsb dd will look this great. :thud:Okay its time for me to stop dreaming and wake up:boring::bawl:

[PEDROG]

very nice!! very good work you have been doing to her

[silve-rod-o]

did those colorado tail lights fit right in there or was there alot of body reshaping involved?

[3-UP]

did those colorado tail lights fit right in there or was there alot of body reshaping involved?

The shape of the quarters is the same as the light the tailgate is different but very little. You have to shave a little off the light itself so your tailgate gap is proper and do your normal sheetmetal filling etc..

[98extgreen]

more pics please

[68Drop]

Oh wow, so you are putting the NBS front end on it. I should say you already have. It looks great! Thanks for the advice on the conversion. Im doing mine this Friday. Should be interesting. I just bought new axles because of a rear disc conversion I put on mine a year ago. You have hands down the cleanest Tahoe I have ever seen and congrats to you for doing all your own work. That doesnt happen all the time. Keep the pics coming.

[WhySoSerious]

wow. :drool: do they make those wheels in 22s?

[3-UP]

wow. :drool: do they make those wheels in 22s?

No there OEM NNBS Yukon wheels. There might be a aftermarket wheel close in 22's :dunno:.

[WhySoSerious]

No there OEM NNBS Yukon wheels. There might be a aftermarket wheel close in 22's :dunno:.

I knew they were OEM NNBS yukon wheels. I thought they had some in 22s. I think the Escalade is on 22s.

[3-UP]

Yah,the Escalade one's are not too appealing.:dunno:

[NorCal_z71]

unreal build man. i cannot wait to see it done, i am actually thinking about this front end conversion for my truck having seen this. by far one of my favorite 2doors ever and its not even done. hats off to you man :rocking:

[papastahoe]

Hey 3,what a great looking Hoe.you inspire all of us that own Hoes to get into it more.and to think of all the guys at GM with all there schooling and hours of shapping clay and then you in your garage doing the work yourself create the nicest looking Hoe any of us has ever seen.Hat is off to ya man..

[3-UP]

Haven't had much time to work on the bumper but I did get all the holes welded up from the top cover and got the other side all shaped in + all the mounts made for it also. I ended up taking 3-3/4" out of the center to get the right width. Now I just have to weld the center and onto the smoothing.:eek:. I even took a pic before the filler for you guys. I hope to have it all finished by the weekend.:dunno:.

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u80/yz426quad/raw2.jpg

[IH8FORD]

Haven't had much time to work on the bumper but I did get all the holes welded up from the top cover and got the other side all shaped in + all the mounts made for it also. I ended up taking 3-3/4" out of the center to get the right width. Now I just have to weld the center and onto the smoothing.:eek:. I even took a pic before the filler for you guys. I hope to have it all finished by the weekend.:dunno:.

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u80/yz426quad/raw2.jpg

that looks awesome but thats the only pic we get? :argue:

[3-UP]

Yup, all the rest is the same as the other pics. I'll get some good ones this weekend if I finish it.:rolleyes:

[m3gumby]

Get that 8itch painted and get some pics man. Looks great

[yukntukn22s]

Hell yeah, cant wait to see it painted.

[TLL]

I cheated and just put the Street Scene new style SS bumper cover on my "00 Limited. It's definately not as nice as your full conversion will be by any means but it does look damn good on there if I do say so and trust me I do say so alot. haha Keep up the great work and send us pics. You have me drooling all over my keyboard waiting.

[gasjob2500hd]

dam its looking sick
i wish i had that painted to match grill on my truck thats my color too
i got the gray one cause its the work truck didn't come w. any nice options

[98extgreen]

More Pics !!!

[NorCal_z71]

ill say it again, definitely one of the sweetest builds ive seen, that front end looks right at home on there. I cannot wait to see the finished product so i can photoshop it on to my truck. a bit down the road i legitimately may consider this, it looks too good. great work bro

[3-UP]

Couple more pics,she's out of the garage for a week or two. Will take more pics once I get the valiance welded up after taking the 3 3/4" out of it. Once I get it back in I'm taking a break from the bodywork and do something more important.Gonna install my extra 5gal.ss tank underneath and make some brackets and install the EDC. :smile:

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u80/yz426quad/prime1.jpg

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u80/yz426quad/prime3.jpg

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u80/yz426quad/prime2.jpg

[yukntukn22s]

You made that front end look right at home on that tahoe. Awesome work man, its going to look great painted.

[White_Stealth]

So when does mass production start? Your front bumper turned out nice :10:

[IH8FORD]

that looks awesome i cant wait to see it painted.

[92 sierra slx]

:worship:

[m3gumby]

Looks pretty sick. are you gonna put on some kind of lower valence?

[Toolman]

:rocking: Looks good!

[BagginA93chev]

Awesome work man!

[ratfink61]

sexy as hell

[Blaze5509]

speachless...

U stickin with the dark blue??

[3-UP]

Got a nice color picked out, definatly not the blue.:looking:

[Nevr2Lo]

3-UP that looks saweeet!!!! Awesome job. What happened to the old front end parts (eg. grill,headlights,parking.markers...) are they up for grabs.. Let me know, my 2door is comming along but still need some more parts. Thanks...

[3-UP]

All the nose parts are pretty much junk,grill cracked and broke everywhere,head/park lights are toast,used to be a Florida vehicle.

[Blaze5509]

Not that the blue is bad...but I was hoping for a color change.

I can't wait...


To Be Continued...

[Midnight Rider2]

Looking better everyday

[tahoen]

Is there a reason why we haven't seen a driver side fender pic?

[3-UP]

Is there a reason why we haven't seen a driver side fender pic?

There's a couple on page 13 .:dunno:.




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[Black90Sport]

more pictures please sir

[JRod707]

i just discovered this thread and i stared on the 1st page and worked my way to here. its amazing to see the transformation of your hoe. you are a gifted body man keep up the good work. i cant wait to see the new update

[98extgreen]

wow that is just beautiful

[BURN-N-DOLLARS]

This is so sweet...... Love the conversion on the OBS..... Can we get some pics of the core support you promised....... LOL..... Can't wait to see the end product..:10:

[3-UP]

Page 10 is the only core pics.

[BURN-N-DOLLARS]

3 did you use that part of the core all the way down and weld it to the original core and and if not did you use the section that the headlight mounts to.

[BURN-N-DOLLARS]

I was also wondering about how you to the measurments to cut the fenders..... Cant understand where to measure from..... I also love the tails.. And Grant does cary them in stock now. So sweet this ride is....

[3-UP]

All i did was modify the tops of the support as shown in the pics. As for the fenders you rough cut them first then continue to cut them down until the nose of the hood lines up with your lights and grill.

[3-UP]

Here's some valiance pics , the first thing I let someone else do on the Hoe dumb move on my part.:whatever:. I asked to just have it welded down the seam thats it,do not grind the weld or do any finishing work so I could carefully smooth the welded seam and leave the factory color. I pick it up to see they have puddied and primed about two feet across the middle... I fixed it up a bit to stick it on to see how it looks.

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u80/yz426quad/vailance2.jpg

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u80/yz426quad/vailance1.jpg

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u80/yz426quad/vailance3.jpg

[98extgreen]

Awesome, looks great

[94Yukon]

That looks great man.

[jimhrabe]

Looking good

[White_Stealth]

That looks awesome, and came togther nicely, good job. :10:

[IH8FORD]

i love it i cant wait to see it all one color.

[Chuggernaut]

:10::10: Keep up the awesome work!

[92 sierra slx]

:10::10: Keep up the awesome work!
what he said

[Toolman]

Here's some valiance pics , the first thing I let someone else do on the Hoe dumb move on my part.:whatever:. I asked to just have it welded down the seam thats it,do not grind the weld or do any finishing work so I could carefully smooth the welded seam and leave the factory color. I pick it up to see they have puddied and primed about two feet across the middle... I fixed it up a bit to stick it on to see how it looks.



I have bought and used a plastic welder from Eastwood. If you want to do it yourself with another valance.

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[Black90Sport]

looks great

[Toolman]

I see you deleted the post but yes I have welded up a few things with it. It works great. I did a caddy body kit and welded up the bowtie on my grill. I have used it a few more times but cant remember right now. :D

[3-UP]

Yah I was going to make a new reply but got distracted. Good to know that they work well if I do another valiance.
I should be able to get it back inside to work on the EDC and the extra tank at the end of next week hopefully.

[Midnight Rider2]

...Speechless...Gets better every time I look at this thread

[kev2809]

man. you did a bad ass job. the best conversion i seen so far, you made it look effortless

[91HeavyChevy]

almost better than sex

[94_Blacklabel]

Please send me instructions on how you did that bumper

[Midnight Rider2]

Gotta love a 2dr hoe:rocking:

I love all hoes:hump: :daddy: j/k

[DroppedAsAChild]

Damn like said above better every time i see it

[mike8705]

Beautiful Hoe man...I used to be in the fabrication business for about 2-3 years and you seldom see craftsmanship like that. Keep it clean...thats the only way to roll. :10:

[nice06z71]

damn that looks sweet, nice hoe

[Toolman]

Please send me instructions on how you did that bumper


He cut it up and put back together. I can bet that he did not use JB weld. :aniteef:

In all seriousness you just have to tear into it. Cut and fit as you go. It is not really that hard. what worked for him might not do the trick for you. He extended fenders and other things that might not have been noted. :thumbup:

[95HOE on dueces]

damn that shyt is sick! i miss my hoe :(

[tahoehtp]

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u80/yz426quad/vailance2.jpg

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u80/yz426quad/vailance1.jpg

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u80/yz426quad/vailance3.jpg
Just beautiful man. beautiful.....
I'm cutting mine up for rear soon so I can lower more about as much as yours are..
but man....
your 2dr is just beauty.
:10:

[chizzle]

how long are your 4 link bars. and does the axle move foward when you air it up.

[96thebossgrnchv]

Great work!

[orangehauler]

Do u have measurements for the first cut on the top of the fenders

[ccreddell]

Do u have measurements for the first cut on the top of the fenders

I would think one of the easiest ways would be to bolt the hood on with just enough spacers to clear the fender. Then use a protractor to trace the hood profile on the fender. Of course you need to add 1/4" to get your gap. then cut the fender take out the spacers and refine your edge. And go from there.

[kev2809]

well, he needs the shave the body line now, thats for sure.

[91blkstpsd]

well, he needs the shave the body line now, thats for sure.
Maybe thats what he is plannin. :dunno: Sure hope so.

[95HOE on dueces]

looking sick!!! man i miss my hoe..

im thinking of going the OEM wheels route on my '01 silverado to keep the thieves away..what size tires you runnin... are they the stock size? i wish i could find some OEM 22s..only seen escalade ones thou in 22

[DroppedAsAChild]

looking sick!!! man i miss my hoe..

im thinking of going the OEM wheels route on my '01 silverado to keep the thieves away..what size tires you runnin... are they the stock size? i wish i could find some OEM 22s..only seen escalade ones thou in 22


Found some on google

http://hartford.craigslist.org/pts/712261084.html

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3005405

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/_Car-Truck-Parts-Accessories__22-TAHOE-SILVERADO-AVALANCHE-YUKON-WHEELS-TIRES_W0QQitemZ360055910934QQadnZCarQ20Q26Q20TruckQ20PartsQ20Q26Q20AccessoriesQQdiZ2865QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item360055910934

[silverado82]

I like the 2dr style

[95HOE on dueces]

Found some on google

http://hartford.craigslist.org/pts/712261084.html

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3005405

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/_Car-Truck-Parts-Accessories__22-TAHOE-SILVERADO-AVALANCHE-YUKON-WHEELS-TIRES_W0QQitemZ360055910934QQadnZCarQ20Q26Q20TruckQ20PartsQ20Q26Q20AccessoriesQQdiZ2865QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item360055910934


DAMNNNN them pricey!! thx for the links...might have to go with the oem 20s

[PEDROG]

update?

[bgwhtahoe]

What did you do for the hood latch? Also i know that you said that you did not mod the hood but what about the grill?

[tofnlows10]

looks good

[twotonhoe]

that bumper looks awsome along with the front end.

[lowryder99]

What did you do for the hood latch? Also i know that you said that you did not mod the hood but what about the grill?

Also curious to see what you did with the latch.

[GMracer]

free bump, but I was wondering how long your 4link bars are, I'm looking into bagging a buddies of mine.

Not that you haven't heard it, but the work is amazing, keep it up man!

[tinygmc]

one :10: bad a** truck

[OCLRNC]

Any updates 3-up? I just saw this thread for the first time and all I can say is amazing.

I just purchashd my first truck that I am going to try working on everything myself (1990 ex. cab chevy) and all I can say is you are the man. I have always been a fan of keeping it simple, and looking like it came from the factory.....you tahoe is the prime example.

Huge props man.

[qcakartracer]

Anyone seen the finished project???

I just was wondering if it was going to be painted like the rendering??

Thats one BAD A$$ looking ride

Great work and great inspiration for all of us to get off of our A$$ and build something

[kev2809]

:word: no updates?

[White_Stealth]

If your name's not 3-up quit bumping the thread.

You guys keep getting me all excited when I seen the thread in my user cp and all I keep getting is disappointment

[3-UP]

If your name's not 3-up quit bumping the thread.You guys keep getting me all excited when I seen the thread in my user cp and all I keep getting is disappointment

3-UP here:LOL:
Wow, haven't been on here in a while thanks for the compliments. Whats with the green hoe there's more pic's of it on here than mine thats pretty :lame: . Sorry no updates as I wont have a chance to get back at it until winter but it made a good looking ornament in the front driveway to look at all summer.:aniteef:

[tahoen]

Whats with the green hoe there's more pic's of it on here than mine thats pretty :lame:



:word:





Glad to see your still around..

[3-UP]

Glad to see your still around..

Nice to see someone missed me.:D



Anyone seen the finished project???

I just was wondering if it was going to be painted like the rendering??

Thats one BAD A$$ looking ride

Great work and great inspiration for all of us to get off of our A$$ and build something

Thanks man it's not going to be painted as the rendering it will be all one color.:smile:

[Toolman]

Whats with the green hoe there's more pic's of it on here than mine thats pretty :lame:


:thud: That is not your truck? I Have been thinking that for the past few months. :banghead:

Come on get to work and get it done. :D

[wickedgmc]

Whats the update on this ? I am curious to see this masterpeice with fresh paint.

[bigjondrags]

any updates?

[tampaboy813]

unreal..best 2dr 2wd hoe yet...