Project DD Hoe Pics

[3-UP]

This is going to be my summer daily driver I will post more pics as I get more progress done but I seem to sit and stare more than I work? :looking:

http://www.50riders.com/photopost/data/500/2962P1010033_1_.jpg

http://www.50riders.com/photopost/data/500/2962P10100281.JPG

[CamaroGuy87132]

Thing looks awesome with those wheels on it.

It will look even better when your all done with it :D

[454ss]

Gotta love a 2dr hoe:rocking:

[2LOW4ND]

static drop or bags?
Rear looks sweet!!!
Those wheels are sex too i might have to pick up a set of those for my 93 with a 4/6 drop.

[HHH]

Yeah, Those wheels look nice. What are the specs. They look like factory GM wheels

[3-UP]

Shockwaves on all four,the wheels are off a 2007 Yukon.Im a big fan of factory wheels for a clean look. Wheel specs are 20x8.5 31mm offset 275/45 20 tires. I redrilled the axles for six lug and 2500 front rotors(thanks dumpedv8).

Thanks for the comments.

[crewon24s]

love the wheels

[3-UP]

Here's a couple more pics of my notch,SuicideDoors 4 link and the shockwaves.

http://www.50riders.com/photopost/data/500/2962P1010037_1_111-med.jpg

http://www.50riders.com/photopost/data/500/2962P1010038_1_.jpg

[americanmetal07]

looks awesome!!!
good work! :head:

[likaroc13]

very nice!

[rev35]

more pics, that notch looks nice, how low will it lay out with that notch? Damn I love 2 door hoes bagged, all the pics you post I will drool over.

[3-UP]

It only lays out as much shown in the upper pics as I did not want to hack up the rear floor as this will be my daily driver. I dont have any more pics yet,I will take a couple next week if I get more progress done.

Here's a pic of what the front will look like.

http://www.50riders.com/photopost/data/520/2962Tahoe_chev_truck_nose_copy.jpg

[GMC HD 4x4]

nice

[bibby]

That front end fits the obs tahoes rather nicely.

[3-UP]

These are the only pic's I have right now THEPISTONHEAD. Its Sucidedoors weld in parallel 4 link,20" bars,SKW9000 Shockwaves,I made the notch so when it's layed out the pumpkin is about a 1/16" away from the floor as this is my daily driver and did not want to hack up the floor. I will update the pics as soon as I get more progress worth taking pics for. :)

[americanmetal07]

is that just a nbs clip or just a conversion clip?

[3-UP]

There is no conversion kit you have to modify the newer front clip to fit like this one.

http://www.50riders.com/photopost/data/500/2962BloodDrag2005272.jpg

[phatblackhoe]

I'm gettin' jealous! That is gonna be SICK!

[tahoen]

Looking really good!!


Look forward to seeing more progress pics!

[silverado_nolan]

I'm gettin' jealous! That is gonna be SICK!
:word::word::D :smile:

[3-UP]

New tail light in,hope I can do the other side in less than a week it took to do this side,only a couple hours a night though.:rolleyes:.Took her out for a bath today too.

http://www.50riders.com/photopost/data/500/2962P1010070_1_.jpg

http://www.50riders.com/photopost/data/500/2962P1010068_1_.jpg

http://www.50riders.com/photopost/data/500/2962P1010064_1_.jpg

http://www.50riders.com/photopost/data/500/2962P1010065_1_.jpg

[Jimmy P]

those wheels look awesome for some reason. TAils look sweet too! Nice ride especially for a driver

[Custom K5]

This truck is going to be totally awesome :rocking:

[americanmetal07]

love the tails :head:
:rocking:

[IH8FORD]

thats awsome i love the tail lights.

[gostranger]

sick looking tahoe!!!! cant wait to see it when it is done!!

[HHH]

That is a sexy looking bitch.... Love the stock wheels!

[GCncsuHD]

awesome man, that things gonna be sweet, and that tail light is the best part of it so far, i like it its different

[3-UP]

Got the other tail done also finished my 6 gallon tank and all plumbed in the rear.Now to the front. :smile: .

http://www.50riders.com/photopost/data/500/2962h1.jpg
http://www.50riders.com/photopost/data/500/2962h2.jpg
UP
http://www.50riders.com/photopost/data/500/2962h3.jpg
DOWN :)
http://www.50riders.com/photopost/data/500/2962h4.jpg

[3-UP]

Almost forgot the tank pics.

http://www.50riders.com/photopost/data/500/2962h5.jpg

http://www.50riders.com/photopost/data/500/2962h6.jpg

http://www.50riders.com/photopost/data/500/2962h8.jpg

http://www.50riders.com/photopost/data/500/2962h9.jpg

[IH8FORD]

looks good man i love how your setting everything up.

[1989K1500]

Lookin sick. Cant wait to see some more progress pics.

[americanmetal07]

dude i love your hoe

[3-UP]

Thanks guys , I'll post more pics as I get more progress. I'm starting on the front now.

[Marcos]

Damn this 'Hoe is gonna be hot!

[Nevr2Lo]

Your 2Door looks sweeeet!!!!! "3-up" nice to see these 2doors/ 2wd pop up in Canada. I'm working on converting a 4x4 to 2x4. I like those wheels you have on your Tahoe, what year and model are they? I saw a set of 2007 Tahoe wheels at a local swap meet on the weekend I tought they were identical to yours but looking at your Tahoe pics tonight they're different the ones I saw had the lug nuts covered with a cover with a gold bowtie on it. They looked pretty cool and the guy was asking $2000 Cdn. for them I didn't think that was too bad for brand new take-off's with 275/55/20 Bridgestones. I should have bought them.....

[shakey]

i love the 2 door hoe's, if i didn't have my truck i'd have a hoe.

[Izzy]

:cool: That's some very clean work, impressed.

[txhardhittaz]

thats a nice setup

[blazenlo95]

impressed.
:word:
Looks badass man. Nice job!:head:

[3-UP]

Your 2Door looks sweeeet!!!!! "3-up" nice to see these 2doors/ 2wd pop up in Canada. I'm working on converting a 4x4 to 2x4. I like those wheels you have on your Tahoe, what year and model are they? I saw a set of 2007 Tahoe wheels at a local swap meet on the weekend I tought they were identical to yours but looking at your Tahoe pics tonight they're different the ones I saw had the lug nuts covered with a cover with a gold bowtie on it. They looked pretty cool and the guy was asking $2000 Cdn. for them I didn't think that was too bad for brand new take-off's with 275/55/20 Bridgestones. I should have bought them.....

Yah this hoe is from Florida,its nice to work on a vehicle thats rust free. The wheels are off a 2007 Yukon,the ones you described are off a Tahoe. If they are GM wheels the offset is printed on the back of one of the spokes for example 20x8.5x31

[Nevr2Lo]

Thanks for the info "3-UP". Now for bringing these trucks into Canada what does it take? example:safety check,licensing, duty ,cost, ect. Thanks for your help!!! You're right on working on rust free metal that's a bonus. I lucked out pretty good with my 4x4 Tahoe I got the tub is in pretty good shape and its about the only original metal I'm using since I'm converting it to 2wd I'm using a 1992 burban frame cut off in front of rear wheels and building the rear section out fo 2x4 square tubing as for the front end I'm trying to find a rust fre ESKY front good luck.
Thanks again for the info "3-UP" If you have any ideas for me let me know..thanks :FSCrules:

3up another question for you the wheels you have say on the back 20x8.5 31 31 meaning +31 offset could you explain? thank you!!!!

[44gmcnewf]

Im loving your hoe cant wait to see more updates

[Nevr2Lo]

Any progress on this clean "Project DD Hoe" I need more fuel to finish my 2dr Tahoe project.. Thanks man,:charge:

[3-UP]

I will post some new pic's this week,almost got one side done up front. Man I'm slow.

[1989K1500]

Pics IMO

[DUMPD04]

Shockwaves on all four,the wheels are off a 2007 Yukon.Im a big fan of factory wheels for a clean look. Wheel specs are 20x8.5 31mm offset 275/45 20 tires. I redrilled the axles for six lug and 2500 front rotors(thanks dumpedv8).

Thanks for the comments.


i was thinkin about either redrilling mine or buying a whole 99-02 rear axel cause its 6 lug and is rear disc! as for the front i thought you need 2500 spindels to coexist with the 2500 rotors? if alls i need is 2500 rotors ill be 6 lugged by the end of the week!

[3-UP]

That's all you need is the light duty 2500 2wd rotors . I know this works on the 96 anyway I'm not sure on the 88 model I think the spindle shaft is a diff length.I would try the 2500 of the same year as your truck. If not the same don't mark them up and take them back.

I think the NBS style rear end is a bit wider.

[1989K1500]

I think the NBS style rear end is a bit wider.
I cant remember but I dont think its wider, but the spring perches are different and the I think the shock mounts are different. Different as in the pad width is too wide as well as the distance between the shock mounts.

[DUMPD04]

yeah the NBS rear end is wider than the OBS

and thanks for the info man!

[BLWright]

Are those Colorado/Canyon tails flipped upside down?

[1989K1500]

Are those Colorado/Canyon tails flipped upside down?
I thought that at first but Im thinking they are tahoe tails.

[3-UP]

Are those Colorado/Canyon tails flipped upside down?

Yes sir they are.

[3-UP]

Here's some more pics.

Shockwave installed & DJM dropped spindle.

http://www.50riders.com/photopost/data/500/2962P1010112_1_.jpg

Inner fender raised 3 1/2 inches for the 275-45/20 to clear.

http://www.50riders.com/photopost/data/500/2962P1010117_1_.jpg

[3-UP]

More pics,cant weight to get it on the floor,the other side left to do:nopity: .

Aired up
http://www.50riders.com/photopost/data/500/2962P1010119_1_.jpg

Down
http://www.50riders.com/photopost/data/500/2962P1010125_1_.jpg

http://www.50riders.com/photopost/data/500/2962P1010123_1_.jpg

http://www.50riders.com/photopost/data/500/2962P1010127_1_.jpg

[davecaris]

Those facoty rims look awesome! What do the rims cost?
thanks!

[3-UP]

Those facoty rims look awesome! What do the rims cost?
thanks!

Around $1000 on eBay.

[mrflames]

looks nice

[BADLANDER]

HOLY PISS!!! ITS MY TWIN!!!
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b371/BoneStockBird/cars/thehoe.jpg

tuck looks sick man!! keep up the good work!!

[Nevr2Lo]

Great progress pics "3-UP" looking really good so far. I like how you raised the factory inner fenders good idea.. truck is looking good!!! Keep us posted.:charge:

[DUMPD04]

so on the front is there any modification required to put the 6 lug 2500 rotors on?? does it have to be oem? or can i get some cross drilled an slotted ones and slap em on there??

[3-UP]

I allready answered your question on page #3 and why would it matter who makes them as long as there for the right vehicle? Maybe someone else could reply as to them fitting on the earlier 88 spindles.

[3-UP]

Disassembled the other side front so I could sit it on the ground to get more motivated. It worked:nutkick: . Now I'm working on the exhaust before I start on the last side on the front, just for a change of scenery.

http://www.50riders.com/photopost/data/500/2962P1010139_1_.jpg

http://www.50riders.com/photopost/data/500/2962P1010140_1_.jpg

http://www.50riders.com/photopost/data/500/2962P1010142_1_.jpg

[DUMPD04]

I allready answered your question on page #3 and why would it matter who makes them as long as there for the right vehicle? Maybe someone else could reply as to them fitting on the earlier 88 spindles.


yeah no **** and it was an entirly different question at that! but thanks for yer help anyway

:whatever:

[Gerald]

So, I have to ask, whats up with the "curtains" in the shop?

[3-UP]

The curtains seperate the garage from the other side where a old Jag is being restored. Just to keep the overspray and sanding dust down a bit.

[dueprocess]

Looks great man, can't wait to see some pics all completed and layed out....... Keep up the good work!!!!!!!!!

[Nevr2Lo]

looks saweeeeet !!!!!!!!:happy: :happy: :happy: :happy:

[3-UP]

Thanks for the comments guys,hope to have it out soon.

[jimhrabe]

Truck is lookin sick

[budnikguy]

man, tht looks sweet. I need to get mine going. I am a big fan of the 6 lug conversion too :)

[BLWright]

Please tell me you're gonna relocate the gas tank too, right?!

[jimhrabe]

Any porgress?

[3-UP]

Here's a couple more pics,got the exhaust finished still have one fender and inner fender to do up front.

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u80/yz426quad/t2.jpg

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u80/yz426quad/t3.jpg

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u80/yz426quad/t1.jpg

[jimhrabe]

Looks SICK!

[Marcos]

Man that thing is beautiful!!

[Mattman24]

nice truck

[3-UP]

Got the other inner fender done.

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u80/yz426quad/P10102351.jpg

Front all plumbed

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u80/yz426quad/P10102371.jpg

Dakota Digital ride height controller all installed.

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u80/yz426quad/P10102471.jpg

Now working on the height senders,three left to go.

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u80/yz426quad/P10102301.jpg

[americanmetal07]

your tahoe is beautiful
wish i could say the same for mine :(

[Izzy]

Keeps getting better. :cool:

[jimhrabe]

I'm really diggin your build, good work

[Jokeman]

Looks good, nice work:cool:

[94Yukon]

Your truck is coming along great man, you do really good work.

[Chuggernaut]

It's been too long since I've checked this thread. That Tahoe is coming along nicely. :cool: I love how well those Colorado/Canyon tails fit in there and the '07 wheels looks sharp too. :smokin:

[AirSchatz]

thats a nice hoe, keep her clean

[Mr.showtime84]

I Like Your Blue Hoe. It Remind Me Of A Dark Blue Smurf.

[Mr.showtime84]

I love your 2door tahoe. I have been waiting. Do you have any update at this time? Just keep the good work up 3up.

[gostranger]

the tahoe looks awesome!!!excellent work!!!

[3-UP]

I'll post some new pic's tonight, thanks for the complements.

[crimepaysvideo]

absolutely LOVE it

[Marcos]

I am really lookin forward to more pics!!

[CKTA]

Sweet! :thumbup:

[3-UP]

Here's the last pics till the winter when I change the front and a color change.

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u80/yz426quad/newhoe6.jpg

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u80/yz426quad/newhoe4.jpg

Painted the nose for now.

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u80/yz426quad/newhoe3.jpg

Built a mini rack.

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u80/yz426quad/newhoe1.jpg

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u80/yz426quad/newhoe8.jpg

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u80/yz426quad/newhoe2.jpg

Thats all for a now back to the minis.

[americanmetal07]

i love your hoe! :D

[Mr.showtime84]

Love dat project. I want to completely flip my tahoe now. Keep it blue like my girlfriend eye!

[ccreddell]

Looking Good!!! Say, whos the blond in the back seat?

[Chuggernaut]

I'm sorry, but I still can't get over those taillights. :cool:

[Mattman24]

what r they??

[Marcos]

Colorado tails

[94Yukon]

That looks great man.

[shakedown067]

That's one sweet hoe!

[tahoehtp]

mmm keep looking at thread over and over and now I started to think factory rims looks petty good....

[Izzy]

Damn that thing is choice.

[3-UP]

Tried to take some better pics tonight,here they are.:dunno:.

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u80/yz426quad/DD2.jpg

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u80/yz426quad/DD1.jpg

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u80/yz426quad/DD6.jpg

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u80/yz426quad/DD3.jpg

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u80/yz426quad/DD4.jpg

[Mr.showtime84]

Thank you thank you thank you! You tahoe put my woman in a better mood. I wish mine looks that clean. I have a 2dr also. Now my wife and girlfriend understand why it take money to invest in a 2dr tahoe now.

[MR.SMITH]

That looks amazing. I love the taillights. Nice choice of wheels too.

[buff]

did you cut the taillight sheetmetal from the colorado or did you fab up your own "Buckets"?

[oneloudz71]

Thank you thank you thank you! You tahoe put my woman in a better mood. I wish mine looks that clean. I have a 2dr also. Now my wife and girlfriend understand why it take money to invest in a 2dr tahoe now.
How do you afford anything with a wife and a girlfriend?

[3-UP]

did you cut the taillight sheetmetal from the colorado or did you fab up your own "Buckets"?

I fabbed my own , if you look at a colorado you will see that they don't fit the truck at all.They taper the quarter pannels in on a big angle an inch before the taillight.:dunno: .

[mook6979]

love that color, truck looks sweet with those rims

[mveale05]

Looks amazing bro, but you really need to ditch the side molding. And smoothie bumpers would also be prime.

[3-UP]

Looks amazing bro, but you really need to ditch the side molding. And smoothie bumpers would also be prime.

I would remove the side molding but its been painted before and they were not removed when painted. As for the smoothie bumper I'm not going to bother as I am going to build a nice bumper in the winter when I change the nose like in the rendering in one of my first posts.

[Mr.showtime84]

Don't worry because it still look good! Just keep it like you want it bro.

[alphaecho4386]

that is one clean truck. i'd like that as a daily driver, makes me wanna know how the trailer queen will look

[96thebossgrnchv]

lovin it

[WetPaintYukon]

Thank you thank you thank you! You tahoe put my woman in a better mood. I wish mine looks that clean. I have a 2dr also. Now my wife and girlfriend understand why it take money to invest in a 2dr tahoe now.



You have a wife and a g/f??:rocking:

[WetPaintYukon]

Can you show pics of the shaved gates relocated handle??

[americanmetal07]

God. :drool:

[DroppedAsAChild]

every time i look at this truck i drool :yumyum:

[Mattman24]

nice truck man wish i could afford a daily driver like that that thing is awsome

[suthrn98]

you guys know grant fab makes some colorado buckets...

[RaiN]

[QUOTE=3-UP]the wheels are off a 2007 Yukon. Wheel specs are 20x8.5 31mm offset 275/45 20 tires.

QUOTE]

For some reason or another I cant seem to find these wheels anywhere... Ebay came up with nothing, so did google.

[3-UP]

You didn't try very hard did ya,here's some.

http://cgi.ebay.com/20-inch-GMC-Yukon-factory-wheels-with-tires-NO-RESERVE_W0QQitemZ320145433197QQihZ011QQcategoryZ66486QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/20-GMC-YUKON-CHEVY-TAHOE-SUBURBAN-FACTORY-WHEELS-TIRES_W0QQitemZ150147583758QQihZ005QQcategoryZ66486QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[bizzybone485]

hey what tires are those that you have one there. Im looking for a 275 45 20 that im gonna put on the back of my obs rcsb but i want a reasonable price( i know 45 series aret exp to begin with) but i dont want ones that have a bubble look to them . Im tired of rubber bands and i have 275 40 20 that im gonna put up front. Thanks

[3-UP]

These are the tires I'm using they seem to be great ,very deep tread and good a tread wear rating also.

http://cgi.ebay.com/275-45-R-20-PEFORMANCE-BEST-PRICE-NEW-TIRES_W0QQitemZ220137248873QQihZ012QQcategoryZ66478QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[RaiN]

You didn't try very hard did ya,here's some.

http://cgi.ebay.com/20-inch-GMC-Yukon-factory-wheels-with-tires-NO-RESERVE_W0QQitemZ320145433197QQihZ011QQcategoryZ66486QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/20-GMC-YUKON-CHEVY-TAHOE-SUBURBAN-FACTORY-WHEELS-TIRES_W0QQitemZ150147583758QQihZ005QQcategoryZ66486QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem


I suck at the internetz... Thanks for the help!

I forgot to ask, could you please take a pic of your truck air'd up so the tires are at the fender lip? I wanna get a idea of what the combo would look like on my static dropped truck.

[dimebagged]

look good, really liking the 6 lug conv.

[YELLOWSS]

Nice rig! And good luck

[04BlackGMC]

i like it simple and clean!

[RaiN]

I forgot to ask, could you please take a pic of your truck air'd up so the tires are at the fender lip? I wanna get a idea of what the combo would look like on my static dropped truck.

Did you paint over the factory chrome bumper and plastic grill?

[3-UP]

I'll take a pic tonight.

[Termin8r27]

Just found this thread, your truck is sick man! :rocking:

[RaiN]

His trucks so sick I wanna get a 2dr 2wd now to compliment my 2dr 4wd! Problem is the 2wd's are hard to find.

[3-UP]

I forgot to ask, could you please take a pic of your truck air'd up so the tires are at the fender lip? I wanna get a idea of what the combo would look like on my static dropped truck.

Did you paint over the factory chrome bumper and plastic grill?

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u80/yz426quad/P10104161.jpg

Sorry for the terrible pic a RaiN storm just ended.
I did paint over the factory chrome bumper and grill.

Couldn't end my post with that dirty pic.:dunno: .

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u80/yz426quad/DD1.jpg

[RaiN]

Gawd DAMN!!

Thanks 3-up!

[1989K1500]

Looks great.

The side molding needs to go though IMO. If you wont take it all off Id at least take it off behind the rear tire, looks goofy with the rollpan and side molding.

[fer79]

Good, Very Nice...

[droppedsierra]

what kind of notch is that for the rear?

[3-UP]

what kind of notch is that for the rear?


Just one I made up.

[WhySoSerious]

did you convert it over to a 6 lug or is it a 4wd?

[3-UP]

did you convert it over to a 6 lug or is it a 4wd?

Converted so I could use the 07 Factory wheels.

[92 sierra slx]

your truck is sweet diggin the colorado tails

[ikon]

yup...thats clean as hell man!

[LOWGREEN1]

I know you were going to change it over to a new front end....but Could I talk you out of it?.. Throw a smoothie bumper on it and call it a day. PLEASE!!. That thing rocks just as it sits. http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u80/yz426quad/DD2.jpg

[3-UP]

I know you were going to change it over to a new front end....but Could I talk you out of it?.. Throw a smoothie bumper on it and call it a day. PLEASE!!. That thing rocks just as it sits. http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u80/yz426quad/DD2.jpg

I know thats what I should do BUT trust me it will work out.:gone2far:. I am doing it a bit different than the rendering below,also building the bumper as GM has failed miserably in that department.I'll be starting on it next month probably.:).

http://www.50riders.com/photopost/data/520/2962Tahoe_chev_truck_nose_copy.jpg

[2DR96TAHOE]

Truck looks amazing, keep it up.

[Sin City Hoe]

:10:
Thanks for the motivation!

[99gixxer]

can you put up some pics of the raised stock inner fenders & if you have any pics of the underside of them. i love how factory it looks. sweet tahoe, keep up the good work.

[3-UP]

gixxer I only have these pics , its alot of work but I like things to look factory , well like factory should have. :biggrin: . I only raised everything 3 1/2". The Hoes under 1 1/2 feet of snow right now so I can't take any new pics.:eek:.

http://www.50riders.com/photopost/data/500/2962P1010117_1_.jpg

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u80/yz426quad/P10102351.jpg

[96thebossgrnchv]

ooo now thats an idea! fricken sweet man

[99gixxer]

gixxer I only have these pics , its alot of work but I like things to look factory , well like factory should have. :biggrin: . I only raised everything 3 1/2". The Hoes under 1 1/2 feet of snow right now so I can't take any new pics.:eek:.

ok, thanks. i was just curious as to what you did where the front bolts to the radiator support & where the bolt on the firewall is. im sure the bolts wont be needed, as it is welded to the fender, i guess you fabbed up some sheet metal in those areas?

[3-UP]

Nothing is welded to the fenders.I moved the whole inner portion of the fender up 3.5" then bolted the inner fenders back up like factory.Not as easy as it sounds so if you don't have alot of patience I would not recommend trying this.

[3-UP]

Here's an update pic. Hoe Under Snow.:cool:.

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u80/yz426quad/P10104661.jpg

[92 sierra slx]

3-up how did you prep and paint the chrome grille to color

[3-UP]

I just sanded and primed before paint,it held up fine so far.Im changing it all to the 05 style like the rendering so I wasn't to particular in how long it was goin to hold up.

[92 sierra slx]

what did you sand with grit wise and just prime with high build primer

[3-UP]

To tell you the truth I don't remember,to fine of paper will not roughen the hard surface of the chrome and the primer will not adhere.I wanna say 220grit?

[92 sierra slx]

thanx for the info think i could get away with rattle canning my grille until i paint the truck by a pro gloss black???

[ssr92]

hey can you give me an Idea who or where I can go to to have my rear drum drilled for the 6 lug swap. I have an 93 c1500 and will change the front soon with a rotor swap.
Thanks BTW :10: your ride is amazing

[3-UP]

You can get your axles and drums re drilled at any local machine shop.

[ssr92]

are there any special measurements I need? sorry for all the questions. I just hate having a 5 lug
thanks

[3-UP]

Just tell them its 6lug x 5.5 bolt circle.You could take one of your new 6 lug front rotors with you also.

[Blaze5509]

I don't know how I missed this one but I am seeing it for the first time & i am impressed. I love the simplistic styling and I have that same rendering (and a bunch of your pics) saved for inspiration on a future project

[ccreddell]

are there any special measurements I need? sorry for all the questions. I just hate having a 5 lug
thanks


Just swap in a 1/2T 4x4 rear axle-you most likely get better gears and a posi-they are a lot easier to find than a 2wd rear end and no machining required.

[92 sierra slx]

Just swap in a 1/2T 4x4 rear axle-you most likely get better gears and a posi-they are a lot easier to find than a 2wd rear end and no machining required.
4x4 rear would be six lug though keep that in mind

[DroppedAsAChild]

think that what he wanted was a six lug

[ssr92]

Thanks for your help guys

[allnya]

do you have any pics of the inside , where you shaved the tailgate handle off the rear ? thanks

[ccreddell]

4x4 rear would be six lug though keep that in mind


See post #159

[Bagged 04]

Bad ass ride your building. Good job.

[BHB]

Dude, that is one of the best looking trucks on this site. Clean never goes out of style.

[ikon]

4x4 rear would be six lug though keep that in mind
2wd 2500 light duty is 6lug too :D

[92 sierra slx]

2wd 2500 light duty is 6lug too :D
ikon: always has answers but always a smart ass j/p ikon

[Nevr2Lo]

Any recnt updates 3-UP? I look at pics of your truck for inspiration to get my 2dr 2wd conversion project finished. I bought a chev 2500 light duty parts truck for $300.oo Cdn it gave me all my 5 to 6 lug conversion parts for my 2007 Tahoe 20's, a good set of doors, fenders,hood, rad support, smooth bumper, and a decent running 305 that I will be putting in until I find the engine I really want (Lt.1/Ls.1). Keep the ideas comming.....

Later:rocking:

[lowryder99]

Did you import that truck from the states?

[Nevr2Lo]

No, the 2500 light duty is a canadian truck.

[lowryder99]

Oh no I was talking about 3up's Tahoe.

I noticed it had an American cluster in it rather than a Canadian cluster.

[3-UP]

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.

[1989K1500]

4x4 rear would be six lug though keep that in mind
Its also wider than a 2wd axle so if you want it to tuck tire its prob not your best choice.

[bizzy260]

3-UP , I LOVE the tail lights bro . I can't wait to see the front end I am sure it will be just as sexy as the rest of the truck....
aren't those wheels the same as mid '07 build chevy/gm trucks . I work at a loading facility and they look identical, They might be a lil different:dunno: .


Keep the pics coming ....Great project

[DroppedAsAChild]

3-UP , I LOVE the tail lights bro . I can't wait to see the front end I am sure it will be just as sexy as the rest of the truck....
aren't those wheels the same as mid '07 build chevy/gm trucks . I work at a loading facility and they look identical, They might be a lil different:dunno: .


Keep the pics coming ....Great project


There NNBS 07 Yukon /Sierra 20's

[ccreddell]

Its also wider than a 2wd axle so if you want it to tuck tire its prob not your best choice.

I was aware of of the width difference (about an inch) but figured the stock new style wheels with the 30mm BS would accomodate that.

[WhySoSerious]

What kind of front end you doing?

[3-UP]

03 silverado,only different than all the others.:). I'll post some pics at the end of the weekend.

[3-UP]

Well here I go:hack: had some time to get started during Christmas holidays. No visiting people for me.:biggrin:.

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u80/yz426quad/cut1.jpg

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u80/yz426quad/cut2.jpg




Fillin back in , I hate this stuff I don't know how anyone could do it for a living.:dunno:.

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u80/yz426quad/cut3.jpg

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Backed her out side,Hoe needed some air after her surgery.

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u80/yz426quad/cut5.jpg

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Well going to do the finish work on the fender then off to the other side.:bawl:

[4x4tahoe6886]

wow! that looks really good. i like how you used the stock obs fenders. Awesome work man. cant wait to see it all finished
:10:

[White_Stealth]

Damn, 3, that's lookin pretty sick :rockin:. The complete 03^ hood looks awesome, as does the rest of your hoe. I can't wait to start hackin' the front end on my Silvy.

[Inverter]

You sir are a Visionary.Very nice work!!

[Rob Brown]

Very VERY nice work...

..couple questions if you don't mind. What parts list did you take from the donor? What was entailed in the grill/headlight/park lamp installation? and did you cut the lip off of the 03 fenders or just fab up new?

..wonder which way would be easier, your way...or to fab up the front of the hood like others have done? Either way looks clean to me....I just thought I could use my current cowl induction hood that way.

thanks!!!
:10: :10: :10:

[BagginA93chev]

good work man its looking awesome. are you going to use the obs bumper?

[94Bla§er]

looks pretty sick, chevy should start producing 2doors again

[92 sierra slx]

looks good 3-up

[iLLimpulse]

Looks damn good dude!

[3-UP]

Very VERY nice work...

..couple questions if you don't mind. What parts list did you take from the donor? What was entailed in the grill/headlight/park lamp installation? and did you cut the lip off of the 03 fenders or just fab up new?

..wonder which way would be easier, your way...or to fab up the front of the hood like others have done? Either way looks clean to me....I just thought I could use my current cowl induction hood that way.

thanks!!!
:10: :10: :10:

Parts:03 Hood/Lights/Grill and Headlight holding assembly's or whatever you call them.Stock header panel made my own sheet metal didn't use any of the new style fenders.I wouldn't recommend going this route unless you have allot of patience.You have to fab a new wiper cowl also.

good work man its looking awsome.are you going to use the obs bumper?

Im going to build a bumper out of a couple probably. Cant stand the NBS ones,way too large and ugly.Poor GM just can't design one.:dunno:.

Thanks for all the complements,just trying to keep it clean and looking factory,well like GM should of.:eek:.

[WhySoSerious]

I really hate you now. This is the front end I had planned for my hoe. :punch: Anyways. Was the hood almost a direct fit?

[DroppedAsAChild]

Damn thats so clean i like the way our doing it,people with think it came that way

[freakout]

nice

[POWERAID]

Dang gone sir that looks good..................

[BlazinX]

Looks sexy as hell, props!

[IH8FORD]

that looks awesome cant wait to see what you do to it next.

[94Yukon]

That looks great man.

[3-UP]

Well got some body work done, not my favorate thing to do.:eyecrzy:. Here's a couple more pics to check out.



http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u80/yz426quad/cut9.jpg

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[BagginA93chev]

damn its looking good man!

[tahoen]

:cussing:


You know, I really try and stay out of your threads just because I get so mad and jealous of how that hoe looks!





Anyway, Great work!







I'm not looking in here anymore!

[99gixxer]

:hump: that is damn sexy. this is probly gonna be the best conversion ive seen by far.

edit: if this is just your dailydriver... lets see some pics of your show piece.

[WetPaintYukon]

You really get **** done quick and make it look better like no other. You made that thing your own man. Nice!

[gasjob2500hd]

Sick!

[3-UP]

Thanks , I got alot left to do though,the whole other fender,windshield cowl,small hinge changes and build the bumper also.I'm glad things are going smooth so far.

99gixxer I have no show piece,just trying to make me a nice Hoe to drive to work in.

[99gixxer]

this is a badass DD. id love to see what you'd build as a show truck, lol. i bet the hoe can bring in a few :fsc1:

[layindoor84]

What hinges are you using for the hood? Looks badass by the way.

[3-UP]

The stock 96 ones just modded a bit, the same as everything else.:)

[tahoehtp]

oh man I haven't been on here much, nice progress.... looking really sweet!

I haven't touched mine until this morning, since weather was nice.... and now I realized that I have to replace brake caliper and hoses in front..
so I can drive..
hopefully get fresh coat of paint before carlisle this year if I can make it.....

[Blaze5509]

I really like what you've done with the fenders. Keeping the stock OBS bodyline but using the entire NBS hood. Many ways to do this conversion and this is one of the cleanest!!

I love this thread!!

[thekl0wn]

One sick rig! :rocking:

[Beyond Static©]

Very nice work. I'm digging the bodyline

[White_Stealth]

The conversion came out nicely, the gaps look perfect! :rockin:

[WhySoSerious]

could i get some pics of the radiator support area?

[Chuggernaut]

Awesome work! :rocking:

[3-UP]

could i get some pics of the radiator support area?

There is no other mods on the support area besides what you see in this pic.I can take a pic when I start on the other fender and take the grill out etc.That won't be for a while though.You do not have to modify the support if your not using the 03 hood.

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u80/yz426quad/cut3.jpg

[WhySoSerious]

There is no other mods on the support area besides what you see in this pic.I can take a pic when I start on the other fender and take the grill out etc.That won't be for a while though.You do not have to modify the support if your not using the 03 hood.

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u80/yz426quad/cut3.jpg

So the light assembly just bolt right into place? or did you have to make a couple new holes to mount it?

[americanmetal07]

I'm sending you my 2dr asap

[3-UP]

So the light assembly just bolt right into place? or did you have to make a couple new holes to mount it?

Well you have to make new holes,a few brackets and line everything up depending on which way your doing things.Nothing just bolts into place.:dunno:

[44gmcnewf]

man i was never a fan of that front end style, but i gotta say that looks realy cool!!!

[pooreboy87]

that thing is sick cant wait to c it when u get it done.

[allnya]

dude your front end is sick !! on your fenders how much was cut off and on the core support , do you have to add extra metal to the core support to make it all work ? now to the rear , do you have any inside pics , when you relocated the handle to the inside ?

[ikon]

holy ****...how did i miss this??? Lookin awesome man!!

[Nevr2Lo]

Awesome job on the conversion so far 3UP!!:10: :10:

[2LOW4ND]

you do some really clean really nice work!~!!!!!

[94_Blacklabel]

When you cut you hood, did you cut it about 3/4" above that body line in the fenders?

[Marcos]

Looking good!

[DroppedAsAChild]

When you cut you hood, did you cut it about 3/4" above that body line in the fenders?


thats a nbs hood lol he didnt cut any part of the hood

[94_Blacklabel]

my bad, I ment when you cut your fenders for the hood, how much did you cut off

[3-UP]

my bad, I ment when you cut your fenders for the hood, how much did you cut off

It's cut on a taper to look proper, if you really need the measurements I will take them tomorrow night. Keep in mind that this is probably the hardest way to do the conversion so you better have allot of patience or you'll have a warped mess on your hands,or allot of cash if you get someone to do it for you. Also you have to fabricate a new windshield cowl as there's a bigger gap at the rear of the hood.:thud:

[layindoor84]

That looks sweet as a mofo. I am gonna have to figure out a front end swap on mine. The way the whipple is mounted and all the plumbing for it, I don't think my factor hood will clear it, and I don't think a cowl hood is wide enough. On more hurdle in the life of customizing.

[92 sierra slx]

do the front end swap and use a a hd hood layindoor

[layindoor84]

Yeah, that's what I was thinking, but there are more and more people doing the nbs. But the one in this thread is by far the cleanest yet.

[94_Blacklabel]

I got alot of patience, I just needed all the info I can get on this before I start cutting

[DroppedAsAChild]

Yeah, that's what I was thinking, but there are more and more people doing the nbs. But the one in this thread is by far the cleanest yet.


Do a 99-02 nbs swap

[layindoor84]

I was thinking of that, but if I do, I will do a gmc front end.

[94_Blacklabel]

Just checkin to see if you got those measurements yet

[3-UP]

Just checkin to see if you got those measurements yet

5/16 on the front and 7/8 on the rear, your on your own from here.:dunno:. You shouldn't rely on someones measurements you'll get into trouble that way. Just make your lines flow with each other.
Good luck.:hack:.

[94_Blacklabel]

LoL I know, I am just trying to get a good starting point. I assume you used a cut off wheel correct? I am going to build my own core support too, it just looks easier that way. Whats the measurement from the back top of the fender to the drop off point for the hood?

[gasjob2500hd]

are the wheels offset maybe? a less expensive mod would just be different wheels?

[96thebossgrnchv]

simply amazed, looking forward to seeing more progress pics!

[2LOW4ND]

simply amazed, looking forward to seeing more progress pics!


I have to fully agree also. The work done is so clean even when its a work in progress! amazing.

[stoltz23]

looks sick. i love the tail lights

no HD hood? i think that would look killer

[3-UP]

Thanks guy's. I'm pretty slow on the progress I only get to work on it an hour or two each night if I'm lucky and half of that is just staring.:whatever:. Just working away on the other fender should be done that one this weekend.

Oh, no HD hood for me just trying for the factory look and the HD hood would stand out a bit too much.

[98extgreen]

hey did u have to cut the hood for that?

[3-UP]

The hood is the only thing that escaped molestation.:hump:.

[Dean-]

wow, that hoe is going to be a sexy one. I am loving the front end to. Now I want to do that... I am loving where this is going.