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gmt400 · 09-07-2009, 04:08 PM

I recently bought a 97 2dr 2wd tahoe and have been kicking around the idea of building it into a sort of more upgraded 454ss inspired suv with the ss paint scheme a vortec 454 and tahoe limited or z71 tahoe front bumper. anyone else have any ideas for it or maybe a photoshop to help with "the vision". I think this would be a pretty fun project.

JohnC · 09-07-2009, 05:33 PM

I think it would be pretty cool. GMC did something similar and they called it the Yukon GT. It wasn't the 454 though. That would be cool.

ChevLoRay · 09-07-2009, 09:33 PM

Stylin' Concepts catalog has shown some SS-inspired front bumper/valances for the '88-98 body. I like the look that they have. Drop it with spindles/springs up front and C-notch the rear with a 6-inch drop. Since those are a touch top-heavy, it would be good to lose some of that altitude if you are going for a sporty look.

gmt400 · 09-08-2009, 07:00 PM

yeah those bumpers are nice but i think im going to try to use as many stock parts from various 88-98s as possible s I really like how the tahoe limiteds had fog light in the bumper rather than airdam. Ive got ss wheels with astro centers on it right now, but i would like to do a 4/6 drop though. I would also like to make the interior a more red than the 454s came with and maybe a escalade center console and recover some stock bucket seats in red leather.

JohnC · 09-10-2009, 01:16 PM

I say go for it. Sounds like you have a real nice plan in mind. I think it would look great.

Jonboy · 09-11-2009, 12:03 PM

The Tahoe Limited front bumper is just a painted diesel bumper, with foglights and fillers in the holes. They also had a unique gauge cluster, wheels,two tone leather seats, and the rocker extensions, too. I like your idea of mixing and matching factory parts for your 2 door Tahoe. Should be a cool project.

gmt400 · 09-11-2009, 01:57 PM

I didnt know the cluster was different did it just have white needles like the escalade/denali?

74 droptopblazer · 09-13-2009, 10:57 PM

I have a 99 Limited and the cluster goes 2 120,the Ls or Lt only goes 2 110.From what I read they made 9,804 of them a I have had 2 .I still have one I am fixing 2 lower,and the other had a interior fire. I stil have a lot of parts By the way I like your idea,make it happen

XXL · 09-13-2009, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChevLoRay

Stylin' Concepts catalog has shown some SS-inspired front bumper/valances for the '88-98 body.

This was my '99 2wd 2dr that I sold last year... Stylin' Concepts valance.

XXL · 09-13-2009, 11:37 PM

BTW, if you can find a COPO speedo, they go to 140. There are a few wires you have to swap for them to work... there's lots of info on this at FSC.

ChevLoRay · 09-14-2009, 10:46 AM

XXL, was that vehicle lowered? I have the stock valance on my truck and I really have to watch to be sure I don't drag it on "stuff"....and it is just 2-inches further down on the totem pole.

gmt400 · 09-14-2009, 10:50 AM

Thanks I appreciate the help now I just need to start collecting parts for it. if anybody has any other ideas let me know .

XXL · 09-14-2009, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChevLoRay

XXL, was that vehicle lowered? I have the stock valance on my truck and I really have to watch to be sure I don't drag it on "stuff"....and it is just 2-inches further down on the totem pole.

Very... 6.5"/9" ... and the SC valance, being mounted further forward is even easier to scrape.

dan76 · 09-14-2009, 05:23 PM

I recall seeing a couple of "Joe Gibson" modified trucks. One had a T-56 installed. Of course these were factory small blocks. You might consider replacing the auto with a T-56 six speed.... helping the fuel mileage.

XXL · 09-14-2009, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dan76

You might consider replacing the auto with a T-56 six speed.... helping the fuel mileage.

That was on my mod list, going behind a stroked LS2... never got around to it before getting rid of the 'Ho

Pickup clutch pedal brackets are a bolt-in. The reast has to be fabbed, but you're just looking at a slave cylinder, a trans xmember, some floor surgery, and driveshaft work. It would be a superb mod!

love my 72 · 05-04-2012, 03:10 PM

Hey GMT-400,

whats the deal with this project? still in the parts gathering phase?

or did you scrap the idea?

Pop's C-10 · 05-04-2012, 03:56 PM

Boyd C or lingenfelter did something like this back in that day..but with a 4wd..

gmt400 · 05-04-2012, 11:59 PM

Its been sold for a while now.....pretty dissapointing update I know. I wish I didnt sell it.

09-07-2009, 04:08 PM	#1
gmt400 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tennessee Posts: 104	2 door tahoe ss I recently bought a 97 2dr 2wd tahoe and have been kicking around the idea of building it into a sort of more upgraded 454ss inspired suv with the ss paint scheme a vortec 454 and tahoe limited or z71 tahoe front bumper. anyone else have any ideas for it or maybe a photoshop to help with "the vision". I think this would be a pretty fun project.

09-07-2009, 05:33 PM	#2
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: 2 door tahoe ss I think it would be pretty cool. GMC did something similar and they called it the Yukon GT. It wasn't the 454 though. That would be cool.

09-07-2009, 09:33 PM	#3
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: 2 door tahoe ss Stylin' Concepts catalog has shown some SS-inspired front bumper/valances for the '88-98 body. I like the look that they have. Drop it with spindles/springs up front and C-notch the rear with a 6-inch drop. Since those are a touch top-heavy, it would be good to lose some of that altitude if you are going for a sporty look. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

09-08-2009, 07:00 PM	#4
gmt400 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tennessee Posts: 104	Re: 2 door tahoe ss yeah those bumpers are nice but i think im going to try to use as many stock parts from various 88-98s as possible s I really like how the tahoe limiteds had fog light in the bumper rather than airdam. Ive got ss wheels with astro centers on it right now, but i would like to do a 4/6 drop though. I would also like to make the interior a more red than the 454s came with and maybe a escalade center console and recover some stock bucket seats in red leather.

09-10-2009, 01:16 PM	#5
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: 2 door tahoe ss I say go for it. Sounds like you have a real nice plan in mind. I think it would look great.

09-11-2009, 12:03 PM	#6
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: 2 door tahoe ss The Tahoe Limited front bumper is just a painted diesel bumper, with foglights and fillers in the holes. They also had a unique gauge cluster, wheels,two tone leather seats, and the rocker extensions, too. I like your idea of mixing and matching factory parts for your 2 door Tahoe. Should be a cool project.

09-11-2009, 01:57 PM	#7
gmt400 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tennessee Posts: 104	Re: 2 door tahoe ss I didnt know the cluster was different did it just have white needles like the escalade/denali?

09-13-2009, 10:57 PM	#8
74 droptopblazer Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: pocola ok Posts: 14	Re: 2 door tahoe ss I have a 99 Limited and the cluster goes 2 120,the Ls or Lt only goes 2 110.From what I read they made 9,804 of them a I have had 2 .I still have one I am fixing 2 lower,and the other had a interior fire. I stil have a lot of parts By the way I like your idea,make it happen

09-13-2009, 11:37 PM	#10
XXL Señor Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edge of the world Posts: 5,367	Re: 2 door tahoe ss BTW, if you can find a COPO speedo, they go to 140. There are a few wires you have to swap for them to work... there's lots of info on this at FSC. __________________ Craigslist \| ebay \| Engrishtees \| www.myattitudesucks.com \| Follow me on Twitter

09-14-2009, 10:46 AM	#11
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: 2 door tahoe ss XXL, was that vehicle lowered? I have the stock valance on my truck and I really have to watch to be sure I don't drag it on "stuff"....and it is just 2-inches further down on the totem pole. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

09-14-2009, 10:50 AM	#12
gmt400 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tennessee Posts: 104	Re: 2 door tahoe ss Thanks I appreciate the help now I just need to start collecting parts for it. if anybody has any other ideas let me know .

09-14-2009, 05:23 PM	#14
dan76 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Salt Lake City UT Posts: 441	Re: 2 door tahoe ss I recall seeing a couple of "Joe Gibson" modified trucks. One had a T-56 installed. Of course these were factory small blocks. You might consider replacing the auto with a T-56 six speed.... helping the fuel mileage. Last edited by dan76; 09-14-2009 at 05:24 PM.

05-04-2012, 03:10 PM	#16
love my 72 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: East Bay,CA Posts: 298	Re: 2 door tahoe ss Hey GMT-400, whats the deal with this project? still in the parts gathering phase? or did you scrap the idea? __________________ 51 Chevy 3100 Deluxe Cab(SOLD) 65 **stang 6cyl 70 C10 Long Bed Fleetside(1st truck,thanks Dad![SOLD]) 72 C10 Short Bed Fleetside 73 Blazer 2WD Catalina Blue White Top(Needs Love) 73 Blazer 2WD Work in progress LT1/4L60E 83 Grand National (SOLD) 94 Blazer K1500 Silverado (SOLD) 96 Impala SS All original (NEXT IN LINE 2 B SOLD) 99 Tahoe 2DR, 2WD

05-04-2012, 03:56 PM	#17
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: 2 door tahoe ss Boyd C or lingenfelter did something like this back in that day..but with a 4wd.. __________________ 1981 C-10 (Pop's) 1978 Camaro 2006 Lacrosse

05-04-2012, 11:59 PM	#18
gmt400 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tennessee Posts: 104	Re: 2 door tahoe ss Its been sold for a while now.....pretty dissapointing update I know. I wish I didnt sell it.



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