Proper introduction; FNG w/ 1997 2WD 2 Door Tahoe in VA - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Sydwayz · 11-02-2009, 05:12 PM

Hey guys.
I posted on one of the threads IRT wheels on my 1997 Tahoe.
I've been searching for "this" truck for 2 years, and finally found it in Ohio. I bought it off eBay last month.

I found this board via searching for wheels:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...352320&page=13

Specs:
1997 2 Door 2WD Tahoe
I bought with 62,xxx original miles on OCT '09

Bell Tech rear drop and de-arched springs 6" ?
Bell Tech front drop spindles and coil springs 4" ?
--Front end is getting stock springs and Bell Tech shocks soon
Custom front bumper
Custom front GMC header panel without side markers.
Fiberglass rear roll pan
Custom hidden hitch and food down license plate
Current 15x10 and 15x6 steelies w/ BFG rubber
--Wheels/tires getting replaced with bigger soon
Completely stock gray leather "LT" interior except for Catch-All floor mats
--http://www.discountvantruck.com/ front seat setup going in soon
K&N filter
Magnaflow cat-back exhaust
Shaved roof rack
Fiberglass cowl induction hood
--Lots of LEDs being added soon
--Stereo being upgraded soon

I had a 1996 2-Door 4WD Tahoe several years ago, and had to upgrade to a bigger truck due to a planned bigger boat purchase; (went to a 2500 Avalanche 4x4 and now have a PSD Ford CC 4x4 Dually). I've missed that Tahoe ever since I traded it in. Now I have another which will be a driver; and I can't wait to get it set up for my liking. It wasn't supposed to cost me this much though! I just had all new intake gaskets put on last week. The springs and suspension will be changed this week.

I did not buy this truck to tow, but it's awesome that it already came with the hitch and rear Air-Lift airbags. I have a bigger boat, but also this all-original 1985 "Cigarette" Mini Hawk. I can't actually see the MH when I tow it with my dually, so the 'Hoe is perfect for it!

Sydwayz · 11-02-2009, 05:15 PM

Here's a pic of my first Tahoe, and also the Avalanche 2500 that I sold to buy the dually.

I miss both the Tahoe and the AV, but now I have the new low 'Hoe, so it all balances out in the end.

Sydwayz · 11-02-2009, 05:17 PM

Crap, I thought I was in the welcome section when I started this. can one of the admins please move? Thanks!

**N2TRUX** · 11-02-2009, 06:23 PM

Welcome to the forum Sydwayz. I got you moved to the Newb forum. Thanks for sharing you pics and specs...

VA72C10 · 11-02-2009, 07:31 PM

Welcome from Midlothian, VA

**70cst** · 11-09-2009, 11:34 AM

Sydwayz ... Nice looking Tahoe ... You will find this forum full of helpful info. Keep us updated.

11-02-2009, 05:12 PM	#1
Sydwayz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 23	Proper introduction; FNG w/ 1997 2WD 2 Door Tahoe in VA Hey guys. I posted on one of the threads IRT wheels on my 1997 Tahoe. I've been searching for "this" truck for 2 years, and finally found it in Ohio. I bought it off eBay last month. I found this board via searching for wheels: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...352320&page=13 Specs: 1997 2 Door 2WD Tahoe I bought with 62,xxx original miles on OCT '09 Bell Tech rear drop and de-arched springs 6" ? Bell Tech front drop spindles and coil springs 4" ? --Front end is getting stock springs and Bell Tech shocks soon Custom front bumper Custom front GMC header panel without side markers. Fiberglass rear roll pan Custom hidden hitch and food down license plate Current 15x10 and 15x6 steelies w/ BFG rubber --Wheels/tires getting replaced with bigger soon Completely stock gray leather "LT" interior except for Catch-All floor mats --http://www.discountvantruck.com/ front seat setup going in soon K&N filter Magnaflow cat-back exhaust Shaved roof rack Fiberglass cowl induction hood --Lots of LEDs being added soon --Stereo being upgraded soon I had a 1996 2-Door 4WD Tahoe several years ago, and had to upgrade to a bigger truck due to a planned bigger boat purchase; (went to a 2500 Avalanche 4x4 and now have a PSD Ford CC 4x4 Dually). I've missed that Tahoe ever since I traded it in. Now I have another which will be a driver; and I can't wait to get it set up for my liking. It wasn't supposed to cost me this much though! I just had all new intake gaskets put on last week. The springs and suspension will be changed this week. I did not buy this truck to tow, but it's awesome that it already came with the hitch and rear Air-Lift airbags. I have a bigger boat, but also this all-original 1985 "Cigarette" Mini Hawk. I can't actually see the MH when I tow it with my dually, so the 'Hoe is perfect for it! Attached Images Last edited by Sydwayz; 11-23-2009 at 10:11 AM.

11-02-2009, 05:15 PM	#2
Sydwayz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 23	Re: Proper introduction; FNG w/ 1997 2WD 2 Door Tahoe in VA Here's a pic of my first Tahoe, and also the Avalanche 2500 that I sold to buy the dually. I miss both the Tahoe and the AV, but now I have the new low 'Hoe, so it all balances out in the end. Attached Images

11-02-2009, 05:17 PM	#3
Sydwayz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 23	Re: Proper introduction; FNG w/ 1997 2WD 2 Door Tahoe in VA Crap, I thought I was in the welcome section when I started this. can one of the admins please move? Thanks!

11-02-2009, 06:23 PM	#4
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Proper introduction; FNG w/ 1997 2WD 2 Door Tahoe in VA Welcome to the forum Sydwayz. I got you moved to the Newb forum. Thanks for sharing you pics and specs... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

11-02-2009, 07:31 PM	#5
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Proper introduction; FNG w/ 1997 2WD 2 Door Tahoe in VA Welcome from Midlothian, VA __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

11-09-2009, 11:34 AM	#6
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,363	Re: Proper introduction; FNG w/ 1997 2WD 2 Door Tahoe in VA Sydwayz ... Nice looking Tahoe ... You will find this forum full of helpful info. Keep us updated. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!



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