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tvblazer78 · 12-03-2009, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by jb1016

Did you tint your taillight lenses?

Yep..

VA72C10 · 12-03-2009, 09:25 PM

Looks great. Tinted lenses look very nice on black trucks. With a wheel upgrade that truck is going to be super cool. It's already awesome...especially knowing how little you have in it...

68 TT · 12-04-2009, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by tvblazer78

Yep..

What did you use to do the tinted lenses with?

watahyahknow · 12-04-2009, 01:19 PM

the tinting usually make the amount of light the units give a little less .
a nice reason/excuse to put leds behind them these stand out a lot more

jb1016 · 12-05-2009, 12:07 PM

They look good - did you use some sort of film?

LiveAnimals · 12-05-2009, 06:05 PM

Looks good Travis

69face · 12-05-2009, 11:53 PM

looks *****en!

tvblazer78 · 12-06-2009, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by jb1016

They look good - did you use some sort of film?

It's tint in a can, you can by it at any auto parts place. I like to do a light coat then put come clear over it. It just gives it more pop with the clear.

Thanks guys!
Trav

Vega_67C10 · 12-07-2009, 12:24 AM

I know it's been said a bunch of times Tv, but "very nice"! I think that says it all though.

DroppedAsAChild · 12-11-2009, 10:55 AM

Im an so jealous man. Such an amazing steal you got. Great build. One day i will have a 2 door 2wd tahoe.

tvblazer78 · 12-11-2009, 09:58 PM

Thanks guys...

pharmd · 12-12-2009, 02:58 PM

What additional obstacles might you face, if you tried to do something like this on a 4 door 4x4? This may sound like a stupid question, but how much can you lower a 4wd without running into issues with the half-shafts? The utility of 4 wheel drive in shallow snow, and lack of availablility of 2wd models leaves 4x4's an attractive option to me.

tvblazer78 · 12-13-2009, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by pharmd

What additional obstacles might you face, if you tried to do something like this on a 4 door 4x4? This may sound like a stupid question, but how much can you lower a 4wd without running into issues with the half-shafts? The utility of 4 wheel drive in shallow snow, and lack of availablility of 2wd models leaves 4x4's an attractive option to me.

At one time belltech had a 3"-4" kit for the 95-99 4x4 Tahoes. TRy and look it up on Belltechs site, they may have it on their.

Trav

tvblazer78 · 12-13-2009, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by tvblazer78

At one time belltech had a 3"-4" kit for the 95-99 4x4 Tahoes. TRy and look it up on Belltechs site, they may have it on their.

Trav

I just found this..

http://www.sporttruckdirect.com/Bell..._Specials.html

pharmd · 12-13-2009, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by tvblazer78

I just found this..

http://www.sporttruckdirect.com/Bell..._Specials.html

How do you think that drop would look? That pic next to the product...do you think that would be an accurate representation...The look of these things slammed is hard to beat for sure.

What about the ride quality on a kit like this? My TBSS ride is tolerable, but I have coilovers up front and factory adjusted bags in the rear...really needs more work to be a true "performance" suspension.

tvblazer78 · 12-14-2009, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by pharmd

How do you think that drop would look? That pic next to the product...do you think that would be an accurate representation...The look of these things slammed is hard to beat for sure.

What about the ride quality on a kit like this? My TBSS ride is tolerable, but I have coilovers up front and factory adjusted bags in the rear...really needs more work to be a true "performance" suspension.

Mine rides better then it did, so I think you would be happy on how it rides. And on the TB SS I had one and I put 2" Ebocks on it and I was very happy. It looks like your is a little bit lower then mine was.

Trav

tvblazer78 · 12-19-2009, 05:53 PM

Well today I come home with some new parts for free! Back in the late 90's my best bud and were big into trucks, he had a 96 truck that we did a lot of work too and he just sold it 2 years back. And today he was cleaning out his shop and found a set of Gibson header in the box and a Auburn limited slip that has never been used! So I will be putting this stuff on soon..

Here are some pics. And one of the truck with the windows done..

**Palf70Step** · 12-19-2009, 06:07 PM

That will work for sure. Looks like Santa came by early for you!!!

watahyahknow · 12-19-2009, 06:41 PM

those are some nice thick flanges on those headers they will seal verry nicely
they look like turboheaders

the truck looks awesome on the outside it just needs a set of bigger rims and the radio antenna shaved ..... maibe put a little vw gti antennastump on the roof close to the rearhatch or something stick on behind the frontwindow

VA72C10 · 12-19-2009, 09:03 PM

Love the tint. And SCORE!

Man, that Tahoe is going to be killer and with some nice quality parts when you get it finished. As everyone said......all it needs now are some 20's

72BlckButy · 12-19-2009, 09:13 PM

You have to be one of the luckiest guy's I know Travis... congrats on the score and it is definitely coming together nicely.

79widestep · 12-19-2009, 11:21 PM

nice score man u ever play the lotto lol i got a quick qustion i dunno about ur blazer but mine has a realase hatch button on my dash and when i push it i hear it latch release but it dont pop open it is supposed to open on its own right im assumin since my struts are out thats y mine nots popin open.. ur blazer lookin killier man i would to see what u could do with a 4x4 like mine

menace121978 · 12-20-2009, 09:50 AM

sweet score brother!!

5150 · 12-20-2009, 09:53 AM

[QUOTE]he was cleaning out his shop and found a set of Gibson header in the box and a Auburn limited slip that has never been used!/QUOTE]

so this is what you are calling theft now, wow

tvblazer78 · 12-20-2009, 11:52 AM

[quote=5150;3683988]

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he was cleaning out his shop and found a set of Gibson header in the box and a Auburn limited slip that has never been used!/QUOTE]

so this is what you are calling theft now, wow

I am not saying!

12-03-2009, 09:25 PM	#102
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Project Tahoe on a Budget Looks great. Tinted lenses look very nice on black trucks. With a wheel upgrade that truck is going to be super cool. It's already awesome...especially knowing how little you have in it... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

12-04-2009, 01:19 PM	#104
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: Project Tahoe on a Budget the tinting usually make the amount of light the units give a little less . a nice reason/excuse to put leds behind them these stand out a lot more __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts

12-05-2009, 06:05 PM	#106
LiveAnimals Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Antelope, CA Posts: 681	Re: Project Tahoe on a Budget Looks good Travis __________________ Kameron YESTERDAY IS HISTORY - TOMORROW IS A MYSTERY I'm a Middle ClASS HOLE 07.5 Dodge 3500 CTD -- Daily 73 C10 Factory BB SWB 2WD

12-05-2009, 11:53 PM	#107
69face Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: northridge Posts: 534	Re: Project Tahoe on a Budget looks *****en! __________________ ""A bagged vehicle is only as good as it's wheel/tire combo!" -getlowness! my build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=223747:metal: I'M SO SO CAL!

12-07-2009, 12:24 AM	#109
Vega_67C10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 201	Re: Project Tahoe on a Budget I know it's been said a bunch of times Tv, but "very nice"! I think that says it all though. __________________ I Saw Elvis at 1000 Feet - John Force

12-11-2009, 10:55 AM	#110
DroppedAsAChild Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 130	Re: Project Tahoe on a Budget Im an so jealous man. Such an amazing steal you got. Great build. One day i will have a 2 door 2wd tahoe. __________________ 1999 OBS Gmc Sierra ECSB Classic 1500 2wd-The Show truck (Black/Greystone metallic 2 tone) 1999 OBS GMC Yukon 4dr 2wd-Daily Driver/Toy (White) 1990 OBS GMC Sierra ST RCSS 2wd-100% Factory Original (Crimson Red/Metallic Silver 2 tone) 1997 OBS Chevrolet Silverado ECSB 2wd-Pops Daily/Tow Pig (White)

12-11-2009, 09:58 PM	#111
tvblazer78 Low & Fast! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,110	Re: Project Tahoe on a Budget Thanks guys... __________________ Southeastern Mini Truckin' Nationals April 27 and 28, 2012

12-12-2009, 02:58 PM	#112
pharmd Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Morehead, KY Posts: 55	Re: Project Tahoe on a Budget What additional obstacles might you face, if you tried to do something like this on a 4 door 4x4? This may sound like a stupid question, but how much can you lower a 4wd without running into issues with the half-shafts? The utility of 4 wheel drive in shallow snow, and lack of availablility of 2wd models leaves 4x4's an attractive option to me.

12-19-2009, 05:53 PM	#117
tvblazer78 Low & Fast! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,110	Re: Project Tahoe on a Budget Well today I come home with some new parts for free! Back in the late 90's my best bud and were big into trucks, he had a 96 truck that we did a lot of work too and he just sold it 2 years back. And today he was cleaning out his shop and found a set of Gibson header in the box and a Auburn limited slip that has never been used! So I will be putting this stuff on soon.. Here are some pics. And one of the truck with the windows done.. Attached Images __________________ Southeastern Mini Truckin' Nationals April 27 and 28, 2012

12-19-2009, 06:07 PM	#118
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,228	Re: Project Tahoe on a Budget That will work for sure. Looks like Santa came by early for you!!! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God! Last edited by Palf70Step; 12-19-2009 at 06:07 PM.

12-19-2009, 06:41 PM	#119
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: Project Tahoe on a Budget those are some nice thick flanges on those headers they will seal verry nicely they look like turboheaders the truck looks awesome on the outside it just needs a set of bigger rims and the radio antenna shaved ..... maibe put a little vw gti antennastump on the roof close to the rearhatch or something stick on behind the frontwindow __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts Last edited by watahyahknow; 12-19-2009 at 06:48 PM.

12-19-2009, 09:03 PM	#120
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Project Tahoe on a Budget Love the tint. And SCORE! Man, that Tahoe is going to be killer and with some nice quality parts when you get it finished. As everyone said......all it needs now are some 20's __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

12-19-2009, 09:13 PM	#121
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Project Tahoe on a Budget You have to be one of the luckiest guy's I know Travis... congrats on the score and it is definitely coming together nicely. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

12-19-2009, 11:21 PM	#122
79widestep Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: sherman,tx Posts: 347	Re: Project Tahoe on a Budget nice score man u ever play the lotto lol i got a quick qustion i dunno about ur blazer but mine has a realase hatch button on my dash and when i push it i hear it latch release but it dont pop open it is supposed to open on its own right im assumin since my struts are out thats y mine nots popin open.. ur blazer lookin killier man i would to see what u could do with a 4x4 like mine __________________ truckin its not a hobby its a way of life 93 blazer 79 widestep

12-20-2009, 09:50 AM	#123
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Project Tahoe on a Budget sweet score brother!! __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list



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12-20-2009, 09:53 AM	#124
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,281	Re: Project Tahoe on a Budget [QUOTE]he was cleaning out his shop and found a set of Gibson header in the box and a Auburn limited slip that has never been used!/QUOTE] so this is what you are calling theft now, wow __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

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