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Re: '97 Chevy Tahoe (2dr/2wd) mild custom
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Just before Christmas, I got my stainless tube nuts & unions ordered for the brake/fuel lines. I went through Inline Tube inlinetube.com & have to say Pete, the sales/marketing manager, treated me right. They price matched & beat the lowest prices I could find from various sources. I also got my new wheel back from powder coat a couple weeks ago & just need to get it installed. Now I'm stuck waiting on the mechanic to fit me into his schedule. Hopefully in the next 2-3 weeks he'll be ready.
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_____________________________________________ Phillip My Build threads: 1966 Chevy C-10 "Black Betty" shortbed, fleetside, BBW, 327 V8/ Powerglide (under construction) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=betty 1997 Chevy Tahoe, 2dr/2wd, mild custom (Daily driver) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=601142 Pics: '66 C-10 https://flic.kr/s/aHsjHWD4h9 '97 Tahoe https://flic.kr/s/aHsjGZ7wKP '93 C-1500 https://flic.kr/s/aHskxdpdnQ '88 S-10 Blazer https://flic.kr/s/aHsjYGx4Md Previous Rides: 1993 Chevy S-10 ext. cab, 4.3L, 4/5 drop (Sold) 1993 Chevy C-1500 short/step Retro-Rod (Sold) 1988 S-10 Blazer 2dr/2wd mild custom (Sold) |
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Re: '97 Chevy Tahoe (2dr/2wd) mild custom
Finally making some progress again! I got my new wheel installed, & initial around-town results suggest the vibration is gone. I plan to take it for a highway test soon. I also dropped it off with the mechanic this morning. Over the weekend, I crawled underneath to snap some "before" photos. I also snapped some of the rear, exterior frame area around the gas tank. The mechanic will be cleaning up & undercoating the areas I can't get to, & I'll tackle the rest once I get it home. Once that's done, I can reinstall the roll pan.
Some "before" pics here, along with all the new parts: https://flic.kr/s/aHskuDoSGL
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_____________________________________________ Phillip My Build threads: 1966 Chevy C-10 "Black Betty" shortbed, fleetside, BBW, 327 V8/ Powerglide (under construction) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=betty 1997 Chevy Tahoe, 2dr/2wd, mild custom (Daily driver) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=601142 Pics: '66 C-10 https://flic.kr/s/aHsjHWD4h9 '97 Tahoe https://flic.kr/s/aHsjGZ7wKP '93 C-1500 https://flic.kr/s/aHskxdpdnQ '88 S-10 Blazer https://flic.kr/s/aHsjYGx4Md Previous Rides: 1993 Chevy S-10 ext. cab, 4.3L, 4/5 drop (Sold) 1993 Chevy C-1500 short/step Retro-Rod (Sold) 1988 S-10 Blazer 2dr/2wd mild custom (Sold) |
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Re: '97 Chevy Tahoe (2dr/2wd) mild custom
As usual, when you do stuff like this, there's the potential to "open up a can of worms." Due to some of the rustiness, I'm now dropping unexpected money on a new fuel tank sending unit. Accompanying that will be a new fuel pump. I figured it's best to do now while the tank is out & everything getting attention.
Here is what I opted for & purchased through Rock Auto: Sending Unit: AC DELCO 19179428 (#FLS1069) Fuel Pump: AC DELCO EP381 (#25163473) Fuel Pump Strainer: AC DELCO TS3 (##25055457) *As you will notice, those parts are particular to a 2-door. Before researching parts, I had no idea of the differences between the two & 4-door, so I wanted to make sure & point it out.*
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_____________________________________________ Phillip My Build threads: 1966 Chevy C-10 "Black Betty" shortbed, fleetside, BBW, 327 V8/ Powerglide (under construction) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=betty 1997 Chevy Tahoe, 2dr/2wd, mild custom (Daily driver) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=601142 Pics: '66 C-10 https://flic.kr/s/aHsjHWD4h9 '97 Tahoe https://flic.kr/s/aHsjGZ7wKP '93 C-1500 https://flic.kr/s/aHskxdpdnQ '88 S-10 Blazer https://flic.kr/s/aHsjYGx4Md Previous Rides: 1993 Chevy S-10 ext. cab, 4.3L, 4/5 drop (Sold) 1993 Chevy C-1500 short/step Retro-Rod (Sold) 1988 S-10 Blazer 2dr/2wd mild custom (Sold) |
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Re: '97 Chevy Tahoe (2dr/2wd) mild custom
Incredible ride. This has me wanting a 2wd/2dr tahoe. Very nice!
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_____________________________________________ Phillip My Build threads: 1966 Chevy C-10 "Black Betty" shortbed, fleetside, BBW, 327 V8/ Powerglide (under construction) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=betty 1997 Chevy Tahoe, 2dr/2wd, mild custom (Daily driver) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=601142 Pics: '66 C-10 https://flic.kr/s/aHsjHWD4h9 '97 Tahoe https://flic.kr/s/aHsjGZ7wKP '93 C-1500 https://flic.kr/s/aHskxdpdnQ '88 S-10 Blazer https://flic.kr/s/aHsjYGx4Md Previous Rides: 1993 Chevy S-10 ext. cab, 4.3L, 4/5 drop (Sold) 1993 Chevy C-1500 short/step Retro-Rod (Sold) 1988 S-10 Blazer 2dr/2wd mild custom (Sold) |
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Re: '97 Chevy Tahoe (2dr/2wd) mild custom
I can't win for losing! After installing the new front brake parts, I was informed that the calipers were rubbing the inner wheel. If you have been following along, you'll know that to avoid spacers I had to grind them down a little when I first installed the Wheel Vintiques. Well, I guess the new parts lessened the tolerances I had previously clearanced for. I had the guys at the shop grind them some before it left, hoping it would be fixed. On the trip home it was evident that they're still rubbing. Not having any power tools to remedy such a problem, I'm now investing in an angle grinder. It will come in handy for trimming a bit more of the lower control arms as well.
A couple positives are that the brakes feel much better, & I now believe splurging for that new fuel pump maybe was a good idea. It had always hummed/buzzed quite loudly, but now I only hear it briefly before cranking. I read that the loud pumps were common on this year Tahoe/truck/etc.
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Re: '97 Chevy Tahoe (2dr/2wd) mild custom
Been working on the calipers the past couple days. I had no idea how crappy of a job was done until I pulled the wheels.
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Re: '97 Chevy Tahoe (2dr/2wd) mild custom
Atleast the wheels ain't to bad. I have run worse on my ride before.
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Re: '97 Chevy Tahoe (2dr/2wd) mild custom
Yeah, just hate that my powder coat got messed up. The outer edge seen in the bottom of that wheel pic also got ruined by the lower control arm scraping. I'm just gonna clean the rear of the wheels good & spray them satin black.
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_____________________________________________ Phillip My Build threads: 1966 Chevy C-10 "Black Betty" shortbed, fleetside, BBW, 327 V8/ Powerglide (under construction) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=betty 1997 Chevy Tahoe, 2dr/2wd, mild custom (Daily driver) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=601142 Pics: '66 C-10 https://flic.kr/s/aHsjHWD4h9 '97 Tahoe https://flic.kr/s/aHsjGZ7wKP '93 C-1500 https://flic.kr/s/aHskxdpdnQ '88 S-10 Blazer https://flic.kr/s/aHsjYGx4Md Previous Rides: 1993 Chevy S-10 ext. cab, 4.3L, 4/5 drop (Sold) 1993 Chevy C-1500 short/step Retro-Rod (Sold) 1988 S-10 Blazer 2dr/2wd mild custom (Sold) |
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Re: '97 Chevy Tahoe (2dr/2wd) mild custom
Worked on getting the back of the front wheels touched up. I sanded/smoothed areas where the lower control arms & calipers rubbed the wheels, & I scraped off the messed up powder coat. I did the best I could before prepping them for satin black VHT wheel paint. Here's a shot of one:
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Re: '97 Chevy Tahoe (2dr/2wd) mild custom
Also, a couple weekends ago my wife and I drove to Chattanooga for a Saturday of fun. That following Sunday I drove on down to Canton, GA to drop off some stuff to be painted by fellow member Alan (Alan's Classic). I've been following him in the '60-66 Forum for years & now on Facebook as well. He puts a lot of attention to detail into his work, & I appreciate his effort to make sure things are done with quality. Here's a link to his beautiful '65 C-10 build:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=248460 I had talked with him in the past & planned to have him paint all my parts, but some life circumstances got in the way. I found someone fairly local recommended by another fellow member from my area. Being anxious to get things back together, I met the guy & decided to take a chance. Unfortunately things didn't go as I had planned. The guy was in the middle of a big build with SEMA deadlines, & my stuff got pawned off on his friend who also paints. Most of the stuff turned out okay, but the grille & taillights just weren't up to my expectations (which I think I mentioned before). So, Alan will be taking care of fixing that stuff. It's one of those instances where I should have just been patient & waited a while longer, as Alan could've done it all.
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Re: '97 Chevy Tahoe (2dr/2wd) mild custom
looking good! im picking me up a 93 today to add to my fleet
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Re: '97 Chevy Tahoe (2dr/2wd) mild custom
CONGRATS!!!! nothing like a Lil man to get the motivation flowwing!!! Go daddy go
that along with every truck in my fleet no mater if it be 2ws or 4wd is a " monster truck" to him! Lol.yeah don't think the 4 door tahoe/Yukon will interchange,but I think the burbs wil? |
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Been driving the Tahoe daily lately. I started a new job, & it's doing duty as my only transportation right now. Just hoping I can get enough time to do some smaller projects that have been getting put off for quite some time. Before the new job, I was doing more trimming on the lower control arms. I had my wife turning the wheels side-to-side while I looked underneath for rubbing. As I looked at the passenger side, I happened to notice some coolant dripping down the frame onto the control arm. Upon further inspection, I found the culprit to be a leaky water shut-off valve (at least that's what Rock Auto calls it). That explains why my coolant overflow tank kept slowly leaking down. I found a replacement through the local O'reilly Auto & decided to just buy it there. While I was in there, I decided to go ahead & replace the short lengths of heater hose from the firewall to the valve, as well as the vacuum tubing to the valve. After replacing the valve, all is well. Since I had to remove the air intake tubing/air filter box, I also went ahead & did a needed cleaning & re-oiling of my K&N filter. ![]() ![]() Links to the new valve & other parts I bought: Shut-off Valve http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/de...&keyword=74781 5/8 Heater hose http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/de...&keyword=28417 3/4" Heater hose http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/de...&keyword=28418 7/64" Vacuum hose http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/de...&keyword=27041
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_____________________________________________ Phillip My Build threads: 1966 Chevy C-10 "Black Betty" shortbed, fleetside, BBW, 327 V8/ Powerglide (under construction) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=betty 1997 Chevy Tahoe, 2dr/2wd, mild custom (Daily driver) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=601142 Pics: '66 C-10 https://flic.kr/s/aHsjHWD4h9 '97 Tahoe https://flic.kr/s/aHsjGZ7wKP '93 C-1500 https://flic.kr/s/aHskxdpdnQ '88 S-10 Blazer https://flic.kr/s/aHsjYGx4Md Previous Rides: 1993 Chevy S-10 ext. cab, 4.3L, 4/5 drop (Sold) 1993 Chevy C-1500 short/step Retro-Rod (Sold) 1988 S-10 Blazer 2dr/2wd mild custom (Sold) |
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Re: '97 Chevy Tahoe (2dr/2wd) mild custom
Dang dude, still hard at it huh? Congrats on the new kiddo. Did you guys ever find a place you liked?
Glad to read you got the chirping noise and wheels sorted.
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On another note, the Tahoe died on me last week. None of the instrument panel lights come on when you turn the ignition, & it won't start. I have power to my interior/door lights & radio, & the battery is rock solid. I backed it into the driveway to try and jump it off (before I knew it wasn't the battery). My driveway is on a slope, so I couldn't push it back in. I also couldn't jack it up, & you can't just crawl under. So it's currently at the mechanic, as I had to get it towed out there a couple days ago. Thinking it might be the ignition switch or possibly starter. I'll update once I know for sure. Also ran into another issue with the wheels. After having them rebalanced again not long ago, I realized a scrubbing noise started to occur again when turning deep. Turns out the guys at Discount Tire put regular wheel weights back on, & they're hitting my tie rod ends. That was an issue in the beginning due to the wheel backspacing. Apparently the tire guys didn't make a note of it, because I informed them what the issue was back then. Gotta use the stick on weights! Since discovering the problem, I haven't had a chance to get it straightened out. Once we get it running again, that'll be on the agenda. It's always something I tell ya. ![]()
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Update: as I mentioned, the Hoe got dropped off at the mechanic. He noticed no power getting to the starter. Thinking ignition switch, one was ordered & installed. Still nothing. So I drive by to chat with them one day while off work, & he tells me they're going to dig further into the matter. He calls me the next day to tell me it's fixed. Guess what it was? The main 40 amp ignition fuse.
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_____________________________________________ Phillip My Build threads: 1966 Chevy C-10 "Black Betty" shortbed, fleetside, BBW, 327 V8/ Powerglide (under construction) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=betty 1997 Chevy Tahoe, 2dr/2wd, mild custom (Daily driver) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=601142 Pics: '66 C-10 https://flic.kr/s/aHsjHWD4h9 '97 Tahoe https://flic.kr/s/aHsjGZ7wKP '93 C-1500 https://flic.kr/s/aHskxdpdnQ '88 S-10 Blazer https://flic.kr/s/aHsjYGx4Md Previous Rides: 1993 Chevy S-10 ext. cab, 4.3L, 4/5 drop (Sold) 1993 Chevy C-1500 short/step Retro-Rod (Sold) 1988 S-10 Blazer 2dr/2wd mild custom (Sold) |
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Re: '97 Chevy Tahoe (2dr/2wd) mild custom
Been a long time coming, but I was finally able to spend some time working on the rear frame. I still have more to do, but it's starting to shape up. On Sunday I spent the majority of the day wire brushing & sanding. Then Monday morning I taped off & sprayed the Rustoleum Rust Reformer. When I have some more free time, I still plan to use the Rustoleum undercoating on the same areas. Once that's complete, I can finally get the roll pan reinstalled. I've been modifying my license plate light as well, & I'll show more pics of that progress a bit later.
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After wire brushing:
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Re: '97 Chevy Tahoe (2dr/2wd) mild custom
Nice work
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Re: '97 Chevy Tahoe (2dr/2wd) mild custom
Got some updates on the grille. After Alan started inspecting the grille a bit closer, he came to find out a bigger issue than we expected. The cracks weren't in the plastic itself but rather in the paint. Due to lack of prep work, the paint never bonded and just blew right off with an air nozzle.
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_____________________________________________ Phillip My Build threads: 1966 Chevy C-10 "Black Betty" shortbed, fleetside, BBW, 327 V8/ Powerglide (under construction) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=betty 1997 Chevy Tahoe, 2dr/2wd, mild custom (Daily driver) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=601142 Pics: '66 C-10 https://flic.kr/s/aHsjHWD4h9 '97 Tahoe https://flic.kr/s/aHsjGZ7wKP '93 C-1500 https://flic.kr/s/aHskxdpdnQ '88 S-10 Blazer https://flic.kr/s/aHsjYGx4Md Previous Rides: 1993 Chevy S-10 ext. cab, 4.3L, 4/5 drop (Sold) 1993 Chevy C-1500 short/step Retro-Rod (Sold) 1988 S-10 Blazer 2dr/2wd mild custom (Sold) |
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Re: '97 Chevy Tahoe (2dr/2wd) mild custom
If you reflect back on post #165, you'll see where I had to change that heater control valve. I was working on the rear frame rails this past weekend, & I noticed a small pool & various drops of coolant on the garage floor after backing out. I popped the hood & started searching. Lo & behold, it's that damn heater control valve again. Before replacing the original, I had read some reviews stating the new one failed. It's just a cheap piece of reproduced plastic anyway. I guess this weekend I'll have to pull this one & take it back to O'reilly Auto.
![]() On a better note, I was able to do some undercoating on the rear frame rails around the areas where I had wire brushed & painted with rust reformer. I only had time to get one coat done, but I plan to do one more once I have another chance. I didn't get pics this time but will be sure to post some next time around.
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_____________________________________________ Phillip My Build threads: 1966 Chevy C-10 "Black Betty" shortbed, fleetside, BBW, 327 V8/ Powerglide (under construction) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=betty 1997 Chevy Tahoe, 2dr/2wd, mild custom (Daily driver) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=601142 Pics: '66 C-10 https://flic.kr/s/aHsjHWD4h9 '97 Tahoe https://flic.kr/s/aHsjGZ7wKP '93 C-1500 https://flic.kr/s/aHskxdpdnQ '88 S-10 Blazer https://flic.kr/s/aHsjYGx4Md Previous Rides: 1993 Chevy S-10 ext. cab, 4.3L, 4/5 drop (Sold) 1993 Chevy C-1500 short/step Retro-Rod (Sold) 1988 S-10 Blazer 2dr/2wd mild custom (Sold) |
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Re: '97 Chevy Tahoe (2dr/2wd) mild custom
Got that heater control valve changed again, & all seems well for now.
This past Sunday I was able to do a second application of the undercoating. Here are some pics of that: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
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_____________________________________________ Phillip My Build threads: 1966 Chevy C-10 "Black Betty" shortbed, fleetside, BBW, 327 V8/ Powerglide (under construction) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=betty 1997 Chevy Tahoe, 2dr/2wd, mild custom (Daily driver) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=601142 Pics: '66 C-10 https://flic.kr/s/aHsjHWD4h9 '97 Tahoe https://flic.kr/s/aHsjGZ7wKP '93 C-1500 https://flic.kr/s/aHskxdpdnQ '88 S-10 Blazer https://flic.kr/s/aHsjYGx4Md Previous Rides: 1993 Chevy S-10 ext. cab, 4.3L, 4/5 drop (Sold) 1993 Chevy C-1500 short/step Retro-Rod (Sold) 1988 S-10 Blazer 2dr/2wd mild custom (Sold) |
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Re: '97 Chevy Tahoe (2dr/2wd) mild custom
So, I was hoping for a nice little update earlier this week. Alan got my grille & taillights painted & sent me pics. However, later while buffing the grille he found that some cracks were showing up again. They weren't visible before paint, & he was really upset at himself. He will get it all straightened out though. It just means I have to wait a little longer before making a trip over to pick up the parts. He did a great job fixing the taillight paint scheme, after the first painter didn't exactly do them how I wanted. I'm sharing pics of them below.
Before: ![]() ![]() Taping: ![]() ![]() Sealer: ![]() After paint & clear: ![]() ![]() ![]()
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_____________________________________________ Phillip My Build threads: 1966 Chevy C-10 "Black Betty" shortbed, fleetside, BBW, 327 V8/ Powerglide (under construction) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=betty 1997 Chevy Tahoe, 2dr/2wd, mild custom (Daily driver) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=601142 Pics: '66 C-10 https://flic.kr/s/aHsjHWD4h9 '97 Tahoe https://flic.kr/s/aHsjGZ7wKP '93 C-1500 https://flic.kr/s/aHskxdpdnQ '88 S-10 Blazer https://flic.kr/s/aHsjYGx4Md Previous Rides: 1993 Chevy S-10 ext. cab, 4.3L, 4/5 drop (Sold) 1993 Chevy C-1500 short/step Retro-Rod (Sold) 1988 S-10 Blazer 2dr/2wd mild custom (Sold) |
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