Rocket Man's 2008 Bagged CC Silverado Build AKA "THE MACHINE"

Disclaimer: Links on this page pointing to Amazon, eBay and other sites may include affiliate code. If you click them and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission.

OP
OP
Rocket Man

Rocket Man

Mark
Supporting Member
Joined
Dec 25, 2014
Posts
26,077
Reaction score
51,083
Location
Oregon
I’ve only been back a few days and I’m already stirring up trouble! I always seem to find them! You know, the a**holes. They’re everywhere aren’t they? And you guys know I have a hard time keeping my mouth shut when they show their true colors. It’s never boring with me anyway!:cool: And no, it’s not any of you guys, you know I have nothing but love for you. :)
 
kbuskill

kbuskill

***CAUTION*** I do my own stunts!
Joined
Mar 11, 2017
Posts
5,334
Reaction score
8,398
Location
NE. FL.
pwtr02ss said:
I believe 09 or 10 where the first years for the chrome trim on the side molding.
Click to expand...
My '08 has it, that is what made me notice it. '09 was the first year to have the chrome along the rear bumper "step", I believe because that is when the bumpers changed.
 
OP
OP
Rocket Man

Rocket Man

Mark
Supporting Member
Joined
Dec 25, 2014
Posts
26,077
Reaction score
51,083
Location
Oregon
kbuskill said:
My '08 has it, that is what made me notice it. '09 was the first year to have the chrome along the rear bumper "step", I believe because that is when the bumpers changed.
Click to expand...
Here’s a few pics of the RPO codes in a printout from the free VIN decoder at GM Parts Giant. Maybe you can compare to see where the difference is. The first regarding exterior molding is B85, Molding B/S exterior, Bright. Then I see the first LTZ mention at SLT-LTZ sales package, then STZ- LTZ sales package, then there’s some fascia ones VGD and VGE fascia, custom body color, and then VGK- ornamentation emblem LTZ. Also curious what your running board RPO is-mines BVE- running board, side. Not sure if mine are factory or aftermarket.
 

Attachments

  • IMG_0087.jpeg
    IMG_0087.jpeg
    276.1 KB · Views: 2
  • IMG_0086.jpeg
    IMG_0086.jpeg
    276.2 KB · Views: 2
  • IMG_0065.jpeg
    IMG_0065.jpeg
    252.2 KB · Views: 2
kbuskill

kbuskill

***CAUTION*** I do my own stunts!
Joined
Mar 11, 2017
Posts
5,334
Reaction score
8,398
Location
NE. FL.
Rocket Man said:
Here’s a few pics of the RPO codes in a printout from the free VIN decoder at GM Parts Giant. Maybe you can compare to see where the difference is. The first regarding exterior molding is B85, Molding B/S exterior, Bright. Then I see the first LTZ mention at SLT-LTZ sales package, then STZ- LTZ sales package, then there’s some fascia ones VGD and VGE fascia, custom body color, and then VGK- ornamentation emblem LTZ. Also curious what your running board RPO is-mines BVE- running board, side. Not sure if mine are factory or aftermarket.
Click to expand...
Screenshot_20250205_160541_Gallery.jpg
Screenshot_20250205_160555_Gallery.jpg
Screenshot_20250205_160727_Gallery.jpg

Here is mine
 
OP
OP
Rocket Man

Rocket Man

Mark
Supporting Member
Joined
Dec 25, 2014
Posts
26,077
Reaction score
51,083
Location
Oregon
kbuskill said:
View attachment 449504
View attachment 449505
View attachment 449506

Here is mine
Click to expand...
I see the running boards are different- mines BVE side running boards, yours is BVU assist step. So yours are power assist? Yours also has only VGE body color rear fascia, mine has that plus VGD- fascia front custom body color which might be the side moldings. And yours has a chrome appearance package, mine doesn’t. There’s a few other differences. I’m sure they’re not all the same, depends on what the dealer ordered probably.
 
kbuskill

kbuskill

***CAUTION*** I do my own stunts!
Joined
Mar 11, 2017
Posts
5,334
Reaction score
8,398
Location
NE. FL.
Rocket Man said:
I see the running boards are different- mines BVE side running boards, yours is BVU assist step. So yours are power assist? Yours also has only VGE body color rear fascia, mine has that plus VGD- fascia front custom body color which might be the side moldings. And yours has a chrome appearance package, mine doesn’t. There’s a few other differences. I’m sure they’re not all the same, depends on what the dealer ordered probably.
Click to expand...
My running boards are non powered but they do have chrome on them.
 
OP
OP
Rocket Man

Rocket Man

Mark
Supporting Member
Joined
Dec 25, 2014
Posts
26,077
Reaction score
51,083
Location
Oregon
Used the Cerakote headlight restoration kit and I am as impressed with it as I was with the trim kits. These were so hazy I almost couldn’t see the interior of them. Very nice results. This is after drying for a few hours so it’s the final result.
 

Attachments

  • IMG_3619.png
    IMG_3619.png
    1.7 MB · Views: 4
  • IMG_3620.jpeg
    IMG_3620.jpeg
    234.2 KB · Views: 4
  • IMG_3618.jpeg
    IMG_3618.jpeg
    275.9 KB · Views: 4
  • IMG_3617.jpeg
    IMG_3617.jpeg
    427.3 KB · Views: 4
Fless

Fless

Staff member
Super Moderator
Joined
Apr 2, 2017
Posts
12,680
Reaction score
25,876
Location
Elev 5,280
Rocket Man said:
Used the Cerakote headlight restoration kit and I am as impressed with it as I was with the trim kits. These were so hazy I almost couldn’t see the interior of them. Very nice results. This is after drying for a few hours so it’s the final result.
Click to expand...

Looks great! What kind of work is involved with that kit?
 
pwtr02ss

pwtr02ss

Full Access Member
Joined
Apr 1, 2013
Posts
12,017
Reaction score
26,073
Location
Tennessee
kbuskill said:
My '08 has it, that is what made me notice it. '09 was the first year to have the chrome along the rear bumper "step", I believe because that is when the bumpers changed.
Click to expand...
My avalanche is an 08 LTZ and it has the same trim as Marks. Chris's Tahoe has it as well. After having my trim repainted once and then fading, I bought the trim with the chrome. I haven't installed it yet, but I have it. I sure wish mine would've came with it because it's pricey.

You're fortunate to have it
 
kbuskill

kbuskill

***CAUTION*** I do my own stunts!
Joined
Mar 11, 2017
Posts
5,334
Reaction score
8,398
Location
NE. FL.
pwtr02ss said:
My avalanche is an 08 LTZ and it has the same trim as Marks. Chris's Tahoe has it as well. After having my trim repainted once and then fading, I bought the trim with the chrome. I haven't installed it yet, but I have it. I sure wish mine would've came with it because it's pricey.

You're fortunate to have it
Click to expand...
I guess it just proves that it is hard to say definitively what an LTZ package is as there seems to be variations even within the same years.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

drdave81
06 Silverado Crew Cab Build
2 3
Replies
20
Views
2K
adventurenali92
adventurenali92
M
2001 GMC Yukon XL (Aka Beast)
2
Replies
17
Views
595
SilverSport
SilverSport
TexasRedNeck
2008 Tahoe LT “build” thread
2 3
Replies
20
Views
3K
Tonyrodz
Tonyrodz
ls3_ppv
GMT900 6.2 PPV Build Log
2 3 4
Replies
38
Views
2K
RooTBeeRthe1st
RooTBeeRthe1st
A
2008 yukon problem start with aftermarket key
Replies
2
Views
110
Joseph Garcia
Joseph Garcia

Forum statistics

Threads
133,619
Posts
1,888,372
Members
98,849
Latest member
brolic

Latest posts

Top