2004 Tahoe Z71 Damage. Tell me what You think

[Grizzly]

So. I picked up this beast a week or so ago. And I really want to get it looking good again. But on a budget... Let me know how much some of this would cost in your opinion. Here is the Damage.

This is the tear in the Leather Seat.


This is Damage on the bumper and Side near the wheel.



This is a Crack in Body Above the Tail Light


There is more... But It's not too bad... So any ideas guys on how much these repairs would cost? How to get some of the stuff fixed? Do you know someone in Utah or surrounding area that has a auto shop that can help me out for cheap? Maybe a cheap Paint job? Any ideas would be awesome. Thanks for taking the time to check this out fellas hope to hear from ya soon!

 

[chistoso]

We need some more info here like what you paid for it, mileage, your budget etc. etc so we can chime in and give you an idea on what you can do with what you have to work with.. I can tell you by looking at your pics is that all that damage is cosmetic and if the mechanical aspect of the truck is up good/great then you can gradually work on these if you're on a limited budget..

 

[sanddperformance]

the seat is common it is like a $200 fix at a shop the bumper rust is common too.

 

[stormin]

I bought an '05 tahoe last summer and I was aware of the common problem these vehicles have with the minor rust problem on the front and rear bumpers.. and being a bit of a perfectionist...I wanted mine repaired and done properly.. most everybody I talked to .. was going to tape off the area to be repaired and painted while the bumpers were on the truck.
What I wanted done.. was the bumpers removed.. stripped..painted.. and rust proofed somehow on the backside.
Through asking around.. I found a guy who use to be a bodyman at GM and offered to do the job for 500 bucks.. front and rear bumpers. I know how much work it was.. as we removed both bumpers in my garage.. stripped them and then he took them back to his "shop" where he did the repair and paint work on them. They look like new now and I know they'll be more resistant to rusting again now that they're prepared and protected properly.

What I'm saying is.. don't save a few bucks by letting someone tape them and paint them on the truck.. they'll look crappy again in no time. Spend a few extra bucks and do it right.

If that seat were mine.. I'd go to the wreckers.. there are lots of those trucks there.. I bet you can score a great looking seat for not much money at the wreckers.

good luck
take care
nb

 

[jomulk56]

Check ebay or where ever you please for a new OEM seat skin, and have it installed. It'll be cheaper if you can take just the seat to the shop, but that means no truck for a few days. Stormin hit the nail on the head with the bumpers. You could probably prep them yourself with a wire wheel and then sand them down to save money.

 

[warrlac]

None of that stuff looks too serious to me. Nothing a $200 trip to the upholstery guy and some rubbing compound won't treat. Make sure you buy it at the right price however...