Austinite's 2000 NBS Tahoe Ex-Grocery Hauler Build

[Austinite]

Got it back from Econo Paint and Body in Austin, Tx. Only ended up costing about $730 and for the money I think they did a pretty decent job. It's by no means show quality, but it'll do for a $1200 used Tahoe. I went with 2015 BMW Azurite Black, so in certain lights it looks like a midnight blue. I did that because I didn't want to splurge for the extra $400 or so to paint the jams, so it kinda blends. Anything was better than the old ass factory blue, though.

 

[Austinite]

Got most of the trim put back on it and installed some OEM running boards.

 

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Added some OEM style Fender Flares and Texas Edition Blacked out decals on the sides and tailgate.

 

[Austinite]

Did the deed and lowered the front bumper mounts 1.5" to install the HD grill and bumper pad along with some new Anzo style LED Parking lights. Also installed a Bully BBS-1212CK Black Billet Aluminum Fuel Door with Lock.

 

[Austinite]

Blacked out the wheels, front and rear bumpers, Z71 valance, and grill with matte black plasti-dip. Also added Black HD vertical Billet Grille Inserts.

 

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Swapped out the old gauge cluster for a Blue Escalade set. Really happy to be able to keep tabs on this old transmission now, plus it churched it up a little.

 

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Removed the Black Billet grill and let the OE HD grill take over for a little while. I think it actually looks better. The billet one might look better if it were the kind that you have to cut out the old grill, but I wasn't going to do that just yet and seeing the grill behind it kinda sucks. I also found some Escalade appliques/vent covers for the rear. They're not an exact paint match, but they'll do for now. Eventually I'm gonna get them and the gas tank door paint matched to the Azurite.

 

[Austinite]

My Rockford Fosgate R600X5 5 Channel Amp took a crap on me just outside the warranty date, but Amazon came thought and gave me like 75% of the original price for it. So instead of going back with a "trusted" brand, I took a chance and went with slightly an off brand set of amps. For the 2 Pioneer TS-W3003D4 12" subs I went with the Planet Audio PL4000.1D Class D Mono Amp and for all the door speakers I went with the Planet Audio PL2400.4 2400W 4 Channel Amp. They both fit perfectly under the 2nd row and I couldn't be happier. I'll eventually upgrade the battery and alternator, but they're working fine right now. Ignore the birds nest wiring, it's a work in progress.

 

[Austinite]

Installed a new ProClip angled phone mount with a WizGear Universal Stick On Magnet. It's angled perfectly and doesn't look all ghetto. The magnet holds the phone on there tight AF. I also installed an in dash USB 3 dual adapter in place of the cigarette lighter hole. I have them both connected to my Joying Android headunit, so I can update my playlists by just plugging in a thumb drive to the dash. Or a passenger can plug their phone in, either way.

 

[inmypassatlife]

Who did you speak to over at Econo Paint?