Back from the dead 2007 Tahoe 2wd LT

[Leevon]

Plastics got scrubbed with a horse hair brush and all-purpose cleaner then dressing. Removed a disgusting amount of makeup from the visor, radio, shifter and turn signal, etc.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Other then the french fries, find anything good? It's always like a treasure hunt when you take apart a used vehicle.

 

[Leevon]

Other then the french fries, find anything good? It's always like a treasure hunt when you take apart a used vehicle.

LOL not this time. They were for sure Braum's fries though! Final count was a bunch of lost fast food receipts, several pens, some small toys, a battery and probably $5 in change but it was so nasty I sucked it all up and dumped it. There were some dryer sheets that had been caught up under the driver's seat, I guess that was a substitute for actually cleaning.

I once found the full wallet and checkbook from the previous owner jammed behind the glove box in a truck. The guy was really happy to have it back, thought it had been stolen.

 

[Tonyrodz]

LOL not this time. Final count was a bunch of lost fast food receipts, several pens, some small toys, a battery and probably $5 in change but it was so nasty I sucked it all up and dumped it. There were some dryer sheets that had been caught up under the driver's seat, I guess that was a substitute for actually cleaning.

I once found the full wallet and checkbook from the previous owner jammed behind the glove box in a truck. The guy was really happy to have it back, thought it had been stolen.

Nice. Always nice to do a good deed.

 

[Leevon]

So I'm at $1,471 for parts to date, not including supplies or tools, but I am further along than I anticipated for the money. Not having to do ball joints, tires, etc. has been good for the budget. I still have to address the fuel tank leak, hopefully that's a cracked fitting or a line and not the pump then I am planning to take care of the rear main seal, oil pan gasket, oil pressure sending unit, and valve cover gaskets. After that, with a few more "test" miles it should be ready for driver status then finish the exterior cosmetic stuff at an easier pace. Not bad progress for 6 days I think (bought last Saturday). Here's the current parts list.

• Aftermarket Dual cigarette lighter bezel 362151493233
• Aftermarket Front grill bowtie 224205201390
• BOSCH Wiper blade 4922
• Dorman Inside door handle 81181
• Fel-pro Valve cover gasket set vs50504r1
• GM Brake pedal pad 15706042
• GM Headlamp Assembly - Left 2502263 (GM389-B101L)
• GM Headlamp Assembly - Right 2503263 (GM389-B101R)
• GM Oil pan gasket 12612350
• GM Steering wheel assembly 25849482
• OEM Console lid (used)
• OEM Door Handles - Bermuda Blue (take-offs)
• OEM Driver's seat belt buckle assembly 19121537
• Sachs Lift support sg330072
• Sachs Lift support SG330073
• Seat Shop Durofoam Seat Bottom cc-14-foam-d Seat Shop
• SKP Rear main bearing seal/plate/bolt set SK635518
• SMP Low beam headlight socket/pigtail s553
• Steering wheel / airbag emblem bowtie 163656384137
• Ultra-power Intake manifold gasket MS96587
• Valeo Rear wiper blade
• ACDelco GM Original Equipment Fuel Tank Cap GT295 Fuel Tank Cap
• ACDelco GM Original Equipment Spark Plug R44LTSM Spark Plug
• ACDelco Professional Spark Plug Wire Set 9748RR Spark Plug Wire Set
• Anchor Doan Engine Mount 3211 Engine Mount
• Fel-Pro Engine Oil Cooler Gasket 72435 Engine Oil Cooler Gasket
• GM Genuine Parts Vapor Canister Vent Solenoid Harness 19257603 Vapor Canister Vent Solenoid Harness\
• GM Genuine Parts Vapor Canister Vent Valve 23481275 Vapor Canister Vent Valve
• GM sensor, airbag front end discriminating 15854647 left front impact sensor
• GM Shield, engine 22781371
• MicroGard - MANN+HUMMEL Filtration Technology Air Filter MGA42487 Air Filter
• OEM Pipe, transmission fluid cooler lower 22802047
• OEM Pipe, transmission fluid cooler upper 25999417
• Autel TPMS Sensor x 2

 

[Leevon]

The durofoam seat bottom is in, and I made some repairs on the seat back. It felt a little soft because the wings were split where it wraps the seat frame. So I glued the foam together, cut some canvas drop cloth an stuffed it back in the cover. It feels like new.

 

[Leevon]

Airbag emblem

 

[Leevon]

I'm worn out. Felt really good to put a new $4 GM brake pedal pad on though lol

 

[Tonyrodz]

I'm worn out. The $4 brake pedal pad was icing on the cake though!

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Looking good.

 

[iamdub]

Great progress! I love watching these types of restorations. Thanks for taking the time to take and post pics.