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yOGi420

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I recently bought a 07 Z71 Tahoe and after getting it home and really getting a chance to go through it, I found that it has some damage that I had not noticed prior to purchasing. I found that the trim pieces the surround the front of the nerf bars had be cut off for some reason. Now, I'm not sure if it has anything to do with the wheels on it, but if so, I'm sure there is a cleaner way to do it. Also found it is missing the front bumper spacer on the passenger side, The wheel well shroud is cut and the plastic piece under the fog light is gone. Also the drive side mirror has been scraped and is cracked. I'm wondering if anyone here can assist me with taking care of these issues that have become overwhelmingly noticeable to me. They are all I see when I look at it and is driving me crazy. I've posted some pictures to clarify what I'm trying to describe. thank in advance for any help offered.
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I had mentioned in my intro thread that I had swapped the stock tails with Denali tails, I think they really add to the blacked out look, what do you think?
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Anyone able to help me out with these issues?
 

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With the trim pieces they'll need replaced. With the mirror if its cracked it'll need replaced too.
 
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With the trim pieces they'll need replaced. With the mirror if its cracked it'll need replaced too.

That's pretty much what I figured, I was hoping that there might be some members here that have possibly removed their stock z71 pieces and may be willing to sell them. As for the mirror, I would like to get black ones but I have been having a hard time finding the correct one with all the options mine has. Well, at least for a reasonable price. I'm a moderator on another forum, unrelated to automobiles, and have always bee able to get great deals on needed parts. I hope the same is true here.
 

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Good deals are to be had here for sure. Just takes patience and timing :)
 
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Yikes you didnt notice that damage?

No...(head hanging down, kicking at the dirt) I'm 6'2" and I didn't notice that until I bought it and decided to get down under it to check it out. It looks super clean, drives great, and I bought it from a customer of mine who ended up giving me a deal on it. I can't complain much, it's just all I see when I look at it. I don't think my wife has even noticed these flaws and I'm not pointing them out to her until I fix them. ;)

I am patient and know how the parts game goes. Hopefully someone will have them for me in the not so distant future.
 

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You could remove the steps until you get the new parts
 
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You could remove the steps until you get the new parts

That is a good idea, but my wife and kids kinda need it to get in. If I took it off, they would probably use the doors to assist themselves getting in, and that would start a whole different problem. ;)
 

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