FrankenBetty- The 95 2 door Tahoe Junkyard build thread- Long and pic heavy

[dkknaebel]

Got the call this morning that my headliner, overhead console and side panels were done. Ran to the shop and grabbed them. Mark Krause did an awesome job on everything. The headliner is the new material, looks fantastic. He matched the vinyl on the side panels exactly to OEM. We got all the trim reinstalled and DAMN!!! Next step is to wire wheel and seal all the seat frames/legs etc. Found an all black seat cover for my rear seat. Then I need to re-seat the door panels. They did not like being installed without the trim. And the front bumper is going to get switched out.

 

[dkknaebel]

And some more pics

 

[Tonyrodz]

Looks great. Why did you put vinyl on some of the plastic panels? Sun damage?

 

[dkknaebel]

Looks great. Why did you put vinyl on some of the plastic panels? Sun damage?

The vinyl was already there on the rear. But it had cuts and looked like garbage. So Mark covered them.

 

[dkknaebel]

Rear seat is back in. Then I get to deal with this. Compressor is only 6 months old, AC Delco. Replaced everything. Can't get a warranty exchange because I didn't pay a shop to flush the system.

 

[dkknaebel]

Got a ton of rain and this damn truck is leaking in the left rear. Not sure why it is leaking. Three guesses are rear door seals, 3rd taillight or roof rack. Joy! I did get a deal on a replacement ac compressor from my buddy that works at a local dealership. We will try AC Delco again. I love/hate this thing as much as it loves/hates me.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Got a ton of rain and this damn truck is leaking in the left rear. Not sure why it is leaking. Three guesses are rear door seals, 3rd taillight or roof rack. Joy! I did get a deal on a replacement ac compressor from my buddy that works at a local dealership. We will try AC Delco again. I love/hate this thing as much as it loves/hates me.

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That SUX!! On your new headliner . Try to suck the water out of the headliner with a wet/dry vac, or even dab it out with some white towels. Don't rub it tho.

 

[dkknaebel]

That SUX!! On your new headliner . Try to suck the water out of the headliner with a wet/dry vac, or even dab it out with some white towels. Don't rub it tho.

No rubbing..blotted as much as I could. Got a heat gun to try and dry as much as I can. Gonna investigate when the rain stops.

 

[Tonyrodz]

No rubbing..blotted as much as I could. Got a heat gun to try and dry as much as I can. Gonna investigate when the rain stops.

Don't use a heay gun. It'll get way too hot, a hair dryer is much better. Hopefully it won't leave much of a water stain.

 

[dkknaebel]

Don't use a heay gun. It'll get way too hot, a hair dryer is much better. Hopefully it won't leave much of a water stain.

This heat gun runs at really low temps. My husband does visual displays for museums, hospitals, etc. This is what they use to help with the same thing if they get water damage.

Fun fact, his company did the newest installation at the Corvette museum. it's a pretty awesome exhibit