Revamping my 2001 Chevy Suburban on a budget!

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Delvy

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I see alot of expensive builds. This one was done acquiring things via craigslist or online at low low prices. Lol. I did all the installations and bodywork myself except the paint on the body. I almost fid it myself but at the last minute I gave it to a bodyshop to spray just to make sure i didnt ruin it. Enjoy!


This is her before the work started. Just has 22 inch momo rims. Bought on craigslist for $450

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It all started because of this old man. He did freelance body work and started on my truck just for touch ups. I got on youtube and decided to do the whole truck!

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I used these 2 trucks as my inspiration to get started.

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Day 1. I sanded the whole truck down with an electric sander. I later purchased a DA sander and compressor.

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I said to myself. What the hell did i get myself into.

Sanded

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Removed moldings

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Took me 2 days to remove rear bumper and tow hook. Ordered rollpan from duraflex and installed it.

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Removed badges and did bondo work

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Wet sanded the body then off to the paint booth!

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New paint.

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Painted almost everything. Got her home. Still wasnt satisfied. Removed roof rack. Tried to mimick the escalade roof rack.

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I needed more. Unbolted all the legs on the rims. Cleaned them. Sprayed with primer and color matched them.

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Rebolted legs on and also color matched front emblem.

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Finished product. For now. Esky roof rack and lowering kit will be next for christmas. Lol.

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Ill show some interior work tomorrow. I have this Kenwood garmin double din radio installed. A drop down 12 inch monitor and a pretty killer sound system set up. On a budget! Peace out!
 

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I cleaned this thread up... a lot. lol

Good work!
 
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Thank u all! I kept the tow hook for emergencies but the rollpan was calling me! I have a acura mdx also with tow hook so its ok.
 

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