Rocket Man's 2008 Bagged CC Silverado Build AKA "THE MACHINE"

[Rocket Man]

Le sigh.

Just reading of your troubles stresses me out. lol

At the same time, it also makes me glad that I can be lazy and have an "eh, it's too much trouble and it's fine as-is" attitude about some things.

Yeah, I just got that attitude towards the switch bezels. There won’t be any simulated brushed metal look. If I can just get them all painted in the dark metallic and installed I’ll be happy. I still need to cut, weld, bondo and paint the driver one. I was waiting until I received the third panel just to see if they included the switches and bezel so I could sell the brushed one instead of cutting it up but no such luck. Sigh.

 

[Sam Harris]

While I was struggling with the HVAC module the nice UPS guy dropped off the driver front door panel. If you’re keeping track, this is #3. I was afraid to open it, with the way today was going. I could. Not. Resist. AHA! It looked great, even the handle. At least until I removed it. It has the same broken plastic pieces broken where the metal plate screws on. But the good news is, I have the one perfect handle from the wrecking yard panel, but it used to be tan. It’s been painted though, sitting in the spare bedroom. I think it looks fine. So i can make this panel work after all.

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I ******* hate days like that. Makes me want to walk away, as I’m obviously jinxed for the day. Lol

 

[07Burb]

This is about the time I step away and let things just sit for a few days before I start back at it again

 

[HiHoeSilver]

This is about the time I step away and let things just sit for a few days before I start back at it again

Bingo.

 

[Rocket Man]

Ah yes, the give it a break routine. I’m on a temporary layoff and the weather is nice so it’s a good opportunity to work on it. I just had a difficult day yesterday. It was a lesson learned though to anybody who programs modules- if you have an aftermarket stereo or alarm system, pull the fuse to it before programming or risk bricking the item you’re trying to program.

 

[Rocket Man]

Today is gonna be a better day. I can already tell.

 

[HiHoeSilver]

Today is gonna be a better day. I can already tell. View attachment 240895

I like it.

 

[Rocket Man]

Driver side is a bit harder, but I used some solvent glue on the thin side where there’s no room to melt the plastic with my iron. It’s ready for bondo.

 

[Rocket Man]

I forgot I had some Fusor finishing filler left over from when I was modifying my Harley fairing. It’s specifically for plastic like this and it’s fast ,1-2 minute work time and 20 minutes till sanding. Anyway, I’m almost done, I will wait until it’s cured and then wet sand with 400 and hit it again with a final coat.

 

[iamdub]

I ******* hate days like that. Makes me want to walk away, as I’m obviously jinxed for the day. Lol

This is about the time I step away and let things just sit for a few days before I start back at it again

Bingo.

As the saying goes: "Just close the hood and walk away".