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

[89Suburban]

She is home. The backup lights and cam aren’t working but I think it’s simple. It’s nasty weather now so I’ll fix that later. I was in reverse when the dude backed into me and the harness was damaged so maybe it’s a fuse. It just feels good to have it back. View attachment 449100View attachment 449102

What's that sitting in front of it?

 

[Rocket Man]

I also bought this sister truck today. 2008 Tahoe LTZ. 177k with service suspension message ( we all know that’s compressor and auto ride shocks probably) and 2 TPMS sensors out. It’s had the transfer case and motor mounts replaced 2000 miles ago, so that’s 2 of the most notorious issues already done. It has minor body damage to the right rear quarter. I got it for $4800 which imo is a great price, since around here the NBS are going for that much. The leather is still nice throughout; carpet not so much. I ordered Husky liners since they have a good rep here on the forum. It feels great to have 2 running vehicles again. There’s a few things I’ll fix up on it ( the HVAC buttons need new labels, common problem, headlights are hazy etc) ) but mainly I’ll just drive it and most likely sell it later after I fix The Beast.

 

[Rocket Man]

I think I can make that rear quarter look way better. After a closer inspection, I see it’s just the plastic bumper that’s damaged. The sheet metal is fine. I’ll see if I can use a heat gun to help the indentation reform, and i think I can get it to clip back together at the seam where it clips to the fender. If I can get that seam to pop back together, the damage will pretty much disappear. The right running board needs to be pulled back out from where it currently sits. It looks like something hit it in the front.