Thunder: a 2003 Tahoe build

[outcast99]

Haven’t taken any new pics lately, I will today. Was pulling up to a stoplight a month or so ago and the trans sounded like it fell out. A loud clunk then on acceleration a squealing, grinding sound. It sat long enough to get my next check then I dropped the 2500 for a new transmission.

 

[outcast99]

After that I installed my Mechman alternator, all my wiring for the big 3, fuse block. I already want to go bigger on subs and amplifier. I’ll get installed pics today also.

 

[outcast99]

Just to update, oversize 1/0 with techflex jacket, Mechman 370 alternator (206amp at 800 rpm idle, 411amp at 1800 cruise)

 

[OR VietVet]

Looks great. I see you are in Oregon, near Albany/Corvallis?

 

[outcast99]

No I'm in Redmond actually

 

[OR VietVet]

No I'm in Redmond actually

I saw the dealership, where you bought the Tahoe, was in Albany. I know where Medford is. Must have been REAL hot there when we were 100+ here in Eugene.

 

[outcast99]

I saw the dealership, where you bought the Tahoe, was in Albany. I know where Medford is. Must have been REAL hot there when we were 100+ here in Eugene.

It was for sure! Only downfall is the A/C in the Tahoe needs a new compressor, I guess I should invest in that next haha

 

[OR VietVet]

Not just the compressor. Get the orifice(s), accumulator and flush out the system when opened up.

 

[outcast99]

For sure, it’ll have to wait though because washing it today, my girlfriend noticed the roof dripping. I pulled the roof rack off and noticed major rust issues.

Also, looks like a tree or something fell onto passenger side and someone hammered it out.

 

[outcast99]

started out trying to find the extent of the damage and started got the grinder and flap wheel out.


Knocked out a bit then went to scrapers to remove a larger amount quicker. It was 1/4” deep in some places!



Hand made some outer skin pieces also





one of the Mount holes