Growing up doesn't have to suck

[iamdub]

Read through your s10 thread. You one creative ass mofo! Can't wait to see more on here.

I second this emotion.

Thank ya! That means a lot to me.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Me or the Tahoe?

We both are. Jenn's daily driving it and I actually got a few service calls yesterday. I'm back in the shop today to sweat myself blind working on that damned loft.

It feels good to work. We all love to complain but deep down we all love to work.

 

[iamdub]

About that CL find: It was rolls of B-Quiet sound deadener for $25/roll. It's 12" wide and 50' long, so 50^2 feet. I'm pretty sure it's not butyl, but it doesn't stink like asphalt. I'm thinking it's a "rubberized asphalt". I wasn't sure if I wanted to do the whole Tahoe with it, so I bought just one roll since I was already there and I'm sure to have a use for it somewhere. I'm researching it and will go back for another two or three rolls if I determine it'll be safe to use. If anything, I'll use it on the floorpan and use butyl on the vertical surfaces (and roof, if I go that far).

What do y'all think? I'll post up specs on it if I can find them.

 

[Tonyrodz]

What did the seller say it was originally used for?

 

[iamdub]

It feels good to work. We all love to complain but deep down we all love to work.

True. But that loft is a major pain in the knees. I'm moving around and cutting 4'x8' sheets of 5/8" plywood in 3-4 foot of headroom, so I'm doing it all on my knees. It'll pay off soon enough, though!

 

[iamdub]

What did the seller say it was originally used for?

He said he bought it for some "variable frequency drives", but bought too much for the job. I assume he meant it was for the cabinets in which the VFD controllers were mounted. Maybe they're sensitive to vibrations?

You just sparked a thought- I should ask him for some details of that job and if these VFDs were outside. The date on the shipping label for the B-Quiet is 2010. If the VFDs have been in service outside for 7 years and this stuff is still stuck to the walls of those cabinets, then it should be fine for use in a car and I should go scoop up a few more rolls.

I'll contact him today and report back.

 

[Tonyrodz]

True. But that loft is a major pain in the knees. I'm moving around and cutting 4'x8' sheets of 5/8" plywood in 3-4 foot of headroom, so I'm doing it all on my knees. It'll pay off soon enough, though!

You need some of those gel knee pads! They help big time.

 

[PG01]

Thank ya, sirs!

I'll admit that this thread won't move like @Tonyrodz's or @08HoeCD's. Just gotta catch it when Jenn's not out burning down the tires!

Me or the Tahoe?

Lol

 

[iamdub]

You need some of those gel knee pads! They help big time.

That's exactly what I have on. They're awesome and an absolute necessity, but the weight is still on these old knees.

I'm just taking short breaks after every sheet is screwed down since I have to come down to grab the next sheet, anyway. I'm hoping to have it finished this evening.

 

[iamdub]

I see what you're saying.

Those are either from my S10 or the XJ. The floor is really smooth so it's easy to spin 'em. A half-assed blip of the throttle in the S10 would squeal 'em. I locked the brakes pulling the XJ in the shop a few times, too. Jenn doesn't spin the tires, but she does a decent amount of city driving some days for work.

 

[05Single]

I second this emotion.

We gettin all emotional over here

 

[iamdub]

It's just that time of the month. Be nice.

 

[Kenny D]

Nice build thread. It will provide some inspirations to the rest of us. I got the same crack on my heatshield. I noticed when I replaced the rear passenger side ABS sensor. If it breaks, I know that it is aluminum now. Thanks.

 

[Fosscore]

Cool story and fab work. Like it.

 

[BADRIDES]

Bless your heart for typing all that up.

 

[08HoeCD]

Bless your heart for typing all that up.

Yeah, since he's NOT lazy like myself and plenty others on this forum.

 

[HiHoeSilver]

It's just that time of the month. Be nice.

We'll talk when the rest of your beard fills in.

 

[RED TAHOE LS]

Chris, I'll just call you Dub as well if that's ok with you. I admire your determination and desire to do the impossible that most would just patch it up, not you. You are to be commended on you work ethics, superb. Your Tahoe is one nice ride, and your added touches makes it yours now, well deserved. Good luck to you/yours.
David g.......

 

[Yukon Joe XL]

Nice mods. I no longer have my Yukon but did a little extra customizing to make it mine. I miss the 'ol boy. I left a note for the new owner (traded it in) Things like showing how to use the Nav while moving, special iPhone hookup in glove compartment etc.........And how it was one babied truck and you, whoever you are, am one lucky owner of a well cared for 2008 Yukon XL

 

[pvaldeben]

Nice truck!!! Love the amount of detail how you actually chopped up the tail pipe and its not just a screw on. Also how you fixed the broken piece. I hope to do that level of detail some day. Very inspiring.