Tonyrodz's Tahoe Build Thread

[Scottydoggs]

damn talk about bad luck over and over.

 

[Onebad1983]

Looks like 2020 is kicking both of our asses Tony!

 

[Tonyrodz]

Looks like 2020 is kicking both of our asses Tony!

Unbelievably so. Hopefully both of our luck will change.

 

[live2pull]

Thx Sam. I'm really at a loss. About to have a mental meltdown!

If it weren't for bad luck, you would have no luck at all. Chin up though, Tony. Can only get better from here.

 

[Onebad1983]

Unbelievably so. Hopefully both of our luck will change.

I hope so! If this is any indication, this decade is gonna suck for me!

 

[Tonyrodz]

If it weren't for bad luck, you would have no luck at all. Chin up though, Tony. Can only get better from here.

Thx for the positive vibes man, really appreciate that.

 

[iamdub]

Fuuuuuuu...............

What about dropping the iron head into the work van so you can keep working and saving up for another 6.0 for the Hoe? You're at a point where you have to buy two motors, but you can't buy two if you're not working and you already have that one that you're "not impressed" with.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Fuuuuuuu...............

What about dropping the iron head into the work van so you can keep working and saving up for another 6.0 for the Hoe? You're at a point where you have to buy two motors, but you can't buy two if you're not working and you already have that one that you're "not impressed" with.

That's a great idea. My gf actually suggested the same thing, but I've been told it's an expensive nightmare to swap a chevy van motor. What do you think @iamdub ? Ever do one before? Nightmare job?

 

[Scottydoggs]

back in the day engine pulls went down via the pass side door. not sure how much the dog house cover opens up for your van tho. would think thats the only way still.

 

[iamdub]

That's a great idea. My gf actually suggested the same thing, but I've been told it's an expensive nightmare to swap a chevy van motor. What do you think @iamdub ? Ever do one before? Nightmare job?

I've never pulled a motor in an Express, just worked on 'em. But now I'm prompted to head to the YouTube and see if there's an answer. I know how salvage yards pull them from wrecked vans, but that's 100% irrelevant in your case. lol


*EDIT*

That was fast. It looks like all you gotta do is remove the front- headlights, radiator, core support, etc. I'm not sure if you have to discharge the A/C and remove the condenser or of you can fold it to the side. Of course, you gotta remove the intake manifold and hook the picker low and tight to the motor. The trade-off is that you have easy access to the bellhousing bolts.

 

[Tonyrodz]

I've never pulled a motor in an Express, just worked on 'em. But now I'm prompted to head to the YouTube and see if there's an answer. I know how salvage yards pull them from wrecked vans, but that's 100% irrelevant in your case. lol


*EDIT*

That was fast. It looks like all you gotta do is remove the front- headlights, radiator, core support, etc. I'm not sure if you have to discharge the A/C and remove the condenser or of you can fold it to the side. Of course, you gotta remove the intake manifold and hook the picker low and tight to the motor. The trade-off is that you have easy access to the bellhousing bolts.

My buddy just did this, he said never again. Huge pita he said. I'll still ask him tho. Thx for checking it out for me dub.

 

[Tonyrodz]

My buddy just did this, he said never again. Huge pita he said. I'll still ask him tho. Thx for checking it out for me dub.

He said "**** NO"! That was a hard no btw.

 

[Sam Harris]

He said "**** NO"! That was a hard no btw.

Dammit! What’s the plan brother?

 

[Tonyrodz]

Dammit! What’s the plan brother?

Not really sure at this point. Only thing that can be done is a motor--but who--and forget about price!! If I don't step on the gas while at a light, or if it idles, pressure goes to 0! Gf sats the tap usn't loud like before--but it's still tapping like a mofo.

 

[Sam Harris]

Not really sure at this point. Only thing that can be done is a motor--but who--and forget about price!! If I don't step on the gas while at a light, or if it idles, pressure goes to 0! Gf sats the tap usn't loud like before--but it's still tapping like a mofo.

****.

You have another ride to roll temporarily? I think I’d be looking for a $500 set of wheels for the moment.

 

[89Suburban]

****. I think I’d be looking for a $500 set of wheels for the moment.

Yep

 

[Tonyrodz]

****.

You have another ride to roll temporarily? I think I’d be looking for a $500 set of wheels for the moment.

I don't. 3 cars, 3 issues. Can't even afford a hooptie. Just gotta figure something out.

 

[Sam Harris]

https://www.gofundme.com/f/the-old-girl-needs-some-help?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=p_cf+share-flow-1

BUMP

 

[Doubeleive]

tow yards sell cars cheap that might be the temporary alternative, I've had a to roll a $400 toyota before, freaking thing had shot suspension and was just plain all used up but still got from a to b, rolled it till I could afford something else and sold the bish for $400 lol exactly what I paid for it, turned up abandoned in the next town about a year later tow company asked if i had any interest since I was the last registered owner, haha nope.

 

[Sam Harris]

tow yards sell cars cheap that might be the temporary alternative, I've had a to roll a $400 toyota before, freaking thing had shot suspension and was just plain all used up but still got from a to b, rolled it till I could afford something else and sold the bish for $400 lol exactly what I paid for it, turned up abandoned in the next town about a year later tow company asked if i had any interest since I was the last registered owner, haha nope.

Yep! I’m thinking this is the current situation. I’d go this route, and save up for the repairs you need on the other vehicles in the meantime. Likely, you’ll even save some gas $$ lol. That will get the pressure off to get it done yesterday, and you can do what you want to do.